Search results for "Hematology"
MKSAP Quiz: Decreased exercise tolerance, ice cravings
A 28-year-old woman is evaluated for decreased exercise tolerance and ice cravings for the past several weeks. Medical history is notable for Crohn colitis diagnosed 6 years ago. Her symptoms flared 3 months ago with increased abdominal pain and diarrhea, and she began therapy with azathioprine and infliximab. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/11/20/3.htm
20 Nov 2018
MKSAP Quiz: bleeding gums and petechiae
Less microalbuminuria but more CV deaths with olmesartan Chlorthalidone appears better than hydrochlorothiazide for high-risk patients with hypertension
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/15/3.htm
15 Mar 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of headaches, redness, itching
An 81-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of headaches, redness of the face, and itching. She has hypertension and takes hydrochlorothiazide. Blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg, BMI is 19, and abdominal examination shows splenomegaly. After laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/4.htm
2 Oct 2018
MKSAP Quiz: severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration
A 43-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital for severe abdominal pain of 2 days' duration. He is otherwise healthy except for the recent finding of pancytopenia. Family history is noncontributory. His only medication is a daily multivitamin.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/3.htm
25 Feb 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 5-day history of leg pain and swelling
A 52-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 5-day history of right leg pain and swelling. He has never had a previous episode of venous thromboembolism.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/21/3.htm
21 May 2013
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive, worsening fatigue
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-day history of progressive worsening of fatigue, forgetfulness, constipation, excessive thirst and increased urination. He has no pain. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Diabetic ketoacidosis
Based upon a physical exam and lab results, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2011
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for ovarian cancer
A 62-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for recently diagnosed stage IIIA high-grade serous ovarian cancer. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and completed six cycles of chemotherapy with cisplatin and paclitaxel. The patient's paternal aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 52 years. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/29/3.htm
29 Jan 2019
ACP Master aims to make a difference in the public's health
Griffin P. Rodgers, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/04/twentyone.htm
1 Apr 2008
MKSAP Quiz: Petechial rash of the lower limbs
A 29-year-old woman is evaluated for a petechial rash of the lower extremities of 3 weeks' duration. The patient reports no bleeding problems except for recent, occasional bleeding from her gums after brushing. Physician examination reveals petechiae limited mainly to both lower extremities, with a few spots noted on her forearms and abdomen. What is the most appropriate next step in management?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/06/mksap.htm
1 Jun 2012