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?
Answer(s): C
Ambulatory BP. Ambulatory BP to document low BP as cause of presenting symptom. The case sees hypotension and low BP as a result of given anti- hypertensive.
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?
Answer(s): E
A 24-year-old woman known to be suffering from panic disorder presents to the hospital with tingling and nu fingers. ABG: pH=7.52, PCO2=2.2kPa, PO2=11kPa,Bicarbonate-20.What is the most likely condition?
Answer(s): A
In panic attack there occurs hyperventilation which causes washout of acute respiratory alkalosis resulting in raised pH >7.45 (here 7.52), low PCO2 (here 2.2 kPa) with compensatory HCO3 (here 20meq/l).
19-year-old sexually active lady came for her annual check-up, she is otherwise healthy using no contraceptive, her pap smear and all investigations are normal.What will you suggest regarding her next check-up?
Answer(s): D
Usually pap smear should be started after 21 years of age regardless of sexual activeness but if a female is sexually active and u suspect any abnormality then u can do pap smear before 21 years of age as in this case. Pap Smear = Negative, then should be followed for screening after 3 years. Pap smear + HPV Testing =Negative, then should be followed after 5 years
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?
Most secondary hemorrhage occurs due to infection which erodes a vessel. S be admitted for IV antibiotics.
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