The document contains a 30 question multiple choice quiz on various topics in medicine including:
- Thyroid gland anatomy and function
- Causes of goiter
- Features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- Graves disease
- Anemia types and causes (iron deficiency, lead poisoning, B12/folate deficiency)
- Lung diseases (COPD, asthma, sarcoidosis)
- Liver diseases (hemochromatosis)
- Bone and joint diseases (rickets)
The bonus question asks about the most important initial step for a male physician conducting a clinical breast exam.
This document provides answers and explanations for the AIIMS November 2004 exam. It discusses 24 answers provided for the exam, with 2-4 answers noted as either not marked or doubtful. Readers are encouraged to discuss the answers on online forums. Some answers are still pending updates. The document then provides answers for 33 multiple choice questions related to topics in microbiology, pathology, and other medical subjects, with brief explanations for each answer.
This document provides the questions and answers from the AIIMS May 11 paper along with some explanations. It contains 43 multiple choice questions from various subject areas related to medicine. For some questions, the document indicates the answer may be doubtful or missing. It also provides additional context and details for some questions to explain the reasoning behind the correct answers.
This document contains 26 multiple choice questions about physiology from an exam. It includes questions about the visual pathway, lateral geniculate nucleus, endothelial cells, pacemaker cells of the heart, temperature regulation, blood flow regulation, oxygen levels during exercise, nerve injury, motor neuron lesions, medical terms, hormone functions, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, thiamine deficiency, and more. The questions are from a review of physiology textbook and include the answers and brief explanations.
This document discusses several primary immunodeficiencies including agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, and selective IgA deficiency. It provides information on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition. Key points include that agammaglobulinemia is caused by mutations in the BTK gene that halt B cell development, common variable immunodeficiency has unknown causes in most cases, and selective IgA deficiency involves a block in differentiation of B cells into IgA secreting plasma cells. Clinical features often involve recurrent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Treatment focuses on antibody replacement therapy and infection prophylaxis.
1. The document discusses various medical cases and questions. It includes a case of glaucoma where the increased intraocular tension is due to injury of the ciliary muscle.
2. Another case involves a woman diagnosed with Bartholinitis, which is inflammation of the Bartholin's glands located in the labia minora.
3. Multiple choice questions cover topics like cardiac function, genetic disorders, anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology. The document contains medical information and questions to test one's knowledge of various body systems and diseases.
This document provides multiple choice questions related to medical chemistry for medical students. It begins with an introduction stating that the department of medical chemistry created this activity to improve knowledge for written exams. The questions cover topics taught in medical school courses and are followed by answers. The document aims to help medical students prepare for exams through problem-based multiple choice questions.
A man presents with enlarged hands, jaw, and shoe size from a size 9 to 101⁄2. This is likely caused by excess somatomedin. A woman with a goiter, fatigue and swallowing difficulty has lab results consistent with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Graves' disease is characterized by hyperthyroidism, exophthalmus, and pretibial myxedema. The term goiter refers to any enlargement of the thyroid regardless of etiology. Tetany is more characteristic of hypocalcemia than hypercalcemia. A woman's symptoms and labs results are most consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism.
A revision and quiz on heme synthesis and degradationNamrata Chhabra
This document provides a case study and discussion on acute intermittent porphyria, followed by multiple choice questions testing knowledge of heme synthesis and degradation, porphyrias, and causes of jaundice. The case study describes a patient with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mental status changes, and hyponatremia who was found to have elevated urinary porphobilinogen, leading to a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria due to a deficiency in porphobilinogen deaminase. The document then presents 20 multiple choice questions addressing related topics.
This document provides answers and explanations for the AIIMS November 2004 exam. It discusses 24 answers provided for the exam, with 2-4 answers noted as either not marked or doubtful. Readers are encouraged to discuss the answers on online forums. Some answers are still pending updates. The document then provides answers for 33 multiple choice questions related to topics in microbiology, pathology, and other medical subjects, with brief explanations for each answer.
