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  • Question 1 - Regarding Clostridium tetani, which of the following statements is CORRECT: ...

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    • Regarding Clostridium tetani, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

      Your Answer: Tetanus exotoxin results in increased release of excitatory neurotransmitter.

      Correct Answer: Germination and outgrowth of clostridial spores depends on anaerobic conditions.

      Explanation:

      Clostridium tetani is found in normal human intestinal flora, although infection is predominantly exogenous. Tetanospasmin, an exotoxin produced by C. tetani is responsible for the neurotoxic effects of tetanus, largely by preventing the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA, resulting in prolonged excitation. Clostridium tetani is an obligate anaerobe, with an incubation period of about 3 – 21 days (average 10 days).

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Pathogens
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  • Question 2 - A 30-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department after a fall during a...

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    • A 30-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department after a fall during a hiking expedition caused severe pain in her left arm and wrist drop. An X-ray revealed a mid-shaft fracture of the humerus, which most likely damaged the radial nerve. Which one of the following statements best describes the healing process of peripheral nerves?

      Your Answer: Peripheral nerve fibres regenerate at around 1mm per day

      Explanation:

      Peripheral nerves are nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nerves readily regenerate, while central nervous system axonal injury does not spontaneously regenerate. If there is damage to the axons of peripheral nerves, the nerves will regenerate at a slow rate of 1 mm per day. The slow regeneration process may lead to muscle atrophy before regeneration is complete. Each peripheral nerve has a single cell body that supplies nutrients to the growing nerve fibre. The cell body does not undergo mitosis; only the axon is regenerated.Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system provide support for this process, while the analogous oligodendrocytes of the central nervous system do not. Schwann cells themselves do not cause regeneration. Schwann cells provide myelin for myelinated fibres and surround non-myelinated fibres with their cytoplasm. If an axon is completely severed, as in the case of amputation, the axonal fibres regenerating from the cell body may never find their original route back to the muscle. Instead, they may form a traumatic neuroma, a painful collection of nerve fibres and myelin.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • General Pathology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 3 - Cryptococcus neoformans is primarily transmitted by which of the following routes: ...

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    • Cryptococcus neoformans is primarily transmitted by which of the following routes:

      Your Answer: Inhalation of spores

      Explanation:

      Cryptococcus neoformans is found in bird droppings and transmission is by inhalation of spores, thus the lung is the primary site of infection.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Pathogens
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  • Question 4 - Regarding myeloma, which of the following statements is CORRECT: ...

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

      Your Answer: The paraprotein in myeloma is usually IgM.

      Correct Answer: Myeloma is associated with marked rouleaux formation on blood film.

      Explanation:

      98% of cases of myeloma occur over the age of 40 years with a peak incidence between 65 and 70 years. The disease is twice as common in black individuals compared to those of white or Asian origin. Laboratory findings include presence of a paraprotein in serum/urine (the paraprotein is IgG in 60% of cases, IgA in 20% and light chain only in almost all the rest) and marked Rouleaux formation on blood film. There is no cure for myeloma. The overall median survival is now 7-10 years and in younger (less than 50 years) patients it can be over 10 years.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Haematology
      • Pathology
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  • Question 5 - Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 absorption is TRUE: ...

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    • Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 absorption is TRUE:

      Your Answer: On ingestion, vitamin B12 is bound to R protein which protects it from digestion in the stomach.

      Explanation:

      The substance intrinsic factor,essential for absorption of vitamin B12 in the ileum, issecreted by the parietal cells along with the secretion ofhydrochloric acid. When the acid-producing parietalcells of the stomach are destroyed, which frequentlyoccurs in chronic gastritis, the person develops not onlyachlorhydria (lack of stomach acid secretion) but oftenalso pernicious anaemia because of failure of maturationof the red blood cells in the absence of vitamin B12 stimulation of the bone marrow.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Gastrointestinal
      • Physiology
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  • Question 6 - 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: Median 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 7 - Regarding dynamic compression of the airways, which of the following statements is CORRECT:...

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    • Regarding dynamic compression of the airways, which of the following statements is CORRECT:

      Your Answer: It occurs during forced expiration.

