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PACKRAT Exam with Complete Solutions A 16 year old has just moved schools. He is quiet, moody and not like himself at all. Within six months he seems to have completely changed back to his previous personality. What is the most likely diagnosis? CORRECT ANSWER-Adjustment disorder What is the prophylactic antibiotic most commonly given before a dental procedure if one is necessary? CORRECT ANSWER-Amoxicillin 2 grams po 1 hour before procedure

Neurology PACKRAT Exam - Questions, Answers and Explanations (Complete Solutions) History & Physical/Neurology A 73 year-old male presents to the clinic with his wife. His wife has noticed that he has developed a resting tremor in his right hand and a shuffling gait over the last year. What finding on physical examination would support your suspected diagnosis? A. Chorea B. Dystonia C. Masked facies D. Hyperreflexia Explanation The patient symptoms are consistent with Parkinsonism. Physical ex...

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PACKRAT 5 Exam with Complete Solutions 6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12-14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000- 450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate CORRECT ANSWER-(u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which presents wi...

PACKRAT Peds Exam with Complete Solutions 6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12-14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000- 450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate CORRECT ANSWER-1) (u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which prese...

Cardiology PACKRAT Exam - Questions, Answers and Explanations (Complete Solutions) History & Physical/Cardiology Which of the following conditions would cause a positive Kussmaul's sign on physical examination? A. Left ventricular failure B. Pulmonary edema C. Coarctation of the aorta D. Constrictive pericarditis Explanation A. Left ventricular failure results in the back-up of blood into the left atrium and then the pulmonary system so it would not be associated with Kussmaul's sign. B. Pul...

PACKRAT Exam Questions with Correct A 23 yo male with recent URI sxs presents c/o chest pain. His pain is worse when lying down and better sitting up and leaning forward. ECG shows widespread ST segment elevation. Dx - Answer-Pericardial friction rub 75 yo woman presents to the office with complain of vision loss. Exam reveals a palpable cord in the temporal region. Most helpful initial test to order - Answer-ESR Recommended LDL tor educe risk of CAD in a diabetic pt - Answer-100mg/dL ...

PACKRAT 5 Exam Questions with Correct A 6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12- 14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000-450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate - Answer-(u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which presents with a prol...

PACKRAT Surgery Exam Questions and Answers All C An 18-year-old patient has a tibia/fibula fracture following a motorcycle crash. Twelve hours later the patient presents with increased pain despite adequate doses of analgesics and immobilization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. avascular necrosis B. myositis ossificans C. compartment syndrome D. reflex sympathetic dystrophy - Answer-EXPLANATIONS: (u) A. Avascular necrosis occurs primarily in muscles post-traumatical...