What is the study done here classified as?

A study was done amongst 2 hospitals for the equal number of cancer patients. It was noted that hospital A higher of mortality than hospital B for treated cancer patients. What is the study done here classified as?A . CohortB . ObservationalC . RetrospectiveD . Case studyView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation:...

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What is appropriate investigation?

A 70-year-old man with prostatic cancer has had severe acute back pain waking him up at night for 6wks. What is appropriate investigation?A . DEXA scanB . Serum ALP concentrationC . Serum calcium concentrationD . MRI spineView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: Radionuclide bone scan. MRI is good for soft tissue but...

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A 2-days baby’s mother is worried about the baby’s hearing. Mother has a history of conductive hearing lo most appropriate test?

A 2-days baby’s mother is worried about the baby’s hearing. Mother has a history of conductive hearing lo most appropriate test?A . MRIB . Fork testC . CT scanD . ReassureE . Brain stem evoked responseView AnswerAnswer: E Explanation: Brain stem evoked response. A BAER (brainstem auditory evoked response) test...

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Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?

A 24-year-old male with a history of gang violence presents to the emergency room with 3 stab wounds to the abdomen. He was intubated in the field for airway protection and is barely conscious. Blood pressure is 70/30 mm Hg and pulse is 140/min. On exam, 3 penetrating wounds covered...

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What is the most appropriate investigation for him?

A 57-year-old man having hypertension on oral anti-HTN. However, he is finding it difficult to mobilize as he tries to get up. What is the most appropriate investigation for him?A . ECGB . CXRC . Ambulatory BPD . CT SCANE . MRIView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Ambulatory BP. Ambulatory BP to...

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What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 10-year-old child has got progressive bilateral hearing loss. He has started to increase the TV volume. All other is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?A . WaxB . Bilateral OM with effusionC . Foreign bodyD . Meningitis due to meningococcusView AnswerAnswer: B

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Which type of contraceptive is contraindicative in lactation?

Which type of contraceptive is contraindicative in lactation?A . UIDB . Depo-ProveraC . Mini pillsD . OCPsE . CondomView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Based on the available evidence, expert opinion in the United States holds that the risks of combination contraceptive products usually outweigh the benefits before 4 weeks postpartum. Between...

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What choice?

During a basketball match, one of the players suddenly collapsed to the ground with coughing and SOB. What choice?A . V/QB . CTPAC . MRID . CT scanE . CXRView AnswerAnswer: E Explanation: CXR. Likely diagnosis is pneumothorax. So investigation of choice is CXR

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She has been prescribed diazepam 2.5m delivery route?

72-year-old lady is drowsy and her relatives want to take her home. She has been prescribed diazepam 2.5m delivery route?A . Per rectalB . Intra MuscularC . SubcutaneousD . OralE . IntravenousView AnswerAnswer: A

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What likely diagnosis?

An 18years female has periorbital blisters. Some of them are crusted, others secreting pinkish fluid. What likely diagnosis?A . RubellaB . ShinglesC . MeaslesD . Chicken poxE . VaricellaView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: Shingles Ophthalmic division of trigeminal nerve. Typically, shingles is unilateral.

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