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  • Question 1 - The most important nerve for plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle...

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    • The most important nerve for plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint is:

      Your Answer: Deep fibular nerve

      Correct Answer: Tibial nerve

      Explanation:

      Muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg, innervated by the tibial nerve, perform plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint. The fibularis longus (innervated by the superficial fibular nerve) assists in plantar flexion but is not the most important.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Lower Limb
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  • Question 2 - A 60-year-old man diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has an elevated creatinine level...

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    • A 60-year-old man diagnosed with chronic kidney disease has an elevated creatinine level and a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR).Which statement concerning glomerular filtration is true?

      Your Answer: The Cockcroft and Gault formula underestimates creatinine in obese patients

      Correct Answer: Creatinine is freely filtered at the glomerulus

      Explanation:

      Glomerular filtration is a passive process. It depends on the net hydrostatic pressure across the glomerular capillaries, the oncotic pressure, and the intrinsic permeability of the glomerulus.The mean values for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in young adults are 130 ml/min/1.73m2 in males and 120 ml/min/1.73m2in females.The GFR declines with age after the age of 40 at a rate of approximately 1 ml/min/year.The Cockcroft and Gault formula overestimates creatinine in obese patients. This is because their endogenous creatinine production is less than that predicted by overall body weight.Creatinine is used in the estimation of GFR because it is naturally produced by muscle breakdown, not toxic, not produced by the kidney, freely filtered at the glomerulus, not reabsorbed from the nephron, and does not alter GFR.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Renal Physiology
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  • Question 3 - Which of these statements about experimental studies is true? ...

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    • Which of these statements about experimental studies is true?

      Your Answer: Randomisation serves to remove potential bias

      Explanation:

      In experimental studies, the researcher introduces an intervention and studies the effect. The study subjects are allocated into different groups by the investigator through the use of randomisation. Randomisation serves to remove any potential bias.A cohort study is a form of longitudinal, observational study that follows a group of patients (the cohort) over a period of time to monitor the effects of exposure to a proposed aetiological factor upon them.A case-control study is a type observational study. Here, patients who have developed a disease are identified and compared on the basis of proposed causative factors that occurred in the past, to a control group.Clinical trials are experimental studies. Examples include: double blind, single blind, and unblinded studies(both patient and researcher are aware of the treatment they receive)

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Question 4 - A patient with pronounced tremor, muscle contractions, muscle spasms, and slowness of movement...

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    • A patient with pronounced tremor, muscle contractions, muscle spasms, and slowness of movement is brought in by his family. He has a long history of mental health issues for which he is currently treated with a variety of medications.Which of the medications listed below is most likely to be the cause of these side effects?

      Your Answer: Haloperidol

      Explanation:

      Acute dyskinesias and dystonic reactions, tardive dyskinesia (rhythmic, involuntary movements of the tongue, face, and jaw), Parkinsonism (tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity), akinesia, akathisia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome are all examples of extrapyramidal side effects. They are caused by dopamine depletion or blockade in the basal ganglia; this lack of dopamine frequently mimics idiopathic extrapyramidal pathologies.The first-generation antipsychotics, which are strong dopamine D2 receptor antagonists, are the drugs most commonly associated with extrapyramidal side effects. Haloperidol and fluphenazine are the two drugs in this class that are most commonly associated with extrapyramidal side effects. Extrapyramidal adverse effects are less common in second-generation antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine) than in first-generation antipsychotics.Other drugs are linked to extrapyramidal symptoms as well, but at a lower rate. Some antidepressants, lithium, various anticonvulsants, antiemetics, and, in rare cases, oral contraceptive agents are among them.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • CNS Pharmacology
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 5 - Glucagon is the main catabolic hormone of the body and raises the concentration...

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    • Glucagon is the main catabolic hormone of the body and raises the concentration of glucose and fat in the bloodstream.Which pancreatic islet cells secretes glucagon?

      Your Answer: Gamma

      Correct Answer: Alpha

      Explanation:

      Glucagon, secreted from the pancreatic islet alpha cells, is considered to be the main catabolic hormone of the body. It raises the concentration of glucose and fat in the bloodstreamThere are five different pancreatic islet cells:Alpha cells (20%) – produce glucagonBeta cells (70%) – produce insulin and amylinDelta cells (<10%) – produce somatostatinGamma cells (<5%) – produce pancreatic polypeptideEpsilon cells (<1%) – produce ghrelin

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine Physiology
      • Physiology
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  • Question 6 - The results from the study investigating the accuracy of a new diagnostic test can be...

