Q- Which of the following is the appropriate treatment of amoebic liver abscess?
A- Amoxicillin
B- Amikacin
C- Metronidazole
D- Vancomycin
E- Surgical drainage
C- Metronidazole- Metronidazole is the treatment of choice for an amoebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Amoxicillin, amikacin, and vancomycin are ineffective, and surgical drainage is rarely needed unless there is a risk of rupture or poor response to therapy.
Q- Which of the following is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the USA?
A- Cataract
B- Diabetic retinopathy
C- Glaucoma
D- Macular degeneration
D- Macular degeneration- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly population in the United States. Cataracts and glaucoma are also common but do not surpass AMD as the top cause in this age group.
Q- Which of the following locations is the most common for Koplik’s spots of measles?
A- Buccal mucosa
B- Hard palate
C- Soft palate
D- Tongue
A- Buccal mucosa- Koplik’s spots appear as small, bluish-white lesions on the buccal mucosa, typically opposite the molars, and are pathognomonic for measles. They are not usually found on the palate or tongue.
Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of blindness but it is not common in old age as macular degeneration. thank you for your comment.
I think Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the USA.
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