Test your medical knowledge each month with questions from The Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program庐 (MKSAP).
For over 50 years, the Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP) has been the most trusted resource in continuous learning for internal medicine physicians and residents. The tradition continues with MKSAP 19.
MKSAP 19, released in early 2022, is available in several flexible formats, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your lifestyle. Each format includes 12 syllabus sections and 1,200 associated deep-learning self-assessment questions.
Learn about the new features in MKSAP 19, as well as pricing and release dates.
MKSAP 19 Q&A
A 26-year-old woman is evaluated for palpitations that began 2 months ago. The palpitations begin with no specific inciting factors, last 5 to 15 minutes, and are alleviated by rest or deep breathing. They occur a few times per week. Between events, she engages in usual daily activities with no limitations. She has no other pertinent history and takes no medications.
Physical examination findings, including vital signs, are normal.
Resting 12-lead ECG shows sinus rhythm and no abnormalities.
Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnostic testing option?
A: Exercise ECG
B: Implantable loop recorder
C: Mobile cardiac telemetry
D: 30-Day event monitor
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