CLINICAL MEDICINE QZ06

A diabetic patient has dehydration, deep breathing and marked hyperglycaemia. Which acute complication should be considered? Scenario: at a district hospital; patient/case number 5 in Practice Set 6.

A patient has severe ear pain, fever and a bulging tympanic membrane. Which diagnosis is likely? Scenario: during clinical apprenticeship; patient/case number 98 in Practice Set 6.

A patient has dysuria, weak urinary stream and a distended bladder. What requires prompt attention? Scenario: at a health centre; patient/case number 111 in Practice Set 6.

A patient has flank pain radiating to the groin with haematuria. Which diagnosis is likely? Scenario: in an outpatient department; patient/case number 34 in Practice Set 6.

A trauma patient is hypotensive with a rigid tender abdomen after blunt injury. What should be suspected? Scenario: at a district hospital; patient/case number 115 in Practice Set 6.