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What is the first-line treatment for urticaria?
What is the first-line treatment for urticaria?
- Levocetirizine and famotidine (correct)
- Systemic prednisone
- Omalizumab
- Epi-pen
What is the initial management strategy for patients with urticaria according to the text?
What is the initial management strategy for patients with urticaria according to the text?
- Order immediate lab work including CBC, ESR, and LFTs
- Start treatment with Omalizumab (Xolair) in all cases
- Refer all patients with urticaria to the ER for assessment
- Identify and avoid triggers, prescribe antihistamines, consider systemic prednisone (correct)
Which condition presents with swelling of the subdermis and may be associated with colicky abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
Which condition presents with swelling of the subdermis and may be associated with colicky abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?
- SLE (lupus)
- Mast cell disorders
- Schnitzler syndrome
- Hereditary angioedema (correct)
Which type of angioedema is not associated with other symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Which type of angioedema is not associated with other symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Which lab test may show possible vasculitis in patients with urticaria?
Which lab test may show possible vasculitis in patients with urticaria?
Which medication is prescribed for acute or chronic idiopathic urticaria that does not respond to other treatments?
Which medication is prescribed for acute or chronic idiopathic urticaria that does not respond to other treatments?
What is considered the 'gold standard' for assessing the health of the liver?
What is considered the 'gold standard' for assessing the health of the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a typical presentation of cirrhosis?
Which of the following is NOT a typical presentation of cirrhosis?
What risk do patients with fatty liver disease face in relation to cardiovascular events?
What risk do patients with fatty liver disease face in relation to cardiovascular events?
What is a possible limitation of a liver biopsy in assessing liver health?
What is a possible limitation of a liver biopsy in assessing liver health?
Which test measures sound waves to estimate the scarring of the liver?
Which test measures sound waves to estimate the scarring of the liver?
What is the main reason for prescribing a combination of Hydralazine and Isosorbide in African American patients?
What is the main reason for prescribing a combination of Hydralazine and Isosorbide in African American patients?
What is a significant side effect of prolonged use of Hydralazine?
What is a significant side effect of prolonged use of Hydralazine?
When is Ivabradine/Corlanor indicated for use?
When is Ivabradine/Corlanor indicated for use?
What is the recommended initial dosing for Ivabradine/Corlanor?
What is the recommended initial dosing for Ivabradine/Corlanor?
Which side effect is associated with Ivabradine/Corlanor?
Which side effect is associated with Ivabradine/Corlanor?
Why might a physician choose to prescribe BiDil instead of the combination of Hydralazine and Isosorbide separately?
Why might a physician choose to prescribe BiDil instead of the combination of Hydralazine and Isosorbide separately?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with tuberculosis disease (active TB)?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with tuberculosis disease (active TB)?
What is the preferred initial screening test for tuberculosis?
What is the preferred initial screening test for tuberculosis?
Which group of individuals has a lower threshold for a positive TST (Tuberculin Skin Test)?
Which group of individuals has a lower threshold for a positive TST (Tuberculin Skin Test)?
What is the most rapid and inexpensive diagnostic tool for tuberculosis?
What is the most rapid and inexpensive diagnostic tool for tuberculosis?
Which of the following conditions does NOT warrant a TB skin test result of <5 mm to be considered positive?
Which of the following conditions does NOT warrant a TB skin test result of <5 mm to be considered positive?
What is the typical management approach for tuberculosis based on the provided information?
What is the typical management approach for tuberculosis based on the provided information?
Which symptom is NOT associated with anaphylaxis?
Which symptom is NOT associated with anaphylaxis?
What is the most common cause of exudative pleural effusion?
What is the most common cause of exudative pleural effusion?
When should a patient with pleural effusion be referred to the emergency department?
When should a patient with pleural effusion be referred to the emergency department?
How does tuberculosis primarily spread?
How does tuberculosis primarily spread?
Which condition is NOT listed as a risk factor for increased risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
Which condition is NOT listed as a risk factor for increased risk of tuberculosis reactivation?
What is the recommended route for administering epinephrine in case of anaphylaxis?
What is the recommended route for administering epinephrine in case of anaphylaxis?
What is the time frame within which food allergy can progress to cardiac or respiratory arrest if epinephrine is not given promptly?
What is the time frame within which food allergy can progress to cardiac or respiratory arrest if epinephrine is not given promptly?
'Idiopathic anaphylaxis' refers to a condition where anaphylaxis occurs without:
'Idiopathic anaphylaxis' refers to a condition where anaphylaxis occurs without:
'Tuberculosis infection' (TBI) is also known as:
'Tuberculosis infection' (TBI) is also known as:
What is the primary diagnostic procedure for evaluating pleural effusion when chest X-ray results are inconclusive?
What is the primary diagnostic procedure for evaluating pleural effusion when chest X-ray results are inconclusive?
