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  • Question 1 - Which of the following drugs will most likely trigger an exacerbation of acute...

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    • Which of the following drugs will most likely trigger an exacerbation of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP)?

      Your Answer: Oral contraceptive pill

      Explanation:

      Hormonal contraceptives all contain man-made oestrogen and progestin hormones in a limited amount. These hormones prevent pregnancy by inhibiting the body’s natural cyclical hormones to prevent pregnancy. Even though all of these drugs except Ibuprofen can cause AIP in a vulnerable woman. The most likely cause is the OCP.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 2 - A 17-year-old boy was brought to clinic, as his parents were concerned regarding...

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    • A 17-year-old boy was brought to clinic, as his parents were concerned regarding possible delayed puberty. He was otherwise well, played sports regularly and his academic performance was good. His height was 1.7m and weight was 70 kg. On examination, he had a small penis and testes, absent pubic hair, but no other abnormalities. Investigations revealed: Serum testosterone 4 nmol/L (9-35) Plasma follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) 1 U/L (1-7) Plasma luteinising hormone (LH) 1 U/L (1-10) Plasma prolactin 300 mU/L (<450) Plasma TSH 2 mU/L (0.5-5) Which one of the following is the most likely cause?

      Your Answer: Kallman's syndrome

      Explanation:

      Klinefelter’s syndrome: The low follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH), together with the low testosterone, suggests a hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. We know that there is no mental retardation, and we are told that physical examination is normal and sense of smell would usually not be tested. Consequently a diagnosis of Kallman’s is suggested. We are not told of a family history of growth delay, thus this is unlikely to be constitutional delay. The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is normal, making hypothyroidism unlikely and this together with the normal prolactin make hypopituitarism most unlikely.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine System & Metabolism
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  • Question 3 - A neonate was brought in by her mother, for a skin lesion present...

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    • A neonate was brought in by her mother, for a skin lesion present over the neonate's back which is bluish in colour, but otherwise asymptomatic. The most appropriate course of action will be?

      Your Answer: Reassure

      Explanation:

      A Mongolian spot can be present in new born babies which usually appears over the back and fades with time. There is nothing to worry about.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • The Skin
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  • Question 4 - A 28-year-old female presented with complaints of weight gain, thinning of scalp hair,...

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    • A 28-year-old female presented with complaints of weight gain, thinning of scalp hair, dryness and coldness of the skin, constipation and fatigue. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

      Your Answer: Hypothyroidism

      Explanation:

      The symptoms this female presented with in the OPD are major symptoms of hypothyroidism due to insufficient thyroid hormone.

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      • Endocrine System & Metabolism
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  • Question 5 - A 85-year-old male with a history of hypertension presented with a couple of...

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    • A 85-year-old male with a history of hypertension presented with a couple of pre-syncopal episodes. He describes these episodes as him having felt as if he was going to faint and he has had to sit down. There were no precipitating factors, associated chest pain or palpitations. He doesn't have chest pain, shortness of breath on exertion, orthopnoea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea. On examination he looked well. Blood pressure was 140/80 mmHg and pulse rate was 78 bpm which was irregular. His lungs were clear and heart sounds were normal. ECG showed sinus rhythm with occasional ventricular ectopic beats. Which of the following is an indication for permanent pacemaker implantation?

      Your Answer: Second-degree block associated with symptoms

      Explanation:

      Indications for permanent pacemaker implantation

      -Sinus node dysfunction
      -Acquired Atrioventricular(AV) block (Complete third-degree AV block with or without symptoms, Symptomatic second degree AV block, Mobitz type I and II, Exercise-induced second or third degree AV block in the absence of myocardial infarction, Mobitz II with widened QRS complex)
      -Chronic bifascicular block
      -After acute phase of myocardial infarction
      -Neurocardiogenic syncope and hypersensitive carotid sinus syndrome
      -Post cardiac transplantation
      -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
      -Pacing to detect and terminate tachycardia
      -Cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with severe systolic heart failure
      -Patients with congenital heart disease

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      • Cardiovascular System
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  • Question 6 - A 80-year-old male patient with ischaemic heart disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with...

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    • A 80-year-old male patient with ischaemic heart disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with productive cough, fever with chills and loss of appetite for 4 days. On examination he was unwell and febrile with a temperature of 38.3. His blood pressure was 130/80 mmHg and pulse rate was 140 bpm. Respiratory rate was 18 breaths per minute. On auscultation there were crepitations over the left lower zone of his chest. His abdomen was soft and nontender. ECG showed an irregular narrow complex tachycardia. Which of the following is the most appropriate acute management to treat his tachycardia?

      Your Answer: Bisoprolol

      Correct Answer: Antibiotics

      Explanation:

      The most likely diagnosis is acute atrial fibrillation (AF) precipitated by acute pneumonia. History of fever, cough and the auscultation findings support it. So the most appropriate management is treating the pneumonia with antibiotics. Treating the underlying cause will reduce the heart rate. Other responses are helpful in the management of chronic AF.

