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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 58-year-old woman with hyperlipidemia has been taking simvastatin for the past 6 months. She recently started drinking a large glass of grapefruit juice every morning. Two weeks later, she presents with diffuse muscle pain and weakness. Laboratory studies reveal a markedly elevated creatine kinase (CK) level. Which of the following best explains the … Read more