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A 12 year old boy is terminally ill with osteosarcoma. He asks you how long he is likely to survive. His parents asked you in the past to avoid discouraging their son by withholding the true severity of his condition. What is the best course of action?

Anonymous Quiz

Discuss the patient’s condition honestly without providing an estimated survival time

Explain that a positive attitude will improve life expectancy and he shouldn’t worry about longevity

Provide an estimate of survival time based on a literature review

Refer this question to the patient’s parents

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1.53K voters11K views07:06

مساء الخير عليكم جميعاً، يا اهلاً في اي احد جديد من الدفعة الجديدة دخل القناة، عشان لا يحصل لكم تشتت أفضل تتبعو الرسايل المثبته و تقروها هي فيها المهم ..

و انا ان شاء الله راح اكمل معاكم بحل الاسئلة، وحالياً افكر انظم قروبات للبحوث بحيث نساعد الاغلب انه يسوي بحث ويقدر يحصل على النقاط للنشر.

بالنسبه للجديدين 👀 في مشروع ببلغكم عنه قريباً راح يفيدكم بأختبار ال SMLE جداً إن شاء الله وبالتوفيق للكل 🫵🏻🫶🏻

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A child with muscle atrophy disease and recurrent chest infections requires resuscitation. However, the mother informs the medical team that the child has a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order in place. How should this situation be handled?

Anonymous Quiz

Take the DNR order from the mother

Seek consent for DNR from the hospital

Take the order by hospital physician to carry out resuscitation

Consult hospital administration

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1.78K voters11K views20:51

Patient came for surgery, and during operation, doctor requested the nurse to administer a unit of blood. However, the nurse informed the doctor that the patient had already received a unit of blood as per a previous order. What is this situation called?

Anonymous Quiz

Collaborative communication

Order assessment

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2.51K voters10.4K views07:16

A child👦🏻 is admitted to the PICU with a subdural hematoma. The father reports the child fell from his bed. On physical examination, the child has ecchymosis on the buttocks and back and bilateral femoral fractures💥🦴. What's the most likely diagnosis?

Anonymous Quiz

Pathological fracture

Battered child syndrome

Accidental injury

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2.69K voters12.5K views17:54

A female who recently got married has been taking oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) even before her marriage. She wishes to continue taking OCPs, but her husband wants her to stop. What is the most appropriate approach?

Anonymous Quiz

Patient consent is enough

Both the patient and her husband should be consented

The patient's consent should be taken after discussion with her husband

Husband's consent is enough

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2.35K voters9.95K views07:21

SMLE Brain pinned «مساء الخير عليكم جميعاً، يا اهلاً في اي احد جديد من الدفعة الجديدة دخل القناة، عشان لا يحصل لكم تشتت أفضل تتبعو الرسايل المثبته و تقروها هي فيها المهم .. و انا ان شاء الله راح اكمل معاكم بحل الاسئلة، وحالياً افكر انظم قروبات للبحوث بحيث نساعد الاغلب انه يسوي…»

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A patient has recently stopped smoking and has started using nicotine replacement patches. The patient is motivated to quit smoking and is actively taking steps towards achieving that goal. Which stage of smoking cessation is the patient currently in?

Anonymous Quiz

Precontemplation

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2.7K voters14.7K views12:56

A 27-year-old woman at 39 weeks of gestation experiences a complicated delivery due to shoulder dystocia. As a result, the infant develops brachial plexus palsy. What is the best approach to reduce complication rates for shoulder dystocia?

Anonymous Quiz

Schedule simulation drills with the entire clinical team at regular intervals

Conduct a debriefing for team members after each adverse event

Perform a root cause analysis after every adverse event

Use a checklist that categorizes shoulder dystocia risk in every patient chart

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1.29K voters8.13K views15:01

An 89-year-old man with a history of metastatic cancer asks you to prescribe medications that will end his life. While you personally have reservations about assisted suicide, you are in a state where its legal. What is the appropriate course of action?

