Question 1
A 65-year-old man presents with crushing central chest pain radiating to the left arm, sweating, and nausea for 2 hours. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Inferior STEMI
Question 2
A 70-year-old woman presents with sudden onset severe headache described as 'the worst of her life', nausea and vomiting, and neck stiffness. CT head is normal. What is the most important next investigation?
Correct Answer:
Lumbar puncture
Question 3
A 45-year-old woman with known rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate presents with a 2-week history of dry cough and progressive breathlessness. CXR shows bilateral interstitial shadowing. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Methotrexate-induced pneumonitis
Question 4
A 25-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of fatigue, weight loss, mouth ulcers, and a butterfly-shaped facial rash worsened by sunlight. Blood tests show positive ANA and anti-dsDNA antibodies, lymphopenia, and proteinuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Question 5
A 60-year-old man with a history of alcohol excess presents with haematemesis. On examination he has spider naevi, palmar erythema, and ascites. OGD shows oesophageal varices with active bleeding. What is the most appropriate initial management?
Correct Answer:
Terlipressin IV plus urgent endoscopic band ligation
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