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MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of nonproductive cough, fever

A 59-year-old man is hospitalized with a 5-day history of nonproductive cough and fever. He recreationally breeds carrier pigeons. He reports no travel outside of the United States. Following a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2021

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for positive HIV test

A 35-year-old man undergoes follow-up evaluation for a positive HIV screening test obtained 3 days ago. He is ready to start treatment. HIV testing 1 year ago was negative. He takes no medications. The physical examination is normal. Following immunoassays, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/12/4.htm
12 Jul 2022

Most specialty e-consults appropriate, reduced in-person visits in one health system

A study found that about 70% of electronic consultations to five high-volume specialties were appropriate, ranging from 61% for rheumatology to 78% for psychiatry.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/14/5.htm
14 Apr 2020

MKSAP Quiz: Chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea

A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea with associated abdominal cramping, burping, and bloating. Symptoms began several months ago. Following a physical exam and stool testing, what is the most likely cause of this patient's diarrheal illness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2021

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up discussion of test results

A 26-year-old woman is seen for follow-up discussion of test results. Three days ago, she was evaluated for a 1-week history of a nonpruritic rash that appears to be resolving since the initial evaluation. The patient reports no recent history of oral or genital ulcers. Following a physical exam and lab results, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/14/3.htm
14 Sep 2021

Tailoring diabetes screening by race, ethnicity may lead to earlier diagnosis

Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to determine the body mass index and age thresholds for diabetes screening in major racial/ethnic minority populations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/10/1.htm
10 May 2022

MKSAP Quiz: Assessment at hospital discharge

A 58-year-old man is assessed for discharge from the hospital. He was admitted 3 days ago with fever and chills. He has non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a tunneled subclavian venous catheter used for chemotherapy infusion. The patient is ready to be discharged to complete intravenous daptomycin therapy as an outpatient. What is the most appropriate weekly monitoring of his daptomycin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/09/3.htm
9 Feb 2021

Remain vigilant this ‘twindemic’ season

The CDC is anticipating a resumption of seasonal flu activity in the U.S., but the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic this year remain unknown.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/10/remain-vigilant-this-twindemic-season.htm
1 Oct 2021

MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for gonococcal arthritis

A 23-year-old woman undergoes follow-up after treatment for gonococcal arthritis. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate screening test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/01/3.htm
1 Mar 2022

MKSAP Quiz: 1-month history of diminished concentration

A 57-year-old woman is hospitalized with a 1-month history of diminished concentration, memory, and judgment, with recent mental status fluctuations and gait disorder. Medical history is remarkable for hypertension. After a physical exam, lab studies, and brain MRI, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/12/3.htm
12 May 2020

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