A 78 year old man has low back pain for 6 weeks and is seen in his GP surgery. There is no radiation of pain. He has no history of trauma. Investigations: Haemoglobin 78 g/L, ESR 98 mm/hr. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

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A 78 year old man has low back pain for 6 weeks and is seen in his GP surgery. There is no radiation of pain. He has no history of trauma. Investigations: Haemoglobin 78 g/L, ESR 98 mm/hr. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A 40 year old woman is found at home in a drowsy state and taken to the Emergency Department. She has dilated pupils, dry mucous membranes and a palpable bladder. Which medication is most likely responsible?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A 54 year old man is unable to grip effectively with his right hand following recovery from a general anaesthetic for bowel surgery. Which is the most likely affected nerve?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A 65 year old woman has low mood, hopelessness, anhedonia, poor concentration, low energy, insomnia, lack of appetite and suicidal ideation for 8 weeks. Which is the most appropriate management?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A 64 year old man has retrosternal chest pain for 1 hour and is seen in the Emergency Department. Which is the most appropriate immediate test?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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