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A 62-year-old woman with a history of type 2 diabetes complains of nausea and bloating for the last three months. Gastric emptying studies confirm the diagnosis of diabetic gastroparesis. What is the first line therapy for this patient? A-Clindamycin B-Metoclopramide C-Omeprazole D-Ondansetron E-Sodium bicarbonate Answer Diabetic gastroparesis is characterized by delayed stomach emptying which leads … Read more
A 9-month-old boy is brought to the pediatrician for persistent cough, poor weight gain, and several bouts of pneumonitis. Upon taking history from his mother, she mentions that her boy had been also having foul-smelling and very large stools for a few months. Which of the following diagnostic techniques will help to provide the correct … Read more
A 45-year-old man is admitted to the hospital for a scheduled surgery. Two days later, he develops fever, chills, cough and chest pain. This hospital has reported several cases of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the last 3 months. What should have been given to this patient to prevent his infection with MRSA? A-Ampicillin B-Ciprofloxacin … Read more
A 14-year-old student is brought to the emergency room complaining of severe abdominal pain. Diagnostic tests reveal high serum levels of δ-aminolevulinate and porphobilinogen and low level of uroporphyrinogen I synthetase in urine. Given the above test results, which of the following symptoms would be presented in this case? A- Hypotension B- Polyphagia C- Neuropsychiatric … Read more
A 72-year-old woman presents to her physician complaining of abdominal pain and frequent episodes of burning micturition. After physical examination and laboratory tests, she is diagnosed with urinary tract infection. She is prescribed gentamicin in addition to other medications. What is the most likely complication attributed to this antibiotic? A-Hepatic toxicity B-Hearing loss C-Thrombocytopenia D-Agranulocytosis … Read more
A 35-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of myalgias and fever. Two weeks ago, he had experienced a brief, self-limited spell of diarrhea after going to a barbecue party. After that, there were no more symptoms and the patient remained asymptomatic. Yesterday evening, he developed fever of 103 F (39.4oC), severe muscle pain, and … Read more