20-year-old male falling frequently. Since childhood, his gait has consisted of
walking on his toes. During middle school, he was able to participate in sports but
was unable to participate in high school sports due to difficulty with running and
jumping. Lately, he has noticed it takes longer and is more difficult to change
positions from sitting to standing than it used to in the past. He has also been
waking up with muscle and joint stiffness. Which condition? - ANSWER
Becker muscular dystrophy
, Which statement should the provider give the patient regarding the
pathophysiology of SLE and its relation to thrombocytopenia? - ANSWER
SLE disrupts immune homeostasis and promotes development of self-reactive
antibodies.
elevated ferritin level. She has no previous medical history and is currently
asymptomatic. She is concerned about the elevated ferritin and would like to
know if she should be worried. What should the provider do next for this patient?
- ANSWER Order a liver function test
A 75-year-old female presents to the emergency department with an irregular
heart rate of 130. What can be ascertained about this patient's findings given the
limited information? - ANSWER She is diagnosed with atrial
fibrillation and needs her heart rate controlled with metoprolol (Lopressor).
Which condition from this patient's medical history is contributing to the loss of
contractility? - ANSWER Acute myocardial infarction
A two-year-old child presents with a clear runny nose and cough which has lasted
3 days. The child's mother reports the cough sounds like a barking noise. The child
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