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      • Cardiovascular System
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  • Question 7 - A 28-year-old woman presents with lethargy, arthralgia and cough. Over the past three...

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    • A 28-year-old woman presents with lethargy, arthralgia and cough. Over the past three weeks she has also developed painful erythematous nodules on both shins. Respiratory examination is normal.

      A chest x-ray is performed which is reported as follows:
      Bilateral mediastinal nodal enlargement. No evidence of lung parenchymal disease. Normal cardiac size.

      Given the likely diagnosis, what would be the most appropriate course of action?

      Your Answer: Oral corticosteroids

      Correct Answer: Observation

      Explanation:

      Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects one or more organs but most commonly affects the lungs and lymph glands. The inflammation may change the normal structure and possibly the function of the affected organ(s).
      The presentation in sarcoidosis varies with the extent and severity of organ involvement, as follows:
      Asymptomatic (incidentally detected on chest imaging): Approximately 5% of cases.
      Systemic complaints (fever, anorexia): 45% of cases
      Pulmonary complaints (dyspnoea on exertion, cough, chest pain, and haemoptysis [rare]): 50% of cases

      Löfgren syndrome (fever, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, and polyarthralgias): Common in Scandinavian patients, but uncommon in African-American and Japanese patients.

      Dermatologic manifestations may include the following:
      – Erythema nodosum
      – A lower-extremity panniculitis with painful, erythematous nodules (often with Löfgren syndrome)
      – Lupus pernio (the most specific associated cutaneous lesion)
      – Violaceous rash on the cheeks or nose (common)
      – Maculopapular plaques (uncommon)

      Staging of sarcoidosis is as follows:
      Stage 0: Normal chest radiographic findings
      Stage I: Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
      Stage II: Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and infiltrates
      Stage III: Infiltrates alone
      Stage IV: Fibrosis

      Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are indicated for the treatment of arthralgias and other rheumatic complaints. Patients with stage I sarcoidosis often require only occasional treatment with NSAIDs.

      Treatment in patients with pulmonary involvement is as follows:
      Asymptomatic patients may not require treatment
      In patients with minimal symptoms, serial re-evaluation is prudent
      Treatment is indicated for patients with significant respiratory symptoms
      Corticosteroids can produce small improvements in the functional vital capacity and in the radiographic appearance in patients with more severe stage II and III disease.

      This patient has Stage 1 Sarcoidosis so observation is the most appropriate action.

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      • Respiratory System
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  • Question 8 - A 47-year-old woman diagnosed with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer three months back...

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    • A 47-year-old woman diagnosed with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer three months back was started on treatment with tamoxifen. Which of the following is most likely a complaint of this patient during her review today?

      Your Answer: Hot flushes

      Explanation:

      The most likely complaint of this patient would be hot flushes.

      Alopecia and cataracts are listed in the BNF as possible side-effects. They are however not as prevalent as hot flushes, which are very common in pre-menopausal women.

      Tamoxifen is a Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) which acts as an oestrogen receptor antagonist and partial agonist. It is used in the management of oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer

      Adverse effects:
      Menstrual disturbance: vaginal bleeding, amenorrhoea
      Hot flushes – 3% of patients stop taking tamoxifen due to climacteric side-effects.
      Venous thromboembolism.
      Endometrial cancer
      Tamoxifen is typically used for 5 years following the removal of the tumour.

      Raloxifene is a pure oestrogen receptor antagonist and carries a lower risk of endometrial cancer.

      Although antagonistic with respects to breast tissue tamoxifen may serve as an agonist at other sites. Therefore the risk of endometrial cancer is increased cancer.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Women's Health
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  • Question 9 - A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) ultrasound for a hypertensive man with a...

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    • A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) ultrasound for a hypertensive man with a BP of 160/90 mmHg and proteinuria++ revealed a decrease in size of the kidneys with smooth borders and normal pelvicalyceal system. What is the cause of hypertension in the patient?

      Your Answer: Essential HTN

      Correct Answer: Chronic glomerulonephritis

      Explanation:

      Causes of hypertension in bilateral renal artery stenosis are as follows: 90% probable cause is atherosclerosis with manifestations of CAD, TIA or stroke. The other less common cause is fibromuscular dysplasia that includes carotid and vertebral artery with manifestations of headache, TIA, and stroke.

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      • Gastrointestinal System
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  • Question 10 - Which of the following drugs is the strongest opioid? ...

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    • Which of the following drugs is the strongest opioid?

      Your Answer: Diamorphine 10 mg via syringe driver over 24 hours

      Correct Answer: Modified-release morphine 30 mg BD orally

      Explanation:

      Modified release morphine in BD dose is the strongest opioid of the selection.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Pharmacology
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Cardiovascular System (1/2) 50%
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Women's Health (1/1) 100%
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