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• Dressler syndrome presents with which combination of symptoms?
• 'Dewdrops on a rose petal' describes lesions of which infection?
• Coronary territories involved in myocardial infarction include which distribution?
• Which statement best describes the ultrasound snowstorm pattern?
• What are the two primary obstetric causes of third-trimester vaginal bleeding?
• Which of the following is a risk factor for pyelonephritis?
• An 80-year-old man presents with fatigue, lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and isolated lymphocytosis. Suspected diagnosis?
• What are the most common causes of hypercalcemia?
• In children who are misdiagnosed with ADHD, absence seizures may be the underlying cause.
• In pulmonary embolism, what is the typical acid-base disturbance?
• Cutaneous anthrax presents with a pruritic papule and regional lymphadenopathy that progresses to a black eschar. Which treatment is appropriate?
• Which statement best explains why transudative effusions occur?
• In hypovolemic shock, which combination best describes changes in CO, PCWP, and PVR?
• Which ultrasound finding is typical of autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease?
• Fanconi anemia is characterized by which skeletal anomaly?
• What is the inheritance pattern of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
• A 10-year-old boy presents with fever, weight loss, and night sweats. Exam shows an anterior mediastinal mass. Suspected diagnosis?
• Which statement best describes myocardial infarction on ECG in terms of transmural injury?
• Prinzmetal's angina is most accurately described as due to which mechanism?
• Which regimen best describes initial pharmacologic management of acute coronary syndrome?
• Three systemic diseases that can lead to nephrotic syndrome are:
• Café-au-lait spots on the skin are a hallmark of which disorder?
• In suspected placenta previa, which procedure is contraindicated?
• Pinkish, scaling, flat lesions on the chest and back with a spaghetti-and-meatballs appearance on KOH. Which condition is most likely?
• A postoperative patient with significant pain has hyponatremia and euvolemic status. Which diagnosis is most likely?
• A patient with oral thrush in an otherwise healthy young man should prompt what diagnostic and initial treatment approach?
• In primary adrenal insufficiency, standard replacement therapy includes which components?
• A patient presents with fatigue, weight loss, skin hyperpigmentation, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia. Diagnosis?
• Which radiographic finding is commonly associated with sarcoidosis?
• What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
• Joints in the hand are affected in rheumatoid arthritis. Which joints are typically involved?
• Radiographic signs suggestive of acute aortic disruption or dissection.
• What radiographic views are typically used to diagnose slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
• Sarcoidosis is suggested by which combination of findings?
• A painful, recurrent vesicular eruption on mucocutaneous surfaces describes which condition?
• What are the most common causes of dementia?
• Which is first-line medication for status epilepticus?
• Which syndrome is classically characterized by edema, hypoalbuminemia, and lipiduria?
• Signs of active ischemia during stress testing include which of the following?
• Unstable angina is defined as which of the following?
• Which of the following are risk factors for cholelithiasis?
• Red plaques with silvery-white scales and sharp margins indicate which dermatologic condition?
• In a diabetic patient with proteinuria, which antihypertensive is preferred?
• Which marker is most characteristic for choriocarcinoma?
• In a patient with diabetes, what is the target LDL level?
• Which of the following best describes the management for chronic COPD?
• Cannon "a" waves are most associated with which conduction abnormality?
• Nephrolithiasis is associated with which type of renal tubular acidosis?
• Vaccinations at a six-month well-child visit.
• Which is NOT one of the 6 P's of acute limb ischemia?
• Which acid-base disturbance is commonly seen in pregnant women?
• Which virus is associated with aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
• A patient with hypocalcemia, high phosphorus, and low PTH has which condition?
• An anemia associated with absent radii and thumbs, diffuse hyperpigmentation, cafe au lait spots, microcephaly, and pancytopenia is characteristic of which condition?
• Which feature is most characteristic of a subdural hematoma on imaging?
• Which disease is classically associated with fistulas between bowel and skin?
• What is the most common primary malignant tumor of bone?
• Glomerulonephritis with deafness is most consistent with which hereditary disorder?
• First-line treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) includes which therapy?
• Glomerulonephritis presenting with pulmonary involvement and hemoptysis is most consistent with which condition?
• How is hypertension defined?
• Which lesion is the hallmark of early Lyme disease?
• Initial management for diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis (honeycomb pattern) is which of the following?
• What are classic physical findings in infective endocarditis?
• Before performing a lumbar puncture, which precaution is essential?
