Mercyhurst University
Pharmacology
Cardiology
Imaging
Case Studies
100

The meaning of the motto "Carpe Diem"

What is Seize the Day?

100

The first line treatment for the management of hyperlipidemia.

What are statins?

100

Stage 2 Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure at or above this reading.

What is 140/90?

100

The imaging module of choice for a thyroid goiter.

What is an ultrasound?

100
The most likely diagnosis for a 25-year-old female presenting to her OB/GYN with concerns that she has not menstruated within the past 2 years. On PE, patient is obese with hirsutism. Patient with elevated fasting serum insulin and C-peptide level.

What is PCOS?

200

The mascot of Mercyhurst University.

What is a Laker?

200

Patients on this medication need to have a PT/INR checked regularly to ensure safety and efficacy.

What is warfarin (coumadin)?

200

This murmur is described by an opening snap.

What is mitral stenosis?

200

A patient presents with chest pain and dyspnea on exertion, EKG normal, this is the next best imaging test to order.

What is cardiac stress test?

200
A 30-year-old female went on a winter retreat and spent some time in a wooden sauna. She then developed small pink and red pruritic papules around her hair follicles and bikini line. Skin scrapings negative for burrows or mites. This is the most likely causative agent. 

What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

300

This religious group founded Mercyhurst University

Who are the Sisters of Mercy?

300

The first line treatment for the management of Raynaud's disease

What are Calcium Channel Blockers?

300

Anticoagulation is recommended when the CHA2DS2-VASc Score reaches this number.

What is >/= 2?
300

Before ordering a CT with contrast, this laboratory test should be ordered to assess kidney function.

What is Cr/GFR? (or CMP/BMP)
300

A 45-year-old male with hx of schizophrenia on Haloperidol presents with wife who states patient has had some weird "tics" of lip smacking, teeth grinding and tongue rolling. This is the most likely diagnosis.

What is tardive dyskinesia?

400

Our current stand-in Mercyhurst University President

Who is Joseph NeCastro?

400

A patient presenting with thyroid storm should be given this class of medication first.

What are Beta Blockers?

400

The first step in treatment for unstable ventricular tachycardia.

What is cardioversion?

400

The next appropriate step in management after a patient presents with right leg swelling after a 7-hour trip to NC from Erie, PA. Denies SOB or CP. 

What is a venous duplex ultrasound of LE?

400
A 2-week-old male infant presents to ED with mother with concerns of lethargy. Mother states that after she fed him earlier today he had projectile, nonbilious vomiting. She reports a small mass in his abdomen. This is the most likely diagnosis.

What is pyloric stenosis?

500

The first Mercyhurst Physician Assistant cohort graduated in this year.

What is 2017?

500

Gray Baby Syndrome is a severe, life-threatening side effect of this medication.

What is chloramphenicol?

500

The first line treatment of choice for a patient with torsades de pointes with a palpable pulse.

What is IV Magnesium Sulfate?

500

A 24-year-old obese female presents to ED with a severe headache intensified with straining. Reports NV, tinnitus, and blurred vision. Optic disc swelling present on exam. This is the next step in management.

What is order a CT without contrast? (patient with pseudotumor cerebri - need to r/o brain tumor)

500

A 19-year-old boy presents to clinic with complaints of left leg pain that is worse with activity. Also reports SOB. On exam, + swelling and tibial tenderness. Xray of leg shows "sunburst appearance" of tibial diaphysis. CXR shows mass in left lung. Pt denies smoking hx. This is the most likely diagnosis.

What is osteosarcoma?

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