This document provides the questions and answers from the AIIMS May 11 paper along with some explanations. It contains 43 multiple choice questions from various subject areas related to medicine. For some questions, the document indicates the answer may be doubtful or missing. It also provides additional context and details for some questions to explain the reasoning behind the correct answers.
This document contains 26 multiple choice questions about physiology from an exam. It includes questions about the visual pathway, lateral geniculate nucleus, endothelial cells, pacemaker cells of the heart, temperature regulation, blood flow regulation, oxygen levels during exercise, nerve injury, motor neuron lesions, medical terms, hormone functions, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, thiamine deficiency, and more. The questions are from a review of physiology textbook and include the answers and brief explanations.
This document discusses several primary immunodeficiencies including agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, and selective IgA deficiency. It provides information on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition. Key points include that agammaglobulinemia is caused by mutations in the BTK gene that halt B cell development, common variable immunodeficiency has unknown causes in most cases, and selective IgA deficiency involves a block in differentiation of B cells into IgA secreting plasma cells. Clinical features often involve recurrent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. Treatment focuses on antibody replacement therapy and infection prophylaxis.
1. The document discusses various medical cases and questions. It includes a case of glaucoma where the increased intraocular tension is due to injury of the ciliary muscle.
2. Another case involves a woman diagnosed with Bartholinitis, which is inflammation of the Bartholin's glands located in the labia minora.
3. Multiple choice questions cover topics like cardiac function, genetic disorders, anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology. The document contains medical information and questions to test one's knowledge of various body systems and diseases.
This document provides multiple choice questions related to medical chemistry for medical students. It begins with an introduction stating that the department of medical chemistry created this activity to improve knowledge for written exams. The questions cover topics taught in medical school courses and are followed by answers. The document aims to help medical students prepare for exams through problem-based multiple choice questions.
A man presents with enlarged hands, jaw, and shoe size from a size 9 to 101⁄2. This is likely caused by excess somatomedin. A woman with a goiter, fatigue and swallowing difficulty has lab results consistent with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Graves' disease is characterized by hyperthyroidism, exophthalmus, and pretibial myxedema. The term goiter refers to any enlargement of the thyroid regardless of etiology. Tetany is more characteristic of hypocalcemia than hypercalcemia. A woman's symptoms and labs results are most consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism.
A revision and quiz on heme synthesis and degradationNamrata Chhabra
This document provides a case study and discussion on acute intermittent porphyria, followed by multiple choice questions testing knowledge of heme synthesis and degradation, porphyrias, and causes of jaundice. The case study describes a patient with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mental status changes, and hyponatremia who was found to have elevated urinary porphobilinogen, leading to a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria due to a deficiency in porphobilinogen deaminase. The document then presents 20 multiple choice questions addressing related topics.
This document contains a series of multiple choice questions related to diagnosing various medical conditions. The questions cover topics like ophthalmology, ENT, cardiology, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, dermatology, neurology, musculoskeletal, and other areas of diagnosis. Each question provides 4 answer choices with one being the correct diagnosis or finding. This appears to be a study guide or assessment for medical diagnosis.
Internal Medicine Board Review - Hematology Flashcards - by KnowmedgeKnowmedge
This document provides a summary of a 50-question hematology flashcard set from Knowmedge, an online medical education platform. It includes flashcards on topics like types of anemia, electrolyte abnormalities, porphyrias, hemolytic diseases, thalassemias, and treatments for conditions like myelodysplasia, aplastic anemia, and sickle cell disease. The document encourages the user to visit Knowmedge.com for more flashcards and medical education resources to help prepare for board exams. It notes that passing board exams is an important step on the journey to becoming a physician.
