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Myasthenia gravis is frequently associated with:

A. thymomas B. malignant melanomas C. meiggs syndrome D. bronchial adenomas

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Thymomas are associated with myasthenia gravis in 8-10% of cases.

kuru

A. psychosis B. subacute degeneration of the spinal cord C. protein-calorie deficiency D. causes cerebellar ataxia

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Kuru (prion disease) causes cerebellar ataxia.

Basophilic stippling of RBCs

A. lead poisoning B. tay sachs disease C. leprosy D. diabetes mellitus

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lead poisoning causes basophilic stippling of RBCs from inhibited heme synthesis.

The triad found in Beri Beri is:

A. cardiac failure, neuritis, edema B. cardiac failure, edema, glossitis C. cardiac failure, glossitis, neuritis D. edema, glossitis, neuritis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Beriberi (thiamine deficiency) classically presents with cardiac failure, neuritis, and edema.

Initial treatment of asthma might include any of the following, except:

A. epinephrine B. amionphyllin C. Phenobarbital D. expectorants

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenobarbital (sedative) is not used in acute asthma; others relieve bronchospasm.

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