MCQS

MCQS practice questions, page 3 of 10, with answer review and explanations.

Question 11

A 70-year-old man with prostatic cancer has had severe acute back pain waking him up at night for 6wks. What is appropriate investigation?

  1. DEXA scan
  2. Serum ALP concentration
  3. Serum calcium concentration
  4. MRI spine

Question 12

A 62-year-old man diagnosed with T2DM with BMI=33. Lifestyle modifications have failed to control blood. Labs: urea=3.6mmol/l, creatinine=89mmol/l. What is the next appropriate management?

  1. Sulfonylurea receptor binder
  2. Glitazone
  3. Biguanide
  4. Sulfonylurea

Question 13

A 65-year-old man presents with significant weight loss and complains of cough, SOB and chest pain. Exam constricted, drooping of left eyelid. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Pancoast tumor
  2. Cervical rib
  3. Thoracic outlet syndrome
  4. Pneumonia

Question 14

The strongest type of epidemiological studies is:

  1. Time line
  2. Prospective cohort studies
  3. Retrospective control case studies
  4. Cross sectional

Question 15

A 2-year-old baby with atrophy of the buttocks, distended abdomen with frequent offensive smelly stool. What is the most likely investigation?

  1. Upper GI endoscopy
  2. Colonoscopy
  3. Stool culture
  4. Sweat test
  5. Endomysium/alpha gliadin antibody