What is the best initial therapy

Question 1

Asthma

Stable patient

Answer 1

Inhaled short acting beta agonist (SABA) like Albuterol, Pirbuterol, and Levalbuterol

Question 2

Asthma

Acute exacerbation

Answer 2

Oxygen combined with inhaled SABA and a bolus of steroids

Question 3

Nephrotic syndrome

Answer 3

Glucocorticoids

Question 4

Hypertension

Answer 4

Lifestyle management:

• Weight loss (most effective)
• Sodium restriction
• Dietary modification (less fat and red meat, more fish and vegetables)
• Exercise
• Tobacco cessation (just to prevent cardiovascular disease)

Question 5

Hypertension

Drug therapy

Answer 5

Thiazide diuretics

Question 6

Hypertension and Coronary artery disease

Answer 6

Beta-blockers and ACEIs/ARBs

Question 7

Hypertension and DM

Answer 7

ACEIs/ARBs (goal < 130/80)

Question 8

Hypertension and BPH

Answer 8

Alpha-blockers

Question 9

Hypertension with Depression and Asthma

Answer 9

Avoid beta-blockers

Question 10

Hypertension and Hyperthyroidism

Answer 10

Beta-blockers

Question 11

Hypertension and Osteoporosis

Answer 11

Thiazides

Question 12

H. pylori infection

Answer 12

PPIs combined with clarithromycin and amoxicillin

Question 13

Pheochromocytoma

Answer 13

Phenoxybenzamine