This document provides answers and explanations for the AIIMS November 2004 exam. It discusses 24 answers provided for the exam, with 2-4 answers noted as either not marked or doubtful. Readers are encouraged to discuss the answers on online forums. Some answers are still pending updates. The document then provides answers for 34 multiple choice questions from the exam, labeling each with the answer choice. It explains many of the answers and discusses areas of debate around a few answers.
Some slides are taken from different textbooks of medicine like Davidson, Kumar and Clark and Oxford, and some from other presentations made by respected tutors. I'm barely responsible for compilation of various resources per my interest. These resources are free for use, and I do not claim any copyright. Hoping knowledge remains free for all, forever.
This document appears to be a quiz on biochemistry hosted by the Department of Biochemistry at Siksha 'O'Anusandhan University in Bhubaneswar, India. It includes general rounds covering topics in DNA, proteins, enzymes, and metabolism. It also includes visual, step ladder, chapter specific, clinical, and rapid fire question rounds. The quiz masters are testing the attendees on their knowledge of biochemistry concepts and assessing clinical case studies.
The document is the question booklet for a postgraduate medical entrance exam containing 45 multiple choice questions. It provides instructions to candidates to verify their hall ticket number and read instructions on the answer sheet carefully before answering the questions by darkening the appropriate oval on the answer sheet. Candidates are instructed to return the question booklet along with their answered answer sheet.
Cases in INTERNAL MEDICINE part one PART FIFTH DR MAGDI SASIcardilogy
This document provides a summary of a case involving a 40-year-old male who was admitted with sudden onset headache and seizure. An MRI scan revealed sagittal sinus thrombosis. He had recently recovered from aplastic anemia. Laboratory results showed anemia with reticulocytosis. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is the most likely diagnosis, as PNH can involve thrombosis and is associated with aplastic anemia.
This document provides instructions for participants taking a simulated exam for a medical licensing exam. It explains that the exam will take place over two sessions, from 8am to 2pm for the first part and 4pm to 8pm for the second part. It provides an example case study and question to demonstrate the exam format. It also includes a response sheet for participants to record their answers. The document aims to clearly explain the format, timing and expectations for the simulated exam.
Golden book for Medicine OSCE: First ViewMan B Paudyal
This document provides summaries of various medical cases and images in the form of questions and answers. It covers topics like Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Bell's palsy, cirrhosis, clubbing, multiple myeloma, Cushing's syndrome, Graves' disease, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, brain abscess, empyema, G6PD deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Ataxia telangiectasia, infective endocarditis, and more. For each case, it provides the diagnosis, relevant physical findings, investigations, management, and complications.
This document contains 6 multiple choice questions about hematology:
1) The normal amount of hemoglobin in 100ml of blood is 15 grams.
2) Bone marrow of all bones is involved in hematopoiesis from the last month of gestation until age 5.
3) A 54-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease presented with low hemoglobin levels, likely due to decreased proerythroblast production in the bone marrow.
4) Hemoglobin first appears at the polychromatophil-erythroblast stage of erythropoiesis.
5) A newborn with respiratory distress and signs of hemolytic anemia on blood smear most likely has hemoglobin Bart
This document contains questions and answers related to pediatrics topics like cardiology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and HIV infection in newborns. Some key points addressed include causes of diastolic and systolic dysfunction, management of congestive heart failure, treatment of giardiasis, signs of rickets, dosage of methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, interpretation of an abnormal arterial blood gas result, and management of a newborn with HIV infection based on PCR testing within 48 hours.
A 62-year-old male has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit with continuous chest pain that is unrelieved by nitroglycerin. His blood pressure is low and he has an irregular heartbeat. Based on his symptoms of chest pain and low blood pressure, it appears he is experiencing a reduction in cardiac output.
What is the most likely diagnosis? (1)
Station 10 B
A child presents with recurrent infections since birth. On examination he has sparse hair, cafe au lait spots and hypotonia.
1. A 48-year-old patient experienced acute abdominal pain 1.5 hours after an esophageal procedure and examination revealed a tense, painful abdomen.
