Board Review: Hypothyroidism
Weekly board review question on the topic of hypothyroidism
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Board Review: Airway
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A patient is in status...
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Board Review: Dental Trauma
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A 43 year old female is involved in an motor vehicle collision. She complains of facial and dental pain. Exam reveals a broken lateral incisor. A pink spot is noted on the surface of the tooth. What is the diagnosis?
A. Ellis Class I Dental Fracture
B. Ellis Class II Dental Fracture
C. Ellis Class III Dental Fracture
D. Dental Subluxation
Answer: C - Ellis Class III Dental Fracture
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Board Review: Cardiology
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A 60-year-old man presents with chest pain. His EKG shows ST elevations in leads II, III and aVF as well as ST depressions in V2 and V3. A right-sided electrocardiogram is also performed and shows elevated ST segments in V4R and V5R. Which of the following medications is contraindicated?
A. Aspirin
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Board Review: Valvular Emergencies
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A 40 year old male with history of Marfan's Syndrome comes in with sudden onset shortness of breath preceded by tearing chest pain. He is tachycardic to 120, blood pressure is 80/40, patient is tachypneic with increased work of breathing. CXR is consistent with widened mediastinum and pulmonary edema and stat bedside ECHO is concerning for acute aortic regurgitation secondary to aortic insufficiency. Cardiothoracic surgery is consulted. What two medical modalities are contraindicated in this patient?
A. Beta Blocker and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
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Board Review: Spinal Cord Syndromes
A 70-year-old woman presents after falling forward, causing her neck to bend backwards and hyperextend. She complains of burning sensation in both hands and weakness in his arms after a fall. Physical examination reveals 4/5 strength in both arms but otherwise no neurological deficits.
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Board Review: Infectious Disease
A 60-year-old male presents with fever, dry cough, headache, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. He saw his primary care physician who prescribed him Amoxicillin for which he has been taking for 4 days but feeling worse. Labs show a Sodium of 130 and mild transaminitis, other labs are within normal limits. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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