QUESTION: 129

A 28-year-old female presents with 1-week history of jaundice and 2days history of altered sleep pattern and moods. She was diagnosed with hypothyroidism for which she is receiving thyroxine. Thyroid function showed increased TSH. PT=70s.
What is the most probable diagnosis?

Hyper-acute liver failure
Acute liver failure
Acute on chronic liver failure
Autoimmune hepatitis

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 130

The most common cause of SAH (subarachnoid hemorrhage) is ________________________.

Trauma
Congenital arteriovenous malformation
Berry Aneurysms
HTN

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is sudden bleeding into the subarachnoid space. The most common cause of spontaneous bleeding is a ruptured aneurysm.
Symptoms include sudden, severe headache, usually with loss or impairment of consciousness.

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QUESTION: 131

A 45-year-old IV drug abuser is brought into the Emergency room with complaint of fever, shivering, malaise, dyspnea and productive cough. Exam: temp=39C, pulse=110bpm, BP=100/70mmHg. Inv: CXR= bilateral cavitating bronchopneumonia.
What is the single most likely causative organism?

Staphylococcus
PCP
Pseudomonas
Chlamydia

Answer(s): A

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QUESTION: 132

What is the most common serious complication of PM/DM?

Malignancy
Metabolic acidosis
Phabdomyolysis
Hyperkalemia

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

For unclear reasons, the most common serious threat to life from PM/DM is malignancy. DM has a greater risk than PM. Cancer hits the cervix, lungs, pancreas, breasts, and ovaries.

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