PLE Category: Internal Medicine

PLE-1979

What is the drug of choice for post-splenectomy sepsis?

PLE-1980

In pleural effusion, which of the following factors indicates the likely need for a procedure more invasive than a thoracentesis, except?

PLE-1976

What is the single best acute measure of hepatic synthetic function? How does it help in both the diagnosis and assessment of prognosis in acute parenchymal liver disease?

PLE-1977

All of the following are criteria for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome or SIRS, except?

PLE-1975

In relation to the above question, what should be given to improve the symptom?

PLE-1970

What is the most common presenting symptom of Meckel’s diverticulum among adults?

PLE-1971

A 35-year-old male with palpitations visited your clinic. You observed marfanoid features and discovered a significant family history of the same condition, including medullary thyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma. What is the most likely diagnosis?

PLE-1972

In what valve abnormality is the Graham-Steel murmur usually heard?

PLE-1973

A patient came in at the ER with altered mental status. According to his companion, the patient was just watching TV and suddenly fell on the ground. On assessment, you noticed that the patient opens his eyes through loud voice, confused, and localizes pain. What is the GCS score of the patient?