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A 22-year-old female with a history of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops low grade fever, headache and blurred vision. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for Cryptococcal antigen is positive. Which of these drugs can be given orally to treat Cryptococcal meningitis? A-Amphotericin B B-Caspofungin C-Fluconazole D-Metronidazole Answer This is a tricky question. The ideal regimen for … Read more
A 63-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation visits the clinic for evaluation of his current medications. His physician orders laboratory tests including prothrombin time. Which one of these drugs is used to reduce the possibility of blood clotting in this patient through its action on the enzyme epoxide reductase? A- Aspirin B- Dipyridamole … Read more
A 19-year-old man with a history of immunodeficiency disease develops fever. Prophylactic measures including some medications are initiated. A few days later, the patient develops acute renal failure. Which of these drugs is most likely responsible? A-Acyclovir B-Amphotericin B C-Ampicillin D-Ciprofloxacin E-Nystatin Answer Amphotericin B has been known for causing renal problems through decreasing creatinine … Read more
A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute. After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the … Read more
A 62-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes complains of nausea and bloating for the last three months. Gastric emptying studies confirm the diagnosis of diabetic gastroparesis. What is the first line therapy for this patient? A-Clindamycin B-Metoclopramide C-Omeprazole D-Ondansetron E-Sodium bicarbonate Answer Diabetic gastroparesis is characterized by delayed stomach emptying which leads … Read more
A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Two days later, he develops fever, chills, cough and chest pain. This hospital has reported several cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the last 3 months. What should have been given to this patient to prevent his infection with MRSA? A-Ampicillin B-Ciprofloxacin … Read more