Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Clinical Case MCQs: Dyspnea

 Q13. While being worked up, the patient’s cardiac monitor reveals the following (See below). What is the next step in his management?


a. Consult with cardiology
b. Observe
c. Administer atropine 0.5 mg IV
d. Use a temporary pacemaker
e. Order troponin levels

Clinical Case MCQs: Dyspnea

 Q12. What one common disorder is known to be associated with a ‘decrease’ in the rate in the below test?


a. Hemophilia
b. Lupus
c. Multiple myeloma
d. CO poisoning
e. Sickle cell anemia
f. Lymphoma
g. Pernicious anemia

Clinical Case MCQs: Dyspnea

 Q11. The patient in Q1 undergoes the blood test shown below. What ‘prosedimentation’ factor in the blood governs this reaction?


a. Albumin
b. Thrombin
c. Fibrinogen
d. Prostaglandins
e. Bradykinin
f. Complement factor 3

Clinical Case MCQs: Dyspnea

 Q10. The patient with mitral stenosis is worked up and his pathology is depicted below in the drawing. What is a common symptom in these patients with the anatomical pathology shown below?

a. Dizziness and syncope
b. Cyanosis
c. Hoarseness
d. Hematemesis
e. Stridor


Clinical Case MCQs: Dyspnea

 Q8. Based on the image below, what is the 2nd most affected valve in rheumatic fever?