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MCQ Dermatology 5 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Which of the following does not have oral manifestationsA. Systemic gold therapy.B. Bulimia.C. Erysepelas.D. Pemphigus vulgaris.E. Lichen planus.AnswerTags: MCQ, Dermatology
, Oral Manifestations
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MCQ Medicine 11 1970-01-01 00:59:59 WHEN CONSIDERING THE ORGANISATION OF CARE FOR THOSE WITH GOUT. A. Allopurinol is contra-indicated in the presence of renal calculi.B. The majority of patients with gout will have co-existing hypertension.C. Lipid levels are higher in those with gout than in the general population.D. Alcohol increases the real urate clearance.E. The majority of those with gout will have a positive family history.AnswerTags: MCQ, Medicine
, Gout
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MCQ PSM 3 1970-01-01 00:59:59 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BACKACHE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A. More than 10 million working days are lost per year. B. The average general practitioner sees less than 30 acute backs per year. C. The majority recover within one month without treatment. D. Less than 1 in 200 undergo surgery . E. Rest has been shown to reduce the overall time away from work.AnswerTags: MCQ, PSM, Epidemiology, Back Pain
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MCQ Pediatrics 26 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When considering whether to give a patient with a sore throat antibiotics, the following are true A. Approximately 30% of throat swabs grow beta haemolytic streptococcus.B. About 20% grow haemophilus influenza.C. The decrease in the incidence of rheumatic fever commenced at the time of the introduction of antibiotics.D. Tonsillar exudate in an under 15 year old is typically associated with glandular fever.E. Enlarged tonsillar glands are typically associated with bacterial infection.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pediatrics
, Sore throat
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MCQ Medicine 12 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Nocturnal Cramps have been shown to be caused by all except A. Cirrhosis of the liver. B. Peripheral arterial disease C. L5 / S1 disc compression. D. Salbutamol administration.AnswerTags: MCQ, Medicine
, Cramps
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MCQ Surgery 3 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When considering the diagnosis of Phimosis all are true EXCEPTA. By 6 months of age approximately 50% of boys have a retractable foreskin.B. Circumcision is not associated with a higher complication rate than other childhood operative procedures.C. Inability to clean under the foreskin is associated with the development of cancer of the penis in adulthood.D. If untreated has been shown to lead to problems with sexual function in later life.AnswerTags: MCQ, Surgery
, Phimosis
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MCQ Pathology 9 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SICKLE CELL DISEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL EXCEPT 1. Priapism.2. Impaired fertility in women.3. An increased incidence of stroke.4. Gall stones in the majority of patients.5. An enlarged spleen in the first decade of life.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pathology
, Sicle Cell Disease
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MCQ Pulmonology 2 1970-01-01 00:59:59 WHEN CONSIDERING THE DRUG TREATMENT OF ASTHMA WITH INHALER DEVICESA. The incidence of oral candidiasis is increased by the use of spacer devices.B. Salmeterol is indicated for p.r.n. usage.C. Intermittent terbutalin has been shown to lead to long term worsening of asthma.D. Steroid dosage of 600mg daily has been shown to be associated with adrenal suppression in adults.E. Sodium cromoglycate is of no proven value in treating acute asthmatic attacks.AnswerTags: MCQ, Respiratory Medicine, Asthma
MCQ Pediatrics 25 1970-01-01 00:59:59 BREAST FEEDING A. Mastitis is typically caused by streptococcusB. Typically takes longer than bottle feeding.C. Causes babies to be obese with the same frequency as bottle feeding.D. Weaning onto cows milk should take place at 6 months of age.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pediatrics
, Breat Feeding
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MCQ Gastroenterology 4 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Following have been shown to trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome except A. Metronidazole.B. Wheat bran.C. Milk.D. Nystatin.E. Stress.AnswerTags: MCQ, Gastroenterology
, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS
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MCQ Infection 24 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Regarding chlamydial Infection all are true Except A. typically causes a vaginitis.B. is symptomatic in the majority of women.C. is the commonest cause of chronic prostatitis.D. if discovered in pregnancy is best left untreated until after delivery.E. urethritis is typically associated with a dysuria combined with a negative midstream urine culture.AnswerTags: MCQ, Infection, STD, Chlamydia
