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In a patient presenting with sudden onset of severe scrotal pain and right iliac fossa pain, which examination finding is most likely to be observed?
In a patient presenting with sudden onset of severe scrotal pain and right iliac fossa pain, which examination finding is most likely to be observed?
- Tender, hard testis riding higher than contralateral testis (correct)
- Non-tender, soft testis at the same level as the contralateral testis
- Non-tender, hard testis riding higher than contralateral testis
- Tender, soft testis at the same level as the contralateral testis
In a patient with a brother who recently had a heart attack, what is the most important cardiovascular risk factor to address?
In a patient with a brother who recently had a heart attack, what is the most important cardiovascular risk factor to address?
- High cholesterol
- Family history of heart disease
- Obesity
- Smoking (correct)
For primary prevention in a patient with a family history of heart attack, which medication is commonly used?
For primary prevention in a patient with a family history of heart attack, which medication is commonly used?
- Warfarin
- Aspirin
- Clopidogrel
- Simvastatin (correct)
In poorly controlled asthma, what is the next step in treatment after ACE inhibitor for hypertension?
In poorly controlled asthma, what is the next step in treatment after ACE inhibitor for hypertension?
In a patient who quit smoking for two years and is now considering returning to smoking, what stage of change is the patient in?
In a patient who quit smoking for two years and is now considering returning to smoking, what stage of change is the patient in?
What are two symptoms of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy?
What are two symptoms of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy?
In the context of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, what are two possible medical conditions or complications that may occur?
In the context of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, what are two possible medical conditions or complications that may occur?
What are two reasons for a high INR (>6) in a patient on warfarin therapy?
What are two reasons for a high INR (>6) in a patient on warfarin therapy?
What is the recommended management for a high INR in a patient on warfarin therapy?
What is the recommended management for a high INR in a patient on warfarin therapy?
In the context of palliative care, what is the primary goal?
In the context of palliative care, what is the primary goal?
