Free Questions and Answers for All Medical Students all over the World
Q- A 63-year-old man with atrial fibrillation presents for routine follow-up. He has no history of stroke, diabetes, or heart failure. His blood pressure is well controlled. Which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management to reduce stroke risk? A- Aspirin only B- Dual antiplatelet therapy C- Oral anticoagulation Q- A 19-year-old … Read more
Q- A 29-year-old man presents to his physician complaining of fatigue and lethargy for the past 3 days after he came back from a hiking trip in Northern California. During the trip, he noticed a rash on his left arm. The rash was smaller but now it’s expanding in size. On examination, the rash looks … Read more
Q- A 38-year-old man is brought to the emergency room because of palpitation and shortness of breath for 4 hours. He travelled to Brazil two years ago on a business trip. He was bitten there by a fly and was treated by analgesics for a few weeks due to fever and headaches. On examination, heart … Read more
Q- A 46-year-old man underwent a kidney transplantation last week due to chronic renal failure. The surgery was successful and the transplanted kidney started to produce urine during the operation. Today, his urine examination shows high creatinine and low urinary output. He has no pain or fever. A biopsy taken from the transplanted kidney shows … Read more
Q- Achalasia is a motility disorder of the esophagus characterized by impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of this condition? A- Adenocarcinoma of the lower esophagus B- Degeneration of the inhibitory neurons of the myenteric plexus C- Obstruction caused by Schatzki rings D- Prolonged intubation … Read more
Q- A 72-year-old man presents to the office for evaluation of new symptoms. He has a history of cancer and takes chemotherapeutic treatment. Now he complains of dyspnea and mild fatigue since last week. Examination reveals temperature of 98.3 F, pulse of 80/min, blood pressure of 140/86 and respiratory rate of 22/min. On chest auscultation, … Read more