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  • Question 1 - A 66-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with a nose bleed. She...

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    • A 66-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with a nose bleed. She says that she has been having frequent episodes of nose bleeds over the past four months, along with increasing fatigue and some weight loss. On examination, she has a diffuse petechial rash and hypertrophy of the gingiva. Which one of the following conditions is this patient most likely to have?

      Your Answer: Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

      Explanation:

      The history of nosebleeds and fatigue, and gingival hyperplasia presents a typical picture of acute myeloid leukaemia. Leukemic infiltrates within the gingiva cause hypertrophy and distinguish this condition from other types of leukaemia. The fatigue is secondary to anaemia, while the nosebleeds are caused by thrombocytopenia secondary to leukemic infiltration of bone marrow. Patients may also report frequent infections secondary to neutropenia and hepatosplenomegaly.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Haematology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 2 - A tumour compresses the jugular foramen of a 50-year-old patient. Compression of several...

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    • A tumour compresses the jugular foramen of a 50-year-old patient. Compression of several nerves in the jugular foramen will result in which of the following complications?

      Your Answer: Loss of gag reflex

      Explanation:

      The glossopharyngeal nerve, which is responsible for the afferent pathway of the gag reflex, the vagus nerve, which is responsible for the efferent pathway of the gag reflex, and the spinal accessory nerve all exit the skull through the jugular foramen. These nerves are most frequently affected if the jugular foramen is compressed. As a result, the patient’s gag reflex is impaired. The vestibulocochlear nerve is primarily responsible for hearing. The trigeminal nerve provides sensation in the face. The facial nerve innervates the muscles of face expression (including those responsible for closing the eye). Tongue motions are controlled mostly by the hypoglossal nerve.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Cranial Nerve Lesions
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  • Question 3 - Which of the following does NOT affect the rate of flow of a...

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    • Which of the following does NOT affect the rate of flow of a liquid through a tube:

      Your Answer: Length of the tube

      Correct Answer: Surface tension

      Explanation:

      Flow through a tube is dependent upon:The pressure difference across the ends of the tube (P1– P2)The resistance to flow provided by the tube (R)This is Darcy’s law, which is analogous to Ohm’s law in electronics:Flow = (P1– P2) / RResistance in the tube is defined by Poiseuille’s law, which is determined by the diameter of the tube and the viscosity of the fluid. Poiseuille’s law is as follows:Resistance = (8VL) / (πR4)Where:V = The viscosity of the fluidL = The length of the tubeR = The radius of the tubeTherefore, in simple terms, resistance is directly proportional to the viscosity of the fluid and the length of the tube and inversely proportional to the radius of the tube. Of these three factors, the most important quantitatively and physiologically is vessel radius.It can be seen that small changes in the radius can have a dramatic effect on the flow of the fluid. For example, the constriction of an artery by 20% will decrease the flow by approximately 60%.Another important and frequently quoted example of this inverse relationship is that of the radius of an intravenous cannula. Doubling the diameter of a cannula increases the flow rate by 16-fold (r4). This is the reason the diameter of an intravenous cannula in resuscitation scenarios is so important.*Please note that knowledge of the detail of Poiseuille’s law is not a requirement of the RCEM Basic Sciences Curriculum.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Basic Cellular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 4 - A 22-year-old man comes to the emergency department with a human bite injury to...

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    • A 22-year-old man comes to the emergency department with a human bite injury to his hand received from a punch during a fight 3 hours earlier outside a bar. On closer inspection, you discover bite marks on his first and second knuckles. Which of the following is the best treatment option for this patient:

      Your Answer: Oral co-amoxiclav for 7 days

      Explanation:

      Even if there is no evidence of infection, prophylactic antibiotics should be administered for all human bite wounds that are less than 72 hours old. The first-line therapy is 7 days of co-amoxiclav. In penicillin-allergic people, metronidazole + doxycycline is an option. Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus spp., Eikenella corrodens, Bacteroides spp., and other anaerobes are the most prevalent organisms found in human bites.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Infections
      • Microbiology
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  • Question 5 - A 45-year-old businessman returns from a trip to West Africa with headaches and...