• The chromosomal pattern of a complete mole is most commonly what?
• The most common inherited bleeding disorder is ...
• In cardiogenic shock, which vasopressor example is cited as a treatment option?
• What is the standard management priority in septic shock?
• Initial management of SIADH typically includes which of the following measures?
• Severe coccidioidomycosis is typically treated with which antifungal?
• Which radiographic view is specifically useful for diagnosing slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
• Headache, weakness, polyuria, hypertension, and tetany with hypernatremia and hypokalemia suggest which diagnosis?
• In spontaneous pneumothorax, supplemental oxygen may be helpful.
• Which statement describes NG tube passage in the most common TEF type?
• Medical treatment for hepatic encephalopathy includes which of the following?
• Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign indicate which electrolyte disturbance?
• What is the most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
• The lymphoma equivalent of CLL is called what?
• A spirometry result showing a decreased FEV1/FVC ratio indicates which type of lung disease?
• The nodal counterpart of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is which disease?
• Which receptor defect characterizes Glanzmann's thrombasthenia?
• Which shock profile matches cardiogenic (or obstructive) shock?
• Which drug is listed as a cause of aplastic anemia?
• Which disorder is an autosomal recessive defect in the GPIIb-IIIa platelet receptor causing decreased platelet aggregation?
• Which CSF finding is most suggestive of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
• Ring-enhancing brain lesion on CT with seizures. What is the most likely diagnosis?
• Which combination describes the standard management options for localized prostate cancer?
• Which skin cancer is the most common and often presents as a pearly lesion with telangiectasia?
• Nontender abdominal mass associated with elevated VMA and HVA suggests which tumor?
• Which healthy population is at higher risk for UTIs and should be treated aggressively?
• Which therapy is used to treat central diabetes insipidus?
• In an asymptomatic elderly man with hypochromic, microcytic anemia, which initial tests are most appropriate to evaluate for colorectal cancer?
• Gummas are a hallmark lesion seen in which stage of syphilis?
• Berger's disease is the common name for which glomerulonephritis?
• Which statement about IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) is true?
• Iris-like target lesions are most characteristic of which condition?
• A child has loss of red light reflex. Diagnosis?
• A patient presents with a herald patch and trunk lesions arranged in a Christmas-tree pattern. Which condition is most likely?
• What is the sign called when inspiratory arrest occurs during palpation of the right upper quadrant?
• Which disease presents with iris-like target lesions on the skin?
• Which hernia has the highest risk of incarceration—indirect, direct, or femoral?
• Which formula is used for calculating fluid repletion in burn patients?
• Which X-linked disorder features mental retardation, self-mutilation, and gout due to HGPRT deficiency?
• In burn wound infections, which organism is most commonly encountered?
• Which feature is typical of ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn's disease?
• In an asthma exacerbation, what does normalization of the PaCO2 often indicate?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of microcytic anemia?
• Cold agglutinins are most commonly associated with infection by which organism?
• In an active 13-year-old with anterior knee pain, which diagnosis is most likely?
• Metabolic syndrome is best defined by which clustering of findings?
• Which radiographic sign is most consistent with acute aortic disruption?
• What is the most common type of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
• What is the first step in managing a patient with an acute GI bleed?
• The recommended initial treatment for mild, persistent asthma includes which combination?
• A 55-year-old patient with obesity has dirty, velvety patches on the back of the neck. Check fasting blood glucose to rule out diabetes. What is the diagnosis?
• Which electrolyte abnormality presents with peaked T waves on ECG?
• The most common cause of Cushing's syndrome is which?
• Elevated gamma globulins in CSF are classically seen in which condition?
• Spontaneous pneumothorax is most likely in which patient profile?
• What is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation?
• Which mechanism is listed as a cause of hypoxemia due to ventilation-perfusion mismatch?
• Presence of red blood cell casts in urine sediment most strongly indicates which condition?
• Which option best describes nephrotic syndrome?
• Murmur consistent with mitral regurgitation?
• Which organism is a classic encapsulated pathogen posing risk to asplenic individuals?
• In a young woman with new-onset hypertension, the most common cause is?
• What is the classic ECG finding in atrial flutter?
• Which vaccines are recommended for patients with COPD as part of chronic management?
• Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis in HIV infection is started at what CD4 count, and MAI prophylaxis is started at what count?
• The most common 1° immunodeficiency.
• Which of the following is an example of a surgically correctable cause of hypertension?