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    • The results from the study investigating the accuracy of a new diagnostic test can be displayed in the following format. How is the positive predictive value calculated:Those with diseaseThose without diseaseTotalTest positiveaba+bTest negativecdc+dTotala+cb+dn=a+b+c+d

      Your Answer: a/(a+b)

      Explanation:

      Positive predictive value (PPV) is the proportion of individuals with a positive test result who actually have the disease.PPV = a/(a+b)

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
      • Statistics
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  • Question 7 - Which JVP waveform correlates to atrial systole? ...

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    • Which JVP waveform correlates to atrial systole?

      Your Answer: The a wave

      Explanation:

      JVP Waveform in Cardiac Cycle Physiology: a wave Right atrial contraction causes atrial systole (end diastole). the c wave During right isovolumetric ventricular contraction, the tricuspid valve bulges into the right atrium, resulting in isovolumetric contraction (early systole). descent by x Rapid ventricular ejection (mid systole) is caused by a combination of right atrial relaxation, tricuspid valve downward movement during right ventricular contraction, and blood ejection from both ventricles. the v-wave Ventricular ejection and isovolumetric relaxation (late systole) occur as a result of venous return filling the right atrium. y lineage Ventricular filling occurs when the tricuspid valve opens, allowing blood to flow rapidly from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 8 - Compliance is greater in all but which one of the following: ...

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    • Compliance is greater in all but which one of the following:

      Your Answer: The base of the lung compared to the apex

      Correct Answer: Pulmonary oedema

      Explanation:

      Compliance changes at different lung volumes. Initially at lower lung volumes the compliance of the lung is poor and greater pressure change is required to cause a change in volume. This occurs if the lungs become collapsed for a period of time. At functional residual capacity (FRC) compliance is optimal since the elastic recoil of the lung tending towards collapse is balanced by the tendency of the chest wall to spring outwards. At higher lung volumes the compliance of the lung again becomes less as the lung becomes stiffer. At all volumes, the base of the lung has a greater compliance than the apex. Patients with emphysema have increased compliance. Compliance is affected by a person’s age, sex and height.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Respiratory
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  • Question 9 - A 20-year-old male patient lives in a travelling community and has never received...

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    • A 20-year-old male patient lives in a travelling community and has never received any vaccinations. He presents to you with fever.Which of these statements concerning indications and contraindications for vaccination is TRUE?

      Your Answer: The BCG vaccination can be safely administered to patients with HIV

      Correct Answer: Inactivated vaccines are safe in pregnancy

      Explanation:

      All vaccines are contraindicated in individuals with: A confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a previous dose of the vaccine or a vaccine containing the same antigens.A confirmed anaphylactic reaction to a component in the vaccine e.g. neomycinThere is no evidence that vaccinating pregnant women with inactivated vaccine or toxoids harms the woman or foetus. The current protocol is that a child with history of egg allergy can be safely vaccinated with Fluenz tetra. However, if they had a previous severe anaphylaxis to egg requiring intensive care, then Flenz tetra is contraindicated. BCG, yellow fever or oral typhoid vaccinations are not safe in HIV positive patients.The normal times recommended for immunization of full-term babies should also be applied to premature infants and correction for gestational age should not be implemented.Concurrent antibiotic therapy is not a contraindication to vaccination.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Principles Of Microbiology
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  • Question 10 - During her pregnancy, a 28-year-old lady was given an antibiotic. The neonate is...

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    • During her pregnancy, a 28-year-old lady was given an antibiotic. The neonate is born with bilateral deafness as a result of this.From the  following antibiotics, which one is most likely to cause this side effect? 

      Your Answer: Gentamicin

      Explanation:

      Aminoglycosides cross the placenta and are linked to poisoning of the 8th cranial nerve in the foetus, as well as permanent bilateral deafness.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Infections
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 11 - A 40-year-old male presents to your clinic complaining of a cough with bloody...

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    • A 40-year-old male presents to your clinic complaining of a cough with bloody sputum for the past three months. He has also had fever, night sweats, and has noticed some weight loss over the past three months.Which ONE of the following statements regarding this disease is correct?