2. The most probable diagnosis is perforation of the abdominal part of the esophagus.
3. Multiple choice questions and answers were provided about various pediatric medical cases and diagnoses.
This document contains multiple choice questions and explanations regarding pediatric endocrinology cases. The questions cover topics such as type 1 diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, Graves disease, and celiac disease. The explanations provide diagnostic criteria and appropriate investigative steps for each condition.
Pediatric Arab Board MCQ Review - Emergency Medicine Fatima Farid
A pediatric emergency medicine board review document was provided containing questions and answers related to pediatric toxicology, electrolyte abnormalities, burns, foreign body ingestion/aspiration, and allergic reactions. Some key points:
- Question 1 asked about prognostic markers in non-fatal drowning, with the answer being development of a seizure is not considered an unfavorable marker.
- Question 2 asked about the most common cause of poisoning in childhood, with the answer being aspirin.
- Question 3 asked about the most common cause of fatal poisoning in children, with the answer being organophosphates.
- There were also questions related to the management of button battery ingestion, hypercalcemia, alcohol
A woman is concerned about the risk of her son inheriting haemophilia, as her husband has the disease. The disease is inherited through the X chromosome. As the mother does not have the disease, the risk to sons is 25% of inheriting it, while daughters would be carriers but not affected.
A woman is concerned about her son's risk of having haemophilia based on her husband's history of the disease. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive genetic disorder related to the X chromosome. Since the mother does not have the disease and is a carrier, there is a 25% chance that each son will have the disease.
This document provides an overview of a self-evaluation process module for hospital-based internal medicine from 2011. It contains a warning that the document is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without permission. It also lists an annual internal medicine review session taking place on July 16th 2011 presented by two physicians.
This document contains a series of multiple choice questions related to diagnosing various medical conditions. The questions cover topics like ophthalmology, ENT, cardiology, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, dermatology, neurology, musculoskeletal, and other areas of diagnosis. Each question provides 4 answer choices with one being the correct diagnosis or finding. This appears to be a study guide or assessment for medical diagnosis.
Internal Medicine Board Review - Hematology Flashcards - by KnowmedgeKnowmedge
This document provides a summary of a 50-question hematology flashcard set from Knowmedge, an online medical education platform. It includes flashcards on topics like types of anemia, electrolyte abnormalities, porphyrias, hemolytic diseases, thalassemias, and treatments for conditions like myelodysplasia, aplastic anemia, and sickle cell disease. The document encourages the user to visit Knowmedge.com for more flashcards and medical education resources to help prepare for board exams. It notes that passing board exams is an important step on the journey to becoming a physician.
This document provides answers and explanations for the AIIMS November 2004 exam. It discusses 24 answers provided for the exam, with 2-4 answers noted as either not marked or doubtful. Readers are encouraged to discuss the answers on online forums. Some answers are still pending updates. The document then provides answers for 34 multiple choice questions from the exam, labeling each with the answer choice. It explains many of the answers and discusses areas of debate around a few answers.
Some slides are taken from different textbooks of medicine like Davidson, Kumar and Clark and Oxford, and some from other presentations made by respected tutors. I'm barely responsible for compilation of various resources per my interest. These resources are free for use, and I do not claim any copyright. Hoping knowledge remains free for all, forever.
This document appears to be a quiz on biochemistry hosted by the Department of Biochemistry at Siksha 'O'Anusandhan University in Bhubaneswar, India. It includes general rounds covering topics in DNA, proteins, enzymes, and metabolism. It also includes visual, step ladder, chapter specific, clinical, and rapid fire question rounds. The quiz masters are testing the attendees on their knowledge of biochemistry concepts and assessing clinical case studies.
The document is the question booklet for a postgraduate medical entrance exam containing 45 multiple choice questions. It provides instructions to candidates to verify their hall ticket number and read instructions on the answer sheet carefully before answering the questions by darkening the appropriate oval on the answer sheet. Candidates are instructed to return the question booklet along with their answered answer sheet.
