MSFinals-0474

An 80-year-old man complains of colicky pain in his lower abdomen that eventually subsides in the left iliac fossa (LIF). He is septic and has localized peritonitis in the LIF. What is the probable diagnosis?

MSFinals-0476

A 19-year-old male comes to the emergency department after ingesting an excessive amount of his father’s medication. Upon examination, his serum potassium level is found to be 6 mmol/L (normal range: 3.5-4.9). Which medication is the probable culprit for this abnormality?

MSFinals-0477

A 25-year-old female has been suffering from myalgias, pleural effusion, pericarditis, and arthralgias without any joint deformity for a few years now. What would be the most suitable next step in investigating her condition?

MSFinals-0478

A 25-year-old individual is undergoing testing for asthma. Prior to administering bronchodilators, their FEV1/FVC ratio is measured at 0.85, with the FVC at 90% of normal. What does this indicate?

MSFinals-0480

A 25-year-old female patient complains of a painful cystic lump that is discharging caseous/white material and appears erythematosus, located to the left of her vaginal opening. Based on your knowledge of anatomy, what type of cyst is most likely causing these symptoms?

MSFinals-0482

Activation of which receptor is believed to enhance the activity of brown fat, resulting in the production of heat/energy?