C. Cranial Sutures: B. Violent

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C 1. One of the following is not helpful in determining the sex of the skeleton:
A. Skull
B. Sternum
C. Cranial sutures
D. Pelvis
Chapter III–Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.80

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B 2. The medico legal classification of death due to injuries inflicted upon the body
by some form of outside force that is the proximate cause thereof is:
A. Natural
B. Violent
C. Sickness caused
D. Instantaneous
Chapter VI–Cause of Death; p.183

C 3. The body should be buried within 12 hours if this condition is present:

A. Body was not embalmed
B. Not subject of legal investigation
C. Death due to dangerous communicable disease
D. Death due to toxic fumes
Chapter VIII–Disposal of thee Dead Body; p.221

A 4. Pedro attacked Juan using a bladed weapon. Instinctively Juan tried to fend of
the attack and suffered wounds as a result of self-protection. What special type of
wound did he suffer?
A. Defense
B. Self-inflicted
C. Offense
D. Patterned
Chapter IX–Medico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.244-245

C 5. Josefa does not intend to hurt her child, Jose. When she is drunk, she
periodically batters Jose. She becomes remorseful afterwards and provides
proper care in between her drinking spree. What type of child abuser is
Josefa?
A. Occasional child abuser
B. Constant child abuser
C. Intermittent child abuser
D. One time child abuser
Chapter XX-Child Abuse or Neglected Child; p.480

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A 6. Josefa is 10 years old. She gave consent to have carnal knowledge with a male
tourist provided she is paid money. Which is true?
A. Josefa is a victim of rape.
B. Josefa is a child prostitute and thus no rape occurred.
C. There is no rape since Josefa consented.
D. Josefa must be 12 years old to be a victim of statutory rape
Chapter XXI-Medico-Legal Aspects of Sex Crimes; p.500

C 7. Pedro calls people up on the phone in the early hours of the morning and starts
using obscene and foul language to obtain sexual gratification. This sexual
deviation is known as:
A. Pedophila
B. Masochism
C. Coprolalia
D. Exhibitionism

D 8. Artificial donor insemination with the consent of the husband but without the
consent of the wife may result in:
A. Charges of rape against the physician
B. Action for divorce against the husband based on assault
C. A paternity suit against the donor
D. Criminal assault against the physician
C 9. Pregnancy may be a ground for the annulment of marriage when:

Husband at the time of marriage knows the child is not his
Wife conceals the pregnancy caused by her husband
Wife conceals the fact the child is that of a man not her husband
The husbands files for annulment 10 years from the discovery the child is not his
Chapter XXII-Pregnancy; p.540

A 10. Which of the following type of abortion, whether performed by a health

professional or not, is criminal and punishable by law?
A. Intentional
B. Spontaneous
C. Consequence of a therapeutic act
D. Threatened
Chapter XXIV-Abortion; p.559

A 11. To obtain legal personality, a 27-week AOG infant must live for at least:
A. 24 hours
B. 72 hours
C. 48 hours
D. None of the above
Chapter XXV-Birth; p.575

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A 12. A female schizophrenic patient in a lucid state pushed a woman she did not
know was pregnant down the stairs causing her to abort. The patient is liable for:
A. Unintentional abortion
B. Intentional abortion
C. Accidental abortion
D. Not liable
Chapter XXIV-Abortion; p.559

C 13. For a child to be legitimate, he must be born in lawful wedlock within these
number of days after the dissolution of the previous marriage:
A. 120 days
B. 180 days
C. 300 days
D. 280 days
Chapter XXVII-Paternity and Fiilation; p.588

B 14. Chingoy and Maria are Filipino Chinese with no history on both sides of the
family of ancestors who are black. They got married and a child with dark skin,
wiry hair and thick lips was born. The child is:
A. Presumed legitimate
B. Presumed illegitimate based on ethnic reason
C. Definitely legitimate
D. Definitely illegitimate
Chapter XXII-Paternity and Filiation; p.592

C 15. A man who had a sex change operation declared thereafter he was a woman. A
marriage was contracted with a boyfriend of 10 years and solemnized by a minister
who was aware of the change operation. The marriage is:
A. Valid
B. Null and void upon declaration by a court of law
C. Void from the start
None of the above
Chapter XXIX-Medico-Legal Aspects of Marital Union and Dissolution; p.613

B 16. Dr. Pedro is single but keeps a married woman in his condominium. Which is
true?
A. Dr. Pedro is liable for concubinage.
B. Dr. Pedro is liable for adultery.
C. The mistress is liable for concubinage.
D. Both are not liable.

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A 17. An idiot is exempted from criminal liability. An idiot has an IQ of:
A. 0 – 20
B. 40 – 70
C. 20 – 40
D. 70 – 80
Chapter XXXII-Disturbance of Mentality; p.643

C. 18. Jose was prescribed a psychotropic agent for his depression. He developed
an idiosyncratic reaction with hallucinations. He killed his spouse thinking that she
was a three-headed monster. One of the following is applicable in this case:
A. Jose is guilty of homicide
B. The psychiatrist who prescribed the drug is guilty of malpractice
C. Jose can claim temporary insanity as a defense
D. The physician and Jose are liable

C 19. The most widely accepted method to measure alcohol and determine
drunkenness is:
A. Urine alcohol conc.
B. Breath alcohol conc.
C. Blood alcohol conc.
Chapter XXXIII-Alcoholism; p.707

C 20. The body vested by law to have general supervision and regulation over the
practice of medicine is:
A. Commission on Higher Education
B. Department of Education
C. Professional Regulatory Commission
D. Board of Medical Education
D 21. The specific body that exercise the power of regulation and supervision over
medical education is:
A. Commission on Higher Education
B. Department of Education
C. Association of Phil. Medical Colleges
D. Board of Medical Education
Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; pp.8-9

Medical Jurisprudence by Pedro Solis (1988 ed)
C 22. Any person who performs any of the acts constituting practice of medicine
but is not qualified to do so shall be:
A. Committing malpractice
B. Committing fraud
C. Illegally practicing medicine
D. Considered not to be practicing medicine
Chapter III – The Practice of Medicine; pp.38, 48