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MCQ Ophthalmology 3 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Corneal ulcers due to Herpes Simplex infection A. recur in the majority of cases.B. if associated with anterior uveitis may lead to secondary glaucoma.C. typically need treatment with acyclovir for more than 2 weeks.D. visual acuity to decreased in the majority of patients.E. are typically painless.AnswerTags: MCQ, Ophthal, Ophthalmology
, Cornea, Ulcer
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MCQ Neurology 18 1970-01-01 00:59:59 SUB - ARACHNOID HAEMORRHAGE A. the majority of patients will die without warning.B. peak age range is in the under 35 year old.C. the majority of patients who have surgery achieve their previous quality of life.D. the risk of epilepsy is increased following a haemorrhage.AnswerTags: MCQ, Neurology
, Sub Arachnoid, Hemorrhage
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MCQ Surgery 4 1970-01-01 00:59:59 When following up patiets with breast cancer: A. fixed regimes of long term follow up (5 year) by hospital have been shown to lead to a more favourable outcome.B. treatment with tamoxifen has been shown to improve prognosis in post menopausal patients.C. cancer in the opposite breast is no greater than the incidence of breast cancer for women as a whole.D. hormone manipulation has a greater response rate than chemotherapy in the management of advanced disease.AnswerTags: MCQ, Sugery, Breast Cancer
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MCQ Medicine 13 1970-01-01 00:59:59 OWNING DOGS HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ALL EXCEPT A. a decrease in presentation of minor health problems to the general practitioner.B. an increase in one year survival following a myocardial infarction.C. a lower blood pressure when matched with the average population.D. lower lipid levels when matched with the average population.E. increase in gastrointestinal infections.AnswerTags: MCQ, Medicine
, Pets
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MCQ Orthopedics 5 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A 32 year old female presents with acute onset of neck pain of musculo-skeletal origin. At this age it has been shown that A. Only a few patients are pain free after one month.B. the majority of patients will have recurrence of pain within 2 years.C. soft cervical collars are of proven benefit in reducing the duration of symptoms.D. non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs have been shown to be of benefit in reducing the duration of symptoms.E. manipulative techniques (e.g. Cyriax) have been shown to be of no additional benefit.AnswerTags: MCQ, Orthopedics
, Pain
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MCQ,Forensic Medicine 2 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A 13 YEAR OLD BOY ATTENDS THE SURGERY WITHOUT AN ADULT ACCOMPANYING HIM. HE HAS A SORE THROAT. LEGALLY A GENERAL PRACTITIONER MUST, A. examine and prescribe as appropriate. B. refuse to see him unless a responsible adult is present. C. write to the parent asking them to come to the surgery. D. examine but not prescribe.AnswerTags: MCQ, ForensicMedicine
MCQ Psychiatry 34 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Following a bereavement the following are shown to be true except A. Approximately 20% of widowers die in the first year. B. Mortality is greater for women than for men. C. Mortality is still greater than expected at 2 years post bereavement.AnswerTags: MCQ, Psychiatry
, Bereavement
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MCQ Obstetrics 20 1970-01-01 00:59:59 WHEN INITIATING TREATMENT WITH A PROGESTERONE ONLY CONTRACEPTIVE, THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TRUE. A. Extra contraceptive precautions should be used if started on day 1 of the cycle.B. They should not be taken for 4 weeks prior to surgery.C. If switching from a combined oral contraceptive, they should be commenced after the 7 day break.D. Post abortion they should be started on the day after the operation.E. They are secreted in significant amounts in breast milk.AnswerTags: MCQ, Obstetrics
, Progesterone, Progestogen
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MCQ Pediatrics 27 1970-01-01 00:59:59 FEBRILE CONVULSIONS A. Have a prevalence of between 2 - 5%. B. Are typically associated with fevers due to bacterial infections. C. Post ictally are typically associated with transient neurological deficits. D. In a 3 year old child which fail to respond to 5 mgs rectal diazepam. The dose cannot be repeated in one hour. E. Have a weaker family history than idiopathic epilepsy.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pediatrics
, Febrile Convulsions, Febrile Seizures
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MCQ Psychiatry 35 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A 42 year old man presents witha depressive illness. the following factors would support an unfavourable prognosis Except A. loss of mother prior to 12 years of age. B. previous depressive illness. C. involvement with local charitable organisations. D. obsessional personality. E. a wife house bound with multiple sclerosis.AnswerTags: MCQ, Psychiatry
, Depression
