MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
SELECT THE APPROPRIATE CHOICE (A) In the process of endochondral ossification, bones develop from a cartilage mold called as _________________, synthesized by mesenchymal precursor cells. i. ANALGEN ii. PRIMARY SPONGIOSA iii. OSTEOID (B) In Osteitis […]
Albers-Schönberg disease, a rare mild autosomal dominant disease caused by mutation of CLCN7, which encodes a proton-chloride exchanger on the osteoclast surface that is required for resorption pit acidification, is a form of : (A) […]
A 45-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. A hysterectomy is performed and shows a benign tumor of the uterus derived from a smooth muscle cell. What is the appropriate diagnosis? (A) Angiomyolipoma […]
A 16-year-old girl has paroxysmal attacks of rapid heart rate with palpitations and shortness of breath. These episodes occasionally terminate spontaneously but often require a visit to the emergency department of the local hospital. Her […]
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the clinical combination of increased blood pressure, edema, slight proteinuria, hematuria, and red blood cell casts in the urine? a. Nephritic syndrome b. Nephrotic syndrome […]
Which of the following agents has a rapid anxiolytic effect and would be best for the acute management of anxiety? A. Buspirone. B. Venlafaxine. C. Lorazepam. D. Escitalopram. E. Duloxetine. (COMMENT YOUR ANSWER BELOW). THE […]
A 12-year-old boy with a peanut allergy is brought to the emergency room after accidental consumption of peanuts. He is in anaphylactic shock. Which of the following drugs is most appropriate to treat this patient? […]
Which of the following would be an unusual precipitant for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? A. Turning in bed B. Yoga class C. Driving D. Reaching for something on a high shelf E. Working under […]
Which of the following is a likely cause of duodenal ulceration in patients who are Helicobacter pylori negative? A. Bordetella pertussis infection B. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome C. Pheochromocytoma D. Mercury poisoning E. None of the above […]
A 17-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. Laboratory tests show a deficit in uroporphyrinogen I synthetase and excess δ-aminolevulinate and porphobilinogen in the urine. Which of the following symptoms would […]