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A 16 year old has just moved schools. He is quiet, moody and not like himself at all. Within six months he seems to have completely changed back to his previous personality. What is the most likely diagnosis? Adjustment disorder What is the prophylactic antibiotic most commonly given before a dental procedure if one is necessary? Amoxicillin 2 grams po 1 hour before procedure Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Wilson's disease is associated with a build up of what mineral? There is a deficiency of the copper binding protein and therefore a buildup of copper. Name one oral medication that can be used for MRSA. Linezolid (Zyvox) and Bactrim Which cardiac medication is used to help with cardiac contractility after you have optimized most of the other cardiac medications? Digoxin What medication used in hepatitis B infection helps prevent the need for liver transplant? Lamivudine How is celiac disease most commonly diagnosed? Endoscopic biopsy Mononucleosis A 14 year old field hockey player presents with prominent adenopathy, white purple exudates in the throat and a palpable spleen. What is the most likely diagnosis? Wernicke's aphasia A patient presents with what appears to be an inability to understand speech. Which aphasia should be at the top of your differential? It is blood in the joint indicating a fracture even if the fracture line cannot be seen. A fat pad sign on a lateral x-ray of the elbow has what significance? It is blood in the joint indicating a fracture even if the fracture line cannot be seen. A corkscrew appearance on barium study should make you think of what diagnosis? Esophageal spasms What is the treatment for Turner's syndrome? Cyclical estrogen and progesterone What is the gold standard for diagnosing myocarditis? Myocardial biopsy By what age should a child be able to hold up her head? 3 months On physical exam, you notice ulnar deviations and swan neck deformities. What is the most likely diagnosis? Rheumatoid arthritis What is the most accurate way to diagnose urethritis? Urine PCR You hear a loud harsh holosystolic murmur in a child. It is heard best at the LLSB. What is the most likely diagnosis? Ventricular septal defect The accessory pathway known as the James bundle should make you think of what syndrome? Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome A Blalock procedure is used to correct what congenital heart condition? Tetralogy of Fallot What medication can be used to control bleeding due to uterine atony? Oxytocin (Pitocin) What is the most common cause of a folate deficiency? Alcoholism List three risk factors for placental abruption. HTN, smoking, AMA, cocaine use, PROM What ejection fraction is typical for a patient with CHF? 35-40% What is the major concern with using lithium? It has a very narrow therapeutic window. Blood tests are needed every four weeks.