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    • A 45-year-old businessman returns from a trip to West Africa with headaches and intermittent fevers. Thick and thin films are sent to the lab and a diagnosis is made of malaria. The patient is started on treatment but his condition deteriorates and he develops jaundice, renal failure and haemoglobinuria.Which of the following is the MOST likely causative organism? Select ONE answer only.

      Your Answer: Plasmodium falciparum

      Explanation:

      Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by female of theAnophelesgenus of mosquito. It is a parasitic infection caused by the genusPlasmodium. Five species are recognized as causing disease in humans;Plasmodium falciparum,Plasmodium ovale,Plasmodium vivax,Plasmodium malariaeandPlasmodium knowlesi.The classic symptom of malaria is the malarial paroxysm, a cyclical occurrence of a cold phase, where the patient experiences intense chills, a hot stage, where the patient feels extremely hot and finally a sweating stage, where the fever declines and the patient sweats profusely. On examination the patient may show signs of anaemia, jaundice and have hepatosplenomegaly without evidence of lymphadenopathy.Plasmodium falciparum is the most serious form and is responsible for most deaths. Severe or complicated malaria is suggested by the presence of impaired consciousness, seizures, hypoglycaemia, anaemia, renal impairment, respiratory distress and spontaneous bleeding.Plasmodium falciparum is the most likely type in this case in view of the presentation.Haemoglobinuria and renal failure following treatment is suggestive of blackwater fever, which is caused byPlasmodium falciparum. An autoimmune reaction between the parasite and quinine causes haemolysis, haemoglobinuria, jaundice and renal failure. This can be fatal.The benign malarias: P.vivax, P. malariae and P.ovale are usually treated with chloroquine. A course of primaquine is also required in P.vivax and P.ovale infection. Artesunate is the drug treatment of choice for Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Quinine can still be used where artesunate is not available. Often combination therapy with drugs such as doxycycline or fansidar is also required.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Specific Pathogen Groups
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  • Question 6 - About what percentage of filtered Na+is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle: ...

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    • About what percentage of filtered Na+is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle:

      Your Answer: 5 - 10%

      Correct Answer: 25%

      Explanation:

      About 25% of filtered sodium is reabsorbed in the the loop of Henle.

      Water-impermeable ascending loop of Henle plays a central role in maintaining salt-water balance by creating the cortico-medullary osmotic gradient to set up urinary concentrating ability and reabsorbing approximately 25% of the filtered NaCl load.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Renal
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  • Question 7 - Regarding flucloxacillin, which of the following statements is CORRECT: ...

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    • Regarding flucloxacillin, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

      Your Answer: It is used first line for infected animal bites.

      Correct Answer: It is resistant to bacterial beta-lactamases.

      Explanation:

      Flucloxacillin is unique in that it is beta-lactamase stable and it can be used in infections caused by beta-lactamase producing staphylococci e.g. S. aureus. It is acid-stable and can therefore be given by mouth as well as by injection. It is used first line for treatment of widespread impetigo infection, cellulitis, mastitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, severe erysipelas, severe/spreading otitis externa and infective endocarditis caused by staphylococci. The most common adverse effects of flucloxacillin include nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and diarrhoea. Cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis may occur very rarely, up to two months after treatment with flucloxacillin has been stopped. Administration for more than 2 weeks and increasing age are risk factors. First line treatment of animal and human bites is co-amoxiclav.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Infections
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 8 - What is the average healing time for a femoral shaft fracture under normal...

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    • What is the average healing time for a femoral shaft fracture under normal circumstances? Choose ONE answer.

      Your Answer: 12 weeks

      Explanation:

      The process of fracture healing occurs naturally after traumatic bone disruption and begins with haemorrhage, then progresses through Inflammatory, reparative, and remodelling stagesAverage healing times of common fractures are:Femoral shaft: 12 weeksTibia: 10 weeksPhalanges: 3 weeksMetacarpals: 4-6 weeksDistal radius: 4-6 weeksHumerus: 6-8 weeks

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 9 - Regarding endothelin-1, which of the following statements is INCORRECT: ...

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    • Regarding endothelin-1, which of the following statements is INCORRECT:

      Your Answer: Endothelin-1 release is stimulated by angiotensin II and antidiuretic hormone.

      Correct Answer: Endothelin-1 release is inhibited by noradrenaline.

