1. Which of the following is the primary cause of sickle cell disease (SCD)?
2. What is the typical life span of sickle-shaped red blood cells in a patient with SCD?
3. Which of the following complications is associated with blocked blood vessels in the extremities due to sickling of red blood cells?
4. Which of the following is the gold standard for diagnosing sickle cell disease?
5. Which of the following factors is most likely to precipitate a sickle cell crisis?
6. Which type of sickle cell crisis is characterized by a sudden cessation of red blood cell production in the bone marrow?
7. Which clinical presentation is most likely associated with sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis?
8. Which of the following drugs is used to increase fetal hemoglobin (HbF) production in sickle cell disease patients?
9. Which of the following is a potential side effect of hydroxyurea therapy in sickle cell disease?
10. Which of the following is the best preventive measure for children with sickle cell disease to avoid infections?
11. Which of the following is the most common cause of acute pericarditis?
12. A friction rub in pericarditis is best heard in which position?
13. Which of the following is a life-threatening complication of pericarditis?
14. Which drug is primarily used to reduce the recurrence of pericarditis?
15. A patient presents with hypotension, jugular venous distension, and muffled heart sounds. What is the most likely diagnosis?
16. Which diagnostic test is most useful in confirming the presence of pericardial effusion?
17. In a patient with uremic pericarditis, which intervention is most appropriate?
18. Which of the following is the most commonly affected valve in Rheumatic Heart Disease?
19. Which organism is primarily responsible for Rheumatic Heart Disease?
20. Which of the following is a major criterion in the Modified Jones criteria for diagnosing Rheumatic Fever?
