Trivia Night 8/20/2024

Question 1

Which of the following is a common cause of hyperphosphatemia? SATA

Accepted Answer

Chronic kidney disease, Hemolytic anemia, Tumor lysis syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism

Question 2

In a patient with suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which of the following findings is most characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Loss of deep tendon reflexes

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? SATA

Accepted Answer

ST-segment elevation or depression on ECG, Chest pain radiating to the left arm or jaw, Elevated troponin

Question 4

Which of the following is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in hospitalized patients?

Accepted Answer

Malignancy

Question 5

Which of the following is the priority intervention for a patient with septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Administering intravenous fluids

Question 6

Which of the following is the most common complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)?

Accepted Answer

Vasospasm

Question 7

Which of the following findings would you expect in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria exceeding 3.5 g/day

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is associated with the presence of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear?

Accepted Answer

Asplenia

Question 9

Which of the following conditions is associated with a "steeple sign" on a neck X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Croup

Question 10

A patient with acute cholecystitis is likely to exhibit which of the following signs? SATA

Accepted Answer

Positive Murphy's sign, Nausea and vomiting

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common cause of aortic stenosis in adults?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative calcification

Question 12

Which of the following is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic nephropathy

Question 13

Which of the following laboratory findings is expected in a patient with hemolytic anemia? SATA

Accepted Answer

Elevated reticulocyte count, Elevated indirect bilirubin, Decreased haptoglobin

Question 14

A patient with suspected bacterial meningitis should be treated with which of the following interventions?

Accepted Answer

Empiric intravenous antibiotics

Question 15

Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP)?

Accepted Answer

Severe preeclampsia

Question 17

Which of the following clinical findings is associated with hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome)? SATA

Accepted Answer

Hypertension, Hypokalemia

Question 18

Which of the following is an expected finding in a patient with Graves' disease? SATA

Accepted Answer

Heat intolerance, Exophthalmos

Question 19

Which of the following is the most specific marker for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody

Question 20

Which of the following is a hallmark feature of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following findings is commonly associated with hypocalcemia? SATA

Accepted Answer

Positive Trousseau's sign, Positive Chvostek's sign, Tetany

Question 22

Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Accepted Answer

Treating the underlying cause

Question 23

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for Myasthenia Gravis crisis? SATA

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Question 24

Which of the following is a priority in the management of a patient with acute pulmonary embolism? SATA

Accepted Answer

Oxygen therapy, Initiating anticoagulation therapy, Administering thrombolytics

Question 25

Which of the following conditions is most likely to present with a pulsatile abdominal mass?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 26

Which of the following is the hallmark finding in Kawasaki disease? SATA

Accepted Answer

Bilateral conjunctival injection, Swelling of extremities, Polymorphous rash, Strawberry tongue

Question 27

Which is a diagnosis in a patient presenting with a triad of hematuria, flank pain, and a palpable abdominal mass?

Accepted Answer

Renal cell carcinoma

Question 28

Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a decreased anion gap?

Accepted Answer

Multiple myeloma

Question 29

Which of the following is a potential complication of atrial fibrillation? SATA

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism, Stroke, Systemic embolization, Heart failure

Question 30

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Question 31

Which of the following is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in adults?

Accepted Answer

Graves' disease

Question 32

Which of the following findings is commonly associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? SATA

Accepted Answer

Anemia, Metabolic acidosis

Question 33

Which of the following is a characteristic finding in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)? SATA

Accepted Answer

Positive anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA), Elevated alkaline phosphatase, Pruritus

Question 34

Which of the following is a typical finding in a patient with nephrolithiasis? SATA

Accepted Answer

Severe flank pain radiating to the groin, Nausea and vomiting

Question 35

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hypertensive retinopathy? SATA

Accepted Answer

Cotton wool spots, Arteriovenous nicking, Flame hemorrhages

Question 36

Which of the following conditions is associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes insipidus

Question 37

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is at risk for developing which of the these acid-base imbalances?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory acidosis

Question 38

Which of the following is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Question 39

Which of the following conditions is associated with a "boot-shaped" heart on chest X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Tetralogy of Fallot

Question 40

Which of the following is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?

Accepted Answer

Minimal change disease

Question 41

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? SATA

Accepted Answer

Positive ANA (antinuclear antibody) test, Malar rash ("butterfly" rash), Photosensitivity

Question 42

Which of the following is a characteristic finding in a patient with Cushing's syndrome? SATA

Accepted Answer

Central obesity, Facial plethora, Purple striae

Question 43

Which of the following is the first-line treatment for acute bacterial sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

Question 44

Which of the following is the most common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Peptic ulcer disease

Question 45

Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is commonly associated with adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)?

Accepted Answer

Hyponatremia

Question 46

Which of the following medications is most likely to cause hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril

Question 47

Which of the following is the most common cause acute pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones

Question 48

Which of the following is the primary treatment for von Willebrand?

Accepted Answer

Desmopressin (DDAVP)

Question 49

Which of the following is a priority intervention for a patient for a patient experiencing a thyroid storm? SATA

Accepted Answer

Cooling the patient with ice packs, Administering antithyroid medications

Question 50

Which of the following findings is associated with liver cirrhosis? SATA

Accepted Answer

Esophageal varices, Spider angiomas, Ascites, Peripheral edema

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