What should be prescribed?

A 38-year-old man presents with acute infection of skin in the leg. Diagnosis of cellulitis has been made. What should be prescribed?A . Ceftriaxone + FlucloxacillinB . Vancomycin + MetronidazoleC . Metronidazole + ErythromycinD . Ceftriaxone + TerbinafineE . Penicillin + FlucloxacillinView AnswerAnswer: E Explanation: Penicillin + Flucloxacillin. Cellulitis is...

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Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?

An 82-year-old man has woken up with incoherent speech and difficulty in finding the right words. Exam: good comprehension. Which anatomical site is most likely to be affected?A . PonsB . Wernicke’s areaC . Broca’s areaD . MidbrainE . Parietal cortexView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: A person with expressive aphasia will...

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What is the single diagnosis?

A patient with Type-1diabetes has a fundus showing micro-aneurysm and hard exudate. What is the single diagnosis?A . Hypertensive retinopathyB . Diabetic backgroundC . MSD . Macular degenerationE . Proliferative DM retinopathyView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Diabetic background retinopathy. Microanurysm, hard exudates are seen in background diabetic ret

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What is the most specific test for syphilis?

What is the most specific test for syphilis?A . TPIB . Treponema antibody absorption test FTA-ABSC . FAATView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: This test is used when a screening test for syphilis is positive to confirm that there is a true infection. A negative or nonreactive result means there you do...

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What is the most appropriate management?

A 78 year’s retired teacher was admitted for a hernioplasty procedure. After the operation he became agitate and confused. What is the most appropriate management?A . DiazepamB . ClozapineC . ChlordiazepoxideD . ThiamineE . Vitamin BView AnswerAnswer: C

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On examination tapping of the angle of jaw produce facial spasms, what diagnosis?

A patient presented to you who is known case of hypothyroidism and on thyroxin, he also has increase PT normal Vitamin D, Creatinine is very high. On examination tapping of the angle of jaw produce facial spasms, what diagnosis?A . PseudohypoparathyroidismB . DiGeorge syndromeC . Chronic renal failureD . Uncontrolled...

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What is this flaw?

A new screening test has been devised to detect early stages of prostate cancer. However, the test tends t of people with no cancer, although they do have cancer as diagnosed by other standard tests. What is this flaw?A . True CveB . False +veC . Poor specificityD . True...

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What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 14-year-old girl presents with primary amenorrhea and a short stature. What is the most likely diagnosis?A . Down’s syndromeB . Fragile X syndromeC . Turner’s syndromeD . Klinefelter’s syndromeE . Normal findingView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Down’s syndrome and Fragile x syndrome don’t have primary amenorrhea. Klinefelter’s patients are tall...

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Which is the most appropriate treatment?

A 37-year-old woman presents with heavy bleeding. Investigation shows subserosal fibroid-4cm and intramu. Which is the most appropriate treatment?A . Abdominal HysterectomyB . Vaginal HysterectomyC . Abdominal MyomectomyD . Hysteroscopic MyomectomyView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: As patient is young we should go for myomectomy. As hysteroscopic myo mainly sub mucosal fibroids...

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What is the most appropriate management?

An 8 year’s boy has his tonsils and adenoids removed. On the 7th post-op day, he comes back to the hemoptysis and fever. What is the most appropriate management?A . ReassuranceB . PackingC . Admit for IV antibioticsD . SurgeryE . Prescribe oral antibiotics and dischargeView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Most...

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