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A patient underwent cardiac surgery and was admitted to the ICU. He later developed ventilator-associated pneumonia and was started on empirical antibiotics. A few hours later, the patient developed acute kidney injury. Serum procalcitonin was sent. Which of the following statements regarding procalcitonin is correct?
A 56-year-old diabetic male presents with a complicated urinary tract infection and is found to be hypotensive. His blood pressure does not respond to intravenous fluids. Which of the following is the most appropriate antibiotic to manage his condition?
A 65-year-old known case of Parkinsons disease presents with oropharyngeal dysphagia and recurrent episodes of aspiration pneumonitis, along with excessive respiratory secretions. Chest imaging reveals bilateral bronchiectasis. What is the most appropriate long-term management for this patient?
A 20-year-old female diagnosed with septic shock presents with a blood pressure of 58/30 mmHg. After receiving 3 liters of crystalloid fluid, her mean arterial pressure (MAP) remains 58 mmHg. What is the next best step in management?
Mitral stenosis murmur corresponds to which wave of ECG?
A 45-year-old chronic smoker presents with complaints of dyspnea. Pulmonary function tests reveal FEV1/FVC ratio of 65% and RV/ TLC ratio of 141%. Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiology?
Which of the following is not a symptom of cardiac failure?
A 62-year-old male presents with sudden onset of shortness of breath and bilateral pedal edema. He is compliant with antihypertensive medications. Echocardiography reveals ejection fraction of 60 %, concentric left ventricular hypertrophy, left atrial enlargement, and grade 2 diastolic dysfunction. What is the most appropriate next step to improve his condition?
A 58-year-old male presents with burning micturition. Prostatic examination is normal. Urinalysis shows >50 pus cells per high power field, but urine culture shows no growth. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A 20-year-old male presents with fever, severe headache, vomiting, and photophobia. On examination, neck rigidity and Brudzinskis sign are positive. CT scan of the brain shows hydrocephalus. What is the most likely diagnosis?