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🚑 You’re the Doctor: A 25-year-old marathon runner collapses at the finish line. Bystanders say he was confused and agitated before collapsing. On arrival: •BP: 88/60 mmHg •HR: 145 bpm •Temp: 41°C (105.8°F) •RR: 30/min •Skin: Hot, dry, no sweating. What’s your next step?
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🌟 Gottron’s sign over extensor surfaces of knees 🌟
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@MRCEMPREP C-Biopsy of Artery ◦ Temporal artery biopsy (TAB) is currently the gold standard method for the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA), with a specificity of 98% to 100% when histopathology demonstrates active necrotizing arteritis, characterized by a predominance of
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⭐ Gold standard Diagnostic test for Giant cell arteritis ? A-ultrasound B-Angiography C-Biopsy of Artery D-Ct head E-Explain the answer
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Answer E: Vancomycin, ceftriaxone are effective against major pathogens in bacterial meningitis (Strep pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and H influenza). Patients at extremes of age, Listeria monocytogenes becomes more prevalent and requires specific therapy with ampicillin.
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A 72-year-old female presents with fever, stiff neck, and headache. You strongly suspect bacterial meningitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment strategy? A. Dexamethasone B. Vancomycin and ceftriaxone C. Ampicillin D. A and B E. A, B, and C
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A woman presents with a long history of dysphagia for both liquids & solids. Chest X-ray reveals a dilated lower oesophagus with a fluid level behind the heart choice of treatment? A. Atenolol b-Nifedipine c-Ramipril d-Propranolol e-Doxazosin
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acanthosis nigricans is a sign for insulin resistance in body
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A 45-year-old male with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. On examination, his skin is dry, and he has a slow heart rate. TSH: Elevated Free T4: Low ❓ likely diagnosis? A) Hyperthyroidism B) Hypothyroidism C) Addison’s disease D) Cushing’s syndrome
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Persistence of fetal circulatory pattern of right to left shunt through PDA and foramen ovale after birth is due to high pulmonary vascular resistance occur in which of the following. a. PPHN (Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn) b. Sepsis c. TTN d. CHD e.
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Hypoxic –ischemic encephalopathy(HIE) is an important cause of permanent damage to CNS tissue that may result in neonatal death or manifest as cerebral palsy. Which of the following is the characteristic of stage 1. a. Baby dull and lethargic b. Weak primitive reflexes c.
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Hypoxic –ischemic encephalopathy(HIE) is an important cause of permanent damage to CNS tissue that may result in neonatal death or manifest as cerebral palsy. Which of the following is the characteristic of stage 1. a. Baby dull and lethargic b. Weak primitive reflexes c.
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A term baby weighing 3.6kg delivered by c-section has tachypnea and acrocyanosis. Apgar scores were 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively. Vitals and systemic examination are normal with the exception of a respiratory rate of 84b/m and slight subcostal retractions. What
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67 years old male with cognitive dissonance, difficulty walking and urinary incontinence. underwent CT brain with such picture ⭐ what is happening here?
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A term baby weighing 3.6kg delivered by c-section has tachypnea and acrocyanosis. Apgar scores were 7 and 8 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively. Vitals and systemic examination are normal with the exception of a respiratory rate of 84b/m and slight subcostal retractions. What
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History of Fall, what do we see here? how very important is lateral view😇 #MedTwitter #MedX #DoctorX #NEETPG2024Counselling #neetpg2025 #NEETPG #mrcpch #Emergency
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
In a neonate presenting with respiratory distress, scaphoid abdomen, and bowel sounds in the chest, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) should be suspected. Bag-mask ventilation is contraindicated as it may exacerbate respiratory compromise by inflating the abdominal contents,
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In a neonate presenting with respiratory distress, scaphoid abdomen, and bowel sounds in the chest, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) should be suspected. Bag-mask ventilation is contraindicated as it may exacerbate respiratory compromise by inflating the abdominal contents,
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In a neonate presenting with respiratory distress, scaphoid abdomen, and bowel sounds in the chest, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) should be suspected. Bag-mask ventilation is contraindicated as it may exacerbate respiratory compromise by inflating the abdominal contents,
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