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Acute Complaints-10
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1.A new mother brings her infant to see you to discuss his He is 4 weeks old, and is exclusively breast-fed. He vomits with every meal. On examination, his abdomen is distended with normal bowel sounds, and he appears dehydrated. He has lost 4 oz since his visit with you 2 weeks ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Allergy to breast milk
- Normal gastroesophageal reflux
- Pyloric stenosis
- Intussesception
- Small bowel obstruction
2. You are evaluating a 31 year-old man with the acute onset of nausea and It is associated with significant epigastric pain that radiates to the back and occurs after eating any type of food. It is somewhat better if he does not eat at all. Which of the following tests is most likely to be abnormal in this case?
- Complete blood count
- Amylase and lipase
- Hemoccult testing of the stool
- Abdominal x-rays
- Upper endoscopy
3. You are evaluating a 44-year-old woman with the acute onset of nau- sea and It is associated with pain, and occurs after eating a fatty meal. Which of the following tests is most likely to be abnormal in this case?
- Amylase and lipase
- Hemoccult testing of the stool
- Abdominal x-rays
- Ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
4. You are treating a 26-year-old woman for Which of the following antiemetics is most likely to cause extrapyramidal reactions in the patient?
- Trimethobenzamide (Tigan)
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
- Metoclopramide (Reglan)
- Ondansetron (Zofran)
5. You are evaluating a 33-year-old woman complaining of Which of the following characteristics, if present, increase the likelihood that the symptoms are cardiac in etiology?
- The fact that the patient is female
- The fact that the patient has a sister with similar symptoms
- Her description of the symptoms as an “irregular heartbeat”
- The fact that her father has a history of heart disease
- The fact that the episodes last less than 1 minute
6. You are seeing a hypertensive 56-year-old woman who is complaining of a “fluttering in her ” She describes a rapid heart rate, and to her it seems irregular. She is otherwise well, and denies shortness of breath, lighthead- edness pedal edema or other acute symptoms. On examination, her pulse rate is rapid and irregular. Which of the following is her most likely diagnosis?
- Atrial fibrillation
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
- Stable ventricular tachycardia
- Stimulant abuse
- Hyperthyroidism
7. You are seeing a 32-year-old otherwise healthy woman who is com- plaining of She describes the sensation as a “flip flop” in her chest. They only last an instant, and are not associated with lightheaded- ness or other symptoms. She denies other symptoms. Which of the follow- ing is the most likely etiology of her complaint?
- Atrial fibrillation
- PSVT
- Ventricular premature beats
- Stimulant abuse
- Hyperthyroidism
8. You are seeing a 22-year-old African American man who is com- plaining of an irregular He says that when he is exercising, he can feel his heartbeat, and it is more than what he would expect with exer- tion. It is associated with some lightheadedness and shortness of breath. On examination, his heart has a regular rate and rhythm, but you note a harsh holosystolic murmur along the left sternal border. It seems to increase with Valsalva’s maneuver. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Atrial fibrillation
- CHF
9. You are seeing a 26-year-old woman who is complaining of “skipping heartbeats.” She uses caffeine daily, but denies other The rest of her history is completely normal, as is her physical examination. In the office, her 12-lead ECG is also normal. Her electrolytes and CBC comes back normal, as does her thyroid stimulating hormone. Which of the fol- lowing is the next step in her workup?
- Reassure her and continue observation
- Perform ambulatory ECG monitoring (a 24-Holter monitor, or a continuous loop event recorder)
- Electrophysiology consultation
- Stress testing
- Echocardiography
10. You are evaluating a 23-year-old African American swimmer who is complaining of episodes of symptomatic rapid heart Twice during swim practice, he develops a sensation that his heart is racing. When he measures his heart rate, he finds it to be between 140–160 beats per minute. The first episode lasted approximately 4 minutes, and the second lasted more than 10 minutes. He denies lightheadedness or other symptoms dur- ing the events. Limited laboratory evaluation and ECG are normal. Which of the following is the next step in the evaluation?
