30 Questions
What is the primary treatment for severe pneumonia?
Empiric antibiotics within 4 hours of diagnosis
What is the typical T-score for osteoporosis?
-2.5 or lower
What is the characteristic of Felty's syndrome?
RA, leukopenia, and splenomegaly
What is the primary indicator of severity of infection in pneumonia?
Procalcitonin levels
What is the primary reason for failure to respond to treatment in pneumonia?
All of the above
What is the primary prevention method for pneumonia?
Vaccination and smoking cessation
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing a lumbar puncture?
Obstructive hydrocephalus
Which of the following organisms is associated with petechial rash?
Neisseria meningitidis
What is the significance of a positive Kernig's sign?
Inability to extend the knee with hip flexed to 90 degrees
What is the significance of pleocytosis?
Increased WBC in the CSF
Which of the following is an indication for performing a head CT prior to lumbar puncture?
Focal neurologic findings
Which of the following organisms is associated with cerebral infarction?
Strep Pneumoniae
What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in ambulatory settings?
Adenoma of a single gland
What is the treatment for hypoparathyroidism?
High dose calcium and Vit D supplements
What is the genetic inheritance pattern of DiGeorge's Syndrome?
Autosomal dominant
What is the typical EKG finding in severe hypercalcemia?
Shortened QT interval
What is the proportion of calcium in the bone?
99%
What is the primary cause of 75-90% of diabetes?
Insulin resistance
What is the typical surgical intervention cure rate for Primary Hyperparathyroidism?
95%
What is the initial drug therapy for glucose control in diabetes?
Metformin
What is the primary treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) to slow progression?
Methotrexate
What is the primary diagnosis for hypothyroidism?
High TSH, low T3, low T4
What is the name of the thyroid cancer subtype that requires total thyroidectomy and is at high risk for recurrence?
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
What is the typical presentation of a patient with Thyrotoxicosis?
Painful, fast-moving Goiter
What is the treatment for myxedema coma?
Levothyroxine and glucocorticoids
What is the primary characteristic of subclinical hypothyroidism?
Mildly elevated TSH, low T4
What is the reason for adjusting Levothyroxine dosage in pregnant women with hypothyroidism?
To increase T4 levels for the baby
What is the typical laboratory finding in patients with Crash Sick Euthyroid Syndrome?
Low T3 and normal TSH
What is the purpose of using bad or toxic iodine in patients with Papillary Thyroid Cancer?
To suppress TSH levels
What is the primary diagnostic marker for hyperthyroidism?
Low TSH, high T4, high T3
Test your knowledge on primary hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn about the effects of calcium levels on the body and how to manage these conditions.
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