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MCQ Gynecology 7 1970-01-01 00:59:59 THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE OF PRE MENSTRUAL SYNDROME A. caffeine restriction has been shown to decrease symptoms.B. fertility is decreased in those who suffer from severe symptoms.C. the majority of women seek help from their doctor with symptoms related to the condition.D. suppression of ovulation typically relieves symptoms.E. None Of The AboveAnswerTags: MCQ, Gynecology
, Pre Menstrual Syndrome
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MCQ Pediatrics 28 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A recently born baby has been diagnosed to have hemiplegia due to Cerebral Palsy. When counselling the parents subsequently the doctorhas to be aware that the prognosis might include all except A. the mean IQ. is about 80B. the majority of children have speech problems.C. the incidence of specific learning defects has been shown to be greater that for the general population.D. those with persistent spasticity have a better prognosis than those who develop hypotonia.E. for children with an IQ. greater than 70, education should be in the normal system.AnswerTags: MCQ, Pediatrics
, Cerenral Palsy
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Metabolic Diseases - I 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Enzyme Deficiency Disease Notes Peroxisomes Zellweger syndrome C24:0, C25:0, C26:0 alpha -1,6-glucosidase Cori's - GSD type III debranching enzyme alpha1-antitrypsin Panacinar emphysema alpha-Galactosidase A Fabry's ceramide trihexoside, renal failure alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase Maple syrup urine poor debranching of AA alpha-L-Iduronidase Hurler's heparin sulfate 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia salt / water saver, HTN suppresses AT II / aldosterone 17-beta-hydroxylase deficiency Congenital adrenal hyperplasia HTN, sex hormones, ïƒcortisol 21-hydroxylase deficiency Congenital
MCQ Dermatology 8 1970-01-01 00:59:59 PSORIATIC ARTHROPATHY IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FEATURES A. a preceding history of skin lesions in the majority of patients.B. non-involvement of the distal interphalangeal joints.C. subcutaneous nodules.D. the presence of eye lesions in the majority of patients.E. the development of some evidence of joint involvement in the majority of patients with psoriasis.AnswerTags: MCQ, Dermatology
, Psoriasis
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Metabolic Diseases - II 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Protein Disease Notes Beta Amyloid Alzheimer's Protein aggregation. Alpha Hexosaminidase Tay-Sachs Improper trafficking. Alpha Ketoacid dehydrogenase Maple syrup urine disease Protein folding. Alpha1 Antitrypsin Alpha1 Antitrypsin deficiency Improper trafficking. Ankyrin Hereditary Spherocytosis CFTR Cystic fibrosis Protein folding. Collagen Scurvy Protein folding. Crystallins Cataracts Protein aggregation. Dystrophin Duchenne's muscular dystrophy Protein is absent. Factor VIII Classic hemophilia (Hem. A) Fibrillin Marfan Protein folding. Ins
Culture Media 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Media type Organism Tellurite agar corynebacterium diptheriae Loffler's coagulated serum media corynebacterium diptheriae Buffered charcoal yeast extract Legionella pneumophila Bordet Gengou agar bordetella pertussis charcoal blood agar with cephalexin bordetella pertussis Lowenstein-Jensen media mycobacterium tuberculosis MacConkey agar (bile salts and crystal violet) lactose fermentors appear pink E. coli Hektoen enteric media inhibits gram positives Salmonella-Shigella (bile salt and sodium citrate) Campy agar campylobacter jejuni Skirrow agar campylobacter jejuni Thayer-Martin chocolate agar Neisseria Mannitol salt agar Staph aureus [ferments]from other staph
Maxillofacial Trauma 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Mechanism of InjuryFace is very vulnerableUnprotectedRapid decelerationMotor vehicle crashFallsUsually follow Le Forte's pattern of fracturesPenetratingGSWAvulsions General Assessment Frequent neuro checks TBI often accompany facial fractures Assess for facial nerve involvement Frequent vascular checks Is facial circulation interrupted due to initial injury or from secondary edema? Soft tissue damage Le Forte Fractures Le Forte I A transverse disarticulation of the maxillary dentoalveolar process from the remaining basal bone of the maxilla and midface Assess for epitaxis, broken or missing teeth, upper lip laceration Le Forte II A pyramidal fracture involving the entire maxilla and nasal complex Assess for movement of the nose, upper dental arch You will see periorbital edema and ecchymosis, rhinorrhea, widening of the eyes Le Forte III A complete craniofacial-midface disassociation (free floating face) Assess for o
MCQ Medicine 14 1970-01-01 00:59:59 One of the following statements is incorrect about Jaundiced patients A. non A - non B hepatitis can be transmitted by drinking contaminated water.B. hepatitis B is associated with the development of hepatocelllular carcinoma.C. acute cholangitis carries a mortality of about 40%.D. hepatitis A typically produces a carrier state following the acute infection.AnswerTags: MCQ, Medicine
, Jaundice, Hepatitis
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