• An IV drug user presents with jugular venous distention and a holosystolic murmur at the left lower sternal border. What is the indicated management?
• Neurogenic shock is characterized by which signs?
• A patient at 18 weeks' gestation has uterine bleeding with membranes ruptured and no products expelled; the cervical os is open. What is the diagnosis?
• Glomerulonephritis presenting with hemoptysis is most classically associated with which condition?
• Hip and back pain with stiffness that improves with activity over the course of the day and worsens at rest. Which diagnosis should be suspected and what test is helpful?
• Which disease is typically diagnosed with isolated lymphocytosis in the elderly and may involve splenomegaly?
• A febrile patient with diabetes presents with a red, swollen, painful lower extremity; what is the most likely diagnosis?
• Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat hepatic encephalopathy by reducing intestinal ammonia production?
• A 49-year-old man presents with acute-onset flank pain and hematuria. Which condition is most likely?
• In ARDS, which finding is typical?
• Which of the following agents does NOT slow AV nodal conduction?
• Which neurological deficit is commonly seen with secondary Lyme disease?
• In a young man with hypertension, which is the most common cause?
• Lung cancer associated with SIADH is which histology?
• Which virus is classically associated with aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
• Which disease presents with rigidity, resting tremor, and masked facies?
• Aldosterone deficiency causing a renal tubular acidosis is which type?
• A four-year-old child presents with oliguria, petechiae, and jaundice after an illness with bloody diarrhea. What is the most likely diagnosis and its cause?
• What is the second most common cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage, after trauma?
• A 40-year-old obese woman with elevated alkaline phosphatase, elevated bilirubin, pruritus, dark urine, and clay-colored stools most likely has which condition?
• Acute-phase treatment for Kawasaki disease.
• Which chromosomal pattern is typical of a complete mole?
• In patients over 40, the most common cause of acute lower GI bleeding?
• Which vitamin deficiency leads to Wernicke's encephalopathy?
• Which coronary territory is associated with a septal myocardial infarction?
• Which headache is classically described as unilateral periorbital pain with tearing and conjunctival erythema?
• Reynolds' pentad expands Charcot's triad by adding which two features?
• Difference between Mallory-Weiss tear and Boerhaave syndrome?
• Which finding is associated with tertiary syphilis?
• Which vessel is classically injured in an epidural hematoma?
• A lesion characteristically occurring in a linear pattern in areas where skin comes into contact with clothing or jewelry is known as?
• What is the described supportive treatment for ARDS?
• Murmur consistent with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy?
• Which cancer is NOT among the most common sources of brain metastases?
• A patient at 18 weeks' gestation has bleeding with no products expelled and the cervical os closed. What is the diagnosis?
• Which condition presents with a continuous 'machinery' murmur in a newborn?
• Which statement best describes common neonatal meningitis pathogens and their treatment?
• Which class of antagonist is used first in treating pheochromocytoma?
• What is the treatment for superior vena cava syndrome?
• Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stone.
• The murmur of aortic stenosis is best described as:
• Reye's syndrome is associated with which practice?
• Dressler's syndrome is an autoimmune complication that occurs after myocardial infarction. When does it typically occur?
• A history significant for an initial alteration in mental status with an intervening lucid interval suggests which diagnosis and arterial source?
• Which congenital heart disease most commonly causes upper-extremity hypertension?
• Cushing's triad describes signs of increased intracranial pressure, including which of the following?
• NOT a classic chest X-ray finding of pulmonary edema?
• Which of the following is a recognized adverse effect of systemic corticosteroids?
• Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease is inherited in which pattern?
• A 55-year-old man with new cough and flulike symptoms. Gram stain shows no organisms; silver stain of sputum shows gram-negative rods. What is the diagnosis?
• Back pain that is worsened by standing and walking and relieved by sitting and hip flexion. What is the diagnosis?
• Which tumor is classically associated with episodic hypertension, palpitations, headache, and sweating?
• In the management of shock, what is the first step described for cardiogenic/hypovolemic/anaphylactic types?
• Management of DKA includes which combination?
• The most common organism in burn-related infections.
• Treatment for mild and severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
• The three most common causes of fever of unknown origin (FUO).
• Which imaging study is used to evaluate for an erythropoietin-producing tumor?
• Which statement accurately describes COPD exacerbation treatment?
• Proximal (Type II) RTA is associated with abnormal bicarbonate handling and which bone abnormality?
• Arthritis, conjunctivitis, and urethritis in young men. Which organisms are associated?