      Explanation:

      Dynamic compression occurs because as the expiratory muscles contract during forced expiration, all the structures within the lungs, including the airways, are compressed by the positive intrapleural pressure. Consequently the smaller airways collapse before the alveoli empty completely and some air remains within the lungs (the residual volume). Physiologically this is important as a completely deflated lung with collapsed alveoli requires significantly more energy to inflate. Dynamic compression does not occur in normal expiration because the intrapleural pressure is negative throughout the whole cycle.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Respiratory
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  • Question 8 - Which among the following antibacterial regimens is considered the most appropriate to prescribe...

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    • Which among the following antibacterial regimens is considered the most appropriate to prescribe in a patient presenting with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease?

      Your Answer: Ceftriaxone plus doxycycline plus metronidazole

      Explanation:

      The endocervix is the most common site of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women. Symptoms of infection, when present, include dysuria, cervical discharge, and lower abdominal pain. However, 50% of cases in women may be asymptomatic leading to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which may cause sterility, ectopic pregnancy, or perihepatitis.PID is also known as Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is defined as an inflammation of the upper genital tract due to an infection in women. The disease affects the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It is typically an ascending infection, spreading from the lower genital tract. The recommended intramuscular or oral regimens for PID are as follows:Ceftriaxone at 500 mg IM in a single dose (for persons weighing ≥150 kg, administer 1 g of ceftriaxone); plus doxycycline at 100 mg PO BID for 14 days with metronidazole at 500 mg PO BID for 14 days.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Microbiology
      • Specific Pathogen Groups
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  • Question 9 - All of the following statements are considered true regarding randomized control trials, except:...

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    • All of the following statements are considered true regarding randomized control trials, except:

      Your Answer: They can increase the power to study the effects of interest

      Correct Answer: They can eliminate the need for further studies

      Explanation:

      Meta-analysis is a quantitative, formal, epidemiological study design used to systematically assess previous research studies to derive conclusions about that body of research. Outcomes from a meta-analysis may include a more precise estimate of the effect of treatment or risk factor for disease, or other outcomes, than any individual study contributing to the pooled analysis. The examination of variability or heterogeneity in study results is also a critical outcome.The benefits of meta-analysis include a consolidated and quantitative review of a large, and often complex, sometimes apparently conflicting, body of literature. The specification of the outcome and hypotheses that are tested is critical to the conduct of meta-analyses, as is a sensitive literature search.Important medical questions are typically studied more than once, often by different research teams in different locations. In many instances, the results of these multiple small studies of an issue are diverse and conflicting, which makes the clinical decision-making difficult. The need to arrive at decisions affecting clinical practise fostered the momentum toward evidence-based medicine. Evidence-based medicine may be defined as the systematic, quantitative, preferentially experimental approach to obtaining and using medical information. Therefore, meta-analysis, a statistical procedure that integrates the results of several independent studies, plays a central role in evidence-based medicine.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
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  • Question 10 - A 38-year-old woman is investigated for Addison's disease. She had low blood pressure,...

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    • A 38-year-old woman is investigated for Addison's disease. She had low blood pressure, weakness, weight loss, and skin discoloration. An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test is scheduled as part of her treatment.Which of the following statements about ACTH is correct? 

      Your Answer: It is released in response to the release of CRH

      Explanation:

      The anterior pituitary gland produces and secretes a peptide hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (adenohypophysis). It is secreted in response to the hypothalamus’s secretion of the hormone corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).ACTH promotes cortisol secretion via binding to cell surface ACTH receptors in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex.ACTH also promotes the production of beta-endorphin, which is a precursor to melanocyte-releasing hormone (MRH).

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine Physiology
      • Physiology
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  • Question 11 - In relation to ketamine, which of the following statements is TRUE: ...

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    • In relation to ketamine, which of the following statements is TRUE:

      Your Answer: It is usually associated with tachycardia, increased blood pressure and increased cardiac output.

      Explanation:

      Ketamine has hypnotic, analgesic and local anaesthetic properties. Major adverse effects include Hypertension, Increased cardiac output, Increased ICP, Tachycardia, Tonic-clonic movements, Visual hallucinations and Vivid dreams.Ketamine is mostly utilized in paediatric anaesthesia, especially when repeated dosing is necessary (such as for serial burns dressings). Ketamine has little effect on respiratory drive, and protective airway reflexes are unaffected. Ketamine is also a bronchial smooth muscle relaxant, hence it plays a unique function in the treatment of severe asthma.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anaesthesia
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 12 - Calcium-channel blockers can be divided into two categories: dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines. The basic...