Cases in INTERNAL MEDICINE part one PART FIFTH DR MAGDI SASIcardilogy
This document provides a summary of a case involving a 40-year-old male who was admitted with sudden onset headache and seizure. An MRI scan revealed sagittal sinus thrombosis. He had recently recovered from aplastic anemia. Laboratory results showed anemia with reticulocytosis. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) is the most likely diagnosis, as PNH can involve thrombosis and is associated with aplastic anemia.
This document provides instructions for participants taking a simulated exam for a medical licensing exam. It explains that the exam will take place over two sessions, from 8am to 2pm for the first part and 4pm to 8pm for the second part. It provides an example case study and question to demonstrate the exam format. It also includes a response sheet for participants to record their answers. The document aims to clearly explain the format, timing and expectations for the simulated exam.
Golden book for Medicine OSCE: First ViewMan B Paudyal
This document provides summaries of various medical cases and images in the form of questions and answers. It covers topics like Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Bell's palsy, cirrhosis, clubbing, multiple myeloma, Cushing's syndrome, Graves' disease, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, brain abscess, empyema, G6PD deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Ataxia telangiectasia, infective endocarditis, and more. For each case, it provides the diagnosis, relevant physical findings, investigations, management, and complications.
This document contains 6 multiple choice questions about hematology:
1) The normal amount of hemoglobin in 100ml of blood is 15 grams.
2) Bone marrow of all bones is involved in hematopoiesis from the last month of gestation until age 5.
3) A 54-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease presented with low hemoglobin levels, likely due to decreased proerythroblast production in the bone marrow.
4) Hemoglobin first appears at the polychromatophil-erythroblast stage of erythropoiesis.
5) A newborn with respiratory distress and signs of hemolytic anemia on blood smear most likely has hemoglobin Bart
This document contains questions and answers related to pediatrics topics like cardiology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, and HIV infection in newborns. Some key points addressed include causes of diastolic and systolic dysfunction, management of congestive heart failure, treatment of giardiasis, signs of rickets, dosage of methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, interpretation of an abnormal arterial blood gas result, and management of a newborn with HIV infection based on PCR testing within 48 hours.
A 62-year-old male has been hospitalized in the intensive care unit with continuous chest pain that is unrelieved by nitroglycerin. His blood pressure is low and he has an irregular heartbeat. Based on his symptoms of chest pain and low blood pressure, it appears he is experiencing a reduction in cardiac output.
What is the most likely diagnosis? (1)
Station 10 B
A child presents with recurrent infections since birth. On examination he has sparse hair, cafe au lait spots and hypotonia.
1. A 48-year-old patient experienced acute abdominal pain 1.5 hours after an esophageal procedure and examination revealed a tense, painful abdomen.
2. The most probable diagnosis is perforation of the abdominal part of the esophagus.
3. Multiple choice questions and answers were provided about various pediatric medical cases and diagnoses.
This document contains multiple choice questions and explanations regarding pediatric endocrinology cases. The questions cover topics such as type 1 diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, Graves disease, and celiac disease. The explanations provide diagnostic criteria and appropriate investigative steps for each condition.
Pediatric Arab Board MCQ Review - Emergency Medicine Fatima Farid
A pediatric emergency medicine board review document was provided containing questions and answers related to pediatric toxicology, electrolyte abnormalities, burns, foreign body ingestion/aspiration, and allergic reactions. Some key points:
- Question 1 asked about prognostic markers in non-fatal drowning, with the answer being development of a seizure is not considered an unfavorable marker.
- Question 2 asked about the most common cause of poisoning in childhood, with the answer being aspirin.
- Question 3 asked about the most common cause of fatal poisoning in children, with the answer being organophosphates.