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B 23. Pedro Doctor graduated from the Medical School and immediately used the
title MD after his name. He is:
A. Committing malpractice
B. Academically entitled to use MD
C. Illegally practicing medicine
D. Falsely using MD after his name
Chapter III – The Practice of Medicine; p.48

B 24. A 60-year old male with prostatic cancer consented in writing to undergo treatment
under a new drug. The patient continued to deteriorate and sued the physician. The
physician was absolved under the doctrine of:
A. Common knowledge
B. Assumption of Risk
C. Contributory negligence
D. Sole responsibility
Chapter X –Doctrines Applied in Malpractice Cases; pp.253-254

D 25. Patient -physician relationship is not terminated when:

A. Patient recovers from the condition being treated
B. Physician considers his further service will no longer be beneficial to the
patient
C. Physician discharges the patient
D. Physician abandons the patient
Chapter IV –Physician-Patient Relationship; p.77

D 26. A physician issued a medical certificate in favor of a friend who was absent
from work attesting the latter was sick when in fact he was not. The physician under
the law is liable:
A. Civilly
B. Administratively
C. Morally
D. Criminally
Chapter XVI –Liabilities of Physicians; p.187

27. Under article III of the Medical Act, citizens of other countries maybe allowed to
take the Philippine Medical board examination if
A. they promise to practice in the Philippines
B. their countries allow Filipinos to practice there
C. they give substantial donation to the Philippine government
D. there is lack of Filipino doctors in the country
28. A physician who is subpoenaed by a trial court but failed to appear without justifiable
reason is guilty of indirect contempt which is punishable by fine and imprisonment of
not more than
A. one month
B. six months
C. one year
D. six years
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29. One of the following is allowed limited practice of medicine in our country without
certificate of registration
A. postgraduate interns in hospitals
B. graduates of medicine while awaiting results of board examination
C. physicians from other countries doing medical missions in our country
D. a registered physician who’s license is suspended
30. In which of the following instances is there a commencement of a physician-patient

relationship?
A. A patient called a physician’s clinic to make an appointment. The secretary
asked what is wrong and the patient related her complaints.
B. One night a patient called a physician by phone for consultation. The
physician told the patient to take aspirin that night and see him the
following day.
C. While passing by the emergency room, a physician noticed a patient who is
very pale. He asked the nurse to inform the resident physician to see and
examine the patient immediately.
D. In a mall, a patient met her physician. She made a casual consultation. The
doctor told her to see him at his clinic a little later.
31. Dr. Lopez is a physician in a rural health unit. One of her tasks is to implement
government program using artificial means of family planning. Being a devout
catholic, she can only prescribe natural method. Which of the following is correct?
A. She has the prerogative to choose treatment modalities
B. She can invoke self limitation of practice based on religious beliefs
C. She should ask to be transferred to a facility consistent with her beliefs
D. She is liable for insubordination
32. A general practitioner referred a patient to a specialist. After treatment, the patient
paid the specialist who in turn gave a share to the general practitioner. What is this
called?
A. Fee splitting
B. Straight fee
C. Retainer’s fee
D. Contingent fee
34. What criminal act is considered an administrative liability of physicians?

A. Immorality
B. Addiction to alcohol
C. Unethical advertisement
D. Issuance of false medical certificate
35. Mr. Santos falsified documents to get a certificate of registration as physician. If

convicted, what is the penalty?
A. Arresto menor
B. Arresto mayor
C. Prision mayor
D. Prision correccional
36. The hospital is almost full and the only vacant beds are in the ward. An infectious
case was admitted in the ward resulting to contamination of other patients. The
physician who admitted the patient is liable under what doctrine?
A. foreseeability
B. last clear chance
C. continuing negligence
D. contributory negligence
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37. Weapons, fingerprints and garments left at the crime scene are examples of what
type of evidence?
A. Real
B. Ordinary
C. Corpus delicti
D. Associative
38. What does algor mortis refer to?

A. Irritability
B. Softening of the body
C. Cooling of the body
D. Hardening of the body
39. In contrast to ante-mortem clot, post-mortem clot is

A. firm
B. soft
C. homogenous
D. uniform
40. A missing person is presumed dead after how many years?

A. 4
B. 7
C. 10
D. 15
41. Infanticide is killing of a child less than what age?

A. 3 hours
B. 3 days
C. 3 months
D. 3 years
42. If no physician is available, who among the following can sign the death
certificate?
A. City fiscal
B. Judge of a trial court
C. Municipal mayor
D. Congressman
43. Physical injury is considered slight if the victim is incapacitated for how long?
A. 6-12 hours
B. 12-24 hours
C. 1-9 days
D. 2 weeks
___D__ 44.The test used to determine whether semen is of human origin or not is:
a. acid phosphatase
b. Berberio’s
c. Florence
d. Precipitin
___D__ 45. The crime of simple seduction is committed when the following elements are present:
a. there must be a sexual relation between the offender and the victim
b. The woman must be over 12 but less than 18 and single or widow of good repute
c. The sexual act was committed by means of deceit
d. All of the above
___D__ 46. The crime committed by a man who embraced and kissed a woman against her will is:
a. rape
b. simple seduction
c. qualified seduction
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d. act of lasciviousness
___B___47.Pedophilia is a sexual perversion where a person has a compulsive desire to:

a. engage in sexual intercourse with an animal
b. seek sexual gratification with a child of either sex
c. be near a dead body for sexual gratification
d. obtain sexual gratification by gazing at himself at the mirror
___C__ 48. The minimum gestation period compatible with viability of the fetus according to most authors
and The Philippine Law is:
a. 100 days
b. 120 days
c. 180days
d. 280days
___B___ 49. The liability of a physician who performed an abortion in a pregnant woman upon her request
but unfortunately, caused the death of the woman is:
a. intentional abortion
b. intentional abortion with homicide
c. homicide
d. murder
___C___ 50. What is the clinical type of abortion when there is hemorrhage with dilatation of the internal
os and presence of rhythmical pain?
a. missed
b. complete
c. inevitable
d. threatened
___A___ 51. The elements of intentional abortion are the following, EXCEPT:
a. the physician commits abortion without the woman’s consent
b. the woman is pregnant
c. a drug was administered or an instrument was used
d. the fetus dies following the procedure
___D___ 52. Delayed untoward effects which may develop as complications of abortion is:
a. sterility
b. fistula formation
c. pelvic adhesions
d. all of the above
__D____ 53. The medical evidence as a pre-requisite of the prosecution to establish infanticide is:
a. that the child was born alive
b. that the child who was born alive was deliberately put to death
c. that the child killed was less than 3 days old
d. all of the above
___C___ 54. The value of sex can be summarized in the following categories, EXCEPT:
a. sex is a search of sensual pleasure and satisfaction, releasing physical and psychic tensions
b. sex is a search for the completion of the human person through an intimate personal union of
love expressed by bodily union
c. sex is to perpetuate one’s bestiality
d. sex is a social necessity for the procreation of children
___B___ 55. Because of the bad effects of inbreeding, the law made incestuous marriages void, and it is
void and incestuous marriage when it is:
a. marriage between stepfather and stepdaughter or stepmother and stepson
b. marriage between collateral relatives by blood within the fourth civil degree
c. marriage between the adopting parents and the adopted
d. marriage between the grandchildren of two brothers
___A___ 56. What is the gestational age of a fetus who is 50 cm long; weighs 3 to 3-1/2 kg with nails
beyond or at the level of the fingertips, hair on the scalp 5 m long, and lanugo is seen only on the shoulder:
a. at term
b. eight
c. sixth
d. seventh
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___D___ 57. The confession given by a defendant accused of rape that he had carnal intercourse with the
complainant at the time and place mentioned is:
a. involuntary confession
b. admission
c. voluntary confession
d. extra-judicial confession
___B___ 58. A confession is different from admission because the latter is

a. expressed acknowledgement of the truth of his guilt as to the crime charged
b. statement of fact which does not directly involve an acknowledgement of guilt
c. statement of guilt
d. all of the above
___B___ 59. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene such as a knife with fingerprints of the
suspect is called:
a. circumstantial evidence
b. direct evidence
c. tracing evidence
d. corpus delict
___D___ 60. The evidence presented which corresponds to the precise point at issue and proves the fact in
dispute without the aid of any inference, is called:
a. hearsay
b. circumstantial
c. tracing
d. direct
___B___ 61. A statement made by a dying patient to the attending physician in reference to the persons
who inflicted injury on him is known as:
A. privileged communication
B. dying declaration
C. hearsay evidence
D. inadmissible evidence
___A___ 62. The result of a lie detector test may be admissible evidence in court if:
A. there is prior stipulation by parties concerned that the test result will be considered admissible
B. the test is done with full and informed consent of the person examined
C. no force, intimidation or duress is applied on the person examined
D. the examiner is accredited as competent and reliable
63. A couple was found dead inside a car in the basement parking area. The possible
cause of death is:
A. Asphyxiation
B. Carbon monoxide poisoning
C. Anoxia
D. Carbon dioxide poisoning
64. During autopsy, which among the following should be opened first?
A. Cranial box
B. Thoracic cavity
C. Abdominal Cavity
D. Pelvic Cavity
65. After death, which organ putrefies last?

A. liver
E. Brain
F. Lungs
G. spleen
66. What is applied on the dorsum of the hand of a person subjected to Paraffin test?
A. Wax
B. Nitrates
C. Tattoo
D. Oil
67. Flattening of the skin following death is due to:
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A. Cadaveric spasm
B. Rigor mortis
C. Loss of elasticity of the skin
D. Post-mortem hypostasis
68. Curren’s Rule is used to determine the:

A. Time of death
B. Mental status
C. Malpractice liability
D. Court procedure
69. An injury sustained from a blow inflicted by the use of a sharp edged instrument resulting to
a break in a bone is a/an:
A. Hacking wound
B. Stabbed wound
C. Avulsed wound
D. Fracture
70. Instantaneous rigidity of muscles which occurs at the moment of death:

A. Rigor mortis
B. Cadaveric spasm
C. Death struggle
D. Cold stiffening
72. What organ is tested for chloride in drowning?

B. Brain
C. Lungs
D. Heart
E. Stomach
73. The performance of caesarian section when the pregnancy is normal and
uncomplicated is referred to as:
A. Defensive medicine
B. Overtreatment
C. Right to perform a service
D. Alternative treatment
74. A 34 year old female came to your clinic with chief complaint of severe chest pain. History
revealed an abrupt onset after reading a text message from her husband’s former girl friend.
Diagnostics revealed essentially normal findings, however physical examination revealed
costo-chondral tenderness which is converted to a more serious disability or exaggeration of
the real complaint. This known as:
A. Fortuitous malingering
B. Simulated malingering
C. Fictitious malingering
D. Factitious malingering
75. What is the basis to pronounce a person dead?

A. Molecular death
B. Apparent death
C. Somatic death
D. Clinical death
76. For purpose of description, laceration of the hymen is considered superficial

when:
A. It is incomplete and does not reach the base of the hymen.

B. It only produces congestion of the affected area.
C. When laceration does not go beyond one half the width of the hymen.
D. When there is diffused abrasion of the affected hymen.
77. Before a physician carries out a physical examination of a rape victim, he must first of all:
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A. Obtain a complete history of the rape incident
B. Get the bio-data of the victim
C. Ascertain the date, time and place of the rape
D. Have a written consent from the subject or from her guardian, if she is not
of age
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78. Strictly speaking, forensic medicine is:
A. application of law to some medical problems
B. use of medical science to shed light on some legal problems
C. use of medicine to legal cases
D. application of law in the administration of justice
79. If a person habitually drinks alcohol, there develops a certain degree of adaptation by the
body thereby increasing the body threshold to it. Later, an increase in percentage and
quantity of alcohol taken will be tolerated by the body, leading to diminution of its effect.
This condition is called:
A. Consumption tolerance
B. Differential alcoholic threshold
C. Constitutional tolerance
D. Alcoholic non-reflex excitability
81. A medico-legal autopsy is performed to:

