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MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for low back pain
A 47-year-old man is evaluated for low back pain. The pain began 5 days ago while he was playing basketball. It is localized to the lumbar back and does not radiate. The patient is unable to sit or stand for long periods, but the pain improves when lying down. After a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/05/17/4.htm
17 May 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for colon cancer
A 69-year-old woman undergoes follow-up evaluation for stage III colon cancer, which was resected 2 years ago. She is asymptomatic and takes no medications. Following a physical exam and surveillance CT scan that reveals two lesions in the right lobe of the liver, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/25/3.htm
25 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up evaluation for nephrolithiasis
A 61-year-old woman has a follow-up evaluation for the incidental discovery of several hypodense lesions in both lobes of her liver and a 2.5-cm mesenteric mass during CT imaging for nephrolithiasis. She has fully recovered from the nephrolithiasis and now feels entirely well. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/10/3.htm
10 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of lower extremity weakness
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for 4-week history of left lower extremity weakness that began with tripping on the left foot. He now must lift his knee to clear his foot off the ground. He reports no pain but has mild tingling on the lateral border of his left foot. Following a physical exam, lab test, and electromyogram, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/01/18/3.htm
18 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Mass in right axilla
A 63-year-old woman is evaluated for a mass in her right axilla. She first noticed the mass 2 months ago. She has also had a persistent cough. She was diagnosed 3 years ago with stage IIB right breast cancer for which she underwent lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and breast irradiation. Following a physical exam, chest radiograph, and CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/11/23/3.htm
23 Nov 2021
MKSAP quiz: Severe anxiety and repetitive behavior
A 25-year-old man evaluated during a new patient visit is concerned about his ability to arrive on time at a new job because every morning before leaving his apartment, he feels compelled to perform multiple checks to ensure that all electronic devices are turned off and all windows and doors are locked. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/08/03/3.htm
3 Aug 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 1-year history of weight gain, easy bruising
A 52-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight gain, easy bruising, hypertension, and worsening diabetes control. Lab studies reveal hypercortisolism. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: COPD evaluated during a routine visit
A 66-year-old man with a history of COPD is evaluated during a routine visit. He is able to walk one flight of stairs and one block before he develops dyspnea. He was last treated for two acute exacerbations of COPD within the last year, one of which required hospitalization. Following a physical exam and other tests, what patient characteristics place him at highest risk for a recurrent acute exacerbation?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/09/3.htm
9 Mar 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Enlarging, painful inguinal lymph node
A 56-year-old man is evaluated for an enlarging, painful inguinal lymph node he first noticed 1 month ago. He has a history of follicular lymphoma of 8 years' duration. Following a physical exam, lab tests, and PET/CT scan, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/10/05/3.htm
5 Oct 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of daytime sleepiness. She falls asleep while watching TV, at the theater, and occasionally during a meal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2021