Pathology EMQ

Name: Karthick Manoharan

Theme: Nutrition

 

OPTION LIST

A	Copper	I	Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine
B	Flouride	J	Vitamin C
C	Folate	K	Vitamin D
D	Iron	L	Vitamin E
E	Niacin	M	Vitamin K
F	Protein	N	Zinc
G	Vitamin A	O
H	Vitamin B1 - Thiamin	P

 

 

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 38 year old homeless man is brought in by his friend. His friend says the man has been suffering from bad diarrhoea and that he has also become increasingly forgetful. On examination you note that the patient has red rashes on his arms. Which vitamin is this patient likely to be deficient in?

 

2. A 24 year old woman presents with abdominal pain and nausea. She also mentions that, recently, she’s had to pass water far more frequently. In addition, she also feels quite down. Which vitamin is this patient likely to have an excess in?

 

3. A lethargic Malawian child present with a swollen abdomen. On examination you find that the child is oedematous and has an enlarged liver. What is this patient likely to be deficient in?

 

4. A 65 year old widow presents with lethargy, bleeding gums and aching limbs. On examination you note that she also has several bruises. Which vitamin is this patient likely to be deficient in?

 

5. A 42 year old homeless man, who has had several previous admissions due to his alcoholism, presents with peripheral neuropathy. It is also noted that he seems to be confabulating. Which vitamin is this patient likely to be deficient in?

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. E

2. H

3. O

4. K

5. C