- There were also questions related to the management of button battery ingestion, hypercalcemia, alcohol
A woman is concerned about the risk of her son inheriting haemophilia, as her husband has the disease. The disease is inherited through the X chromosome. As the mother does not have the disease, the risk to sons is 25% of inheriting it, while daughters would be carriers but not affected.
A woman is concerned about her son's risk of having haemophilia based on her husband's history of the disease. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive genetic disorder related to the X chromosome. Since the mother does not have the disease and is a carrier, there is a 25% chance that each son will have the disease.
This document provides an overview of a self-evaluation process module for hospital-based internal medicine from 2011. It contains a warning that the document is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without permission. It also lists an annual internal medicine review session taking place on July 16th 2011 presented by two physicians.
Rasamanikya is a excellent preparation in the field of Rasashastra, it is used in various Kushtha Roga, Shwasa, Vicharchika, Bhagandara, Vatarakta, and Phiranga Roga. In this article Preparation& Comparative analytical profile for both Formulationon i.e Rasamanikya prepared by Kushmanda swarasa & Churnodhaka Shodita Haratala. The study aims to provide insights into the comparative efficacy and analytical aspects of these formulations for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
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Our backs are like superheroes, holding us up and helping us move around. But sometimes, even superheroes can get hurt. That’s where slip discs come in.
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxAyeshaZaid1
Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Cell Therapy Expansion and Challenges in Autoimmune DiseaseHealth Advances
There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
2. Question 1
Concerning the thyroid gland, which of the following is NOT
true?
a) Thyroid function is regulated by the hypothalamic-
pituitarty-thyroid axis
b) The thyroid gland is the smallest pure endocrine gland
c) Controls metabolism, protein synthesis, calcium
homeostasis and the body’s sensitivity to other hormones
d) Located in the neck, below thyroid cartilage
3. Question 2
The predominant effects of the thyroid
hormones are mediated through the action of?
a)Thyroglobulin
b)Triiodthyronine
c)Calcitonin
d)Thyroxine
4. Question 3
A Rastafarian male presents to you with a large non-
tender, midline neck swelling. He is a strict vegetarian and
has prepared his meals without salt for the last 20 years.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Iodine deficiency goiter
b) Sodium deficiency goiter
c) B12 deficiency goiter
d) Submandibular abscess
5. Question 4
A 28 year old male with known hyperthyroidism presents to you in a
delirious state. He is flushed and sweaty, and complains of feeling very
nauseous. His girlfriend relates that he has had a fever and has been
coughing up rusty brown secretions for the last 2 days.
His vitals signs are: T- 104, R- 26, P- 165, BP- 140/80
What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Food poisoning
b) Thyroid storm
c) Thyrotoxicosis
d) Severe, acute tuberculosis
6. Question 5
All of the following are clinical features of
thyrotoxicosis EXCEPT?
a)Lid retaction or lag
b)Weight loss
c)Diarrhea
d)Loss of lateral portions of the eyebrows
7. Question 6
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature
of hypothyroidism?
a)Hyper-reflexia
b)Cold intolerance
c)Constipation
d)Dry, course skin with puffy features
8. Question 7
Graves’ Disease
I. Is an autoimmune condition cause by a thyroid-stimulating
immunoglobulin (IgG)
II. Presents with a diffusely enlarged, non-tender goiter with a bruit
III. Is often associated with exophthalmos and pretibial myxedema
IV. Is associated with increased uptake of radioactive iodine
Which of these statements is/are correct?
a) I, III and IV
b) I, III and III
c) Only I and III
d) All of the above
9. Question 8
What laboratory findings will support a clinical
diagnosis of thyrotoxicosis?
a)Elevated T4, suppressed T3 and TSH
b)Elevated T3, suppressed T4 and TSH
c)Elevated T3 and T4, suppressed TSH
d)Elevated T3, T4 and TSH
10. Question 9
A 45 year old woman presents complaining of weight loss
despite eating well. You performed a thyroid exam and
have found a solitary thyroid nodule.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step
for evaluating this finding?
