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MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the ED for rash
A 42-year-old patient is evaluated in the emergency department for a rash. Four days ago, they developed fever, malaise, and a headache; these symptoms resolved after 2 to 3 days and were followed by the rash, which started as small erythematous macules that developed into papules. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/05/mksap-quiz-evaluation-in-the-ed-for-rash.htm
1 May 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion
A 41-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of fever, dyspnea on exertion, and dry cough. These symptoms have persisted despite an initial empiric course of amoxicillin; additionally, levofloxacin was initiated 4 days ago without improvement. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/04/29/3.htm
29 Apr 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Abdominal distention in cirrhosis
A 65-year-old man is evaluated in the ED for abdominal distention. He reports increasing discomfort and abdominal girth of 2 weeks' duration. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment before paracentesis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/04/22/3.htm
22 Apr 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of symmetric polyarthritis
A 72-year-old patient is evaluated for a 3-month history of symmetric polyarthritis of the wrists and metacarpophalangeal joints. Two previous episodes of acute knee swelling self-resolved within 2 weeks. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and other tests, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/04/15/3.htm
15 Apr 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of dysphagia
A 70-year-old woman is hospitalized for a 2-week history of dysphagia to solids and odynophagia. She has locally advanced non–small cell lung cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Following a physical exam and other procedures, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/04/mksap-quiz-2-week-history-of-dysphagia.htm
1 Apr 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 1-week history of gross hematuria
A 65-year-old man is evaluated for a 1-week history of gross hematuria. Medical history is otherwise unremarkable. After a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/03/25/3.htm
25 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Headaches, fever, painful rash
A 27-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for a 1-week history of headaches, fever, cough, painful rash, and swollen painful lymph nodes. He recently had unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner. Medical history is significant for HIV infection. Following a physical exam and lab studies, which of the following viruses is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/03/18/3.htm
18 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive head tremor
A 61-year-old man is evaluated for a head tremor that started 5 years ago and has slowly progressed. He notes that people often ask him if he is agreeing with them. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/03/11/3.htm
11 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the ED for hematemesis
A 39-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department for hematemesis. He has a history of alcoholic cirrhosis and was diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy 1 month ago. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/03/04/3.htm
4 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation in the emergency department after chest discomfort
A 54-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department 3 hours after a 30-minute episode of chest discomfort. She is currently pain free. She reports a 2-day history of recurrent episodes of chest “fullness” while at rest. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/03/mksap-quiz-evaluation-in-the-emergency-department-after-chest-discomfort.htm
1 Mar 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for episodes of headaches
A 25-year-old patient is evaluated for episodes of headache that have become more frequent over the past three years, which the patient attributes to increased stress after starting graduate school. Following a physical exam and other findings, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/02/25/3.htm
25 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Left leg swelling after surgery
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated in the hospital for swelling of the left leg 2 days after undergoing resection of a glioblastoma multiforme. She reports a mild headache and left-sided weakness. Following resection, a physical exam, and other procedures, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/02/18/3.htm
18 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Medication after STEMI
A 69-year-old man is evaluated in the hospital 3 days after presenting with chest pain due to an acute inferior wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). He underwent urgent coronary angiography and successful drug-eluting stent placement. What is the most appropriate antithrombotic treatment strategy?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/02/11/3.htm
11 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of repeated coughing
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-week history of repeated paroxysms of sustained coughing accompanied by vomiting. She has tried over-the-counter cough suppressants with minimal benefit. One week before onset of her current symptoms, she experienced 3 to 4 days of mild upper airway congestion and malaise, which resolved without treatment. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/02/04/3.htm
4 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Progressive shortness of breath, dry cough
A 67-year-old man is evaluated for progressive shortness of breath and dry cough over the past 3 months. He has a 40-pack-year history of cigarette smoking. His only medication is an albuterol inhaler. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/02/mksap-quiz-progressive-shortness-of-breath-dry-cough.htm
1 Feb 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for osteoporosis
A 66-year-old woman is evaluated in follow-up for osteoporosis. The patient is concerned because alendronate resulted in upper gastrointestinal symptoms and IV zoledronic acid 1 year ago led to mild body aches, nausea, and headache. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for exertional dyspnea
A 35-year-old man is evaluated for exertional dyspnea. His history is otherwise unremarkable. Following a physical exam and other testing, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/21/3.htm
21 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Discussing results of bone mineral density testing
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated at a follow-up visit to discuss results of bone mineral density testing. She has a 10-year history of myasthenia gravis and is receiving long-term glucocorticoid therapy. Following a fracture risk assessment, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up examination for asthma
A 25-year-old man is seen in follow-up examination for asthma diagnosed 2 months ago. He reports that his symptoms are now well controlled without use of his rescue inhaler. During the visit, he describes feeling down on many days, with difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. Following positive depression screening and a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2025/01/07/3.htm
7 Jan 2025
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for fever, night sweats
A 38-year-old woman is hospitalized for fever, night sweats, and a nonproductive cough of 6 weeks' duration. Medical history is significant for Crohn disease. Her only medication is ustekinumab. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2025/01/mksap-quiz-hospitalization-for-fever-night-sweats.htm
1 Jan 2025