UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0532

Question:
An 80-year-old lady is found slumped on the floor and is brought to A&E by her daughter. She is now conscious. The heating had not been turned on in the house when the daughter checked on her earlier that evening, arriving at her house as she had failed to answer the phone. However, the old lady strongly denies feeling cold. The patient is not on any tranquilizers and her thyroid status is normal. Her blood alcohol levels are elevated. What investigation will help in arriving at the diagnosis?

a) Urine for microscopy and culture
b) CT scan
c) IgM antibodies
d) HIV serology
e) ECG