Question of the Day- 5

As physicians, we need to know some definitions in Genetics, which are related directly to our practice and guide us to diagnose and treat many genetic disorders. These items include genome, genotype, phenotype, genetic code, gene expression, etc. Which one of the following choices describes the definition of a phenotype? A- Genetic history of an … Read more

Question of the Day- 4

A 48 year-old man, who visited his daughter in London last week, complains of sudden severe pain and swelling in his right leg during his flight back to the USA. He is taken to the hospital and ultrasound is performed. It reveals femoral vein thrombosis. What is the most likely contributed to this finding? A-Hypertension … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 101

A 54 year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents by his son to the emergency room semi-unconscious with shortness of breath. He has nausea, diarrhea and restlessness for the last four hours.  His arterial oxygen saturation is 88% with room air. His ECG shows normal sinus rhythm with non-specific changes … Read more

A Breast Lump

A 62-year-old man visits his physician with a complaint of a breast lump. On examination, there is no fever and vital signs are within normal limits. There is a hard lump in his right breast and nipple retraction. What is the most appropriate next step of action? A-X-Ray of the chest B-Ultrasound guided biopsy C-Mammography … Read more

Pharmacology MCQs- 203

A 33-year-old woman presents to the clinic for her regular yearly physical examination. She has a long history of depression and takes fluoxetine regularly for two years. Which amino acid is the precursor of the neurotransmitter affected by this drug? A- Glycine B- Glutamate C- Methionine D- Phenylalanine E- Tryptophan Answer Fluoxetine is a selective … Read more

Heart Murmur

An 18 year-old student visits her physician for a routine physical examination. She has no complaints. Physical examination is unremarkable except for a mid-systolic click followed by a late systolic murmur heard at the lower left sternal border and apex. The murmur duration increases in standing and shortens with squatting. Electrocardiogram (ECG) shows no abnormalities. … Read more