• The obstetric conjugate is defined as the shortest AP diameter of the pelvis, measured between which points?
• A fourteen-year-old girl with prolonged bleeding after dental surgery and menses, with normal PT, normal or ↑ PTT, and ↑ bleeding time suggests which diagnosis?
• Diamond-Blackfan anemia is best described as which of the following?
• Neg Nikolsky sign with bullous lesions is most consistent with which condition?
• Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of an epidural hematoma?
• Which imaging modality is most appropriate when ultrasound is equivocal for suspected cholecystitis?
• If vagal maneuvers fail to terminate stable SVT, which medication is used?
• Test to rule out urethral injury?
• Which test is most specific for confirming hereditary spherocytosis?
• Which item is NOT part of the classic Wernicke's triad?
• What treatments are listed for anaphylactic shock in the material?
• Eosinophils in urine sediment suggest which condition?
• What components are included in the treatment of a COPD exacerbation?
• Hypercholesterolemia treatment that leads to flushing and pruritus?
• Why are β-blockers contraindicated in diabetics?
• Treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome includes which of the following?
• Asplenic patients are particularly susceptible to these organisms.
• The second most common skin cancer is which type?
• Which medication is used to close a patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants?
• Pure red blood cell aplasia is classically Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
• For anaphylaxis, which dose form of epinephrine is cited in the material?
• A 50-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse presents with boring epigastric pain that radiates to the back and is relieved by sitting forward. Management?
• Infant meningitis is commonly caused by which pathogens and treated with which regimen?
• What constitutes the trauma imaging series described in the material?
• Which infection is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants and has winter–spring epidemics?
• Which antidiabetic agent is associated with lactic acidosis?
• A two-month-old baby presents with nonbilious projectile emesis. What are the appropriate steps in management?
• Drowsiness, asterixis, nausea, and a pericardial friction rub are characteristic of which state?
• In a 60-year-old African-American man with bone pain, which findings might be revealed in workup for multiple myeloma?
• Which option is a surgical intervention for BPH?
• Erythropoietin levels in polycythemia vera are typically which?
• During vestibular caloric testing, cold water irrigation of the ear with a fast phase of nystagmus directed away from the irrigated ear indicates what?
• Which symptoms are commonly associated with silent myocardial infarctions?
• Which imaging finding is classically associated with asbestos exposure?
• What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
• Which fracture is classically due to a fall on an outstretched hand?
• Which combination characterizes secondary Lyme disease?
• Stones, bones, groans, and psychiatric overtones describe features of which disorder?
• Between Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis, which has greater colon cancer risk?
• Which electrolyte abnormality is commonly seen in primary adrenal insufficiency?
• On CT imaging, a crescent-shaped hyperdensity that does not cross the midline indicates which condition?
• Which option is NOT a preoperative management step for pyloric stenosis?
• Four signs and symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis.
• Which renal tumor is most likely to produce erythropoietin?
• Salicylate ingestion typically causes which acid-base pattern?
• Which pupillary abnormality is classically associated with neurosyphilis, showing light-near dissociation?
• Which statement is true about transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?
• Which statement is true about the murmur of aortic regurgitation?
• Which agent is used to treat iron overload in thalassemia?
• Warfarin primarily prolongs which coagulation parameter?
• Which condition is NOT typically associated with Heinz bodies?
• A diastolic decrescendo murmur heard best at the left sternal border indicates which valve lesion?
• Which description best matches the crystals seen in gout on joint fluid analysis?
• Which of the following is a microcytic anemia?
• Albuminocytologic dissociation in CSF is most characteristic of which disorder?
• Nitroprusside in hypertensive emergencies: which statement is true?
• Dermatomal distribution of lesions is most characteristic of which infection?
• Reed-Sternberg cells are characteristic of which lymphoma?
• Charcot's triad is classically described in ascending cholangitis. Which three findings comprise it?
• Which of the following lists classic causes of drug-induced hepatitis?
• Which statement best describes the management of atrial fibrillation?
• Which combination of features is most suggestive of melanoma on a nevus?
• What imaging studies are used to evaluate a pulsatile abdominal mass with a bruit to confirm suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• Which set defines Virchow's triad for risk of deep vein thrombosis?
• Meconium ileus is most strongly associated with which condition?
• Septic or anaphylactic shock is characterized by which hemodynamic pattern?
• What is the characteristic murmur of mitral stenosis?
• Which set of vaccines is included at the six-month well-child visit according to the material?
• Auer rods are seen in which leukemia?