- Reassure and continue observation
- Ambulatory ECG monitoring
- Consultation with an electrophysiologist
- Stress testing
- Echocardiography
11. You are caring for a 23-year-old woman complaining of pelvic She reports one-sided pain that is diffuse and dull, but occasionally sharp. Menses have been normal. She denies fever. Her pelvic examination is normal with the exception of a smooth mobile adnexal mass on the right side. What is the most likely cause of the pain?
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ovarian cyst
- Uterine leiomyoma
- Appendicitis
12. You are caring for a 21-year-old woman complaining of pelvic She reports a gradual onset of bilateral pain associated with fever, vaginal discharge, and mild dysuria. Her pelvic examination demonstrates uterine, adnexal, and cervical motion tenderness. What is the most likely cause of the pain?
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ovarian cyst
- Uterine leiomyoma
- Appendicitis
13. You are caring for a 27-year-old woman complaining of pelvic She reports localized pain on the left side that has increased in severity over the last 2 days. She also reports amenorrhea and nausea. On examination, you note a tender adnexal mass on the left. What is the likely cause?
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ovarian cyst
- Uterine leiomyoma
- Appendicitis
14. You are evaluating a 33-year-old woman with chronic pelvic She reports cyclic pain, generally during the premenstrual period and dur- ing her menses. She has been trying to conceive for 15 months without success. Her pelvic examination is normal. Which of the following tests would be most helpful in determining the cause of her pain?
- Complete blood cell count
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- CA-125 levels
- Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
- Magnetic resonance imaging
15. You are evaluating a 13-year-old girl with pelvic She is not sex- ually active, and you do not have suspicion of abuse. On pelvic examina- tion, you confirm that she has never been sexually active, but feel an ovarian mass on the right side. Which of the following approaches is most appropriate in this case?
- Reassurance and use of NSAIDs for pain control
- Reassurance and repeat pelvic examination in 6–8 weeks
- Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
- CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis
- MRI evaluation of the pelvis
16. You are evaluating a 18-year-old male with a sore It has been present for 3 days, and is associated with fever, aches, and fatigue. On examination, he has an exudative pharyngitis, soft palate petechiae, and posterior cervical adenopathy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- Group A streptococcal infection
- Group A streptococcal colonization
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection
- Gonorrhea infection of the throat
- Epstein-Barr virus infection
17. A 7-year-old boy comes to see you for a sore throat. He reports fevers, chills, myalgias, and pain on On examination, you note anterior adenopathy, erythematous tonsils, and uveal edema. He has no drug allergies. Which of the following would be the best treatment for his condition?
- Symptomatic care
- Antiviral therapy
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
- Erythromycin (Emycin)
18. You are treating a 16-year-old girl with a sore She denies runny nose or cough, but does report fevers and myalgia. On examination, she has an exudative pharyngitis, and posterior cervical adenopathy. Her rapid streptococcal antigen is positive. You treat her with penicillin, and she develops a diffuse maculopapular rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Scarlet fever
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Viral exanthem
- Pityriasis rosea
- Tinea versicolor
19. An 8-year-old patient has a positive group A streptococcal throat cul- ture whether symptomatic or You have determined that he is a strep- tococcal carrier. Assuming that the patient has no allergies, what is the best therapeutic option in this patient?
- Penicillin (PenVK)
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil), using the usual dose
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil), using high dosages
- Erythromycin (Emycin)
- Clindamycin (Cleocin)
20. You are treating a 16-year-old patient with a sore She has had 3 days of symptoms, and does not have nasal congestion or cough. She also reports laryngitis. On examination, she has an erythematous pharynx with- out exudate. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy based on the symptoms described?
- Supportive care
- Penicillin (PenVK)
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
- Erythromycin (Emycin)
- Clindamycin (Cleocin)