FREE ITE General Internal Medicine Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for primary hypertension?
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ACE inhibitors are commonly used as first-line agents in managing primary hypertension, especially in patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
What is the recommended diagnostic test for a patient presenting with acute chest pain and suspected myocardial infarction?
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ECG is the primary diagnostic tool to detect acute myocardial infarction and identify ischemic changes in the heart.
A 65-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with worsening dyspnea. What is the preferred first-line treatment for acute exacerbation?
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SABAs, such as albuterol, are the first-line treatment to relieve acute bronchoconstriction during a COPD exacerbation.
Which screening test is recommended for colorectal cancer in adults aged 50–75 years?
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For average-risk individuals, FOBT annually and colonoscopy every 10 years are common screening methods for colorectal cancer.
What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia, especially in older adults.