Anonymous Quiz

Inquire about the patient's reasons for wanting assisted suicide

Comply with the patient's wishes and agree to help perform assisted suicide

Encourage the patient not to pursue assisted suicide

Refer the patient to a qualified medical provider who assists with performing assisted suicides

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1.32K voters8.78K views21:03

A 10-year-old child with a severe neurological progressive condition is under the care of a pediatrician. The parents ask about the duration of a DNR order for their child. How should the DNR order be managed in this case?

Anonymous Quiz

DNR is valid for life

DNR is reviewed annually

DNR is reviewed every 3 months

DNR is reviewed every 6 months

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2.7K voters9.17K views16:35

A study was conducted on 1320 cases to investigate the effects of a new drug. In order to ensure a successful study, which of the following factors must be avoided?

Anonymous Quiz

Explain the study to the cases

Unknown identity of the cases

Consent of the cases

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1.66K voters9.87K views08:05

A critically ill patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). The medical team is considering a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order for the patient. Which of the following statements is true about DNR orders?

Anonymous Quiz

DNR orders should be taken by 3 worthy doctors

DNR orders should be discussed with the patient

DNR orders should be discussed with the patient’s family

DNR orders should be discussed with hospital administrators

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2.86K voters10.3K views08:07

An 8-year-old girl has sustained a painful open fracture-dislocation that needs immediate treatment following a car accident. Her parents are out of town, and the babysitter is in a different hospital. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Anonymous Quiz

Reduce the fracture and complete a thorough evaluation

Do not treat the patient until given verbal consent over the phone by her parents

Obtain verbal consent from the babysitter over the phone

Obtain a court order to treat the patient

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1.86K voters10.4K views12:52

A patient is experiencing hemiplegia and weakness after a stroke. The patient is currently undergoing physiotherapy. What form of disease prevention is this?

Anonymous Quiz

Rehabilitation without prevention

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2.25K voters8.48K views15:41

A father of one of your patients, approaches you and asks you to prescribe an oral hypoglycemic medication for his daughter's treatment. However, the daughter is currently uninsured. He requests that you put the prescription in his name. What is correct?

Anonymous Quiz

Write a prescription in the father's name but inform daughter's PCP physician about her treatment

Write prescription in father's name to prevent complications and suggest daughter gets medical help

Do not write a prescription to his insurance company for intention to commit fraud

Write a prescription for the daughter for a different and less expensive medication

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1.35K voters8.2K views21:28

A man with liver problems and a history of alcoholism visits the clinic. After he leaves, his wife approaches you and requests an alcohol lab test because she suspects that his drinking is causing his illness. What is the correct action to be taken?

Anonymous Quiz

Do not perform a test for alcohol without the patient's permission

Send the specimen for testing for alcohol but only inform the patient of the result

Tell the patient about his wife's request and ask him about alcohol use

Ask the wife for more information before deciding whether to send the specimen for alcohol testing

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1.56K voters8.69K views21:47

The doctor checks on the labor of his patient on Friday evening. he's leaving for vacation in a few hours, but an on-call obstetrician will be available for deliveries. The physician recommends a CS. Which of the following principles is demonstrated?

Anonymous Quiz

Conflict of interest

Directive counseling

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2.34K voters10.2K views10:52

مساء الخير عليكم جميعاً
بشرونا الانتيرنز الجدد كيف الدوام وبدايته معكم؟ 👀
ادري الاغلب منكم راح دور نصايح كثيرة من تجارب اللي قبله وسأل عن التيم فيه وطبيعي فيه منه كلام ايجابي و فيه سلبي، لكن نصيحتي لكم لاتبنون فكرة معينة ع مكان و تيم من تجربة احد قبلكم، افضل طريقة اذا بديتو الروتيشن بقسم معين انسو كل اللي سمعتوه عنه وتعرفو عليه بنفسكم وشخصيتكم انتم.
بالنسبه لأختبار ال SMLE فكرتو بأي شهر تبون تختبرونه؟ 👀

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ما فكرت لسا

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