Elderly man was admitted through the emergency department for severe urinary retention. Upon study, it was determined that his hypertension was uncontrolled (215/108). Prior medical records show admission 8 weeks ago for the same problem. As per conditions on previous admission, his BPH is complicated by acute cystitis. He is noncompliant with medications. Medication for the hypertension was immediately started and his hypertension was quickly brought under control. Urinary retention was relieved by placement of a Foley catheter. Transurethral resection of the prostate was done.
Answer(s): A
A 32-year-old female known to be HIV positive was admitted with lesions of the anterior trunk. Excisional biopsies of the skin lesions were positive for Kaposi's sarcoma. Further examination revealed thrush.
Answer(s): B
A female patient was admitted with uncontrolled type II diabetes. Patient also had an abscessed diabetic ulcer of the foot that was treated with incision and drainage. Culture and sensitivity of abscess shows growth of Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant. Patient was started on the appropriate antibiotic. Patient is on oral as well as injectional insulin for control of diabetes.
Answer(s): D
Patient was admitted from the nursing home in acute respiratory failure that was due to congestive heart failure. Chest x-ray also showed pulmonary edema. Patient was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation and expired the day after admission.
Answer(s): C
The patient has hypertensive heart disease and nephrosclerosis with chronic kidney failure. The patient had placement of arteriovenous fistula in his left wrist to prepare for the hemodialysis. Dialysis was also performed on this admission.
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