A. Confirm clinical findings of a research
B. Determine if the tissue changes are due to a criminal act
C. Confirm the clinical diagnosis
D. Explain sudden death of a person apparently in good health
82. In order to ascertain drunkenness in a driver involved in a vehicular accident, which physical
tests can one conduct:
A. Winslow’s test
B. Macdonald’s test
C. Romberg’s test
D. Vital capacity measurement
83. The important distinguishing presumptive characteristics between the male and female body
are as follow exceptt:
A. Hips are broader in relation to the shoulder in females; in the male the shoulders are
broader than the hips
B. The female has generally a smaller build; the male larger
C. The Adam’s apple in female is prominent; in male, is not
D. Female pubic hair is straight and stop short above the mons veneris; while the male is
thick, curved upwards extending up to the umbilicus
84. In determining whether wounds were inflicted ante-mortem or post-mortem, which

distinction is not valid?
A. Ante-mortem wounds shows marks of spouting of blood from the arteries; not found in
post-mortem wounds
B. Blood is clotted in an ante-mortem wound; in post-mortem wound is not clotted, if at all
it is a soft clot
C. There is no inflammation and reparative process in ante-mortem; but is present in
post-mortem wound.
D. The edges of the ante-mortem wound gape; not so in post-mortem wound unless caused
within 1-2 hours after death.
85. A bullet that has penetrated the skin and hits bony tissue along its course may deflect and
change its direction. Such change of trajectory is called:
A. Russian roulette
B. Ricochet of bullet
C. Bullet sporting movement
D. Missile disintegrating movement
86. Death several days after a criminal abortion is often due to:
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A. pulmonary embolism
B. infection
C. hemorrhage
D. uterine trauma
87. Rigor mortis in the tropics lasts on the average for about how many hours?
A. 24 hours only
B. 24 to 48 hours
C. 48 to 72 hours
D. 12 hours only
88. Underneath the skin are dense networks of fibrous and elastic connective tissue fibers running
in the same direction. Incised wounds inflicted parallel to it will appear narrow or slit-like
while those perpendicular to it retract or gape. The pattern of fiber arrangement is called:
A. Langer’s line
B. Maginot line
C. Avulsion marks
D. Diffused network
89. According to Dupuytren’s classification, burns which involve the deep fascia and muscles
which may result to severe scarring or deformity is considered to be:
A. Fourth degree burns
B. Fifth degree burns
C. Sixth degree burns
D. Seventh degree burns
90. When death by asphyxia is produced by compression of the neck by means of ligature which
is tightened by a force other than the weight of the body is known as:
A. Death by hanging
B. Death by choking
C. Death by strangulation
D. Death by smothering
91. A person lost an eye after being physically assaulted. The offender is liable for:
A. Mutilation
B. Slight physical injury
C. Less serious physical injury
D. Serious physical injury
92. Who will be held primarily liable for damages or injuries sustained in an operation wherein
the patient signed a waiver of non claim?
A. Patient
B. Surgeon
C. Hospital
93. A physician who deliberately refuses to obey a subpoena issued by a court without any
justifiable reason is guilty of:
A. Direct contempt of court
B. Criminal act of omission
C. Indirect contempt of court
D. Civil liability for damages
94. What is the liability of a physician who performed an autopsy without proper authorization
from the next of kin or competent authorities?
A. None
B. Civil liability only
C. Criminal liability only
D. Both civil and criminal liability
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95. A patient brought action against a physician for injuries caused by the physician’s employed
nurse during the course of treatment. Recovery against the physician was sought under the
doctrine of:
A. Res ipsa loquitur
B. Borrowed servant
C. Fellow servant
D. Captain-of-the ship
96. An otorhinopharyngologist was forced by an Abu Sayyaf member to do a caesarian operation

on his wife. The physician agreed on the condition that he will be paid PhP 1M. The
physician maybe held liable for injuries sustained under the doctrine of:
A. Foreseeability
B. Continuing negligence
C. Assumption of risk
D. Contributory negligence
97. A newborn child developed jaundice. She learned of the physician’s failure to drop silver
nitrate into the child’s eyes at birth, the physician may:
A. Be liable for criminal malpractice
B. Be liable for civil malpractice
C. Be liable for criminal and civil malpractice
D. Not be liable at all
98. A physician may be presented in court as an ordinary or as an expert witness. He is only

considered as an ordinary witness:
A. When he is asked to inform the court of what he perceived in the course of the
physical examination of the patient
B. When he is asked to give opinions based on a set of facts
C. When he is asked to answer outside of the issue in consideration of the court
D. When he is asked questions regarding his personal qualifications as a witness
99. During an operation on a patient by a private surgeon, the resident physician assisting him
committed an error which resulted in injury to the patient. Who is primarily liable for
damages?
A. resident physician
B. attending surgeon
C. hospital
D. no one
100. A stab wound with serrated or zigzag borders due to alternative thrust and withdrawing of
the wounding weapon indicates that:
A. The offender had the intent to kill
B. The offender was nervous and wavering
C. The instrument is not sharp edged
D. The wound is accidental
101. The clinical records of a patient before and after discharge is owned by:
A. Hospital
B. Patient
C. Attending physician
D. The state or government
102. Under the Sanitation Code, who is not authorized to perform an autopsy?
A. Medical officers of law enforcement agencies
B. Health officers of local health departments
C. Medical staff members of accredited hospitals
D. Any duly licensed physician in private clinics
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103. A male intern had sexual intercourse with a female patient with her consent. Under what
circumstance would this be considered rape?
A. The intern promised to marry her.
B. The patient is feeble minded.
C. The patient is his wife from whom he is legally separated.
D. The patient is above 18 years of age.
104. The right of a citizen of foreign country to be allowed to be admitted to practice medicine
in the Philippines if their existing law allowed citizens of the Philippines to be admitted to
practice medicine in their country is based on:
A. reciprocity provisions of the medical law of the Philippines
B. international law, in as much as the Philippines has adopted the generally accepted
principles of international law as part of the law of the Philippines
C. international convention, like the World Health Organization
D. executive agreement between the heads of states
105. The doctrine which will bar a patient from recovering damages because he assents to the
risks of injury:
A. Doctrine of continuing negligence
B. Doctrine of assumption of risk
C. Contributory negligence
D. Doctrine of sole responsibility
106. Which of the following is an official oath prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Registration?
A. Hippocratic Oath
B. Apocryphal Oath
C. Administrative Oath
D. Medical Practice Oath
107. An applicant in a shipping company sued the physician of a pre-employment company