      Your Answer: It can be diagnosed using the Ziehl-Neelson stain

      Explanation:

      Tuberculosis is an infection caused by the microorganism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can affect any organ system in the body, but it most commonly affects the lungs, followed by the lymph nodes. Option Tuberculosis is spread by the faecal-oral route: It is spread by inhalation of droplet nuclei. There are different methods to diagnose a tuberculosis infection. 1) Direct Microscopy: The organisms are visualised using Ziehl-Neelsen or Auramine staining. This is the quickest method to establish a diagnosis and start treatment.2) Culture: M. tuberculosis can be grown on Lowenstein-Jensen or Ogawa mediums, but it can take up to 8 weeks; therefore, ZN staining is also performed to start treatment immediately. Option There are several types of vaccine currently available: The BCG vaccine is the only vaccine approved to prevent TB and is administered at birth. Option Miliary tuberculosis refers to tuberculosis that affects the spine: Miliary tuberculosis refers to a tuberculosis infection disseminated throughout the body’s organ systems via the blood or lymphatics. Pott’s disease is extrapulmonary TB that affects the spine. It usually affects the lower thoracic and upper lumbar regions.Option A Ghon focus typically appears at the apex of a lung: The Ghon focus is a primary sign of TB that forms in the lung of previously unaffected patients. It typically occurs in the mid or lower zones of the lung.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Specific Pathogen Groups
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  • Question 12 - A 45-year-old African American male presents to your clinic complaining of swelling of...

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    • A 45-year-old African American male presents to your clinic complaining of swelling of his feet for the past six months. On examination, there is periorbital and pedal oedema. A 24-hour urine collection is ordered, which shows 8 g of protein. The serum cholesterol is ten mmol/L. You order a renal biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Which one of the following findings are you most likely to see in this patient's biopsy?

      Your Answer: Membranous glomerulonephritis

      Correct Answer: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis

      Explanation:

      This patient has Nephrotic Syndrome confirmed by the presence of 1. Heavy proteinuria (greater than 3-3.5 g/24 hours)2. Hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin < 25 g/L)3. Generalised oedema (often with periorbital involvement)4. Severe hyperlipidaemia (total cholesterol is often > 10 mmol/L). Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis will be the most likely answer as it is the most common cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in African American adults. Minimal change disease is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Membranous glomerulonephritis is the most common cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in Caucasian adults. In IgA nephropathy, patients will complain of cola-coloured urine. Mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis presents with features of Nephritic Syndrome.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 13 - A 25-year old male is brought to the emergency room after a traffic...

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    • A 25-year old male is brought to the emergency room after a traffic accident. Upon examination, there was tenderness and erythema on the right acromioclavicular joint, with notable step deformity. On radiographic imaging, there is a superior elevation of the clavicle, a twice than normal coracoclavicular distance, and absence of fracture.Which of the following structure/s is/are likely to have ruptured?

      Your Answer: Coracoclavicular ligament only

      Correct Answer: Acromioclavicular ligament, coracoclavicular ligament and joint capsule

      Explanation:

      Acromioclavicular joint injuries account for more than forty percent of all shoulder injuries. Mild injuries are not associated with any significant morbidity, but severe injuries can lead to significant loss of strength and function of the shoulder. Acromioclavicular injuries may be associated with a fractured clavicle, impingement syndromes, and more rarely neurovascular insults.The AC joint is a diarthrodial joint defined by the lateral process of the clavicle articulating with the acromion process as it projects anteriorly off the scapula. The joint is primarily stabilized by the acromioclavicular ligament, which is composed of an anterior, posterior, inferior, and superior component. Of note, the superior portion of the AC ligament is the most important component for the stability of the AC joint. Supporting structures include two coracoclavicular ligaments (trapezoid and conoid ligaments), which provide vertical stability, as well as the coracoacromial ligament.Patients with an AC joint injury typically present with anterosuperior shoulder pain and will describe a mechanism of injury of blunt trauma to the abducted shoulder or landing on an outstretched arm, suggestive of this type of injury. They may describe pain radiating to the neck or shoulder, which is often worse with movement or when they try to sleep on the affected shoulder. On examination, the clinician may observe swelling, bruising, or a deformity of the AC joint, depending on the degree of injury. The patient will be tender at that location. They may have a restriction in the active and passive range of motion secondary to pain. Piano key sign may be seen, with an elevation of the clavicle that rebounds after inferior compression.Standard X-rays are adequate to make a diagnosis of acromioclavicular joint injury and should be used to evaluate for other causes of traumatic shoulder pain.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Upper Limb
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  • Question 14 - A 36 year old man who is overweight with a history of gout,...