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    • Calcium-channel blockers can be divided into two categories: dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines. The basic chemical structure of these two classes differs, as does their relative selectivity for cardiac versus vascular L-type calcium channels. The phenylalkylamine class and the benzothiazepine class are two subgroups of non-dihydropyridines.A phenylalkylamine calcium-channel blocker is, for example, which of the following?

      Your Answer: Verapamil

      Explanation:

      Calcium-channel blockers, also known as calcium antagonists, stop calcium from entering cells through the L-type calcium channel. This causes vascular smooth muscle in vessel walls to relax, resulting in a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance. They can be used for a variety of things, including:HypertensionAnginaAtrial fibrillationMigraineCalcium-channel blockers can be divided into two categories: dihydropyridines and non-dihydropyridines. The basic chemical structure of these two classes differs, as does their relative selectivity for cardiac versus vascular L-type calcium channels.Dihydropyridines have a high vascular selectivity and lower systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure. As a result, they’re frequently used to treat hypertension. Modified release formulations are also used to treat angina, but their powerful systemic vasodilator and pressure-lowering effects can cause reflex cardiac stimulation, resulting in increased inotropy and tachycardia, which can counteract the beneficial effects of reduced afterload on myocardial oxygen demand.The suffix -dpine distinguishes dihydropyridines from other pyridines. Examples of dihydropyridines that are commonly prescribed include:AmlodipineFelodipineNifedipineNimodipineThe phenylalkylamine class and the benzothiazepine class are two subgroups of non-dihydropyridines.Phenylalkylamines are less effective as systemic vasodilators because they are relatively selective for the myocardium. This group of drugs lowers myocardial oxygen demand and reverses coronary vasospasm, making them useful in the treatment of angina. They are also occasionally used to treat arrhythmias. A phenylalkylamine calcium-channel blocker like verapamil is an example.In terms of selectivity for vascular calcium channels, benzothiazepines fall somewhere between dihydropyridines and phenylalkylamines. They can lower arterial pressure without producing the same level of reflex cardiac stimulation as dihydropyridines because they have both cardiac depressant and vasodilator effects. Diltiazem is the only benzothiazepine currently in clinical use.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular Pharmacology
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 13 - A patient has a cardiac output of 4.8 L/min and a heart rate...

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    • A patient has a cardiac output of 4.8 L/min and a heart rate of 80 bpm, therefore their stroke volume is:

      Your Answer: 70 mL

      Correct Answer: 60 mL

      Explanation:

      Cardiac output (CO) = Stroke volume (SV) x Heart rate (HR). Therefore SV = CO/HR = 4.8/80 = 0.06 L = 60 mL.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 14 - Through which of the following anatomical structures does an indirect inguinal hernia pass?...

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    • Through which of the following anatomical structures does an indirect inguinal hernia pass?

      Your Answer: Internal oblique

      Correct Answer: External oblique

      Explanation:

      Inguinal hernias are subdivided into direct and indirect.An indirect hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through the internal inguinal ring and into the inguinal canal. This occurs lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels. The hernia contents may extend into the scrotum.A direct inguinal hernia is protrusion of abdominal contents through the transversalis fascia within Hesselbach’s triangle. The borders of Hesselbach’s triangle are the inferior epigastric vessels superolaterally, the rectus sheath medially, and inguinal ligament inferiorly.The deep (internal) inguinal ring is located above and halfway between the pubic tubercle and the anterior superior iliac spine. This serves as the entrance to the inguinal canal. The superficial (external) inguinal ring lies immediately above and medial to the pubic tubercle. This triangular opening is a defect in the external oblique aponeurosis, and forms the exit of the inguinal canal.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Abdomen And Pelvis
      • Anatomy
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  • Question 15 - Which of the following immunoglobulins is most important for mast cell degranulation: ...

