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Question 1 of 13
1. Question
An 18-year-old college student is hospitalized due to a high fever and confusion. According to the patient’s roommate, the symptoms started about 6 hours ago. The patient was feeling well this morning except for some nausea. She has had several episodes of pneumonia in the past and had bacterial meningitis a year ago, which was treated with ceftriaxone. Temperature is 39.1 C (102.4 F), blood pressure is 104/70 mm Hg, and pulse is 110/min. The patient is lethargic but is able to follow simple commands and give single-word answers with prompting. Physical examination reveals a petechial rash on the trunk and extremities, including the palms and soles. Neck stiffness and photophobia are also noted. Which of the following primary immune system impairments is most likely responsible for this patient’s recurrent infections?
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Question 2 of 13
2. Question
A 75-year-old man is hospitalized due to respiratory distress. The patient developed fever, cough, and muscle aches 4 days prior to admission. He is otherwise healthy and has no chronic medical conditions. The patient has received all recommended vaccinations, including a yearly flu vaccine. Temperature is 39 C (102.2 F), blood pressure is 110/65 mm Hg, pulse is 115/min, and respirations are 29/min. Chest x-ray shows bilateral infiltrates. Reverse transcriptase PCR of a specimen from a nasopharyngeal swab reveals a strain of influenza A virus that was included in the seasonal trivalent flu vaccine. The patient lives with his 50-year-old son, who received the same vaccine but did not develop the infection. Which of the following factors most likely increased this patient’s risk of vaccine failure compared with that of his son?
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Question 3 of 13
3. Question
A 20-year-old man comes to the office due to worsening dyspnea. The patient reports almost daily episodes of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough. His symptoms started after he moved across the country to attend college 1 year ago. Medical history includes childhood milk protein allergy and migraine headache. The patient’s migraines are slightly more intense this year, which he attributes to his busy class schedule, but they remain well controlled with naproxen as needed. He spends an hour several times a week soaking in a hot tub to relax. Vital signs are within normal limits. On physical examination, scattered wheezes and normal heart sounds are noted. Ocular, nasal, and oropharyngeal mucous membranes are normal. Spirometry results are shown below.
Before bronchodilator
(% of predicted)
After bronchodilator
(% of predicted)
FEV1
61
77
FVC
90
102
FEV1/FVC
0.62
0.81
In addition to appropriate pharmacotherapy, which of the following would be most helpful in relieving the patient’s respiratory symptoms?
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Question 4 of 13
4. Question
A 64-year-old man comes to the emergency department complaining of facial swelling. He has not had such symptoms before and has no associated itching or rash. The patient’s medical problems include type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. He had a myocardial infarction 7 years ago. He was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure with systolic dysfunction. The patient’s medications include ramipril, metoprolol, furosemide, spironolactone, aspirin, glyburide, and simvastatin. Physical examination shows prominent lip and tongue swelling without stridor. His symptoms subside within 24 hours after he is admitted. Which of the following is the best statement concerning the management of this patient?
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Question 5 of 13
5. Question
A 26-year-old man returns to the emergency department after developing a fever and skin rash. The patient was discharged from the hospital 10 days ago after treatment for a copperhead snake bite to his left leg. He received multiple doses of polyvalent Fab antivenom therapy and other supportive care during hospitalization. The patient’s bite site pain, swelling, and ecchymosis have resolved; however, he has developed fever, pain in multiple extremity joints, and pruritic rash over the past 2 days. He has no chronic medical conditions. Temperature is 38.5 C (101.3 F), blood pressure is 128/70 mm Hg, pulse is 98/min, and respirations are 17/min. Physical examination shows a diffuse urticarial rash. No mucous membrane lesions are present. There is tenderness to palpation of the bilateral metacarpophalangeal joints, wrists, and ankles with no redness or swelling. Blood cell counts, serum chemistry studies, and coagulation parameters are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely underlying mechanism of this patient’s current condition?
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Question 6 of 13
6. Question
A 40-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with confusion, lethargy, and decreased strength in his left arm. He is HIV-positive. He was diagnosed several months ago, but he refused any kind of therapy. His most recent CD4 cell count was 40/μL. A lumbar puncture is performed, but cerebral spinal fluid findings and cytology are inconclusive. A CT scan reveals a well-defined small focal lesion in the right cerebral hemisphere. Biopsy findings are consistent with primary CNS lymphoma. You decide to proceed with radiation therapy and corticosteroids, and to institute HAART. Which of the following is the best prognostic sign for this patient’s condition?