      Explanation:

      Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is an extremely potent vasoconstrictor peptide which is released from the endothelium in the presence of many other vasoconstrictors, including angiotensin II, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and noradrenaline, and may be increased in disease and hypoxia.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 10 - Which of the following statements about neutrophils is TRUE: ...

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    • Which of the following statements about neutrophils is TRUE:

      Your Answer: Neutrophil granules mostly contain perforins and granzymes.

      Correct Answer: Neutrophils are typically the first immune cell to arrive to a site of injury.

      Explanation:

      Neutrophils are the most numerous peripheral blood leukocytes, accounting for 50-70 percent of all circulating white cells. Neutrophils have a compact nucleus with two to five lobes and a pale cytoplasm with an irregular shape containing numerous fine pink-blue or grey-blue granules. The granules are classified as primary, which emerges during the promyelocyte stage, and secondary, which develop at the myelocyte stage and predominate in the mature nucleus.The lifespan of neutrophils in the blood is only 6 – 10 hours. In response to tissue damage, cytokines and complement proteins, neutrophils migrate from the bloodstream to the site of insult within minutes, where they destroy pathogens by phagocytosis.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Immune Responses
      • Pathology
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  • Question 11 - A 22 year old male has been stabbed and is brought to the...

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    • A 22 year old male has been stabbed and is brought to the ED with a stab wound to his upper limb. On examination, the patient is unable to flex the distal interphalangeal joints of the ring and little finger. However, the proximal interphalangeal joint is intact. The most likely affected nerve is which of the following, and at which level is this occurring?

      Your Answer: Ulnar nerve at wrist

      Correct Answer: Ulnar nerve at elbow

      Explanation:

      The medial half of the flexor digitorum profundus is innervated by the ulnar nerve. Paralysis of this muscle results in loss of flexion at the distal interphalangeal joint of the ring and little finger. Flexion at the proximal interphalangeal joint is preserved as this is a function of the flexor digitorum superficialis which is innervated by the median nerve. The ulnar nerve is not correct as ulnar nerve injury at the wrist would not affect the long flexors, and the injury must have been more proximal.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Upper Limb
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  • Question 12 - You're in resus with a 69-year-old woman who is very sick. You decide...

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    • You're in resus with a 69-year-old woman who is very sick. You decide to contact the intensive care outreach team because she appears to be in septic shock. They decide to start a dobutamine infusion as soon as they arrive.Which of the following statements about dobutamine is correct?

      Your Answer: Its primary activity results from stimulation of beta 2 -adrenergic receptors

      Correct Answer: It may be infused via a peripheral line

      Explanation:

      Dobutamine is a synthetic isoprenaline derivative that is used to provide inotropic support to patients with low cardiac output caused by septic shock, myocardial infarction, or other cardiac conditions.Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic drug that stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart to produce its primary effect. As a result, it has inotropic properties that increase cardiac contractility and output. It also has a small amount of alpha1- and beta-2-adrenergic activity.It is infused intravenously after being diluted to a volume of at least 50 ml in a suitable crystalloid solution. The dose is titrated to response and ranges from 0.5 to 40 g/kg/min. Extravasation-induced skin necrosis is uncommon, and dobutamine can be administered through a peripheral line.At doses below 10 g/kg/min, side effects are rare, but at higher doses, they can include:Nausea and vomitingTachycardiaDysrhythmiasAnginaHypertensionHeadache

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 13 - The term cardiac output refers to the amount of blood pumped by the...

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    • The term cardiac output refers to the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute. The rate in women is around 5 L/min, whereas in men is somewhat higher, around 5.5 L/min.Which of the equations below best describes cardiac output?

      Your Answer: Stroke volume x heart rate

      Explanation:

      Cardiac output (CO) is calculated by multiplying stroke volume (SV) by heart rate (HR):CO = HR x SVAs a result, both stroke volume and heart rate are exactly proportional to cardiac output. There will be an increase in cardiac output if the stroke volume or heart rate increases, and a reduction in cardiac output if the stroke volume or heart rate lowers.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular Physiology
      • Physiology
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  • Question 14 - Which of the following laboratory findings is NOT typical of von Willebrand disease...

