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Which one of the following statements is correct for subcutaneous nodules in Rheumatic fever?

The correct answer is

They typically appear more than 3 weeks after onset of other clinical manifestations

To determine the correct statement about subcutaneous nodules in Rheumatic fever, let's examine each option provided:

  1. They are present over flexor aspect of forearm:
    • This statement is incorrect. Subcutaneous nodules in Rheumatic fever are usually located over extensor surfaces such as the elbows, knees, and sometimes over the spine and scalp.
  2. They are painful tender nodules:
    • This statement is also incorrect. Subcutaneous nodules in Rheumatic fever are characteristically painless and non-tender.
  3. They typically appear more than 3 weeks after onset of other clinical manifestations:
    • This statement is the correct answer. Subcutaneous nodules most often appear a few weeks after the initial symptoms of Rheumatic fever, such as fever or arthritis.
  4. The usual size of these nodules is 3-5 cm:
    • This statement is incorrect. The nodules are generally smaller, usually ranging from 0.5 to 2 cm in diameter.

Thus, the most accurate statement is that the subcutaneous nodules in Rheumatic fever typically appear more than 3 weeks after the onset of other clinical manifestations.

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  1. Which of the following heart sounds are best heard with the bell of stethoscope?

    I. Opening snap

    II. Systolic click

    III. Third heart sound

    IV. Mid diastolic murmur

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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    I. Paradoxical impulse on chest wall

    II. Persistent ST elevation on ECG

    III. Unusual bulge from cardiac silhouette on X-ray

    IV. Presence of pulsus paradoxsus

    Which of the above are correct?

  3. Which one of the following is correct with regard to Carey Coombs murmur?

  4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Opening Snap (OS) in a patient of mitral stenosis?

  5. Which one of the following responses to intravenous adenosine is correctly matched ?
     

    ArrhythmiaResponse
    (a) Atrial fibrillationTermination
    (b) Atrio-ventricular
    nodal reentrant
    tachycardia
    Termination
    (c) Ventricular
    tachycardia
    Termination
    and complete
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    (d) Atrial flutterTermination
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