FreeMedsite A young boy 12 years of age has swelling and pain involving more than one large joints of the body along with fever and a history of sore throat. Which of the following conditions you will consider as the first possibility? A. Rheumatoid arthritisB. Septic arthritisC. OsteoarthritisD. Rheumatic feverE. Tuberculosis arthritis Answer: D. Rheumatic fever … Read more
A patient has been diagnosed as a case of pulmonary tuberculosis and started on antituberculosis therapy. A month later he reported to you with jaundice. On stopping treatment jaundice has recovered. Now antituberculosis therapy has to be restarted which of the following drugs is least likely to be cause of his jaundice: A. RifampicinB. StreptomycinC. … Read more
In a patient’s medical report, the following laboratory results are observed: serum calcium level of 8 mg/dL, serum phosphate (P04) level of 3.2 mg/dL, and an alkaline phosphatase level of 500 units/L. Based on these findings, which of the following medical conditions is the most likely diagnosis? A. OsteomalaciaB. HyperparathyroidismC. OsteoporosisD. Paget’s disease of the … Read more
A 50-year-old male underwent a partial gastrectomy for the treatment of gastric ulcers a decade ago. During examination, he displays pallor, and his hemoglobin (Hb) level is measured at 8 g/dL. His mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) value is within the normal range, but his mean corpuscular volume (MCV) value is elevated. What is the … Read more
A patient, 40 years old, has been enduring right-sided hemicranial headaches for the past fifteen years. The headaches consistently occur on the right side of the head and occasionally entail visual symptoms. Which of the following possibilities is likely? A) MigraineB) Tension headachesC) Cluster headachesD) Intracranial vascular malformationE) Brain tumor Answer: A. Migraine Explanation: The … Read more
A 60-year-old patient with a history of esophageal carcinoma is undergoing treatment and is now experiencing significant difficulties with oral intake due to obstruction. The medical team considers various nutritional support options to ensure the patient receives adequate nutrition while managing their condition. What is the most common indication for initiating parenteral nutrition? A. Esophageal … Read more
A 35-year-old female presents with a painless swelling in her left breast that developed following a recent trauma to the area. The swelling is firm and has not been associated with any signs of infection or inflammation. The clinical team is evaluating the most likely cause of the swelling based on the history of trauma … Read more
A 16-year-old adolescent presents with localized bone pain and swelling in the left knee. The clinician suspects a bone tumor and considers various types of bone tumors based on the patient’s age and presentation. The clinical team aims to determine the most common type of bone tumor to guide diagnostic and treatment plans. What is … Read more
A 55-year-old patient presents with a painless, slowly growing mass on the side of the face near the jaw. The patient has no significant history of trauma or infection. An ultrasound of the parotid gland is performed, and the mass is suspected to be a tumor. The clinical team needs to determine the most likely … Read more
A 3-year-old child presents to the emergency department with intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting, and “currant jelly” stools. The clinical team suspects intussusception and plans to confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies. They are considering the common types of intussusception that occur in this age group. What is the most common type of intussusception? A. Ileo-colic B. … Read more