• Which statement is true regarding the most common TEF type?
• In rheumatoid arthritis, which joints are most commonly involved?
• Which description best characterizes osteoarthritis?
• A 50-year-old man presents with early satiety, splenomegaly, and bleeding. Cytogenetics show t(9;22). Diagnosis?
• Inflammation and epithelial thinning of the anogenital area, predominantly in postmenopausal women, is characteristic of which condition?
• A pearly-colored papule with a translucent surface and telangiectasias is most characteristic of which skin cancer?
• Pulsus paradoxus is classically defined as which finding?
• Dressler's syndrome is best described as which type of complication?
• Which of the following conditions is a common cause of exudative pleural effusion?
• What are the classic ECG findings in acute pericarditis?
• Which drug is a known cause of drug-induced lupus erythematosus?
• Low urine specific gravity in the presence of high serum osmolality is most consistent with which condition?
• Blood in the urethral meatus or a high-riding prostate suggests injury to what structure?
• Which antibody is typically elevated in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
• Which genetic marker is commonly associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
• An 11-year-old obese African-American boy presents with sudden limp. Which diagnosis is most likely?
• Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children typically does which?
• Hypercalcemia in lung cancer is most commonly associated with which histology?
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) pentad does not include which of the following?
• Hypercalcemia may be observed in sarcoidosis.
• A 16-year-old presents with an annular patch of alopecia with broken-off, stubby hairs. Which condition is most likely?
• In atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation should be considered based on which factor?
• Which medication is commonly associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
• Which medications are used for chronic urate-lowering therapy in gout?
• Rigidity and stiffness progressing to choreiform movements with mood changes is characteristic of which disorder?
• Which lesion is characteristic of primary syphilis?
• Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade includes which findings?
• The two primary causes of third-trimester vaginal bleeding are which conditions?
• A malnourished child presents with edema and abdominal swelling; what is the likely diagnosis?
• Dark, velvety patches on the neck or axilla in an overweight patient suggest which diagnosis?
• The most common pituitary tumor is prolactinoma. Which therapy is commonly used as initial treatment?
• Which of the following is a possible surgical treatment for Sturge-Weber syndrome involving the brain?
• Cardiogenic (or obstructive) shock is best described by which profile?
• What is the most common type of testicular cancer?
• Which of the following are indications for surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• Which antibiotic class is teratogenic and should be avoided in pregnancy?
• Neonatal meningitis is most commonly caused by which organisms, and what is the typical treatment?
• Elevated erythropoietin level with elevated hematocrit and normal O2 saturation suggests which process?
• In acute pancreatitis, which option is not a first-line initial management step?
• Which primary cancer is among the most common sources of brain metastases?
• Murmur consistent with aortic stenosis?
• Which condition presents with a herald patch and trunk distribution in a Christmas-tree pattern?
• Which diagnosis corresponds to microcytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ TIBC, and normal or ↑ ferritin?
• In a trauma patient during resuscitation, what is an acceptable hourly urine output?
• Which statement best describes the treatment approach for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter?
• A tall white male presents with acute shortness of breath. Most likely diagnosis?
• Which condition is a premalignant lesion due to sun exposure?
• A burn patient with cherry-red flush and coma, SaO2 normal but carboxyhemoglobin elevated. What is the treatment?
• Which skin finding is most commonly associated with Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
• Which of the following is an extraintestinal manifestation of IBD?
• What is the most common histology of bladder cancer?
• Which boyhood muscular dystrophy presents with proximal weakness, a waddling gait, and marked calf pseudohypertrophy?
• Goal HbA1c for most adults with diabetes?
• In severe developmental dysplasia of the hip, which management maintains abduction in infancy?
• Which finding best distinguishes polycythemia vera from secondary polycythemia?
• What is the primary cause of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants?
• Which disease is associated with a positive Nikolsky sign?
• Which diagnostic test is used to diagnose pulmonary embolism?
• What is the most common type of nephrolithiasis?
• Gout most commonly affects which joint?
• For Hemophilia A, which treatment can increase factor VIII activity?
• What is the immediate treatment for a tension pneumothorax?
• An infant has a high fever and onset of rash as fever breaks. What is he at risk for?
• Which item is not part of COPD exacerbation treatment?
• Which of the following is a component of metabolic syndrome?
• Which gross appearance is described as cluster-of-grapes?
• Which premalignant lesion from sun exposure can lead to squamous cell carcinoma?
