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MKSAP quiz: Inclusion body myositis
An 82-year-old man is seen in follow-up for inclusion body myositis. A prednisone taper over the past 4 months was completed without clinical improvement. Following a physical exam and lab test, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/24/3.htm
24 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for pneumonia
An 81-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for pneumonia. Following a physical exam and CT scan of the chest, what pleural fluid test is most appropriate in directing therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/17/3.htm
17 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Assessment of multiple sclerosis status
A 49-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-year history of slowly worsening bilateral lower extremity weakness, fatigue, and numbness in the hands and is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after a physical exam and further testing. What best describes the status of this patient's disease?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/12/3.htm
12 Dec 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for multiple myeloma
A 64-year-old man is evaluated following a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Chemotherapy is planned to begin in 14 days. Which prophylactic therapy is indicated today?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Advice before beginning chemotherapy regimen
A 73-year-old woman seeks advice before beginning a new chemotherapy regimen for metastatic adenocarcinoma of the colon. What can the patient reasonably expect with the new chemotherapy regimen?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/10/3.htm
10 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 4-hour history of left flank pain
A 38-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for a 4-hour history of left flank pain that radiates to the groin. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a CT scan, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/26/3.htm
26 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of strained, strangled voice
A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for changes in her voice. Over the past year her voice has become strained and strangled, and she has had problems with expressing certain consonants. Following a physical exam and video laryngoscopy, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/10/03/3.htm
3 Oct 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of diarrhea
A 29-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-day history of diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain. Medical history is significant for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate empiric treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/19/3.htm
19 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for dyspnea
A 79-year-old man is evaluated for dyspnea that has been worsening insidiously over the past year. He has an 8-year history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with no exacerbations in the past year. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/29/3.htm
29 Aug 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Risk assessment in a healthy patient
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit. He reports no symptoms, and his medical and family history are unremarkable. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate cardiovascular disease assessment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/3.htm
5 Sep 2023