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    • Which of the following laboratory findings is NOT typical of von Willebrand disease (VWD):

      Your Answer: Normal PT

      Correct Answer: Thrombocytopaenia

      Explanation:

      Laboratory findings typically show (although this varies depending on VWD type):Abnormal PFA-100 testLow factor VIII levels (if low a factor VIII/VWF binding assay is performed)Prolonged APTT (or normal)Normal PTLow VWF levelsDefective platelet aggregationNormal platelet count

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Haematology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 15 - Identify the type of graph described below: A graph that is a useful summary...

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    • Identify the type of graph described below: A graph that is a useful summary of a set of bivariate data (two variables), usually drawn before working out a linear correlation coefficient or fitting a regression line.

      Your Answer: Histogram

      Correct Answer: Scatterplot

      Explanation:

      A scatterplot is a useful summary of a set of bivariate data (two variables), usually drawn before working out a linear correlation coefficient or fitting a regression line. It gives a good visual picture of the relationship between the two variables, and aids the interpretation of the correlation coefficient or regression model. Each unit contributes one point to the scatterplot, on which points are plotted but not joined. The resulting pattern indicates the type and strength of the relationship between the two variables.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Question 16 - 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 17 - A 30-year-old male with a known allergy to natural latex rubber presents with...

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    • A 30-year-old male with a known allergy to natural latex rubber presents with an allergic reaction to a food he has just eaten. Which ONE of these foods is most likely to cause an associated hypersensitivity in him?

      Your Answer: Banana

      Explanation:

      About one third of patients with allergy to natural latex rubber (NRL) have an associated allergy to some plant-derived foods. It is known as the latex-fruit syndrome and occurs commonly with consumption of fresh fruits. Banana and avocado are the most implicated fruits but it can also be seen with tomato, kiwi and chestnut.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 18 - For an action potential to occur, which of the following must be true:...

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    • For an action potential to occur, which of the following must be true:

      Your Answer: All of the above

      Correct Answer: Depolarisation of the membrane must reach threshold potential

      Explanation:

      For an action potential to occur, the membrane must become more permeable to Na+and the Na+influx must be greater than the K+efflux. An action potential occurs when depolarisation of the membrane reaches threshold potential. The membrane must be out of the absolute refractory period, however an action potential can still occur in a relative refractory period but only in response to a larger than normal stimulus.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Basic Cellular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 19 - One of your patients is undergoing resuscitation and is in septic shock. The...

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    • One of your patients is undergoing resuscitation and is in septic shock. The intensive care outreach team arrives to assess them and determines that a dobutamine infusion should be started.Which of the following receptors does dobutamine primarily affect?

      Your Answer: Alpha-1 receptors

      Correct Answer: Beta-1 receptors

      Explanation:

      Dobutamine is a synthetic isoprenaline derivative that is used to provide inotropic support to patients with low cardiac output caused by septic shock, myocardial infarction, or other cardiac conditions.Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic drug that stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart to produce its primary effect. As a result, it has inotropic properties that increase cardiac contractility and output. It also has a small amount of alpha1- and beta-2-adrenergic activity.A summary of the mechanism and effects of different inotropic agents is shown below:InotropeMechanismEffectsAdrenaline (epinephrine)Beta-1 and -2 agonist at increasing doses;Alpha-agonist at high dosesIncreased cardiac output;Vasoconstriction at higher dosesNoradrenaline (norepinephrine)Mainly alpha-agonist;Beta-1 and -2 agonist at increasing dosesVasoconstriction;Some increased cardiac outputDopamineDopamine agonist at low doses;Beta-1 and -2 agonist at increasing doses;Alpha-agonist at high dosesIncreased cardiac output;Vasoconstriction at higher dosesDobutamineMainly beta-1 agonistIncreased cardiac output

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 20 - Continuous capillaries are typically found where in the body: ...

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    • Continuous capillaries are typically found where in the body:

      Your Answer: Renal glomeruli

      Correct Answer: Blood-brain barrier

      Explanation:

      Continuous capillaries, found in the skin, lungs, muscles and CNS, are the most selective with low permeability, as junctions between the endothelial cells are very tight, restricting the flow of molecules with MW > 10,000.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 21 - A 40-year-old woman presents with a red, scaly, itchy rash around her navel...

