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MKSAP Quiz: 2-day history of pruritic rash
An 18-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-day history of pruritic rash. He sits nightly in his hot tub. He has not had a rash like this before. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/3.htm
4 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for hidradenitis suppurativa
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for hidradenitis suppurativa. She has had tender, foul-smelling, draining nodules in the axillary folds for 4 years. Doxycycline and topical clindamycin have not achieved satisfactory improvement. Following a physical exam and lifestyle support, what is the most appropriate additional treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/mksap-quiz-evaluation-for-hidradenitis-suppurativa.htm
1 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Elevated INR found on routine monitoring
A 75-year-old man is evaluated for an elevated INR found on routine monitoring. He is otherwise well and has no evidence of bleeding. Following lab studies and stopping warfarin, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/27/3.htm
27 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Preparticipation physical examination for sports
An 18-year-old man is evaluated during a preparticipation physical examination for his college soccer team. He is asymptomatic. He describes no limitation in his exercise capacity. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate test to perform?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/20/3.htm
20 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Genetic consult for breast cancer risk
A 29-year-old woman requests advice after receipt of a direct-to-consumer genetic test result that included BRCA gene analysis. She has no breast symptoms and has not undergone any previous breast cancer screening. Following a physical exam and other findings, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/3.htm
13 Sep 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: Difficult and painful swallowing
A 43-year-old man is evaluated for difficulty with swallowing and painful swallowing. The pain began approximately 5 days ago and occurs with both solids and liquids. He has recently diagnosed HIV infection and is receiving antiretroviral therapy. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/mksap-quiz-difficult-and-painful-swallowing.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 2-month history of fatigue, cold intolerance
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation, and menorrhagia. She has no recent history of iodinated contrast or iodine supplementation. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate next diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/30/3.htm
30 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of intermittent claudication
A 68-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of intermittent claudication. His symptoms have been slowly progressive but are not life limiting. Medical history is significant for hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and carotid artery stenosis treated with left carotid endarterectomy. He is a former smoker but quit 10 years ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment to reduce this patient's cardiovascular risk?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/23/3.htm
23 Aug 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up visit for rheumatoid arthritis
A 58-year-old man is evaluated at a follow-up visit. He has had rheumatoid arthritis for 5 years. Increasing morning stiffness, fatigue, increasing joint pain, and swelling of small hand joints have developed in the past 6 months. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/16/3.htm
16 Aug 2022