Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Ruhella Hossain

Theme: Immune Therapies

 

OPTION LIST

A	Interferon-1ß + IFN-1α	I	Prednisolone
B	IFN-1α	J	Hydrocortisone
C	IFN-1ß	K	IV cyclophosphamide
D	Natalizumab	L	IV cyclophosphamide + high-dose prednisolone
E	IM 0.5mg adrenaline	M	Propranolol
F	NSAID	N	Carbimazole
G	Hydroxychloroquine	O	Imflixumab
H	NSAID + Hydroxychloroquine	P	IV immunoglobulin

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. A 17 year old boy come to A&E with severe difficulty breathing and a red, itchy rash all over.  He is afraid he is going to die.  What is the best treatment option for him?

 

2. A 34 year old male is brought into A&E with a 1 week history of difficulty walking and climbing stairs.  He says 5 weeks ago he suffered from a Campylobacteri infection.  What is the best treatment option for him?

 

3. A 30 year old female presents to her GP complaining of recent seizures and pain in her joints.  Her husband says that while on holiday in Greece he noticed a rash on her face.  What is the best treatment option for her?

 

4. A 45 year old female complains of palpitations and weight loss, despite an increase in appetite.  What is the best treatment option for long term management?

 

5. A 45 year old female complains of palpitations and weight loss, despite an increase in appetite.  What treatment should be given first for rapid control of her symptoms?

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. E

2. P

3. L

4. N

5. M