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MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening fatigue
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for worsening fatigue. She reports no additional symptoms. Medical history is significant for myelodysplastic syndrome diagnosed 3 years ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/02/02/3.htm
2 Feb 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation of dementia
A 53-year-old woman is brought to the office by her husband for follow-up evaluation of behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia, which was diagnosed 9 months ago. Her clinical symptoms of occasional aphasia, minor memory impairment, behavioral disinhibition, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors have worsened since diagnosis and have become disruptive. Her husband asks about possible medications to control her symptoms. What is the most appropriate medication to recommend?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/08/3.htm
8 Jun 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Lower extremity edema and fatigue
A 29-year-old man is hospitalized for lower extremity edema and fatigue that has progressed over the past 6 months. Laboratory studies document kidney failure. Following a physical exam, additional lab studies, and kidney biopsy, results of which tests will most likely explain this patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/25/3.htm
25 May 2021
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: 2-year history of migraine
A 20-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of migraine that began when he started college. Migraine episodes occur 6 to 12 days per month, with more frequent episodes associated with increased stress from difficult assignments or final examinations. All physical examination findings, including vital signs, are unremarkable. What is the most appropriate preventive measure?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/12/3.htm
12 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: INR management
A 61-year-old woman undergoes routine evaluation. She reports no recent changes in her medications. She has a history of idiopathic deep venous thrombosis. Her only medication is warfarin, initiated 2 months ago. Following a physical exam and international normalized ratio (INR) measurement of 7.2, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/28/3.htm
28 Jul 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent dyspepsia despite treatment
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for persistent dyspepsia despite treatment with antacid therapy. He also has recent weight loss of 3 kg (6.6 lb) and development of epigastric abdominal pain. Following a physical exam, biopsy, and CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/3.htm
11 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of abnormal thyroid laboratory results
A 29-year-old woman is seen in follow-up for evaluation of abnormal thyroid laboratory results. She is currently 26 weeks pregnant. She was originally evaluated 1 week ago for concerns about lack of weight gain during pregnancy, palpitations, anxiety, and insomnia. After a physical exam and considering lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/29/3.htm
29 Sep 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, fatigue, easy bruising
A 48-year-old woman who works the night shift presents with a one-year history of gaining 25 pounds, as well as fatigue, easy bruising, and difficulty remembering things. Medical history is significant for hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and menopausal hot flushes. After medication review and physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in evaluation?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/15/3.htm
15 Dec 2020
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of headaches, low-grade fever
A 17-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department in September for a 3-day history of headaches, low-grade fever, sore throat, cough, and stiff neck. She is otherwise well and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely cause of this patient's findings?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/mksap-quiz-3-day-history-of-headaches-low-grade-fever.htm
1 Nov 2023