It is a common complication after an open heart surgery due to immunological phenomena with up to 30% of cardiac surgery. Treatment is usually with anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.

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It is a common complication after an open heart surgery due to immunological phenomena with up to 30% of cardiac surgery. Treatment is usually with anti-inflammatory medications and colchicine.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Postpericardiotomy syndrome (C) occurs in up to 30% of cardiac surgeries, treated with anti-inflammatories and colchicine, fitting the description.

Question 2 of 5

The LEAST helpful historical clue in Iron deficiency anemia is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Giardia (D) is less commonly linked to iron deficiency than pica (A), milk intake (C), or surgery (E); age (B) is relevant.

Question 3 of 5

Vitiligo, glossitis, ataxia, and peripheral neuropathy are features of

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency (B) causes these neurologic and mucocutaneous symptoms due to megaloblastic anemia and nerve damage.

Question 4 of 5

Iron deficiency anemia is less prevalent in breast fed infants because

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Iron in breast milk (C) is more bioavailable (50% absorbed vs. 10% in cow’s milk), reducing anemia risk.

Question 5 of 5

An illogical cause of failure of increment of hemoglobin after starting treatment of iron deficiency anemia is

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Excessive milk intake (C) causes iron deficiency but isn’t a direct reason for treatment failure once iron is given.

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