a) Subtotal thydriodectomy
b) Ultrasound
c) Radioactive iodine scan
d) Fine needle aspiration biopsy
11. Question 10
“Stones, groans, bones and psychiatric
overtones” is a mnemonic which represent the
clinical features of which of the following?
a)Primary hyperparathyroidism
b)Primary hypoparathyroidism
c)Primary hypothyroidism
d)Primary hyperthyroidism
12. Question 11
24 year old Fred is 8 feet tall. At 9 years, he was 2 feet taller
than his classmates and at 16 years he was12 inches taller
than his father who is 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Which of the following best describes Fred’s condition?
a) Fred has gigantism
b) This condition results from excessive growth hormone
secretion before closure of the epiphysis
c) This condition results from excessive growth hormone
secretion after closure of the epiphysis
d) A and B
13. Question 12
28 year old Suhil is 6 feet 8 inches tall. He is the shortest male
in his family. He has noticed that his wedding band no longer
fits and neither does any of his favorite hats. He recently paid
for special prescription lenses to help with his tunnel vision
and is currently taking 5mg Ramipril tabs twice daily.
What is Suhil’s diagnosis?
a) Hypopituitarism
b) Acromegaly
c) Gigantism
d) Fragile X syndrome
15. Concerning this picture, which of the following is
false?
a)There is excessive deposition of copper in the
Descemet membrane of the iris
b)This results from an autosomal recessive
condition that affects the ATP7B enzyme
c) Patients often present with fulminant hepatitis
and neurologic symptoms
d)Liver biopsy confirms diagnosis
16. Question 14
A 44 year old miner from Port Kaituma presents complaining
of fatigue and constant headaches. Laboratory tests reveal a
Hb of 7mg/dL and reticulocyte count of 2.4. His LDH and
bilirubin levels are normal. He has had malaria in the past but
has completed his treatment regimen. He is currently using
only Omeprazole and multivitamins.
What is the most likely cause of this patient’s anemia?
a) Iron deficiency
b) Malaria
c) Peptic ulcer disease
d) Colon cancer
17. Question 15
All of the following are causes of microcytic
anemia except?
a)Cooley’s anemia
b)Renal failure
c)Iron deficiency
d)Folate deficiency
18. Question 16
A 5 year old girl with a known history of eating
paint chips off the walls in her old home was found
to have a Hb of 8.
What is the most likely cause of her anemia?
a)Iron deficiency
b)Lead poisoning
c) Folate deficiency
d)B12 deficiency
19. Question 17
A 40 year old male presents to you with bronze colored
skin. He complains of palpitations, joint pains and weight
loss. Physical exam reveals an enlarged liver.
Which of the following is true of this patient’s condition?
a) This is an autosomal recessive disease
b) The cause is excessive accumulation of iron
c) Deferoxamine is a first line treatment
d) All of the above
20. Question 18
Following a viral infection, an 18 year old male presents to you
pale and weak. Laboratory tests reveal the following.
Hb- 7.4 mg/dL
Platelets- 25,000 (Normal- 150,000-450,000)
WBC- 2,500 (Normal- 4,500- 11,000)
What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) HIV infection
b) Sickle cell disease
c) Aplastic anemia
d) Anemia of chronic disease
21. Question 19
Frontal bossing, massive heptosplenomegaly
and severe microcytic, hypochromic anemia is
consistent with which clinical diagnosis?
a)Beta-thalassemia minor
b)Sickle cell anemia
c)G6PD deficiency
d)Beta-thalassemia major
22. Question 19
A 60-year-old man develops numbness of the feet. On
physical examination he has lost proprioception in the lower
extremities and is noticed to have a wide based gait with a
positive Romberg sign. His past medical history includes
hypertension, hypothyroidism, and previous gastrectomy for
gastric cancer.