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    • A 36 year old man who is overweight with a history of gout, presents to emergency room with an acutely painful big toe which is red, hot and swollen. However, he is apyrexic and otherwise systemically well. He has been diagnosed with acute gout. The most appropriate first line treatment for him is which of the following?

      Your Answer: NSAIDs

      Explanation:

      The first line treatment for acute gout includes NSAIDs like diclofenac, indomethacin or naproxen. In patients in whom NSAIDs are contraindicated, not tolerated or ineffective, colchicine is an alternative. In those who cannot tolerate or who are resistant to NSAIDs and colchicine, oral or parenteral corticosteroids are an effective alternative. In acute monoarticular gout, intra-articular injection of a corticosteroid can be used occasionally. In acute gout. allopurinol is not used in the actual treatment, but its use should be continued during an acute attack if the patient is already established on long term therapy.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Musculoskeletal
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 15 - C3 deficiency leads to particular susceptibility of infection with which of the following:...

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    • C3 deficiency leads to particular susceptibility of infection with which of the following:

      Your Answer: Encapsulated bacteria

      Explanation:

      Macrophages and neutrophils have C3b receptors and they phagocytose C3b-coated cells. C3 deficiency thus leads to increased susceptibility of infection with encapsulated organisms (e.g. S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae).The early stages of the complement cascade leading to coating of the cells with C3b can occur by two different pathways:The classical pathway usually activated by IgG or IgM coating of cellsThe alternative pathway which is more rapid and activated by IgA, endotoxin and other factors

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Immune Responses
      • Pathology
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  • Question 16 - A 29 year old woman is unable to invert her foot after sustaining...

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    • A 29 year old woman is unable to invert her foot after sustaining an injury to her leg playing water-polo. Which of the following nerves are most likely damaged:

      Your Answer: Tibial and deep fibular nerve

      Explanation:

      Inversion of the foot is primarily produced by the tibialis anterior and the tibialis posterior muscles, innervated by the deep fibular nerve and the tibial nerve respectively.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Lower Limb
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  • Question 17 - Which of the following is NOT a typical cerebellar sign: ...

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    • Which of the following is NOT a typical cerebellar sign:

      Your Answer: Hypertonia

      Explanation:

      Hypotonia means decreased muscle tone. It can be a condition on its own, called benign congenital hypotonia, or it can be indicative of another problem where there is progressive loss of muscle tone, such as muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy. It is usually detected during infancy. Hypotonia is characteristic of cerebellar dysfunction.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Central Nervous System
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  • Question 18 - Identify the type of graph described below:This graph has been used to create...

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    • Identify the type of graph described below:This graph has been used to create visual representations to communicate the risks and benefits of treatments using 4 face categories.

      Your Answer: Pareto diagram

      Correct Answer: Cates plot

      Explanation:

      Cates Plot, since 1999, has been used to create visual representations to communicate the risks and benefits of treatments. The essence of Cates Plot is the use of 4 face categories to visually indicate the following:People not affected by a treatment (green faces for those with a good outcome and red for those with a bad outcome)People for which treatment changes their category from a bad outcome to a good outcome (yellow faces)People for which treatment causes an adverse event and changes their category from a good outcome to a bad outcome (crossed out green faces)

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Question 19 - A patient is sent in by her GP with suspected ectopic pregnancy. Tubal...

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    • A patient is sent in by her GP with suspected ectopic pregnancy. Tubal ectopic pregnancies occur most commonly in which part of the uterine tube:

      Your Answer: Isthmus

      Correct Answer: Ampulla

      Explanation:

      Ectopic pregnancy most commonly occurs in the ampulla (70% of cases).

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Abdomen
      • Anatomy
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  • Question 20 - Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) comprises about how much of the total haemoglobin in adults:...

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    • Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) comprises about how much of the total haemoglobin in adults:

      Your Answer: 0.5 - 0.8%

      Explanation:

      Foetal haemoglobin (HbF) makes up about 0.5 – 0.8 % of total adult haemoglobin and consists of two α and two gamma (γ) globin chains.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Basic Cellular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 21 - Regarding the partial pressure of gases, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:...

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    • Regarding the partial pressure of gases, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:

      Your Answer: Dalton's law describes the law of partial pressures.

      Correct Answer: At high altitude, the oxygen fraction is reduced.

