PLE Category: Internal Medicine

PLE-1987

What is the standard treatment for a patient with suspected multidrug-resistant healthcare-associated pneumonia?

PLE-1988

In the computation of a patient’s corrected plasma sodium concentration, what other laboratory value must be considered?

PLE-1989

In the management of diabetic ketoacidosis, what condition can potentially withhold the administration of insulin?

PLE-1984

A patient has easy fatigability, easy bruising, hypertension, central obesity, and moon facies. You suspect Cushing Syndrome. After giving a low dose of dexamethasone, cortisol levels were not suppressed. After the high dose dexamethasone test, cortisol levels decreased. What should you request next?

PLE-1985

A 25-year-old male complains of arthritis and eye irritation. There were previous episodes of burning sensation upon urination. Physical examination revealed swelling of the right knee and a lesion in the glans penis. Which of the following statements is correct?

PLE-1986

Auscultation of a patient with a known valvular heart defect revealed a holosystolic murmur noted at the left parasternal border. The murmur characteristically increased in intensity during inspiration. Which valve is affected?

PLE-1981

A 60-year-old female patient, with no known comorbidities, suddenly became lethargic and progressed to a coma. According to her relatives, they noticed that the patient had long-standing fatigue, cold intolerance, and weight gain. The diagnosis is myxedema coma. What other findings would you expect to see in this patient?

PLE-1982

A patient comes to you with the following laboratory finding: Anti-HAV (-), Anti-HCV (-), HBsAg (-), Anti HBs (+), Anti-HBc (+), HBeAg (-), Anti-Hbe (+). What is your interpretation?

PLE-1983

What is the most common cause of systolic dysfunction that leads to left-sided heart failure?