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What is the likely consequence of absent thymus shadow on a chest radiograph?
Impaired immune system function
Which of the following is a diagnostic tool used to identify biochemical abnormalities?
Blood tests
What is the typical location of the thymus gland?
Thoracic cavity
What is the primary function of the thymus gland?
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What is the significance of a biochemical abnormality in the context of the chest radiograph findings?
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What is the primary symptom of bacterial vaginosis?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with a copious watery vaginal discharge?
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What is the significance of malpresentation of a fetus?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for malpresentation of a fetus?
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What is the management of malpresentation of a fetus during pregnancy?
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What is the most likely underlying cause of the patient's cardiomegaly?
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What is the significance of the S3 gallop in this patient?
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What is the most likely explanation for the patient's spider angiomata?
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What is the most likely cause of the patient's increased skin pigmentation?
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What is the significance of the patient's history of no alcohol consumption?
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What is the primary concern in the initial management of this patient's ankle injury?
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What is the primary benefit of elevating the affected ankle?
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What is the recommended duration of ankle bracing without weight bearing?
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Why is referral to the nearest accident and emergency department not recommended?
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What is the primary goal of the initial week of bed rest?
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What is a recognized feature of tender scrotal swelling in infancy?
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Which endocrine disorder is not associated with systemic hypertension?
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What is not a cause of bradycardia?
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Which drug does not reduce gastric acid secretion?
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In which condition is megaloblastic anemia not expected?
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What is a characteristic finding of left-sided pneumothorax?
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What is a radiological sign of active rickets?
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What is a common feature of tender scrotal swelling in infancy?
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Which endocrine disorder is associated with systemic hypertension?
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What is a cause of bradycardia?
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Study Notes
Diagnostics
- Biochemical abnormality and absent thymus shadow on chest radiograph are indicative of a specific condition
- Copious watery vaginal discharge is a symptom of an underlying condition
Pediatrics
- Teratoma is a recognized feature of tender scrotal swelling in infancy
Endocrinology
- Conn's syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, acromegaly, and Cushing's syndrome are endocrine disorders associated with systemic hypertension
- Hypopituitarism is not associated with systemic hypertension
Cardiology
- Cardiomegaly and S3 gallop are symptoms of a cardiac condition
- Bradycardia can be caused by hypothermia, hypothyroidism, subdural hematoma, and shock
- Severe anemia is not a cause of bradycardia
Gastroenterology
- Aluminium hydroxide, omeprazole, cimetidine, and misoprostol reduce gastric acid secretion
Hematology
- Megaloblastic anemia can be expected in patients with ileocaecal tuberculosis, gastrectomy, Crohn's disease, and ancylostoma worms infestation, but not in those with hypothyroidism
Respiratory Medicine
- Hyper-resonant percussion note on the left is a finding in left-sided pneumothorax
Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Cupping and demineralization of the shafts are radiological signs of active rickets
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