      Explanation:

      At altitude, the oxygen fraction is unaltered but the barometric pressure and thus partial pressure of oxygen is reduced.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Respiratory
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  • Question 22 - In the small intestine, there is a deep gap between each villus that...

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    • In the small intestine, there is a deep gap between each villus that leads to the crypt of Lieberkühn, a tubular intestinal gland.What is the primary function of these glands?

      Your Answer: Production of an alkaline intestinal juice

      Explanation:

      In the small intestine, there is a deep gap between each villus that leads to the crypt of Lieberkühn, a tubular intestinal gland. These glands create an alkaline intestinal juice that is a mixture of water and mucus with a pH of 7.4-7.8. Intestinal juice is released in a volume of 1-2 litres per day in response to distention of the small intestine or the irritating effects of chyme on the intestinal mucosa.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Gastrointestinal Physiology
      • Physiology
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  • Question 23 - A 27-year-old athlete presents with buttock pain after tearing his gluteus maximus muscle.In...

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    • A 27-year-old athlete presents with buttock pain after tearing his gluteus maximus muscle.In which of the following nerves is the gluteus maximus muscle innervated by?

      Your Answer: Superior gluteal nerve

      Correct Answer: Inferior gluteal nerve

      Explanation:

      The gluteal muscles are a group of muscles that make up the buttock area. These muscles include: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius. and gluteus minimus.The gluteus maximus is the most superficial as well as largest of the three muscles and makes up most of the shape and form of the buttock and hip area. It is a thick, fleshy muscle with a quadrangular shape. It is a large muscle and plays a prominent role in the maintenance of keeping the upper body erect.The innervation of the gluteus maximus muscle is from the inferior gluteal nerve.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Lower Limb
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  • Question 24 - Which of the following drug classes may cause bronchoconstriction: ...

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    • Which of the following drug classes may cause bronchoconstriction:

      Your Answer: Beta-blockers

      Explanation:

      Beta-blockers, including those considered to be cardioselective, should usually be avoided in patients with a history of asthma, bronchospasm or a history of obstructive airways disease. However, when there is no alternative, a cardioselective beta-blocker can be given to these patients with caution and under specialist supervision. In such cases the risk of inducing bronchospasm should be appreciated and appropriate precautions taken.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 25 - A 62-year-old woman presents with cold sensitivity, tiredness, and weight gain. A series...

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    • A 62-year-old woman presents with cold sensitivity, tiredness, and weight gain. A series of blood tests done shows a grossly elevated TSH level and a diagnosis of hypothyroidism is made.What is the commonest cause of hypothyroidism worldwide?

      Your Answer: Iodine deficiency

      Explanation:

      Hypothyroidism occurs when there is a deficiency of circulating thyroid hormones. It is commoner in women and is most frequently seen in the age over 60.Iodine deficiency is the commonest cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.In the UK and other developed countries, iodine deficiency is not a problem and autoimmune thyroiditis is the commonest cause.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine Physiology
      • Physiology
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  • Question 26 - A 40-year-old man with reduced urine output, nausea, and confusion also has a...

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    • A 40-year-old man with reduced urine output, nausea, and confusion also has a 150% rise of creatinine from baseline over the past 7 days. A diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) is made after more tests are done.His AKI stage is?

      Your Answer: Stage 1

      Correct Answer: Stage 2

      Explanation:

      This patient with a 150% rise of creatinine above baseline within 7 days has stage 2 Acute kidney injury (AKI).AKI stages are as follows:Stage 1Creatinine rise of 26 micromole/L or more within 48 hours, orCreatinine rise of 50-99% from baseline within 7 days (1.5-1.99 x baseline),orUrine output <0.5 mL/kg/hour for more than 6 hoursStage 2Creatinine rise of 100-199% from baseline within 7 days (2.0-2.99 x baseline),orUrine output <0.5 mL/kg/hour for more than 12 hoursStage 3Creatinine rise of 200% or more from baseline within 7 days (3.0 or more x baseline), orCreatinine rise to 354 micromole/L or more with acute rise of 26 micromole/L or more within 48 hours or 50% or more rise within 7 days, orUrine output <0.3 mL/kg/hour for 24 hours or anuria for 12 hours

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 27 - A 26-year-old male presents to your clinic with the complaint of recurrent fevers...

