Q1615. For testing blood coagulation studies, blood is collected in which color coded vacutainer tube?

Q1617. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents with severe anemia. Laboratory tests reveal a normocytic normochromic anemia. What is the most appropriate treatment to manage this patient?

Q1619. Which of the following is used as an abortive treatment for cluster headcahes?

Q1620. A 28-year-old male presents with excessive thirst and polyuria (~6–7 liters/day). He reports a history of head trauma one month ago. Laboratory tests reveal hypernatremia and low urine osmolality. What is the most appropriat pharmacological treatment?

Q1622. A patient with chronic kidney disease, serum creatinine: 2.1 mg/dL, estimated GFR: 45 mL/min/1.73 m², 3+ proteinuria and blood pressure 148/92 mmHg is being evaluated for management. Which of the following is the most appropriate antihypertensive agent in this scenario?

Q1623. A known case of rheumatic heart disease is found to have a 1–2 cm coronary artery aneurysm on imaging. There are no signs of acute infection. What is the most appropriate pharmacological intervention?

Q1624. Which of the following is a correct drug regimen for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection?

Q1627. A pregnant woman presents with headache and decreased vision. MRI reveals a pituitary macroadenoma compressing the optic chiasma. What is the drug of choice to manage this patient?

Q1630. A patient with allergic rhinitis has been taking cetirizine but reports experiencing excessive sedation. Which of the following antihistamines would be the best alternative with minimal sedative effects?

Q1636. Which of the following cancers is not protected against by the use of OCPs?

Q1637. MICRO A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with pneumonia after presenting with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Laboratory tests confirm the presence of an influenza virus infection. Based on the properties of the virus, identify the correct statement?

Q1639. breathing. A throat swab is sent for culture. On chocolate agar, the organism shows growth with no hemolysis. Gram stain reveals small gram-negative coccobacilli. Which of the following organisms is most likely being isolated on chocolate agar?

Q1640. lymphadenopathy. Laboratory tests reveal elevated liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia, and a normal white blood cell count. Blood cultures are repeatedly negative. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of his illness?

Q1641. A patient presents with a painful black eschar with surrounding edema over the abdomen. He reports a recent trip to a forested area, he is unable to take oral medications due to severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following is the most appropriate drug for initial treatment?

Q1642. distributed over the trunk and face. There is no fever or systemic symptoms. The lesions are firm, dome-shaped, and have central umbilication. The patient reports recent use of immunosuppressive therapy for a chronic illness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Q1643. at the site of injury, but over the years, multiple nodules have appeared and spread linearly upward along his forearm. The nodules are firm, some have ulcerated, but the patient reports minimal pain.What is the most characteristic feature of the lesions in this condition?

Q1644. Which of the following is the likely causative agent for a Tzanck smear showing multinucleated cells?

Q1645. of fever, poor appetite, and sore throat. On examination, the child has multiple small vesicular lesions on the palms, soles, and oral mucosa. The child appears mildly irritable but otherwise stable. Which of the following is the most likely etiological agent?

Q1646. A young female presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of high-grade fever, hypotension, and a diffuse, sunburn-like rash. On further questioning, she admits to recent prolonged use of a tampon. What is the most likely diagnosis?