• Which ECG finding is most consistent with an acute myocardial infarction?
• Which condition is a painful, recurrent vesicular eruption on mucocutaneous surfaces?
• Renal tubular acidosis associated with aldosterone defect corresponds to which type?
• Placental abruption presents with which symptom?
• Which medication is a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) agent used in IBD?
• Where is Broca's area located?
• Honeycomb pattern on chest X-ray is most consistent with which diagnosis?
• Punched-out skull lesions are classically seen in which disease?
• How is the Parkland formula timing applied in burn resuscitation?
• A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by both upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron signs causing progressive muscle weakness is most consistent with which diagnosis?
• AML subtype associated with DIC.
• Beyond identifying the cause, what is emphasized in hypovolemic shock resuscitation?
• Which skin condition is associated with Propionibacterium acnes and androgen changes?
• Tanner stage 3 in a six-year-old girl.
• Which syndrome is named for amygdala involvement and presents with persistent hyperphagia and hyperorality?
• Which syndrome presents in older adults with proximal shoulder and hip girdle stiffness, anemia, and elevated ESR?
• Waxy casts and Maltese crosses in urine sediment indicate which syndrome?
• In a stable patient, acceptable urine output per hour is:
• Which test is commonly abnormal in von Willebrand disease?
• A spirometry result showing an increased FEV1/FVC ratio is most consistent with which type of disease?
• A patient on lithium presents with polyuria and dilute urine. Which type of diabetes insipidus is most likely?
• Cannon "a" waves are most likely seen in which condition?
• Honey-crusted lesions are most typically seen with which diagnosis?
• Which imaging finding is typical in autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease?
• What urine bacterial count on a clean-catch specimen is diagnostic for a urinary tract infection?
• Reactive arthritis is associated with infection by which organisms?
• Treatment of septic shock includes which of the following?
• In hypovolemic shock, which hemodynamic profile best describes the changes in cardiac output, PCWP, and PVR?
• Auer rods on blood smear are characteristic of which leukemia?
• Which complication can occur after a scaphoid fracture?
• Which statement best reflects the described management for cardiogenic shock?
• What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?
• What is the most common cause of seizures in children aged 2–10 years?
• A molar pregnancy containing fetal tissue is called?
• What percentage stenosis is an indication for carotid endarterectomy in symptomatic patients?
• A 25-year-old man with pain and watery diarrhea after meals, fistulas between bowel and skin, and nodular lesions on the tibias; diagnosis?
• A patient from the southwestern United States presents with fever, malaise, cough, and night sweats. Which infection is most likely and what is a common treatment?
• Between Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis, which has greater colon cancer risk?
• Microcytic anemia with ↓ serum iron, ↓ ferritin, and ↑ TIBC?
• Blueberry muffin rash in a newborn is most characteristic of which congenital infection?
• AML subtype associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
• For dental procedures, endocarditis prophylaxis is typically described as which regimen?
• 'Doughy' skin is associated with which electrolyte abnormality?
• Which condition presents with itchy, purple, flat-topped papules on the wrists and ankles?
• Reye's syndrome.
• Choriocarcinoma is a testicular cancer associated with elevation of which tumor marker?
• A young patient with family history of sudden death collapses during exercise; which condition is most likely?
• Which finding is most characteristic of croup?
• Overly rapid correction of hyponatremia can lead to which complication?
• Which of the following is an example of a surgically correctable cause of hypertension?
• Neutropenic nadir after chemotherapy typically occurs how many days after treatment?
• Prophylactic treatment for migraine typically includes which drug classes?
• Which finding is characteristic of inevitable abortion?
• In a patient with no prior abdominal surgery, what is the most common cause of small-bowel obstruction?
• Placenta previa typically presents with which bleeding pattern?
• What crystals are seen in pseudogout?
• Which imaging views are included in the standard trauma series described?
• An eight-year-old boy with hemarthrosis and an isolated prolonged PTT with normal PT and bleeding time most likely has which diagnosis?
• A patient presents with honey-crusted lesions on the face; which diagnosis is most likely?
• A 25-year-old African-American man with sickle cell anemia has sudden onset of bone pain. Management of pain crisis?
• Waxy casts with lipiduria are most characteristic of which syndrome?
• Which finding indicates radial nerve injury due to a humeral fracture?
• In postpartum hemorrhage, which is an appropriate initial non-surgical management step?
• Which statement reflects the recommended management after identifying the cause of hypovolemic shock?