for negligence due to the latter’s refusal to prescribe an anti-diabetic drug for the” increased
blood sugar” in his FBS. Which among the following is a valid defense to be invoked by the
physician?
A. Right to choose patients
B. Right to limit practice
C. Absence of physician-patient relationship
D. Absence of consideration
108. A 35 year old lingerie model came to your clinic with chief complaint of foul smelling
vaginal discharge. Examination revealed gram negative diplococci. She told you that the
treatment should be kept in strict confidentiality. Furthermore, she revealed that she got her
illness from her promiscuous lover. She placed rat poison in his lover’s tomato juice before
she left to see you. You promised that you will keep it between the two of you. The following
morning, you learned that your patient’s lover died of internal hemorrhage which can be
attributed to a rat poison. What will you do if summoned to testify on the death of your
patient’s lover?
A. I will raise the defense of a privileged communication.
B. I will raise the right of the patient for privacy.
C. I will raise the issue of my right to limit practice, not in a medico-legal practice.
D. I will testify.
109. This technique of interrogation is applicable when there are two or more persons
who allegedly participated in the commission f a crime:
A. emotional appeal C. bluff on split-pair technique
B. Mutt and Jeff technique D. stern approach
1987 p. 35
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110. Broken headlights glass found at the crime scene in hit and run homicidematbe
associated with the car found in the repair shop is an example of:
A. Corpus delicti evidence C. associative evidence
B. tracing evidence D. deposition
1987 p. 16
111. A branch or division of law which deals with the rules concerning pleadings,
practices and procedures in all courts of the Philippines:
A. Remedial law C. Criminal law
B. Civil law D. Speccial law
1987 p. 5
112. This is composed of laws which are produced by the country’s legislation and
which are defined, codified and incorporated by the law-making body:
A. Commonlaw C. Customary law
B. Statutory law D. Case law
1987 p. 3
113. In determining the sex of the skeleton, the following bones must be studied
except:
A. sternum B. pelvis C. femur D. mandible
p. 80
114. This test is positive to any substance containing hemoglobin:

A. Takayama test C. Hemin crystals test
B. Acetone-haemin of Wagenhaar test D. Teichman’s blood crystals
p. 99
115. The following are characteristics of medico-legal autopsy except:

A. consent of relatives are not needed
B. correlates tissue changes to the criminal act
C. notation of all abnormal findings
D. must be specific for the purpose of determining whether it is in relation to the
criminal act
116. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an exit wound:

A. edges are everted C. paraffin test maybe positive
B. does not manifest any definite shape D. tattooing is always absent
p. 362-363
117. Which of the following is a test for the presence of powder residues on the
clothings:
A. Gonzale’s test C. paraffin test
B. Walker’s test D. Lung’s test
p. 380
118. Parents of this type often have personality disorders and are coolly indifferent to
the destructive nature of their action:
A. intermittent child abuser C. constant child abuser
B. one-time child abuser D. ignorant abuser
P. 480
119. Merely a corroborative proof of live birth:

A. presence of heart sound C. diaphragm reaches the level of 6th or 7th ribs
B. restlessness and crying D. stomach contains mucous, air bubbles and saliva
p. 577
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120. Which of the following are legitimate children:
A. adopted children C. adulterous children
B. natural children D. spurious children
P. 587
121. Causes of stillbirth:

A. immaturity C. accidents in the delivery
B. congenital malformation D. all of the above
P. 576
122. The following are appearance of the lungs if respiration takes place after birth
except:
A. lungs fill the thoracic cavity and overlapping the heart and thymus gland
B. when squeezed between the finger and thumb they do not crepitate
C. surface is covered with mosaic of expanded air vesicles, giving a marble
appearance
D. lungs are voluminous, with rounded edges and pink mottled color
p. 579
123. It concerns the state in its sovereign or political capacity to enforce or regulate the
exercise of a right, duty or obligation impose on the subject:
A. criminal law C. law on torts and damages
B. law on obligation and contracts D. private law
p. 6
124. Criminal acts as ground for reprimand, suspension or revocation of registration

certificate:
A. insanity
B. addiction to alcoholic beverages
C. knowingly issuing any false medical certificate
D. gross negligence in the practice of his profession
p. 200
125. Which of the following is not a duty of a physician with regards to dying
declaration?
A. He must observe carefully the mental condition of the patient.
B. He must avoid leading questions.
C. He must immediately put down in writing the patient’s statement.
D. He must produce the statement taken and decide by himself the relevant
points and its admissibility.
p. 452
126. Which of the following conditions must a medical witness comply with a
subpoena?
A. When the court issuing the subpoena has no jurisdiction over the subject
matter and person of the case.
B. When a physician is attending to an emergency and no one is available and
competent enough to be his substitute.
C. When the place of residence is 30 kilometers or less from the court issuing
the subpoena.
D. When the physician is suffering from an infirmity which may be
aggravated if ever he complies with the subpoena.
p. 461
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127. Which of the following is not a requisite of the privileged information between
the physician and his patient?
A. That the information is confidential and if disclosed, will tend to blacken
the character of the patient
B. That the person against whom the privilege is claimed is one duly
authorized to practice medicine, surgery or obstetrics
C. That the privilege is claimed in a criminal case not in any civil proceedings
D. That the physician acquired the information while he was attending the
patient in his professional capacity
p. 443
128. Which of the following is an administrative liabilities of a hospital?

A. improperly administering a hypodermic injection
B. keeping a hot water bottle too long on a patient’s body
C. administering the wrong blood to the right patient
D. failing to place sideboards on a bed after a nurse decided they were
necessary
p. 318
129. Which is a qualitative overtreatment of physician?

