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MKSAP Quiz: Dark spot on lower lip
A 30-year-old woman is evaluated for a dark spot on the lower lip for several months' duration. Medical history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/30/3.htm
30 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea, edema
A 62-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-year history of progressive fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, and lower-extremity edema. He has been hospitalized twice in the past year for heart failure. Following a physical exam and electrocardiogram, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/23/3.htm
23 Mar 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: Numbness, tingling, weakness in arm
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for numbness, tingling, and weakness in her left arm that radiates from the shoulder to the fingers. Her symptoms began 3 months ago and appear to be worsening. Following physical and neurological exams and electrodiagnostic studies, what is the most appropriate therapy for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/20/3.htm
20 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of abdominal, pelvic CT scan
A 38-year-old woman is seen in follow-up to discuss the findings of an abdominal and pelvic CT scan done to evaluate renal colic, which has since resolved. The abdominal CT scan showed two small nonobstructing renal calculi in the right kidney and a 1.6-cm left adrenal mass. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/06/3.htm
6 Apr 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of blood per rectum
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of intermittent bright red blood per rectum and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. She has loose and blood-streaked bowel movements four or five times daily. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and colonoscopy, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/14/3.htm
14 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 3-day history of left knee pain, swelling
A 43-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-day history of left knee pain and swelling. Similar episodes have occurred in either knee as well as the left wrist during the past 2 years. Following a physical exam, radiographs, and joint aspiration of the left knee, what laboratory study will most likely identify the cause of this patient's symptoms?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/16/3.htm
16 Mar 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: Aspirin management before polypectomy
A 58-year-old man is counseled before undergoing colonoscopy and polypectomy in 10 days' time. Two years earlier, he had an inferior wall myocardial infarction. His medications are low-dose aspirin, atorvastatin, metoprolol, and enalapril. What is the most appropriate management of his aspirin therapy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/04/13/3.htm
13 Apr 2021