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    • A 40-year-old woman presents with a red, scaly, itchy rash around her navel that occurred after contact with a nickel belt buckle. A diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis is made. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is this?

      Your Answer: Type IV hypersensitivity reaction

      Explanation:

      A type IV hypersensitivity reaction occurred in this patient. Allergic contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin reaction occurring in response to an external stimulus, acting either as an allergen or an irritant, caused by a type IV or delayed hypersensitivity reaction. They usually take several days to develop.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 22 - Which of the following is NOT one of insulin's actions: ...

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    • Which of the following is NOT one of insulin's actions:

      Your Answer: Increased gluconeogenesis

      Explanation:

      Insulin has a number of effects on glucose metabolism, including:Inhibition of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesisIncreased glucose transport into fat and muscleIncreased glycolysis in fat and muscleStimulation of glycogen synthesisBy inhibiting gluconeogenesis, insulin maintains the availability of amino acids as substrates for protein synthesis. Thus, insulin supports protein synthesis through direct and indirect mechanisms.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 23 - A range of one standard deviation above and below the mean includes what...

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    • A range of one standard deviation above and below the mean includes what approximate percentage of the sample values:

      Your Answer: 0.78

      Correct Answer: 0.68

      Explanation:

      A range of one SD above and below the mean (+/- 1 SD) includes 68.2% of the sample values.A range of two SD above and below the mean (+/- 2 SD) includes 95.4% of the sample values.A range of three SD above and below the mean (+/- 3 SD) includes 99.7% of the sample values.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
      • Statistics
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  • Question 24 - Glucagon may be used as an antidote for overdose with which of the...

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    • Glucagon may be used as an antidote for overdose with which of the following:

      Your Answer: Calcium channel blockers

      Correct Answer: Beta blockers

      Explanation:

      Glucagon is a peptide hormone that is produced and secreted by alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans, which are located in the endocrine portion of the pancreas. The main physiological role of glucagon is to stimulate hepatic glucose output, thereby leading to increases in glycaemia. It provides the major counter-regulatory mechanism to insulin in maintaining glucose homeostasis.Hypoglycaemia is the principal stimulus for the secretion of glucagon but may also be used as an antidote in beta-blocker overdose and in anaphylaxis in patients on beta-blockers that fail to respond to adrenaline. Glucagon then causes:GlycogenolysisGluconeogenesisLipolysis in adipose tissueThe secretion of glucagon is also stimulated by:AdrenalineCholecystokininArginineAlanineAcetylcholineThe secretion of glucagon is inhibited by:InsulinSomatostatinIncreased free fatty acidsIncreased urea productionGlycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate. The free energy released by this process is used to form ATP and NADH. Glycolysis is inhibited by glucagon, and glycolysis and gluconeogenesis are reciprocally regulated so that when one cell pathway is activated, the other is inactive and vice versa.Glucagon has a minor effect of enhancing lipolysis in adipose tissue. Lipolysis is the breakdown of lipids and involves the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids. It makes fatty acids available for oxidation.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 25 - A 33-year-old heavily muscled man presents with left-sided chest pain. After taking part...

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    • A 33-year-old heavily muscled man presents with left-sided chest pain. After taking part in a powerlifting competition, he felt a painful snap at the front of his shoulder and chest. There is also the presence of bruising and swelling over the left side of his chest. A ruptured pectoralis major muscle was suspected upon examining the injured area. Which of the following statements regarding the surface markings of the pectoralis major muscle is considered correct?

      Your Answer: It inserts into the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus

      Explanation:

      The pectoralis major is the superior most and largest muscle of the anterior chest wall. It is a thick, fan-shaped muscle that lies underneath the breast tissue and forms the anterior wall of the axilla.Its origin lies anterior surface of the medial half of the clavicle, the anterior surface of the sternum, the first 7 costal cartilages, the sternal end of the sixth rib, and the aponeurosis of the external oblique of the anterior abdominal wall.The insertion of the pectoralis major is at the lateral lip of the intertubercular sulcus of the humerus. There are 2 heads of the pectoralis major, the clavicular and the sternocostal, which reference their area of origin. The function of the pectoralis major is 3-fold and dependent on which heads of muscles are involved:- Flexion, adduction and medial rotation of the arm at the glenohumeral joint- Clavicular head causes flexion of the extended arm- Sternoclavicular head causes extension of the flexed armArterial supply of the pectoralis major, the pectoral artery, arises from the second branch of the axillary artery, the thoracoacromial trunk.The 2 heads of the pectoralis major have different nervous supplies. The clavicular head derives its nerve supply from the lateral pectoral nerve. The medial pectoral nerve innervates the sternocostal head. The lateral pectoral nerve arises directly from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, and the medial pectoral nerve arises from the medial cord.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Upper Limb
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  • Question 26 - Aside from the inability to extend the leg above the knee, which of...

