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Q- A patient presents to the ER with multiple episodes of tonic-clonic seizures for the past hour. The patient does not recover between these episodes. Which of the following is the treatment of choice in this condition? A- Fosphenytoin B- Gabapentin C- Lorazepam D- Valproic acid Q- A 56-year-old man with a history of type … Read more
Q- A 28-year-old woman visits her physician for evaluation of bilateral proximal muscle weakness and muscle pain. Her symptoms started last week, and her pain is getting worse. Her records indicate alcohol abuse and cocaine addiction. She is HIV positive and she takes zidovudine. She also takes simvastatin for hypercholesterolemia. A muscle biopsy shows significant … Read more
Q- A 72- year-old man with a long history of hypertension and coronary artery disease presents for a follow up examination. He took metoprolol for many years. He started taking enalapril last week. His blood pressure is now under control. Physical and laboratory examinations are unremarkable except for a slight increase in serum creatinine. What … Read more
Q- A 43-year-old man presents to the ER with an excruciating chest pain radiating to his jaw and left shoulder. The patient is in moderate distress. Examination reveals a small nodule in his right Achilles tendon. Family history indicates that his father died of a heart attack in the age of 45. His laboratory tests … Read more
A 35-year-old man is brought to the ER by his coworker complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness. He was acting hysterical most of the day before he felt dizzy and needed help. They work at a plastic manufacture plant for seven years. What is the treatment needed to be given instantly? A- Ethyl alcohol … 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