PLE-2292

A 50-year-old male, who is a 10 pack-year smoker and hypertensive, consulted due to dyspnea. His history revealed multiple episodic attacks of dyspnea and coughing over the past few years. He mentioned that his siblings have also experienced similar coughing episodes. He stated that the dyspnea and coughing would often occur during colds, and episodes of flu would last for a few weeks before resolving, only to return again after a few months. The initial physical examination showed symmetrical chest expansion, occasional wheezes on both lung bases, and no other notable findings. The most likely condition is:

PLE-2288

What is the primary treatment for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

PLE-2289

A 68-year-old male with diabetic nephropathy, presenting with a creatinine level of 2.4, experienced a sudden increase in creatinine to 9 mg/dl. There is no history of blood loss or diarrhea. Additionally, the patient has been experiencing anemia and low back pain for the past 6 months. A 24-hour urine protein test revealed proteinuria of 10g/day. The urine dipstick test, however, showed a negative result.

PLE-2286

What tumor is associated with pure red cell aplasia?

PLE-2287

Which of the following statements is true about chronic stable angina?

PLE-2283

What is the antibiotic of choice in cases of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?

PLE-2284

What is the standard test for CSF examination in suspected cases of neurosyphilis?

PLE-2285

Which form of arthritis carries the highest incidence of infective arthritis?

PLE-2280

Which of the following conditions does not predispose to urolithiasis?

PLE-2281

Which laboratory finding is not consistent with diabetes insipidus?