1.Dễ
What does the reticulocyte count measure?
- AOld red blood cells that are being removed by the spleen
- BYoung red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow
- CPlatelets that are larger than normal in size
- DImmature white blood cells released during infection
2.Dễ
What does a raised D-dimer level show?
- AThe patient is taking too much warfarin
- BFibrin clots are being formed and broken down in the body
- CThe liver is no longer able to make clotting factors
- DThe platelet count is too low to stop bleeding
3.Dễ
What is a typical adult reference range for total serum bilirubin?
- AAbout 3–12 mg/dL (51–205 µmol/L)
- BAbout 0,03–0,1 mg/dL (0,5–1,7 µmol/L)
- CAbout 10–20 mg/dL (171–342 µmol/L)
- DAbout 0,3–1,2 mg/dL (5–21 µmol/L)
4.Trung bình
A stool test for Clostridioides difficile is ordered. Which sample is appropriate?
- AA formed, hard stool sample
- BAny stool after a laxative dose
- CAn unformed (liquid or soft) stool
- DA rectal swab from a patient with constipation
5.Trung bình
When should a blood sample for a digoxin level be drawn to be interpreted correctly?
- AAt least 6–8 hours after a dose, often just before the next one
- BWithin 30 minutes after an oral dose to show the peak level
- COnly after a meal, because food is needed for absorption
- DAt any time, because digoxin levels do not change during the day
6.Trung bình
A breathless patient in the emergency department has a BNP below 100 pg/mL. What does this suggest?
- ASevere heart failure is certainly the cause of the problem
- BThe kidneys are failing and the patient needs dialysis
- CThe patient has had a myocardial infarction in the past day
- DHeart failure is an unlikely cause of the breathlessness
7.Khó
Một người bệnh có bệnh phổi lâu năm có bicarbonate huyết thanh 32 mEq/L, PaCO₂ động mạch luôn cao và pH 7,36. Tình trạng nào phù hợp nhất?
- ATiêu chảy cấp nặng mất nhiều bicarbonate
- BCOPD với ứ CO₂ mạn tính và bù trừ chuyển hóa
- CNhiễm toan ceton đái tháo đường cấp với mất nước nặng và nôn
- DQuá liều aspirin cấp với thở nhanh
8.Khó
A patient taking an SGLT2 inhibitor has nausea and fast breathing. Glucose 190 mg/dL (10,5 mmol/L), pH 7,15, bicarbonate 10 mEq/L, blood ketones high. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- AHyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
- BEuglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis
- CSimple fasting ketosis only
- DRespiratory acidosis from COPD
Đáp án
- 1. B · Young red blood cells recently released from the bone marrow
- 2. B · Fibrin clots are being formed and broken down in the body
- 3. D · About 0,3–1,2 mg/dL (5–21 µmol/L)
- 4. C · An unformed (liquid or soft) stool
- 5. A · At least 6–8 hours after a dose, often just before the next one
- 6. D · Heart failure is an unlikely cause of the breathlessness
- 7. B · COPD với ứ CO₂ mạn tính và bù trừ chuyển hóa
- 8. B · Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis
Lời giải đầy đủ từng bước: hãy luyện chủ đề này trên examproblems.com.