PLE Category: Internal Medicine

PLE-2023

An elderly hospitalized patient, who has been confined to bed, complained of acute onset dyspnea, tachypnea, and shortness of breath. Further examination revealed left calf pain and tenderness. What will be the expected ABG findings?

PLE-2016

Which of the following conditions below could potentially produce hypovolemic hyponatremia?

PLE-2017

The 50-year-old male patient, a smoker and alcoholic with a history of chronic epigastric pain, passed black tarry stools. The physician knows that the stool was probably in the GI tract for at least how long?

PLE-2018

A 54-year-old male, who has been hospitalized for severe acute pancreatitis, complained of the onset of dyspnea and tachypnea. Chest X-ray reveals diffuse bilateral infiltrates, and a stat ABG revealed severe hypoxemia. The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure was measured and was unremarkable. What is the most likely pathophysiologic mechanism of this condition?

PLE-2012

A 60-year-old male patient came in due to easy fatigability. No other symptoms were noted on review of systems. On examination, the patient was noted to be pale with no oral lesions or palpable cervical lymphadenopathies. Chest and abdominal physical examination findings were unremarkable. Digital rectal examination revealed a smooth rectal vault with no blood on the examining finger. Complete blood count revealed a hemoglobin level of 9.5g/dL. What is the most likely pathology?

PLE-2013

A 40-year-old female patient came into the clinic complaining of epigastric pain 2-3 hours after eating. This was accompanied by a burning sensation going upward into the chest. Which of the following treatments is most suitable for this patient?

PLE-2014

A 24-year-old military recruit residing with his platoon developed high fever, nuchal rigidity, altered consciousness, and a rapid onset of purpuric rashes over the trunk and lower extremities. What is the drug of choice for this condition?

PLE-2015

In relation to the question above, which of the following diagnostic procedures is most appropriate for the patient’s condition?

PLE-2010

Which of the following drugs are classified to have a narrow therapeutic index and are both nephrotoxic and ototoxic at the same time?