BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACEUTICS

                          MCQs on Encephalitis, diagnosis and treatment 1. A 29-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of symptoms. He appears confused and disoriented, with slurred speech and muscle weakness. His family members report that he had a high fever and severe headache for the past few days. They also noticed that he had developed a rash on his chest. The patient has no significant medical history and is generally in good health. He mentions that he had recently returned from a camping trip in a wooded area. Physical examination is done by the healthcare provider, temperature is 101.4°F, blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. The patient appears disoriented and confused, with difficulty answering questions. Neurological examination reveals muscle weakness, particularly in the limbs. Neck stiffness is present. Laboratory tests reveal blood test w...

                            MCQs on Dengue fever, diagnosis and treatment 1. A 45-year-old female residing in Delhi, India presents to the emergency department with a high-grade fever, severe headache, and joint pain. She reports that her symptoms began suddenly a week ago with a fever that reached up to 103°F. She describes headache as intense and located behind her eyes. She complains severe joint pain, especially in her wrists and ankles. She has developed a rash on her arms and legs, which is characterized by small red spots. The patient has no significant past medical history. She has been taking pain reliever medications (ibuprofen) and paracetamol to manage her symptoms. Her family informs that other people in her neighbourhood are also sick with similar symptoms.  Upon examination, her temperature is 103°F, blood pressure is 114/75 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute. The patient appear fatig...