• Which statement about neuroleptic malignant syndrome is true?
• What is the primary risk factor for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
• Which statement best describes the distribution of brain metastasis primary sites in order of frequency?
• In tumor lysis syndrome, which sequence of electrolyte changes is typical?
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome triad includes which of the following?
• Which intervention is most consistently emphasized across shock types in the material?
• A molar pregnancy that contains fetal tissue is called?
• A young patient with rest angina and ST-segment elevations with normal cardiac enzymes most likely has which condition?
• Joint pain and stiffness that worsen over the course of the day and are relieved by rest. Which condition is this pattern most consistent with?
• A six-year-old girl with port-wine stain in the V2 distribution, mental retardation, seizures, and ipsilateral leptomeningeal angioma most likely has which syndrome?
• Electrolyte changes in tumor lysis syndrome.
• What is the treatment for benzodiazepine overdose?
• Which CSF pattern is typical of aseptic (viral) meningitis?
• Which condition is associated with Propionibacterium acnes?
• A nonsuppurative complication of streptococcal infection that is not altered by treatment of 1° infection.
• Which of the following is NOT among the eight surgically correctable causes of hypertension?
• Which intravenous agent is used in malignant hypertension?
• An older man presents with irritative and obstructive urinary symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which initial treatment is commonly used?
• To evaluate suspected shaken baby syndrome, which tests are typically included?
• Administration of DDAVP in central diabetes insipidus causes which change in serum osmolality?
• Which agent reverses the effects of heparin?
• Which condition is associated with confusion, ophthalmoplegia, and ataxia due to thiamine deficiency?
• Which laboratory abnormality is commonly elevated in sarcoidosis?
• Which class of medications may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
• A 55-year-old man with prostate cancer is typically treated with which options commonly considered?
• A patient fails to lactate after an emergency C-section with marked blood loss. What is the most likely diagnosis?
• A patient with sudden severe diffuse abdominal pain and peritoneal signs; AXR shows free air under the diaphragm. Which management?
• A significant cause of morbidity in thalassemia patients. Treatment?
• Which murmur radiates to the axilla?
• Murmur consistent with aortic insufficiency?
• Bilious emesis within hours after the first feeding. Which condition is most likely?
• What is the first-line antibiotic for acute otitis media in children?
• Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of systemic corticosteroids?
• In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which markers are elevated?
• Which electrolyte pattern is typical of 1° hyperaldosteronism?
• Which virus is listed as a cause of aplastic anemia?
• Which sign is most typical of acute limb ischemia?
• Second-line therapy for SIADH after fluid restriction is which of the following?
• A middle-aged man presents with acute-onset monoarticular joint pain and bilateral Bell's palsy. What is the likely diagnosis and vector?
• Which is the second most common type of skin cancer?
• What is the most common cause of seizures in young adults aged 18–35 years?
• Which cerebrospinal fluid pattern is most consistent with bacterial meningitis?
• For GI or GU procedures, endocarditis prophylaxis is which regimen?
• Which cancer is more commonly associated with asbestos exposure?
• Exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema with decreased TSH indicate which disease?
• Which of the following is NOT a sequela of asbestos exposure?
• Flat-topped papules are a classic finding in which condition?
• Which option would NOT be a contraindication to vaccination according to the listed guidelines?
• Meconium ileus in a neonate is most commonly associated with which conditions?
• Which diagnostic test is used to confirm hereditary spherocytosis?
• Desmopressin is used to treat which conditions?
• Which organism is NOT among the encapsulated organisms particularly dangerous in asplenia?
• Renal tubular acidosis associated with nephrolithiasis due to defective H+ secretion is which type?
• In a hemodynamically stable patient with supraventricular tachycardia, what is the initial management to control ventricular rate?
• Hashimoto thyroiditis lab findings include which pattern?
• Which of the following is true about hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy murmur?
• For group B streptococcus prophylaxis in labor, which antibiotic is typically used?
• What is the most common inherited cause of hypercoagulability?
• A late, life-threatening complication of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is which?
• What is the most frequent presentation of an intracranial neoplasm?
• What is first-line treatment for moderate hypercalcemia?
• Macrocytic megaloblastic anemia with neurologic symptoms is most commonly due to deficiency of which vitamin?
• When should a vaginal examination be performed if placenta previa is suspected?
• What is the treatment for opioid overdose?
• Which pairing correctly matches the age group with a common cause of seizures according to the material?
• Macrocytic megaloblastic anemia without neurologic symptoms is most commonly due to deficiency of which vitamin?
