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MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for sports participation
This week's quiz asks readers to interpret the cardiac findings of an 18-year-old man with no history of hypertension or other pertinent medical history who is being evaluated before participating on his college basketball team.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/21/3.htm
21 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Difficulty swallowing for 6 months
A 54-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty swallowing of 6 months' duration. He initially had occasional choking with liquids, which has progressed to dysphagia with both liquids and solids. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and MRI of the brain, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/15/3.htm
15 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for recurrent diarrhea, abdominal pain
A 57-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain over the past 2 months. He was diagnosed with celiac disease 10 years ago when he presented with similar symptoms; at that time, symptoms resolved within 1 month of starting a gluten-free diet, which he has maintained since then. He has unintentionally lost 2 kg (5 lb) in the past 2 months. What condition should he be assessed for?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/06/3.htm
6 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of lower extremity edema
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis for a 60-year-old man with a 30-year history of poorly controlled ankylosing spondylitis and intermittent uveitis who is evaluated for a 1-year history of lower extremity edema.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/3.htm
14 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for chronic cough
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic cough. She reports several episodes of chronic bronchitis as a child and persistent cough productive of thick purulent sputum since childhood. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery
A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of progressive exertional dyspnea
A 57-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-month history of progressive exertional dyspnea and occasional chest pain and palpitations. She has limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis with Raynaud phenomenon and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/09/3.htm
9 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of burning pain, rash
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of burning pain and a rash over the chest and low back. Medical history is notable for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a single lung transplantation 3 years ago. Following a physical exam, hospital admission, and pending test results, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/3.htm
10 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Recently identified monoclonal protein
A 61-year-old woman is seen in consultation regarding a recently identified monoclonal protein. Medical history is notable for rheumatoid arthritis that has been stable for several years. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/03/3.htm
3 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Syncopal and near-fainting events
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for an episode of syncope and repeated episodes of near-fainting when standing and working on his tractor. Current medical problems are hypertension and dyslipidemia. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/08/3.htm
8 Feb 2022