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    • Which of the following immunoglobulins is most important for mast cell degranulation:

      Your Answer: IgE

      Explanation:

      IgA is the major Ig in secretions, particularly from the gastrointestinal tract (but also in saliva, tears, sweat and breast milk).IgE is important for mast cell degranulation in allergic and antiparasitic response. In the allergic response, the plasma cell produces IgE-antibodies, which, like antibodies of other immunoglobulin isotypes, are capable of binding a specific allergen via its Fab portion.IgG is the most abundant in plasma (comprising 80% of normal serum immunoglobulin) and the main circulatory Ig for the secondary immune response.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Immune Responses
      • Pathology
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  • Question 16 - Gastrin is secreted by which of the following cell types in the stomach:...

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    • Gastrin is secreted by which of the following cell types in the stomach:

      Your Answer: G-cells

      Explanation:

      Gastrin is secreted by antral G-cells and acts on cholecystokinin B (CCKB) receptors.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Gastrointestinal
      • Physiology
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  • Question 17 - Which of these is NOT a lithium side effect: ...

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    • Which of these is NOT a lithium side effect:

      Your Answer: Peptic ulcer disease

      Explanation:

      Adverse Effects of lithium IncludeLeucocytosis (most patients)Polyuria/polydipsia (30-50%)Dry mouth (20-50%)Hand tremor (45% initially, 10% after 1 year of treatment)Confusion (40%)Decreased memory (40%)Headache (40%)Muscle weakness (30% initially, 1% after 1 year of treatment)Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes (20-30%)Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (10-30% initially, 1-10% after 1-2 years of treatment)Hyperreflexia (15%)Muscle twitch (15%)Vertigo (15%)Extrapyramidal symptoms, goitre (5%)Hypothyroidism (1-4%)Acne (1%)Hair thinning (1%)

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Central Nervous System
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 18 - Nifedipine commonly causes which of the following adverse effects? ...

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    • Nifedipine commonly causes which of the following adverse effects?

      Your Answer: Ankle oedema

      Explanation:

      Most common adverse effects of Nifedipine include:Peripheral oedema (10-30%)Dizziness (23-27%)Flushing (23-27%)Headache (10-23%)Heartburn (11%)Nausea (11%)

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 19 - Which of the following drugs is first line treatment for a stable regular...

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    • Which of the following drugs is first line treatment for a stable regular broad-complex tachycardia:

      Your Answer: Amiodarone

      Explanation:

      A regular broad-complex tachycardia is likely to be ventricular tachycardia or a regular supraventricular rhythm with bundle branch block. A ventricular tachycardia (or broad-complex tachycardia of uncertain origin) should be treated with amiodarone 300 mg IV over 10 – 60 min, followed by an infusion of 900 mg over the next 24 hours. If previously confirmed as SVT with bundle branch block, the patient should be treated as for narrow-complex tachycardia.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Cardiovascular
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 20 - What is the pathophysiology of a phaeochromocytoma: ...

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    • What is the pathophysiology of a phaeochromocytoma:

      Your Answer: Catecholamine-secreting tumour

      Explanation:

      Phaeochromocytomas are catecholamine-secreting tumours which occur in about 0.1% of patients with hypertension. In about 90% of cases they arise from the adrenal medulla. The remaining 10%, which arise from extra-adrenal chromaffin tissue, are termed paragangliomas. Common presenting symptoms include one or more of headache, sweating, pallor and palpitations. Less commonly, patients describe anxiety, panic attacks and pyrexia. Hypertension, whether sustained or episodic, is present in at least 90% of patients. Left untreated phaeochromocytoma can occasionally lead to hypertensive crisis, encephalopathy, hyperglycaemia, pulmonary oedema, cardiac arrhythmias, or even death.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Endocrine
      • Physiology
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  • Question 21 - Which of the following statements is correct regarding flow through the cardiovascular system?...

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    • Which of the following statements is correct regarding flow through the cardiovascular system?

      Your Answer: If the vessel diameter is suddenly reduced, flow rate will increase.

      Correct Answer: Turbulent blood flow may be caused by increased cardiac output.

