Clinical rotations
Working out what is wrong and starting treatment — history, examination, diagnosis, investigations, first-line management. 371 questions.
A 38-year-old male presents to the dermatology clinic with red, scaly plaques on his back and palms. He reports increased symptoms with stress. He has no histor…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
A 50-year-old woman presents to the rheumatology clinic due to an 8-month history of joint pain and swelling that affects her bilateral wrists, MCP, and PIP joi…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is the most evidence-based therapy for treating borderline personality disorder?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for an acute gout attack?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for metabolic syndrome?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
A 45-year-old woman presents with progressive tingling in her feet, difficulty walking, and imbalance for the past three months. She also reports generalized fa…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
A 65-year-old man with a history of severe myopia presents to the emergency room with a sudden onset of flashes of light and floaters in his left eye. He descri…
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
A 68-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a severe right-sided headache and temple tenderness for the past two weeks. She also reports jaw pain while chew…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
A 62-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe right eye pain and vision changes for the past 3 hours, accompanied by a s…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which mechanism explains how antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, duloxetine) provide pain relief?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the primary mechanism of action of ketamine in pain management?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the first-line treatment for mild acne?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is the characteristic crystal found in pseudogout?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
For how long should doxycycline be continued after leaving a malaria-endemic area?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is NOT a major criterion of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following interventions is most effective in reducing the risk of delirium in hospitalized patients during the night?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a cherry-red macula on fundoscopic examination?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the initial management step for a patient with a chemical eye injury?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following medications is commonly used to facilitate the passage of ureteral stones?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is a key principle of herniorrhaphy (hernia repair)?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common