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Question 7 of 13
7. Question
A 56-year-old woman in the emergency department waiting room develops shortness of breath and generalized itching. She was eating a cookie when the symptoms started. The patient is allergic to peanuts and believes the cookie contained them. She has a history of emphysema and a 20-pack-year smoking history. Temperature is 36.7 C (98.1 F), blood pressure is 88/60 mm Hg, pulse is 124/min, and respirations are 26/min. Pulse oximetry is 92% on room air. The patient is using the accessory muscles of her neck and shoulder girdle and is exhaling through pursed lips. There is no tongue swelling or stridor. Bilateral wheezes are present on lung auscultation. Skin examination is shown in the exhibit. The patient is given an intramuscular injection of epinephrine. Ten minutes later, there is no significant change in her condition. Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?
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Question 8 of 13
8. Question
A 19-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. The patient’s medical history includes celiac disease and 3 episodes of pneumonia. Her blood pressure is 80/45 mm Hg and pulse is 130/min. Physical examination reveals pallor, and ultrasound shows a splenic laceration. She receives a blood transfusion with O-negative packed red blood cells. During transfusion, the patient develops facial swelling, generalized hives, and shortness of breath. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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Question 9 of 13
9. Question
A 68-year-old man undergoing hemodialysis is being evaluated due to “difficulty breathing and chest tightness.” He has not had any chest pain. The patient was feeling well when he arrived at his hemodialysis appointment. He was started on hemodialysis 15 minutes ago after a heparin flush; an intravenous iron infusion was started 5 minutes ago for iron deficiency anemia. Medical history is significant for end-stage renal disease due to uncontrolled hypertension, a small pericardial effusion, and small, bilateral pleural effusions. He has been on hemodialysis treatment for the past year. Temperature is 35.6 C (96.1 F), blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, pulse is 112/min, and respirations are 24/min. Pulse oximetry is 93% on room air. The patient is alert but in mild distress. Conjunctivae are pale. Lungs sounds are decreased at both bases. Bilateral wheezing is noted on auscultation of the lungs. Heart sounds are slightly muffled and rapid but without murmurs or rubs. Abdomen is soft and nontender. Skin is flushed. Mild, bilateral pitting pedal edema is present. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?
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Question 10 of 13
10. Question
A 22-year-old woman comes to the office for a preventive checkup. She has a history of seasonal allergies but no current symptoms. The patient also avoids eating peanuts because she has a history of itching and hives after consuming them. A month ago, she developed sudden onset of hives and sweating following a peanut-free meal and a beer at a local bar, and she subsequently experienced colicky abdominal discomfort and mild diarrhea. The patient did not experience any shortness of breath or tongue swelling; the symptoms resolved spontaneously with oral diphenhydramine. Vital signs and physical examination are within normal limits. Which of the following is the best next step in management of this patient?
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Question 11 of 13
11. Question
A 32-year-old Caucasian female presents to your office with persistent cough and shortness of breath. She has had three episodes of pneumonia over the last year. She had severe sinusitis one year ago, and an episode of bloody diarrhea that required hospitalization and IV antibiotic therapy six months ago. She does not smoke or consume alcohol. She denies any illicit drug use. She is currently not taking any medications. All her immunizations are up-to-date. Her blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg and heart rate is 90/min. Physical examination reveals fine crackles over the right lower lung lobe. No lower extremity edema is present. Neck palpation does not reveal any lymph node enlargement. The chest x-ray shows right lower lobe infiltrates and left upper lobe fibrosis. The ECG reveals non-specific ST segment and T wave changes. What is the best next step in the management of this patient?
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Question 12 of 13
12. Question
A 25-year-old man comes to the emergency department after being stung by a wasp on his right arm 30 minutes ago. He reports generalized itching and mild local pain. He has no other medical conditions. Temperature is 36.7 C (98.1 F), blood pressure is 122/81 mm Hg, pulse is 108/min, and respirations are 22/min. Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Examination shows a 2 × 2 cm, erythematous, elevated, warm, and mildly tender area on the right arm. Multiple wheals are visible on the trunk and extremities. There is no tongue swelling or stridor. Bilateral wheezes are present on lung auscultation. The remainder of the examination is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management of this patient?
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Question 13 of 13
13. Question
A 57-year-old woman comes to the emergency department due to cough and hemoptysis. The patient also reports several months of fatigue and joint pain. Physical examination is notable for crusting of the nasal mucosa, lung crackles, and scattered palpable purpura over the lower extremities. Chest x-ray reveals bilateral, diffuse alveolar infiltrates. Laboratory studies show normocytic anemia, red blood cell casts and protein in the urine, and positive c-ANCA. After a confirmatory biopsy, treatment with rituximab infusion is planned. This medication is most likely to improve this patient’s condition via which of the following mechanisms?
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