A patient diagnosed with bacterial pharyngitis is treated with amoxicillin and develops a pruritic maculopapular rash. The patient claims that he was treated with amoxicillin several years ago without any reaction. What is your primary etiologic consideration?
Which laboratory tests should be monitored in order to rapidly detect a rare idiosyncratic adverse reaction associated with the thionamide medication in a 23-year-old female patient diagnosed with Grave’s disease?
A 72-year-old male patient, who is a native of Baguio City, is complaining of knee pain that is worse in the afternoon and during exertion. He lives a sedentary lifestyle and is overweight. Family history reveals that this runs in the family. There are no other associated symptoms. What is the most important risk factor for causing this disease in this patient?
A 25-year-old patient, who is being treated for a urinary tract infection, develops conjunctival redness and difficulty in ambulation due to a swollen knee. Which of the following statements is true about this condition?
What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?
A 5-year-old patient is brought to the ER by her mother due to complaints of polyuria, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal pain. Respiration is noted to be deep and rapid, and urine ketones are positive. If serum chemistry levels are measured, which of the following will be expected?
The addition of antibiotics to the treatment regimen help a 23-year-old female patient complaining of epigastric pain who underwent endoscopy and was diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer and started on Proton pump inhibitor therapy will do the following, except?
What is the mode of action of aspirin in preventing future ischemic events in a patient with known coronary artery disease?
Given the following clinical picture: (+) HbsAg, (-) anti-Hbs, (+) anti-Hbc IgG, (-) HbeAg, (+) anti-Hbe, (+) anti-HbA IgG, (+) anti-HbC, what is the diagnosis?
A chronic alcoholic was hospitalized for lethargy and confusion. Physical examination findings include icteric sclerae, positive fluid wave and shifting dullness, bilateral pedal edema, and flapping tremors of the hand. How can the patient’s current reason for admission be improved?