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A 62-year-old man presents to the clinic with rashes all over his body and painful joints. Last month, he was diagnosed with arrhythmia. He is taking one medication for it. Laboratory tests reveal anti-histone antibodies. Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for this condition? A-Hydralazine B-Metoprolol C-Propranolol D-Sotalol E-Verapamil Answer syndr Hydralazine … Read more
A 78- year-old-man who is recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor visits his physician with his wife to discuss his treatment options with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. When the physician explains the benefits and risks of each option, he notices that the patient does not understand everything he is saying. Meanwhile, his wife understands and … Read more
A 42-year-old African-American woman presents to the clinic because of dyspnea that worsens over the last 6 months. She has no fever, chest pain or loss of weight. The patient works as a preschool teacher. Physical examination is unremarkable. Chest x-ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis? A-Asbestosis B-Pneumonia C-Sarcoidosis D-Tuberculosis … Read more
A 19-year-old man presents to the clinic with a complaint of tremors and incoordination. Serum transaminases are slightly elevated. Slit lamp examination shows brownish corneal deposits. What is the element directly involved in this condition? A-Arsenic B-Lead C-Copper D-Iron E-Zinc Answer This is a presentation of Wilson’s disease in which cellular copper transport is disturbed … Read more
A 22-year-old G2P1 at 28 weeks gestation presents to the emergency room with heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is NOT recommended as the next step of action? A- Admit the patient B- Digital pelvic examination C- Stabilize the patient D- Ultrasound examination of the pelvis Answer Digital pelvic examination is contraindicated unless the … Read more
A 5-year-old girl with a mass in her neck is brought to the clinic for an evaluation. Her mother says that this mass appeared 6 months ago and is increasing in size. There is no pain or discomfort. On examination, the mass is in the midline, inferior to the hyoid bone. Laboratory tests reveal normal … Read more