      Explanation:

      Frictional forces at the sides of a vessel cause a drag force on the fluid touching them in laminar blood flow, which creates a velocity gradient where the flow is greatest at the centre. Laminar blood flow may become disrupted and flow may become turbulent at high velocities, especially in large arteries or where the velocity increases sharply at points of sudden narrowing in the vessels, or across valves. There is increased tendency for thrombi formation when there is turbulent blood flow. Clinically, turbulence may be heard as a murmur or a bruit. As a result of elevated cardiac output, there may be turbulent blood flow, even when the cardiac valves are anatomically normal, and as a result, a physiological murmur can be heard. One such example is pregnancy.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Basic Cellular
      • Physiology
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  • Question 22 - A 25-year-old patient requires procedural sedation for reduction of an open fracture of...

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    • A 25-year-old patient requires procedural sedation for reduction of an open fracture of his tibia and fibula. You plan on using ketamine as the sedative agent.Ketamine works as a result of action on what type of receptor? Select ONE answer only.

      Your Answer: N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)

      Explanation:

      Ketamine is the only anaesthetic agent available that has analgesic, hypnotic, and amnesic properties. When used correctly it is a very useful and versatile drug.Ketamine acts by non-competitive antagonism of the NMDA receptor Ca2+ channel pore and also inhibits NMDA receptor activity by interaction with the phencyclidine binding site.Ketamine can be used intravenously and intramuscularly. The intramuscular dose is 10 mg/kg, and when used by this route, it acts within 2-8 minutes and has a duration of action of 10-20 minutes. The intravenous dose is 1.5-2 mg/kg administered over a period of 60 seconds. When used intravenously, it acts within 30 seconds and has a duration of action of 5-10 minutes. Ketamine is also effective when administered orally, rectally, and nasally.Ketamine causes tachycardia, an increase in blood pressure, central venous pressure, and cardiac output, secondary to an increase in sympathetic tone. Baroreceptor function is well maintained, and arrhythmias are uncommon.The main disadvantage to the use of ketamine is the high incidence of hallucinations, nightmares, and other transient psychotic effects. These can be reduced by the co-administration of a benzodiazepine, such as diazepam or midazolam.The main side effects of ketamine are:Nausea and vomitingHypertensionNystagmusDiplopiaRash

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anaesthesia
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 23 - You've been requested to give a discussion to a group of medical students...

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    • You've been requested to give a discussion to a group of medical students about cardiovascular physiology. One of them inquires about cardiac output and asks if you can explain it.Which of the following statements is correct?

      Your Answer: An average resting cardiac output in a man is 6 L/min

      Correct Answer: An average resting cardiac output in a woman is 5 L/min

      Explanation:

      The terminology cardiac output refers to the amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute. Women’s rates are around 5 L/min, whereas men’s rates are somewhat higher, around 5.5 L/min.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 24 - Aldin is a 24-year-old male patient who arrives at the emergency department diagnosed...

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    • Aldin is a 24-year-old male patient who arrives at the emergency department diagnosed with psittacosis based on his symptoms and history of being a pigeon enthusiast. Which of the following is the causative bacteria of psittacosis?

      Your Answer: Francisella tularensis

      Correct Answer: Chlamydia psittaci

      Explanation:

      Chlamydia psittaci is a microorganism that is commonly found in birds. These bacteria can infect people and cause psittacosis. Psittacosis is an infectious disease that may cause high fever and pneumonia associated with headaches, altered mental state, and hepatosplenomegaly.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Infections
      • Microbiology
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  • Question 25 - A 27-year-old man presents with a laceration of his forearm that severed the...

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    • A 27-year-old man presents with a laceration of his forearm that severed the nerve that innervates flexor carpi radialis.Which of the following nerves has been damaged in this case? Select ONE answer only.

      Your Answer: The radial nerve

      Correct Answer: The median nerve

      Explanation:

      Flexor carpi radialis is innervated by the median nerve.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Upper Limb
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  • Question 26 - The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, which is a...

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    • The hypothalamus produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, which is a peptide hormone. It is important for maintaining water and electrolyte balance, as well helping control arterial pressure.To have an effect on blood arteries, ADH binds to which of the following receptors? 

      Your Answer: V 1 receptor

      Explanation:

      ADH, or antidiuretic hormone, is a hormone that regulates water and electrolyte balance. It is released in response to a variety of events, the most important of which are higher plasma osmolality or lower blood pressure. ADH increases plasma volume and blood pressure via acting on the kidneys and peripheral vasculature.It causes vasoconstriction by binding to peripheral V1 Receptors on vascular smooth muscle via the IP3 signal transduction and Rho-kinase pathways. The systemic vascular resistance and arterial pressure rise as a result. High levels of ADH appear to be required for this to have a major impact on arterial pressure, such as in hypovolaemic shock.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Physiology
      • Renal Physiology
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  • Question 27 - Regarding NSAIDs, which of the following statements is CORRECT: ...

