A 35-year-old Caucasian female presents with anemia, malaise, bloating, and diarrhea. Past genetic testing revealed that this patient carries the HLA-DQ2 allele. The physician suspects that the patient's presentation is dietary in cause. Which of the following findings would definitively confirm this diagnosis?
ACT scan showing inflammation of the small bowel wall
BBiopsy of the duodenum showing atrophy and blunting of villi
CBiopsy of the colon showing epithelial cell apoptosis
DEsophageal endoscopy showing lower esophageal metaplasia
ELiver biopsy showing apoptosis of hepatocytes
A CKD patient develops serum K+ 7.2 mEq/L without ECG changes. Best initial management?
AEmergency dialysis
BSodium polystyrene
CInsulin with glucose
DCalcium gluconate
A 1-year-old child weighing 6 kg is suffering from acute gastroenteritis with signs of sunken eyes and skin pinch returning to normal very rapidly. What will be your management?
ARL infusion 120 ml in the first hour followed by 360 ml in the next 5 hours
BRL infusion 180 ml in the first hour followed by 480 ml in the next 5 hours
CRL infusion 240 ml in the first hour followed by 360 ml in the next 5 hours
DRL infusion 180 ml in the first hour followed by 270 ml in the next 5 hours
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