MCQS Exam Question 31
A 47-year old man comes to the emergency department with fever, headache, photophobia, and a stiff neck.
What is the next best step in the management of this patient?
What is the next best step in the management of this patient?
MCQS Exam Question 32
A 28-year-old female presents with 1-week history of jaundice and 2days history of altered sleep pattern and moods. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism for which she is receiving thyroxine. Thyroid function showed increased TSH. PT=70s.
What is the most probable diagnosis?
What is the most probable diagnosis?
MCQS Exam Question 33
A 74-year-old woman is referred to osteoporosis clinic for advice on management of osteoporosis. She has a history of hiatus hernia, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, chronic kidney disease stage 4 and COPD. She has recently been found to have osteoporosis after a Colles' fracture. She is taking calcitriol, and other medication for her comorbidities.
Based on the information above, which would be the most appropriate agent for treatment of her osteoporosis?
Based on the information above, which would be the most appropriate agent for treatment of her osteoporosis?
MCQS Exam Question 34
A 27-year-old, generally healthy woman comes to the office with burning on urination. There are 50 white cells on the urinalysis.
What is the next best step in management?
What is the next best step in management?
MCQS Exam Question 35
A 42-year-old obese woman with 5 children presents with a "gnawing" pain that recently has become severe. She notes the pain right after she finishes a meal and states that it radiates to her right shoulder. Physical exam reveals a cessation of inspiration upon palpation of the right upper quadrant and rebound tenderness. Laboratory analysis shows white cell count of 15,000 and a left shift.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is the most likely diagnosis?