Question Easy:
A 67-year-old gentleman presents with symptoms of nocturia, urinary frequency, and hesitancy. He is otherwise well and reports no pain or hematuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Bladder cancer
B) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
C) Prostatitis
D) Kidney stones
E) Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Question Medium:
A 25-year-old woman comes into the clinic with dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain. A urine dipstick test is positive for nitrites and leukocyte esterase. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic for this uncomplicated UTI according to current UK guidelines?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Trimethoprim
C) Ciprofloxacin
D) Nitrofurantoin
E) Doxycycline
Question Hard:
A 50-year-old man with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with generalized edema and fatigue. Laboratory tests reveal proteinuria (>3.5 g/day), hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Nephritic syndrome
B) Nephrotic syndrome
C) Acute glomerulonephritis
D) Acute tubular necrosis
E) Interstitial nephritis
Explanations & Answers:
Question Easy Answer:
B) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Question Easy Explanation:
The gentleman’s symptoms of nocturia, urinary frequency, and hesitancy are classic signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in older men. According to NICE guidelines, it is characterized by these urinary symptoms without evidence of infection or significant pain.
Question Medium Answer:
D) Nitrofurantoin
Question Medium Explanation:
For uncomplicated UTIs, nitrofurantoin is recommended as a first-line treatment by NICE and NHS guidelines due to its efficacy and resistance profile. Trimethoprim is an alternative, but nitrofurantoin remains preferable unless contraindicated.
Question Hard Answer:
B) Nephrotic syndrome
Question Hard Explanation:
The patient’s presentation of proteinuria greater than 3.5 g/day, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia fits the criteria for nephrotic syndrome. This condition is distinct from nephritic syndrome, which involves more inflammatory signs such as hematuria. NICE and BNF guidelines align with these diagnostic criteria for nephrotic syndrome.
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