Consent of Surgery

A 17 year old girl is brought to the emergency room by her boyfriend complaining of severe and progressive abdominal pain. Physical examination and laboratory tests confirm a diagnosis of appendicitis. An emergent appendectomy is recommended. Who should sign the consent of surgery? A- Her father B- Her boyfriend C- The ER physician D- Her … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 201

A 29-year-old woman with a history of rheumatic heart disease and prosthetic aortic valve presents to her physician for consultation. She is referred by her dentist for prophylaxis before she undergoes an oral surgery next month. She has no history of bacterial endocarditis. She is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following is the prophylactic … Read more

A Case of Viral Infection

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever, malaise, cough, running nose and conjunctivitis. His past medical history indicates that he did not receive any immunizations due to his parents’ religious belief. On examination, his temperature is 102.7 F and there are white spots on a red base close to his second molar teeth. He also has … Read more

External Ear Infection

A 69 year-old man with a long history of poorly controlled diabetes presents to his physician complaining of pain and drainage in his left ear. His vital signs are within normal limits. The pinna of his left ear is tender. The external meatus is swollen and covered with purulent drainage. What is the most likely … Read more

A Case of Broken Bone

A 21 year old college student was playing basketball with his friends when he fell on his outstretched right hand with the palm down. He stood up and continued playing. After 2 days, he felt swelling and tenderness of his right palm without any deformity. On examination, there is tenderness to deep palpation on the … Read more

A Case of Arrhythmia

A 68-year-old man presents to the emergency room complaining of multiple episodes of fainting since he woke up today. His fainting mainly occurs when he stands up. He has a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. He takes atenolol, metformin, lovastatin and lisinopril. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 120/75, … Read more