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A 30-year-old woman presents to the office with her partner and reports that they are planning for her to conceive soon. They visited Mexico recently and are concerned about exposure to the Zika virus. Which one of the following is the best next step?

• A.Recommend ceasing conception until 3 months after the couple's return to Canada
• B.Explain that condoms are ineffective in preventing sexual transmission of Zika virus
• C.Request serologic testing
• D.Refer the couple to an infectious disease specialist
• E.Prescribe a prophylactic antiviral medication

A 48-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of regular, heavy menstrual flow. She has a BMI of 54, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea. Laboratory results are as follows:
Hemoglobin: 82 g/L (123-157)
Ferritin: 6 µg/L (11-307)
Endometrial biopsy: Absence of hyperplasia or malignancy
Transvaginal ultrasound:
* Uterus: 12 cm × 8.2 cm × 6 cm
* Intramural fibroids
* Endometrial thickness: 14 mm
* Ovaries: Normal
Which one of the following is the best next step?

• A.Continuous combined oral contraception
• B.Hysterectomy
• C.Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
• D.Cyclic medroxyprogesterone

A 66-year-old woman suffering from a progressive neurological disease is admitted to a long-term care centre. Her husband does not wish to participate in discussions about the seriousness of his wife's disease and is convinced that she will soon come back home. During his 2nd visit to the centre, he gives you a cheque for a substantial sum made out to you, the treating physician, for your own research. Which one of the following is the best response to your patient's husband?

• A.Suggest he donate to your medical group
• B.Decline to accept the cheque
• C.Inform him you would only be able to accept a smaller amount of money
• D.Accept the money as a contribution to the long-term care centre's fundraising campaign
• E.Refer the husband to the centre's social worker

Three months ago, a physician colleague approached you in the hospital corridor for advice regarding one of his patients. You are now being named by this patient in a malpractice action. Which one of the following is the most likely reason why you may be found liable?

• A.You gave advice on how to treat the patient
• B.You did not see the patient
• C.You advised the physician to consult one of your colleagues
• D.You were given the patient's name
• E.You were given confidential patient health information

A 53-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department with a 3-week history of believing his neighbor is poisoning him by pumping gas through his home's air vent. He appears distracted, irritable, and is speaking very quickly. He has a family history of depression. Which one of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• A.Malingering
• B.Psychotic disorder secondary to traumatic brain injury
• C.Brief psychotic disorder
• D.Delirium
• E.Bipolar I disorder