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A 40-year-old woman complains of fatigue, headache and generalized pain for 9 months. She presented to the clinic several times and had multiple negative workups. Her pain started as localized to her head, neck and shoulder but now it is generalized. On physical examination, there are multiple points of tenderness on bony prominences. What is … Read more
A 22-year-old female with a history of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops low grade fever, headache and blurred vision. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for Cryptococcal antigen is positive. Which of these drugs can be given orally to treat Cryptococcal meningitis? A-Amphotericin B B-Caspofungin C-Fluconazole D-Metronidazole Answer This is a tricky question. The ideal regimen for … Read more
A 63-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation visits the clinic for evaluation of his current medications. His physician orders laboratory tests including prothrombin time. Which one of these drugs is used to reduce the possibility of blood clotting in this patient through its action on the enzyme epoxide reductase? A- Aspirin B- Dipyridamole … Read more
A 33-year-old butcher comes to the clinic because he developed eye problems. On taking history, the patient states that he eats raw hamburgers in a regular basis. The physician orders Sabin-Feldman dye test and the results come back positive. Which is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? A- Giardiasis B- Schistosomiasis C- Trichinosis … Read more
A 19-year-old man with a history of immunodeficiency disease develops fever. Prophylactic measures including some medications are initiated. A few days later, the patient develops acute renal failure. Which of these drugs is most likely responsible? A-Acyclovir B-Amphotericin B C-Ampicillin D-Ciprofloxacin E-Nystatin Answer Amphotericin B has been known for causing renal problems through decreasing creatinine … Read more
A 35-year-old unresponsive man is brought to the emergency room after an episode of agitation and confusion. He has a history of inadequately treated Graves’ disease. Physical examination reveals temperature of 102.5F. Blood pressure of 100/70 mm Hg, and pulse of 165 per minute. After stabilizing this patient, which of the following would be the … Read more