PLE Category: Internal Medicine

PLE-2075

What is the signature tachycardia of patients with significant pulmonary disease?

PLE-2076

Metabolic syndrome can be diagnosed by fulfilling three or more of the criteria defined by the NCEP:ATPIII in 2001. Which of the following parameters can satisfy the criteria?

PLE-2077

An obese 34-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain after having a fight with his partner. He was immediately brought to the ER, and an ECG was done, which showed ST-segment depression on V1-V6. After 30 minutes, the pain eventually subsided. A coronary angiogram was subsequently done, which showed no abnormalities. What is your diagnosis?

PLE-2078

What are the absolute contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy in STEMI?

PLE-2079

What can precipitate acute decompensation in patients with CHF, except?

PLE-2072

A 55-year-old male smoker came to you for chronic cough with associated sputum production and exertional dyspnea. He has been experiencing these symptoms for years but they appear to be worsening. On physical examination, you noted a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing. Which of the following physical findings is NOT associated with advanced disease?

PLE-2073

What is the most discriminating symptom of duodenal ulcers?

PLE-2074

Amiodarone can have which of the following effects on thyroid function?

PLE-2069

Which of the following is/are true regarding pulmonary embolism?