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    • Aside from the inability to extend the leg above the knee, which of the following clinical symptoms should you anticipate seeing in a patient who had a pelvic and right leg injury as well as femoral nerve damage?

      Your Answer: Weak extension of the thigh at the hip

      Correct Answer: Loss of sensation over the anterior thigh

      Explanation:

      The femoral nerve runs down the front of the leg from the pelvis. It gives the front of the thigh and a portion of the lower leg sensation. Extension of the leg at the knee joint, flexion of the thigh at the hip are produced by muscles that is primarily innervated by the femoral nerve.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Lower Limb
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  • Question 27 - You are reviewing a patient with hypocalcaemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)...

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    • You are reviewing a patient with hypocalcaemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to increased calcium reabsorption at which of the following sites in the nephron:

      Your Answer: Distal convoluted tubule

      Explanation:

      Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a peptide hormone synthesised by the chief cells of the parathyroid glands, located immediately behind the thyroid gland. PTH is primarily released in response to decreasing plasma [Ca2+] concentration. PTH acts to increase plasma calcium levels and decrease plasma phosphate levels.Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to increase calcium reabsorption in the distal tubule of the nephron (by activating Ca2+entry channels in the apical membrane and the Ca2+ATPase pump in the basolateral membrane) and increase phosphate excretion by inhibiting reabsorption in the proximal tubule of the nephron.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine
      • Physiology
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  • Question 28 - A 32-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea that has been...

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    • A 32-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea that has been going on for 3 days.Among the following microorganisms, which is considered to be a cause of infectious bloody diarrhoea?

      Your Answer: Giardia lamblia

      Correct Answer: Entamoeba histolytica

      Explanation:

      The following are organisms that are capable of producing acute, bloody diarrhoea:- Campylobacter jejuni- Escherichia coli O157:H7- Salmonella species- Shigella species- Yersinia species- Entamoeba histolyticaOther E. coli strains, Giardia, Vibrio, and other parasites are associated with watery, but not bloody, diarrhoea.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Specific Pathogen Groups
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  • Question 29 - Which of the following is an example of a non-parametric test: ...

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    • Which of the following is an example of a non-parametric test:

      Your Answer: All of the above

      Explanation:

      All of the above answers are non-parametric tests.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
      • Statistics
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  • Question 30 - About what percentage of patients with hepatitis A develop chronic infection: ...

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    • About what percentage of patients with hepatitis A develop chronic infection:

      Your Answer: None

      Explanation:

      Chronic hepatitis and carrier state does not occur in hepatitis A infection and complete immunity is attained after infection.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Pathogens
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SESSION STATS - PERFORMANCE PER SPECIALTY

Haematology (1/2) 50%
Pathology (4/6) 67%
Anatomy (2/4) 50%
Cranial Nerve Lesions (1/1) 100%
Basic Cellular (0/2) 0%
Physiology (2/7) 29%
Infections (1/2) 50%
Microbiology (3/4) 75%
Specific Pathogen Groups (1/2) 50%
Renal (0/1) 0%
Pharmacology (2/6) 33%
General Pathology (3/3) 100%
Cardiovascular (0/2) 0%
Immune Responses (0/1) 0%
Upper Limb (1/2) 50%
Cardiovascular Pharmacology (0/2) 0%
Cardiovascular Physiology (1/1) 100%
Evidence Based Medicine (1/3) 33%
Musculoskeletal (1/1) 100%
Endocrine (2/3) 67%
Statistics (1/2) 50%
Lower Limb (0/1) 0%
Pathogens (1/1) 100%
Passmed