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A 16 year old has just moved schools. He is quiet, moody and not like himself at all. Within six months he
seems to have completely changed back to his previous personality. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
✔✔Adjustment disorder
What is the prophylactic antibiotic most commonly given before a dental procedure if one is necessary? -
✔✔Amoxicillin 2 grams po 1 hour before procedure
Wilson's disease is associated with a build up of what mineral? - ✔✔There is a deficiency of the copper
binding protein and therefore a buildup of copper.
Name one oral medication that can be used for MRSA. - ✔✔Linezolid (Zyvox) and Bactrim
Which cardiac medication is used to help with cardiac contractility after you have optimized most of the
other cardiac medications? - ✔✔Digoxin
What medication used in hepatitis B infection helps prevent the need for liver transplant? -
✔✔Lamivudine
How is celiac disease most commonly diagnosed? - ✔✔Endoscopic biopsy Mononucleosis
A 14 year old field hockey player presents with prominent adenopathy, white purple exudates in the
throat and a palpable spleen. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ✔✔Wernicke's aphasia
A patient presents with what appears to be an inability to understand speech. Which aphasia should be
at the top of your differential? - ✔✔It is blood in the joint indicating a fracture even if the fracture line
cannot be seen.
A fat pad sign on a lateral x-ray of the elbow has what significance? - ✔✔It is blood in the joint indicating
a fracture even if the fracture line cannot be seen.