PLE Category: Internal Medicine

PLE-2170

What is the cause of a patient with meningitis suddenly going into a coma?

PLE-2168

What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in the elderly?

PLE-2166

Which agents have been proven to reduce the risk of fractures in patients being treated with glucocorticoids?

PLE-2167

Can acute nephrotic syndrome be associated with hepatitis B and C infections?

PLE-2165

What is NOT an indication for discontinuation of stress testing?

PLE-2163

What are the indications for coronary arteriography, excluding the ones mentioned in HPIM 18, page 2005?

PLE-2164

At least how many hours each day must a patient be kept nitrate-free, in order to minimize tolerance and restore any useful response? (HPIM 18, p2010)

PLE-2161

Platelet count and bleeding time within normal limits, associated with prolonged PT and PTT, is classically seen in which condition?

PLE-2162

What is the drug of choice for lowering fasting triglycerides?