Audio Qbank – HY USMLE Q #382 – Pathology / Internal Medicine

A 29-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 1-month history of fatigue. He has lost 5 pounds during this time. Vitals are normal. Serum studies are as follows:

K                                                 5.5 mEq/L
Na+                                              133 mEq/L
HCO3                                       21 mEq/L
Eosinophils                              25% (NR 1-5%)

Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

ACTH stimulation test
Antinuclear antibody
Dexamethasone suppression test
Stool antigen
Stool culture
Stool microscopy for ova and parasites