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MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of hypoparathyroidism
A 57-year-old man is evaluated during routine follow-up of hypoparathyroidism. He underwent resection of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue base and received adjuvant radiation therapy. Hypoparathyroidism developed after treatment. Serum calcium, magnesium, and urine calcium excretion are measured. What measurement should also be obtained for management of this patient's hypoparathyroidism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/3.htm
7 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of worsening dry cough
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-month history of worsening dry cough. He has no other symptoms. Following a physical exam, CT scan of the chest, and other procedures, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/19/3.htm
19 Dec 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of widespread joint, muscle pain
A 37-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and difficulty focusing. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/01/09/3.htm
9 Jan 2024
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