Pathology EMQ
Name: Wen Ting Siow
Theme: Respiratory Tract Infections
OPTION LIST
|
A |
Klebsiella |
I |
|
|
B |
Legionella
Pneumophilia |
J |
|
|
C |
Pneumocystis
Carinii Pneumoniae |
K |
|
|
D |
Pneumococcal
Pneumoniae |
L |
|
|
E |
Varicella
Zoster |
M |
|
|
F |
Chlamydia
Psittaci |
N |
|
|
G |
Chlamydia
Pneumoniae |
O |
|
|
H |
Aspergillus |
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. 76 year
old male presents with fever and pleurisy. Chest X ray shows lobar
consolidation.
2. 15 year
old male presents with recurrent productive cough, wheeze, and weight loss.
Blood tests show elevated IgE and eosinophilia.
3. 40 year
old male with a history of Crohn’s disease presents with dry cough, dyspnoea
and bilateral crepitations. Chest X ray shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
4. 30 year
old male presents with malaise, fever and myalgia. He is confused and anuric.
Blood tests reveal abnormal liver function.
5. 20 year
old male presents with a rash on his legs, painful joints, haemoptysis and
weight loss.
ANSWERS
|
1. D |
2. H |
3. C |
4. B |
5. H |