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

      Your Answer: Diclofenac is contraindicated in people with ischaemic heart disease.

      Explanation:

      Due to their increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events, coxibs and diclofenac are contraindicated in people with ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease and mild, moderate, or severe heart failure. Other NSAIDs are only contraindicated in people with severe heart failure. Selective inhibition of COX-2 is associated with less gastrointestinal intolerance. In single doses NSAIDs have analgesic activity comparable to that of paracetamol, therefore given their side effect profile, paracetamol is preferred, particularly in the elderly. Pain relief starts soon after taking the first dose and a full analgesic effect should normally be obtained within a week, whereas an anti-inflammatory effect may not be achieved (or may not be clinically assessable) for up to 3 weeks. Mefenamic acid has only very mild anti-inflammatory properties.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Musculoskeletal
      • Pharmacology
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  • Question 28 - During quiet respiration, position of the right oblique fissure can be marked by...

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    • During quiet respiration, position of the right oblique fissure can be marked by a line drawn on the thoracic wall that:

      Your Answer: Begins at the spinous process of T3, crosses the fifth intercostal space laterally and follows the contour of rib 5 anteriorly.

      Correct Answer: Begins at the spinous process of T4, crosses the fifth intercostal space laterally and follows the contour of rib 6 anteriorly.

      Explanation:

      During quiet respiration, the approximate position of the right oblique fissure can be marked by a line on the thoracic wall that begins at the spinous process of vertebra T4, crosses the fifth intercostal space laterally and then follows the contour of rib 6 anteriorly.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Anatomy
      • Thorax
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  • Question 29 - A 20-year-old asthmatic patient's symptoms is deteriorating and patient is moved to the...

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    • A 20-year-old asthmatic patient's symptoms is deteriorating and patient is moved to the resuscitation area of the Emergency Department. A loading dose of IV aminophylline is administered and her symptoms begin to improve. You are asked to check her theophylline levels after an appropriate time period.How long should you wait before taking her blood sample be taken?

      Your Answer: 1-2 hours

      Correct Answer: 4-6 hours

      Explanation:

      Plasma theophylline concentration is usually measured five days after starting oral treatment and three days after each dose adjustment. A blood sample to check theophylline concentration should usually be taken after 4-6 hours if an IV dose of aminophylline was given.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Pharmacology
      • Respiratory Pharmacology
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  • Question 30 - Which of the following is considered an example of an observational study? ...

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    • Which of the following is considered an example of an observational study?

      Your Answer: Cohort study

      Explanation:

      The two most common types of observational studies are cohort studies and case-control studies; a third type is cross-sectional studies.

    • This question is part of the following fields:

      • Evidence Based Medicine
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SESSION STATS - PERFORMANCE PER SPECIALTY

Microbiology (2/4) 50%
Pathogens (1/2) 50%
General Pathology (1/1) 100%
Pathology (2/3) 67%
Haematology (0/1) 0%
Gastrointestinal (2/2) 100%
Physiology (6/9) 67%
Anatomy (0/4) 0%
Upper Limb (0/2) 0%
Respiratory (1/1) 100%
Specific Pathogen Groups (1/1) 100%
Evidence Based Medicine (1/2) 50%
Endocrine Physiology (1/1) 100%
Anaesthesia (2/2) 100%
Pharmacology (7/8) 88%
Cardiovascular Pharmacology (1/1) 100%
Cardiovascular (2/3) 67%
Abdomen And Pelvis (0/1) 0%
Immune Responses (1/1) 100%
Central Nervous System (1/1) 100%
Endocrine (1/1) 100%
Basic Cellular (0/1) 0%
Cardiovascular Physiology (0/1) 0%
Infections (0/1) 0%
Renal Physiology (1/1) 100%
Musculoskeletal (1/1) 100%
Thorax (0/1) 0%
Respiratory Pharmacology (0/1) 0%
Passmed