A. indiscriminately prescribing medicine having similar effects
B. hospitalization of patient for a minor ailment
C. excessive testing
D. longer period of treatment
p. 297
130. An expert medical witness has the following qualification:

A. duly licensed medical practitioner
B. duly licensed medical practitioner with at least 5 years of active
practice
C. duly licensed medical practitioner who has specialized in a
particular branch of medicine
D. duly licensed medical practitioner who is a specialist in the line
along which he is testifying
p. 453
131. Ghost surgery is committed when:

A. the physician who performs the operation is not the physician to
whom the patient gave his consent for the operation
B. the physician performs an operation beyond that which has been
consented by the patient
C. an operation is said to have been performed when in fact nothing
was done
D. an operation is performed other than that to which the patient gives
consent
p. 389
132. Failure to seek further medical assistance if symptoms persists:

A.Doctrine of continuing negligence C. Doctrine of last clear chance
B. Doctrine of foreseeability D. Doctrine of contributory negligence
p. 248
133. Contributory negligence cannot be applied when there is:

A. heavy sedation B. old age C. semiconsciousness D. all of the above
p. 250
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134. Operating without consent constitute an assault, and an assault, even without
specific proof of injury resulting from it, entitles the plaintiff to this damages:
A. liquidated damages C. temperate danagtes
B. nominal damages D. moderate damages
p. 374
135. An administrative complaint was filed with the PRC against a physician who was
eventually found guilty. This may result in:
A. Reprimand, suspension or revocation of license to practice
B. Imprisonment for criminal negligence
C. Civil damages paid to the patient to compensate for injuries sustained
D. Need to be re-certified
Ans: A
136. A gynecologist performed a total abdominal hysterectomy on a patient with

myoma uteri. Before closing the abdomen, he discovered that the patient had
cancer of the cecum so he referred the patient to a general surgeon to perform the
resection. Three days post-op, the patient had to be reopened and a piece of gauze
was found. Who may be held liable under the Captain of the ship Doctrine?
a. The operating room nurse
b. The second surgeon
c. The gynecologist
d. The anesthesiologist
Ans: C
137. Dr. Ola refused to render service in an emergency case in an NPA controlled
territory. Which is correct?
a. His license will be revoked
b. He will be civilly liable for the injuries sustained by the patient by the
patient for his failure to treat.
c. He can refuse service if there is risk on his life.
d. He violated his professional oath.
Ans: C
138. As a result of the deformity he sustained from a facelift operation, Mary Juana
sued Dr. Hanny Bal for mental anguish, social humiliation and moral shock. The
type of damages she can recover as a result of these is;
a. Actual damages
b. Compensatory damages
c. Exemplary damages
d. Moral damages
Ans: D
139. A patient suffering from a painful incurable disease asked his physician to give
him lethal dose of poison. OUT OF PITY, the physician gave the poison which
the patients swallowed and a result died. The physician is guilty of:
a. Murder
b. Homicide
c. Giving assistance to suicide
d. Dishonorable conduct
Ans: A
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140. There is negligence in the following circumstance
a. Not giving antibiotics in cataract extraction
b. Not giving anti-rabies vaccine to a patient bitten by a dog
c. Not giving tetanus toxoid to a patient who stepped on a nail
d. Not doing a skin test before administering IV oxytocin
Ans: C
141. Originally there were railings on the bed of the patient. Mr. A, the father removed
the railings so that he himself can sleep on the bed. His child fell with a broken
skull. What is the doctrine applicable?
a. Res ipsa loquitor
b. Borrowed servant doctrine
c. Contributory negligence
d. Common knowledge
Ans: C
142. When a body is the subject matter of a criminal investigation, it may exhumed:
A. Anytime
B. 3 years after burial
C. 5 years after burial
D. 10 years after burial
Ans: A
143. This type of injury need not be reported to police authorities under PD 169:
A. Serious physical injuries
B. Mutilation
C. Slight physical injuries
D. Less serious physical injuries
Ans: C
144. Carnal knowledge means

A. Knowledge about the nature of sexual life
B. Rupture of the hymen
C. Slightest penetration of the female sexual organ by the male sex
organ
D. Full penetration is necessary
Ans: C
145. Bumper fracture of the leg bones in pedestrian –vehicle collision is a

consequence of:
A. Secondary impact
B. Hit and run injuries
C. Primary impact
D. Run over injuries
Ans: C
146. This finding in death is not consistent and may or may not appear on a
person ho died:
A. Rigor Mortis c. Putrefaction
B. Algor Mortis d. Cadaveric spasm
Ans: D
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147. This finding suggests suicide:
a. Indication of struggle
b. Presence of hesitation cuts or tentative incisions
c. Multiple wounds in different parts of the body
d. No history of depression’
Ans: B
148. Disorientation, mental confusion, dizziness, sensory disturbances

exaggerated emotional state suggests that the blood alcohol level is:
A. 150-300 mg%
B. 400 mg%
C. 100 mg%
D. 20 mg%
Ans: A
149. The prominence and coloration of superficial veins more visible

among people with fair complexion during decomposition is called:
Skin Arborization
Venous
Marbolization
Venous visibility
Ans: C
150. Tardieu spots are associated with:

Hanging
Manual strangulation
Ligature strangulation
Choking
Ans: A
151. The crime of mutilation is understood to mean:

inflicting physical injury
Rendering any part of the body useless
Intentionally cutting off any reproductive part of the body
Accidentally depriving
Ans: C
152. Fingerprinting is considered to be the best valuable method of

identification. It is universally used because fingerprints, until
decomposition, are not changeable from the time they are formed in
the fetus during pregnancy in the:
Second month
Third month
Fourth week
Fifth month
Ans: C
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153. A child born out of lawful wedlock where the parent eventually had
a valid marriage is considered:
Incestuous
Sacrilegious
Adulterous
Legitimated
Ans: D
154. Physical injuries which develop on parts of the body when bone
tissues are deep seated caused by forcible impact of hard blunt
objects are usually:
Abrasion
Contusion
Hematoma
Lacerated wound
Ans: B
155. Evidence obtained regarding the issue of the truth serum is not
admissible in court because:
The information is obtained under duress
The information given by the suspect is not voluntary
since he is under the influence of a drug
The truth serum is still in experimental stage
The information is obtained through deceit
Ans: C
156. Algor Mortis refers to:

