MCQS

MCQS practice questions, page 4 of 10, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

A 57-year-old man having hypertension on oral anti-HTN. However, he is finding it difficult to mobilize as he tries to get up. What is the most appropriate investigation for him?

  1. ECG
  2. CXR
  3. Ambulatory BP
  4. CT SCAN
  5. MRI

Question 17

A new screening test has been devised to detect early stages of prostate cancer. However, the test tends t of people with no cancer, although they do have cancer as diagnosed by other standard tests. What is this flaw?

  1. True ג€"ve
  2. False +ve
  3. Poor specificity
  4. True +ve
  5. False -ve

Question 18

A 24-year-old woman known to be suffering from panic disorder presents to the hospital with tingling and nu fingers. ABG: pH=7.52, PCO2=2.2kPa, PO2=11kPa, Bicarbonate-20. What is the most likely condition?

  1. Acute respiratory alkalosis
  2. Compensated metabolic acidosis
  3. Compensated respiratory alkalosis
  4. Acute metabolic alkalosis

Question 19

19-year-old sexually active lady came for her annual check-up, she is otherwise healthy using no contraceptive, her pap smear and all investigations are normal. What will you suggest regarding her next check-up?

  1. After 6 months
  2. After 5 years
  3. After 1 year
  4. After 3 years

Question 20

An 8 year's boy has his tonsils and adenoids removed. On the 7th post-op day, he comes back to the hemoptysis and fever. What is the most appropriate management?

  1. Reassurance
  2. Packing
  3. Admit for IV antibiotics
  4. Surgery
  5. Prescribe oral antibiotics and discharge