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Which of the following statements about infectious mononucleosis is MOST correct?

A. It produces heterophile antibodies
B. It is most common in pre-school children
C. It often presents with a rash
D. It is transmitted via the faecal-oral route
E. It can be treated with ampicillin

Select an answer

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Explanation

Infectious mononucleosis is characterized by the production of heterophile antibodies, which are typically detected in the blood of affected individuals, making this statement the most accurate.

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

Which of the following statements about infectious mononucleosis is MOST correct?

A

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bordetella Pertussis

A 1-year-old baby presents to ED with rhinorrhoea and fever, and later develops episodes of paroxysmal coughing. You suspect Bordetella pertussis. Which of the following investigations is MOST appropriate?

B

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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A

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

A child presents to ED with neck stiffness and a non-blanching rash. Which of the following organisms is MOST likely to be found on gram stain?

A

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Gender Selection and Ethical Considerations

A couple presents to the GP looking for a referral to a termination clinic. They have 3 healthy boys and they are currently pregnant with another boy, however they want a girl. The most appropriate course of action is:

E

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

Which finding is NOT present in a healthy pregnancy at 20 weeks gestation compared to a non-pregnant state?

E

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Vaccination Importance in Children

What should you do regarding the unvaccinated 5-year-old girl with an asthmatic attack?

B

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which CSF abnormalities are MOST consistent with bacterial meningitis in the 11-year-old girl?

D

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

Which pathogen is the MOST likely causative agent in the case of the 15-year-old girl with hoarseness and fever?

C

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

What is the most likely causative agent of a 15-year-old patient with cough, splenomegaly, and sore throat?

A

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which of the following tests is LEAST useful in confirming a diagnosis for the 18-month-old girl with fever and purpuric rash?

A

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

Which microorganism could be responsible for the painless ulcers in the 21-year-old female?

E

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

Which one of the following diseases is caused by EBV?

A

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

What would you do for the 18-month-old child who can only say 3 words and has some developmental concerns?

E

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bordetella Pertussis

What is the MOST likely cause for the 3-month-old girl's presentation with cough and increased work of breathing?

A

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

What is the MOST appropriate course of management for the 2-year-old girl with fever, cough, runny nose, and bruising?

B

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

Which of the following investigations is MOST appropriate for the newborn baby with low tone and poor sucking?

D

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

All are common causes of vaginal discharge except:

D

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4
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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which of the following is the MOST likely causative organism for the 1-week-old infant with fever and cloudy CSF?

E

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

Which organism is most likely responsible for the child's symptoms of poor feeding, vomiting, diarrhea, low-grade fever, and dehydration?

D

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

What genetic abnormality is associated with a poorer prognosis in childhood neuroblastoma?

B

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

What investigation would you perform for a baby born via caesarean section who is unrousable with decreased suckling reflex?

A

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Ulcerative STIs and Their Causative Agents

Which microorganism could be responsible for the painful ulcers on the labia in a 21-year-old woman with a history of unprotected sex?

C

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

What should the GP advise the woman regarding the medications and vaccinations after she becomes pregnant?

C

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

What is the most appropriate next step for the 4-year-old boy with delayed speech?

A

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which microorganism is the MOST LIKELY causative agent for a 1-month-old baby with meningitis and gram-positive cocci in cerebrospinal fluid?

D

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

What is the MOST LIKELY cause of painful penile ulcers in a 29-year-old man with a history of unprotected sex?

B

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

In addition to a pregnancy test, which is the MOST appropriate investigation for a woman with lower abdominal pain and offensive yellow discharge?

C

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

Which is an indication for supplemental oxygen in a male infant born by elective caesarean section?

B

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which test is most likely to assist with rapid diagnosis of the boy with headache, shivering, vomiting, and marked neck stiffness?

C

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

What additional biopsy finding is most likely to confirm the diagnosis of the abdominal mass in the 15-month-old boy?

B

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

Which pathogen is the most likely cause of the woman's clinical presentation of painful vulva and inability to void urine?

B

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

Which aspect of the patient's history makes the combined oral contraceptive pill unsuitable?

A

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

What is the most likely causative agent for the infant's symptoms of dyspnoea and wheezing?

D

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Bacterial Meningitis CSF Findings

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D

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Ulcerative STIs and Their Causative Agents

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B

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

Which domain for the 18-month-old child is most concerning based on the developmental concerns presented?

C

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

What is the most likely diagnosis for the 5-year-old girl with abdominal discomfort and imaging findings?

D

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

In the case of the 16-year-old girl with sore throat and fever, what is the most important factor in prognosis?

E

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Gender Selection and Ethical Considerations

What is the best investigation to address the mother's concern about Down syndrome in her 14-week gestation pregnancy?

D

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bordetella Pertussis

What is the most appropriate management for a child with mild watery diarrhoea and vomiting, with a positive Ziehl Neelson staining?

A

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

What is the most likely diagnosis for a 6-week-old baby boy with a dilated left renal pelvis and no excretion of isotope from the left kidney after 90 minutes?

D

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

What component of Bordetella pertussis is most likely responsible for the lymphocytosis observed in the infant with a positive PCR test?

E

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

What is the most appropriate action for the 22-year-old woman who refuses Rh D immunoglobulin due to her religious beliefs?

B

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

Which organism is most likely to be present on microscopy in the cerebrospinal fluid of the 12-year-old boy with marked neck stiffness?

D

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

What is the most appropriate approach to test for diabetes in the 30-year-old woman with a history of gestational diabetes?

E

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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E

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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C

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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Pregnancy and Hematological Changes

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

What is the most likely diagnosis for the 15-month-old girl with a right-sided abdominal mass and biopsy results indicating a small round blue cell tumour?

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

In a 26-year-old woman with painless mid-cycle vaginal bleeding after intercourse and an ectropion present, what is the most appropriate investigation in addition to screening for STIs?

C

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Infectious Mononucleosis Overview

What is the most appropriate next investigation for a 15-month-old boy with a metaphyseal fracture and bruises of varying ages?

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

What is the most likely diagnosis for a 4-year-old girl with nasal congestion, cough, fever, lethargy, and expiratory wheeze?

A

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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D

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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C

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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D

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Neuroblastoma and Prognostic Factors

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Meningitis and CSF Analysis

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Common STIs and Their Symptoms

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