Irritability
Softening of the body
Cooling of the body
Hardening of the body
Ans: C
157. When blood accumulates in the most dependent portions of the

dead body, it is called
Primary flaccidity
Secondary flaccidity
Post-mortem lividity
Algor mortis
Ans: C
158. The following manner of death should be autopsied, EXCEPT;

suicides
death unattended by physician
accidental death
death occurring in natural manner
Ans: D
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159. Its main function is the transformation of mechanical energy by the
hit of the firing pin on the percussion cap to chemical energy:
Primer
Powder
Bullet
Projectile
Ans: A
160. When the color of the contusion changes to green, the contusion’s
estimated age is
2-4 days
4-5 days
7-10 days
14-15 days
Ans: B
161. Cutis Galina or Washer woman’s hands and feet on the corpse
signifies that:
The body has been in water for sometime
The body is that of a laundry woman
The body died for drowning
The body died for syphilis
Ans: A
162. The presence of weapon which is highly grasped by the hand of a

victim of a shooting incident is an example of
Rigor mortis
Death stiffening
Cadaveric spasm
Cadaveric rigidity
Ans: C
163. The most prominent sign of death is:

Progressive fall of the body temperature
Cessation of heart action and circulation
Cessation of respiration
Insensibility of body loss of power to move
Ans: A
___C__ 164. The crime of qualified seduction can be committed on a woman-victim above the age of 18
when:
a. the sexual act was done deceitfully
b. the sexual act was committed with force or intimidation
c. the offender is the father or brother of the victim
d. the woman is a prostitute
__C___ 165.The liability of a school teacher enticing a16 year old girl who is a virgin into having sexual
intercourse with him is:
a. statutory rape
b. simple seduction
c. qualified seduction
d. acts of lasciviousness
___C__ 166. A physician who fondled the breast of his female patient during physical examination may be
charged with:
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a. malpractice
b. qualified seduction
c. act of lasciviousness
d. moral turpitude
___A__ 167.The right of a husband or wife to have the right of society, service, companionship and sexual
relation with the spouse is called:
a. right of consortium
b. husband’s right
c. right of marriage
d. wife’s right
___D__ 168.Which of the following marriages shall be considered void from the beginning?
a. between the adopting father or mother and the adopted
b. between the legitimate children of the adoptor and the adopted
c. between stepfather and stepdaughter
d. all of the above
___A__ 169.A form of sexual deviation whereby pain is the principal factor for satisfaction, either as a
recipient or inflictor is called:
a. algolagnia
b. irrumation
c. buggery
d. bestiality
___C___170. A sex deviant who submits to surgery to change his or her anatomical sex is known as:
a. homosexual
b. intersexual
c. transsexual
d. transvestite
___B___171.A woman who was treated in the emergency room for bleeding from several lashes on her
back incurred by her lover while having intercourse is a victim of:
a. fetishism
b. sadism
c. uranism
d. masochism
___D__172. The abnormal sexual act committed by a farmer who had sexual relation with his
carabao:
a. masturbation
b. homosexuality
c. pedophilia
d. zoophilia
___B___ 173.A test to prove live-birth is when the middle ear of a child, before birth ,is filled with
gelatinous, embryonic connective tissues but disappears after birth is:
a. Fodere’s
b. Wredin’s
c. Wnslo’s
d. Breslau’s
___D___174.One of the test used to determine life before death of a fetus is to float the lungs in water is:
a. Wrendin’s test
b. Icard’s test
c. Breslau’s test
d. Hydrostatic test
___A___175.Thefollowing are signs of intra- uterine fetal death, EXCEPT:

a. HCG test positive
b. Absence of fetal movement
c. Ultrasound evidence of cranial bones overlapping
d. No progress in the enlargement of the uterus
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___D___ 176. The punishment for simulation of births and the substitution of one child for another
performed by a physician is:
a. fine of not less than P1000
b. prison mayor and a fine of not less than P1000
c. Prison mayor
d. Prison mayor, a fine of not less than P1000 and temporary special disqualification
___A___ 177. Which of the following types of abortion is criminal and punishable by law?
a. intentional
b. post-mortem
c. spontaneous
d. therapeutic
___B___ 178. Which of the following may be considered justifiable ground for therapeutic abortion?
a. German measles
b. Congestive heart failure
c. Minimal pulmonary tuberculosis
d. Hypertension
___D___ 179. A woman who shall practice an abortion on herself or shall consent that any other person
should do so shall suffer the penalty of:
a. prison mayor
b. arresto mayor
c. prison correctional at its minimum and medium period
d. prison correctional at its medium and maximum period
___C___ 180. Infanticide is the killing of a child less than:

a. 3 months
b. 3 weeks
c. 3 days
d. 3 years
____B__ 181. The crime committed by Mr. Aguilar who killed their baby a day after her wife delivered
suspecting that his wife was having an affair with her officemate is:
a. murder
b. parricide
c. homicide
d. infanticide
___A___ 182. For a dying declaration to be admissible in court which statement is NOT valid?
a. the declarant was not the victim
b. the declaration must be with regards to the impending death
c. the declarant was conscious of his impending death
d. the declarant was in full possession of his mental faculties when he made the declaration
183. If a physician is convicted of an administrative offense, he can make an appeal

within how many days after receipt of the promulgation?
A. 7
B. 14
C. 30
D. 60
184. What is the minimum qualification of a physician to be accepted as expert witness?

A. license to practice medicine
B. ten years of medical practice
C. at least 21 years old
D. a certified specialist
185. Any person who performs any act constituting practice of medicine but is not
qualified to do so is
A. committing malpractice
B. committing fraud
C. acting under extraordinary circumstance
D. illegally practicing medicine
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186. Mang Ambo utilizes light and water in his healing sessions. What is he?
A. naprapathist
B. neuropathist
C. naturopathist
D. masseuse
187. A fiduciary physician-patient relationship is based on

A. law
B. court order
C. mutual consent
D. mutual trust
188. A patient who had an eclamptic seizure is in coma and is being treated by a team of
physicians. What is the pattern of relationship between the physicians and the patient?
A. active-passive
B. guidance-cooperation
C. mutual participation
D. consensual
189. In a physician-patient relationship, what is expected of the physician?
A. avoid errors of judgement
B. possess average knowledge and skills
C. be a specialist in a certain field
D. act like an authority in the field
190. The physician-patient relationship ends when

