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Indian male presents with weight loss and hemoptysis and has a right-sided pleural effusion, Based on the most likely diagnosis in such a case, most sensitive test from pleural fluid?
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💊 Methotrexate & RA: - First DMARD given for RA - Maximum dose is 25 mg per week - Hold for 1-2 after seasonal influenza vaccination - Reported to have a protective effect in reducing the risk of DM in patients with inflammatory disease (RA) - Folate supplementation may reduce GI side effects of methotrexate (1 mg/day or 5 mg/week) - Hepatic toxicity usually resolves within 10 days - Antidote: LEUCOVORIN

patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is on methotrexate and was previously in remission now has elevated LFTs. What is the next step in management?
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🦠 Poststreptococcal GN may occur 1-6 weeks after resolution of infection: • 1-2 weeks after pharyngitis • 4-6 weeks after impetigo • 3-6 weeks after a pyoderma

25-year-old presents with dark urine and confirmed blood in the urine test, 3 weeks after a throat infection. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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🦴 Risk factors for avascular necrosis:S” - Steroids - Sickle cell disease - SLE - Smoking/alcohol - biSphosphonate

SLE patient on steroid, azathioprine hydroxychloroquine Present with 3 week history of right hip pain with walking. O/E pain with internal rotation of right leg. XR unremarkable. Likely diagnosis ?
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💡 Remember: ECG in uremic pericarditis does not show typical diffuse ST and T wave elevation

Elderly patients known case of CKD, presented with low grade fever and pleuritic chest pain. ECG and Troponin unremarkable. What is the best next step?
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Anyone up for starting a study group?
Anyone up for starting a study group?

Post-kidney transplant patient with a history of severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides requires PCP prophylaxis. Which drug should be prescribed?
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💡 Remember: Do not give antiplatelet therapy in place of anticoagulation, or in addition to anticoagulation for the purpose of preventing ischemic stroke and thromboembolism in patients with AF

64-year-old man is diagnosed with persistent atrial fibrillation. His past medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes. What is next?
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NATIONAL MALARIA DRUG POLICY - Saudi guidelines
NATIONAL MALARIA DRUG POLICY - Saudi guidelines

soldier is being deployed to the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Which of the following is the most appropriate option for malaria prophylaxis?
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💡 Remember: Colchicine is Less effective if used after first 12-24hr

CKD patient presents with knee swelling since 2 days. On examination, joint is swollen and painful. There is no evidence of infection or trauma. Which of the following is the best initial treatment?
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Elderly female known case of CKD stage-4 present with pruritus for 3 days. Patient is vitality, clinically and lab wise unremarkable. What is the best next action?
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🫁 Cornerstone in asthma management: - Acute exacerbation (ER setting): Salbutamol (SABA) - Chronic management (at home): Budesonide (steroid inhaler)