Classify the biological agents used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. What are the adverse effects and contraindications to their use
10mImmune-Mediated, Inflammatory, and Rheumatologic Disorders
Q210 marks
a)
What is re-feeding syndrome? Who are at risk? What electrolytes and minerals are involved in its pathogenesis? How do you prevent and treat re-feeding syndrome?
10mDisorders of the Gastrointestinal System
Q310 marks
a)
What are some indications for genetic testing in pregnancy? What are the methods used? What are the ethical issues involved?
10mGenes, the Environment, and Disease
Q410 marks
a)
When, where and how do you monitor drug therapy? Illustrate with examples
10mPharmacology
Q510 marks
a)
What are the vitamin K dependent factors and what is the impact of anticoagulation medications?
10mOncology and Hematology
Q610 marks
a)
What is the physiological principle, indications and interpretation of Spirometry?
10mDisorders of the Respiratory System
Q710 marks
a)
Classify oral antifungal therapy and the mechanisms of action and indications for use
10mInfectious Diseases
Q810 marks
a)
What are the methods used to measure antimicrobial activity in the lab?
10mInfectious Diseases
Q910 marks
a)
What are the patterns of drug and toxin induced liver injury? What are the morphological findings in each and give examples for each type?
10mDisorders of the Gastrointestinal System
Q1010 marks
a)
Detail the posterior circulation of the brain and explain the clinical relevance
10mNeurologic Disorders
Q110 marks
a)
Classify Cardiomyopathy. What are the risk factors, clinical presentations and prognosis of peripartum Cardiomyopathy?
10mDisorders of the Cardiovascular System
Q210 marks
a)
What are the indications for coronary arteriography? What are the complications of the procedure?
10mDisorders of the Cardiovascular System
Q310 marks
a)
What are the risk factors and management of atrial fibrillation?
10mDisorders of the Cardiovascular System
Q410 marks
a)
What are the indications, complications of ERCP?
10mDisorders of the Gastrointestinal System
Q510 marks
a)
How do you manage this patient? What interventions would you do to prevent infections?
10mUnclassified
Q610 marks
a)
What would you find on a CT thorax? How would you manage this patient?
10mDisorders of the Respiratory System
Q7
a)
What is the diagnosis / differential diagnosis?
Unclassified
b)
What is the organism and vector involved?
Infectious Diseases
c)
How can you confirm your diagnosis?
Unclassified
d)
How would you treat this patient?
Unclassified
e)
What complications should you anticipate in this patient?
Unclassified
Q810 marks
a)
List the complications of chronic pancreatitis? How do you manage them?
10mDisorders of the Gastrointestinal System
Q910 marks
a)
What are the clinical features, associated extra hepatic disorders and auto antibodies found in autoimmune hepatitis?
10mDisorders of the Gastrointestinal System
Q1010 marks
a)
Definition of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and discuss molecular drug susceptibility testing in diagnosis of MDR-TB
10mInfectious Diseases
Q110 marks
a)
Enumerate the reversible causes for dementia. How can you differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia?
10mCardinal Manifestations and Presentation of Diseases
Q210 marks
a)
Treatment options for management of pulmonary embolism
10mDisorders of the Cardiovascular System
Q310 marks
a)
Causes, pathophysiology, criteria for diagnosis, management strategies in acute respiratory distress syndrome
10mCritical Care Medicine
Q410 marks
a)
Lupus nephritis: pathological classification and therapy for each class
10mDisorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Q510 marks
a)
Clinical features, evaluation and treatment of Behcet's disease
10mImmune-Mediated, Inflammatory, and Rheumatologic Disorders
Q610 marks
a)
Screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea. Enumerate the etiology and summarize the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea
10mDisorders of the Respiratory System
Q710 marks
a)
Erythema Nodosum: causes, histopathology, evaluation and management
10mCardinal Manifestations and Presentation of Diseases
Q810 marks
a)
What are the extra articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis and management?
10mImmune-Mediated, Inflammatory, and Rheumatologic Disorders
Q910 marks
a)
Clinical features, pathophysiology and management of trigeminal neuralgia. Differentiate trigeminal neuralgia from trigeminal neuropathy
10mNeurologic Disorders
Q1010 marks
a)
Seronegative spondylarthritis: Define, causes and tabulate the differences between the different types
10mImmune-Mediated, Inflammatory, and Rheumatologic Disorders
Q110 marks
a)
Discuss clinical features and management of Organophosphorus poisoning.
10mPoisoning, Drug Overdose, and Envenomation
Q210 marks
a)
Discuss clinical features and management of Nephrolithiasis.
10mDisorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Q310 marks
a)
Metabolic Syndrome.
10mEndocrinology and Metabolism
Q410 marks
a)
Lupus Nephritis.
10mDisorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Q510 marks
a)
Hyperprolactinemia.
10mEndocrinology and Metabolism
Q610 marks
a)
Renal replacement therapy.
10mDisorders of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Q710 marks
a)
Personality disorders.
10mNeurologic Disorders
Q810 marks
a)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis.
10mCardinal Manifestations and Presentation of Diseases
Q910 marks
a)
Newer Insulins.
10mEndocrinology and Metabolism
Q1010 marks
a)
Newer Hypoglycemic agents for management of Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
10mEndocrinology and Metabolism
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