The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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A 45 years old male presents to his GP with facial weakness. He reports that when he looked in the mirror this morning the right side of his face was drooping. He was unable to smile properly and when he had breakfast he was drooling from the right corner On examination, he was alert and able to follow commands. There was right facial weakness that involved his forehead. There were no abnormalities noted in his balance or hearing. Both ear canals and tympanic membranes are normal. You decide to start him on medication. Which ONE of the following medications will you choose?

Please select one of the following:

Ibuprofen
Prednisolone
Aciclovir
Dexamethasone
Ganciclovir

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.