• Three weeks after prosthetic heart valve placement, patient develops endocarditis. Which organism is suspected?
• What is the ultrasound appearance of a complete hydatidiform mole?
• What is the recommended management for hypovolemic shock as described?
• Which feature favors carcinoma in an isolated pulmonary nodule?
• A breech-born newborn with asymmetric skin folds most likely has which condition?
• Post-exposure prophylaxis for HBV in a non-immune person includes which regimen?
• Which management component is listed for cardiogenic shock after cause identification?
• A patient with FeNa < 1% is most consistent with which type of acute kidney injury?
• Which disease is associated with exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema?
• Which statement best describes the goals of treatment in acute coronary syndrome?
• Which of the following is a correct statement about drug-induced hepatitis?
• Which imaging modality is most useful to visualize the thickened left ventricular wall in suspected hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
• In DKA management, which electrolyte is especially replaced due to depletion?
• Erythema migrans is best described as what?
• The most common inherited hemolytic anemia is:
• Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease is associated with which brain abnormality?
• Cradle cap is most consistent with which dermatologic condition?
• With silicosis, the risk of tuberculosis infection is increased for which organism?
• Which condition is associated with red 'currant-jelly' stools?
• Which enzyme elevations are typically used to confirm suspected acute pancreatitis?
• Which drug is used in the Tensilon test to diagnose myasthenia gravis in a symptomatic patient?
• Virchow's triad components?
• Which electrolyte disturbance typically causes T-wave flattening and U waves on ECG?
• Which condition presents with a well-demarcated plaque of silvery scales on an erythematous base?
• Hypervolemic hyponatremia is not typically seen in which condition?
• Which vascular anomaly is classically seen ipsilaterally with the port-wine stain in Sturge-Weber syndrome?
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is particularly considered for CO poisoning in which scenario?
• Which condition shows spaghetti-and-meatballs appearance on KOH prep?
• A 55-year-old patient presents with acute "broken speech." Which type of aphasia is this, and in which brain region is it usually located?
• CSF findings after subarachnoid hemorrhage typically include which of the following?
• Medical treatment for IBD during acute exacerbations?
• Which finding is most characteristic of nephritic syndrome?
• Which disease is characterized by skip lesions and transmural inflammation?
• Which concept describes the triad of stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial damage that predisposes to thrombosis?
• Which of the following is the most likely cause of a transudative pleural effusion?
• Hyperphagia, hypersexuality, hyperorality, and hyperdocility describe which amygdala-related syndrome?
• Which of the following is a known precipitant of a hemolytic crisis in G6PD deficiency?
• Which scenario is described as signs of air embolism in the material?
• Which sign is most characteristic of kwashiorkor compared with marasmus?
• Endocarditis prophylaxis regimens: which description is correct?
• For cardiogenic shock, what is the described initial management step?
• The initial therapy for Kawasaki disease to reduce inflammation and prevent coronary aneurysms includes which of the following?
• Radiographic indications for surgery in acute abdomen.
• Which medications are used to accelerate fetal lung maturity?
• Which agent is used to treat both neuroleptic malignant syndrome and malignant hyperthermia?
• Not contraindications to vaccination: which statement reflects not being a contraindication?
• Which virus is the most common cause of croup?
• Post-exposure to hepatitis B, which is an appropriate prophylaxis for a non-immune person?
• Genetic disorder associated with multiple fractures and commonly mistaken for child abuse. What is the diagnosis?
• Delirium tremens is treated with which class of medication?
• Which cardiovascular complication is associated with tertiary syphilis?
• What is the mainstay pharmacologic therapy for Parkinson's disease?
• Treatment for AML M3.
• Which syndrome is characterized by hematuria, hypertension, and oliguria?
• The second most common cause of Cushing's syndrome is which condition?
• Which finding best defines nephrotic syndrome?
• Which renal tumor classically presents with hematuria, flank pain, and a palpable flank mass?
• In a patient with prior abdominal surgery, what is the most common cause of small-bowel obstruction?
• In suspected mesenteric occlusion, which imaging modality is most appropriate?
• Which statement best describes a criterion for exudative pleural effusion?
• Which diagnostic test best demonstrates hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by showing thickened left ventricular wall and outflow obstruction?
• In Lyme disease, which neurological finding may accompany arthritis in the early disseminated stage?
• Which therapy is used for severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
• Lung cancer highly related to cigarette exposure is which type?