Question 1
A 42-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, constipation, and dry skin over 6 months. TSH is 8.9 mIU/L (normal 0.4–4.0) and free T4 is low. TPO antibodies are elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Question 2
A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-week history of productive cough, night sweats, and a 10-lb weight loss. He recently immigrated from a high-prevalence country. Chest X-ray shows a right upper lobe cavitary lesion. What is the most appropriate next step?
Correct Answer:
Refer for sputum AFB smear, culture, and tuberculosis evaluation
Question 3
A 55-year-old man taking sertraline for depression asks about using St. John's wort. What is the most important concern?
Correct Answer:
Risk of serotonin syndrome due to additive serotonergic effects
Question 4
A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, heavy menses, and pica. CBC reveals Hgb 9.2 g/dL, MCV 72 fL, MCH 24 pg, and RDW 18%. Ferritin is 6 ng/mL. What is the diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Iron deficiency anemia
Question 5
Which botanical is contraindicated in patients with cholestasis or biliary obstruction due to its choleretic and cholagogue effects?
Correct Answer:
Chelidonium majus
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