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Your 51-year-old female patient has been diagnosed Systole
with a "new murmur" during a near syncopal episode
workup. In evaluating this patient, during which phase
of the cardiac cycle would you anticipate auscultation
of an S1 heart sound?
The initial workup for a patient with a new chief Basic metabolic profile
complaint of palpitations should include which of the
following tests first?
Which of the following locations is most commonly 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border
described as the best location to identify the aortic
valve in a healthy adult?
Jason, a 63-year-old male who had a cardiac drug- 12 months minimum
eluting stent placed and had an elevated troponin of
1.6, asks how long he will need to be on aspirin plus
clopidogrel (Plavix). How long should Jason be on dual
antiplatelet therapy after his stent?
What illness or diagnosis would localized egophony on Consolidation (pneumonia)
auscultation over the left lower lobe most likely imply?
While assessing a 15-year-old patient for a new onset of To identify if underlying tissues are air-filled, fluid-filled, or consolidated
cough, how does
performing percussion of the thorax assist the provider
during the physical examination?
Which of the following patients would you expect to Severe interstitial lung disease
show a less-than-expected forced vital capacity (FVC)
on pulmonary function testing?
In obstructive lung disease, a decreased level in which Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV₁)
of the following spirometry parameters is most
suggestive of diagnosis?
Your newly established patient developed a Graves' Disease
progressively enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) along
with symptoms of anxiety, palpitations, and tremor over
the last year. Which diagnosis is most likely based on
these findings?
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A 32-year-old female with a diagnosis of Exophthalmos
hyperthyroidism might exhibit which of the following
typical signs on exam?
Your patient has Cushing's disease. Which of the Low body temperature
following would you NOT expect to find during
examination?
In a patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, the of these are appropriate
evaluation for end-organ dysfunction should include
which of the following?
A patient with severe cirrhosis awaiting possible liver Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) Score
transplant should be evaluated with which scoring
system to assess liver function and prognosis?
You suspect mononucleosis in a 12-year-old with left Deep palpitation
upper quadrant pain and likely splenomegaly. Which
examination step should be avoided over that area?
A 21-year-old female may have a perforated gastric Gram negative rods
ulcer with peritonitis. Which type of bacteria is most
likely the causative agent?
A 22-year-old male power lifter complains his scrotum Hydrocele
is very enlarged and fluid-like. Which diagnosis is most
likely?
A 22-year-old female has sinus pressure and Leaning forward
congestion. Which maneuver may help reproduce
sinus-related pain and support the diagnosis?
A 49-year-old male presents with weight loss, night Lymphoma
sweats, anhedonia, and CXR showing profoundly
enlarged hilar adenopathy. Which diagnosis should be
in your differential?
Which of the following diseases is associated with Ehlers-Danlos
vitreous detachment?
A patient presents with a unilateral visual deficit Homonymous hemianopia
described as loss of visual fields on the right side in
both eyes. This is known as what?