What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?
a. Folic acid deficiency
b. Vitamin B12 deficiency
c. Vitamin K deficiency
d. Iron deficiency
23. Question 20
Which of the following is a common finding on
peripheral blood smear of patients with vitamin
B12 deficiency?
a)Sideroblasts
b)Microcytic, hypochromic RBCs
c)Heinz bodies
d)Hypersegmented neutrophils
24. Question 21
A 16 year old patient with anorexia nervosa gave birth to a
low birth weight baby boy with a spina bifida malformation.
She was found to be anemic at the start of her pregnancy but
refused to take prenatal supplements and attend antenatal
clinics.
Which of the following is the cause of her baby’s
malformation?
a) Folic acid deficiency
b) B12 deficiency
c) Iron deficiency
d) Thiamine deficiency
25. Question 22
Functional asplenia in sickle cell disease patients
predisposes them to infection with which of the
following?
a)Cytomegalovirus
b)Parvovirus B19
c)Staph. Aureus
d)Encapsulated bacteria
26. Question 23
Which of the following is required to make the clinical
diagnosis of chronic bronchitis?
a) Chronic cough productive of sputum for at least 3
months per year for at least 2 consecutive years
b) Chronic dry cough for at least 3 months per year for at
least 2 consecutive years
c) Wheezing with sputum production for at least 3
months per year for at least 2 consecutive years
d) Chronic cough productive of sputum for at least 1
month per year at least 3 consecutive years
27. Question 24
Which of the following is NOT true of tobacco smoking
and emphysema?
a) Particles from tobacco smoke lead to an increase in
PMNs and macrophages in the lungs
b) Tobacco smoke inhibits alpha-1 antitrypsin leading to
increased protease activity
c) Tar from tobacco results in scarring and fibrosis of lung
tissue resulting in air trapping
d) Tobacco smoke increases free radical production which
results in oxidative damage to lung tissue
28. Question 25
Which of the following represents the spirometric
results seen in obstructive lung disease?
a)Decreased FEV1 and decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
b)Decreased FEV1 and increased FEV1/FVC ratio
c) Increased FEV1 and increased FEV1/FVC ratio
d)Increased FEV1 and decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
29. Question 26
Which of the following represents the spirometric
results seen in restrictive lung disease?
a)Decreased FEV1 and decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
b)Decreased FEV1 and increased FEV1/FVC ratio
c) Increased FEV1 and increased FEV1/FVC ratio
d)Increased FEV1 and decreased FEV1/FVC ratio
30. Question 27
Murali is a Texila student who presents to you complaining of
severe chest tightness. He relates that he was previously in
good health but has just returned from a trip with his friend,
who owns three German Shepherds. He is fully vaccinated
but refers to having frequent night time coughs as a child for
which his mother would give him Asthalin. Lung auscultation
revealed normal findings.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Allergic rhinitis
b) Sarcoidosis
c) Bronchiolitis
d) Asthma
31. Question 28
Which of the following is associated with the
presence of non-caseating granulomatous
disease?
a)Sarcoidosis
b)Histiocytosis X
c)Wegner’s granulomatous
d)Churg-Strauss disease
32. Question 29
The presence of c-antineutrophilic cytoplasmic
antibodies (c-ANCA) is contributive to the
diagnosis of which of the following?
a)Sarcoidosis
b)Histiocytosis X
c)Wegner’s granulomatous
d)Churg-Strauss disease
33. Question 30
The presence of perinuclear antineutrophilic
cytoplasmic antibody (p-ANCA) is contributive to
the diagnosis of which of the following?
a)Sarcoidosis
b)Histiocytosis X
c) Wegner’s granulomatous
d)Churg-Strauss disease
34. Bonus question (Worth 2 points)
For male physicians, what is the most important initial step when preparing to
conduct a clinical breast exam?
a) Ask patient to undress to the waist to ensure adequate exposure
b) Request a female chaperone
c) Ensure that patient is comfortable
d) Informed consent