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    • A 26-year-old male presents to your clinic with the complaint of recurrent fevers over the past three months. On documentation of the fever, it is noted that the fever increases and decreases in a cyclical pattern over a 1-2 week period. After the appropriate investigations, a diagnosis of Pel-Ebstein fever is made. Which ONE of the following conditions is most likely to cause this patient's fever?

      Your Answer: Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

      Correct Answer: Hodgkin lymphoma

      Explanation:

      The release of cytokines from Reed-Sternberg cells can cause fever in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma, which increases and decreases in a cyclical pattern of 1 to 2 weeks. This is called Pel-Ebstein or Ebstein-Cardarelli fever, specifically seen in Hodgkin lymphoma. The fever is always high grade and can reach 40 degrees or higher.Cyclical fever in other conditions is common but is not termed as Pel-Ebstein fever. This term is reserved only with Hodgkin lymphoma.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Haematology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 28 - Most of the lymph from vessels that drain the breast is collected in...

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    • Most of the lymph from vessels that drain the breast is collected in which of the following lymph nodes?

      Your Answer: Axillary nodes

      Explanation:

      Lymph is the fluid that flows through the lymphatic system. Axillary lymph nodes are near the breasts. They are often the first location to which breast cancer spreads if it moves beyond the breast tissue. They receive approximately 75% of lymph drainage from the breast via lymphatic vessels, laterally and superiorly. The lymph usually first drains to the anterior axillary nodes, and from here, through the central axillary, apical, and supraclavicular nodes in sequence.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Upper Limb
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  • Question 29 - Among the following infectious diseases, which is typically considered to have an incubation...

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    • Among the following infectious diseases, which is typically considered to have an incubation period of 3 weeks and longer?

      Your Answer: Infectious mononucleosis

      Explanation:

      Infectious mononucleosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The incubation period for EBV varies from 2 weeks to 2 months.The usual incubation period for rubella is 14 days; with a range of 12 to 23 days.Gonorrhoea has a short incubation period of approximately 2 to 7 days.The mumps virus can be isolated from infected saliva and swabs rubbed over the Stensen’s duct from 9 days before onset of symptoms until 8 days after parotitis appears.Scarlet fever, which appears within 1 to 2 days after bacterial infection, is characterized by a diffuse red rash that appears on the upper chest and spreads to the trunk and extremities. The rash disappears over the next 5 to7 days and is followed by desquamation.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Specific Pathogen Groups
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  • Question 30 - Vitamin D is a group of secosteroids that play a role in calcium...

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    • Vitamin D is a group of secosteroids that play a role in calcium and phosphate control. Vitamin D's hormonally active metabolite is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol.Which of the following actions of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol is a direct action?

      Your Answer: Decreases phosphate absorption in the small intestine

      Correct Answer: Increases renal phosphate reabsorption

      Explanation:

      The hormone-active metabolite of vitamin D is 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (commonly known as calcitriol). Its activities raise calcium and phosphate levels in the bloodstream.The following are the primary effects of 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol:Calcium and phosphate absorption in the small intestine is increased.Calcium reabsorption in the kidneys is increased.Increases phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys.Increases the action of osteoclastic bacteria (increasing calcium and phosphate resorption from bone)Inhibits the action of 1-alpha-hydroxylase in the kidneys (negative feedback)Thyroid hormone (parathyroid hormone) Calcium reabsorption in the tubules of the kidneys is increased, but renal phosphate reabsorption is decreased.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine Physiology
      • Physiology
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SESSION STATS - PERFORMANCE PER SPECIALTY

Anatomy (3/7) 43%
Lower Limb (1/3) 33%
Physiology (4/9) 44%
Renal Physiology (0/1) 0%
Evidence Based Medicine (2/3) 67%
CNS Pharmacology (1/1) 100%
Pharmacology (4/4) 100%
Endocrine Physiology (1/3) 33%
Statistics (1/1) 100%
Cardiovascular (2/2) 100%
Respiratory (0/2) 0%
Microbiology (2/3) 67%
Principles Of Microbiology (0/1) 0%
Infections (1/1) 100%
Specific Pathogen Groups (2/2) 100%
General Pathology (0/2) 0%
Pathology (1/4) 25%
Upper Limb (1/2) 50%
Musculoskeletal (1/1) 100%
Immune Responses (1/1) 100%
Central Nervous System (1/1) 100%
Abdomen (0/1) 0%
Basic Cellular (1/1) 100%
Gastrointestinal Physiology (1/1) 100%
Haematology (0/1) 0%
Passmed