A. the patient has paid the physician
B. the physician has left for a convention abroad
C. the period specified in the contract has expired
D. the patient says he can no longer afford medical care
191. A physician may choose patients whom to serve but he may not do so in
A. places where there are no doctors
B. situations when they have no valid reason
C. cases of emergency
D. he is the patient’s choice
B 192. Blood that does not clot, acidic in pH, with the presence of epithelial cells
and Doderlain microorganisms is probably:
A. Blood from a hemophiliac
B. Menstrual blood
C. Blood from a person with metabolic acidosis
D. Septic blood
Chapter III–Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.104

B 193. In a cadaver, the chemical change of body fat which takes place in wet
conditions and results in a soft brownish white substance is known as:
A. Mummification
B. Adipocere formation
C. Bacterial Putrefaction
D. Lytic changes
Chapter IV–Medico-Legal Aspect of Death; p.149
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C 194. Dr. Pedro, the MHO of Aurora Municipio shall perform an autopsy on a
dead body when:
A. Requested by any relative of the victim
B. Verbally directed by the police
C. Upon order of the mayor
D. Ordered by the Provincial Hospital Medical Director
Chapter V–Medico Legal Investigation of Death; p.165

A 195. Head injury that may be found in areas of the skull offering the least
resistance is known as:
A. Locus minoris resitencia
B. Countre-coup injuries
C. Remote injuries
D. Coup injuries
Chapter XI-Injuries in Different Parts of the Body; p.301

C 196. Petra scratched Juana in the face in an altercation. The doctor attended the
injury that resolved in less than 10 days but a keloid scar formed. The legal
classification of this injury is:
A. Mutilation
B. Slight injuries
C. Serious physical injuries
D. Less serious injury
Chapter IX–Medico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.250

B 197. Sexual intercourse is not an element of this crime:

A. Seduction
B. Abduction
C. Concubinage
D. Adultery
Chapter XXI-Medico-Legal Aspects of Sex Crimes; p.520-521

D 198. This will not cause hymenal laceration:

A. Riding horseback
B. Medical instrumentation
C. Carnal knowledge
D. Interlabial sex

D 199. This type of prostitute works regularly in a prostitution den under the direct
supervision of a mama-san.
A. Hooker
B. Call girl
C. Pick up
D. Factory girl
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C 200. The crime of infanticide is almost always committed in the:

A. Nursery
B. Delivery room
C. Home
D. Maternity clinic
Chapter XXVI-Infanticide; p.584

B 201. Pedro is impotent yet her wife gave birth to a healthy baby while in lawful
wedlock. Which is true?
A. The child’s legitimacy cannot be questioned
B. Proof of impotence will overthrow presumption of legitimacy
C. The child upon birth can be declared illegitimate
Chapter XXX-Impotency and Sterility; p.620

E 202. What causes sexual dissatisfaction after marriage?

B. Dyspareunia
C. Venereal disease
D. Frigidity
E. All of the above
Chapter XXIX-Medico-Legal Aspects of Marital Union and Dissolution;

p.615
D 203. Jose developed a massive stroke two days after contracting marriage with
Josefa. Thereafter, he became physically incapable of assuming the obligations of
marriage and the condition appears to be irreversible. Which is applicable in this
case?
A. The marriage is null and void.
B. There is legal basis of annulling the marriage.
C. Josefa can re-marry if after a period of time Jose does not recover.
D. The marriage is valid.

C 204. Dra. Petra’s homosexual husband left her for another man. Out of frustration, she
had a one-night stand with a man she met in a bar. Her husband filed a complaint against
her. She can be held liable for:
A. Infidelity
B. Concubinage
C. Adultery
D. Marital impropriety

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B 205. Jose was found guilty of large-scale estafa and was to be imprisoned. He
suddenly became insane. Which should take place?
A. He should be sent to prison.
B. His imprisonment should be deferred until he recovers.
C. He should undergo another trial upon recovery of sanity
D. He should be pardoned.

B 206. This is an organic poison:

A. Codeine
B. Amyl alcohol
C. Methamphetamine
D. Phenobarbital
Chapter XXXIV-Medico-Legal Aspect of Poisoning; p.727

B 207. Cutaneous stains in areas where the corrosive liquid has been spilled is seen
in this type of chemical poisoning due to:
A. Nitric Acid
B. Sulfuric Acid
C. Hydrochloric Acid
D. Citric Acid

B 208. Jose presents with gouty tophi and arthritis. Examination of the joints
showed simple effusion. Jose works as a painter in the shipyard. He is probably
suffering from:
A. Hydrocyanic poisoning
B. Chronic lead poisoning
C. Rat poisoning
D. Drug poisoning
A 209. Glucose is administered orally or intravenously in poisoning to:

A. Restore depleted glycogen
B. Eliminate the poison
C. Neutralize the poison
D. Biotransform the poison to something inert

C. 210. Specific supervision, control and regulation of medical practice is a

function of:
A. Professional Regulatory Commission
B. Board of Medical Education

C. Board of Medicine
D. Dept. of Health
Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.8
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B 211. The non-issuance of a Certificate of Registration to a successful examinee
may be due to one of the following:
A. In trial for a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
B. Found guilty by the Board of Medicine of immoral or dishonorable
conduct
C. Appears to be of an unsound mind
D. All of the above
Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.35
B 212. This act does not constitute the practice of medicine:

A. Physical examination of the patient
B. Collection of professional fees
C. Diagnosis and treatment
D. Prescribing drugs

B. 213. Beautician Vicky treats acne and dishes out topical lotions to clients. Which
of the following is correct?
A. Becky is performing a cosmetic function
B. Becky is illegally practicing medicine
C. Becky is administratively liable under PRC rules
D. Becky’s parlor should be padlocked by the police authorities

B. 214. Dr. Jose left a forceps in the abdominal cavity after an operation. The
applicable legal principle in this case is:
A. Doctrine of vicarious liability
B. Doctrine of res ipsa loquitur
C. Doctrine of contributory negligence
D. Doctrine of forseeability
Chapter X –Doctrines Applied in Malpractice Cases; pp.239-248

D 215. Securing the patient’s consent for treatment is an established standard of

practice. Failure to secure it is malpractice. To be valid, consent must be:
A. Informed and enlightened
B. Obtained voluntarily
C. Subject matter must be legal
D. All of the above
Chapter VI –Rights of Patients; pp.125-126

D 216. A patient-physician patient relationship exists here:

A. Insurance eligibility examination
B. Pre-employment examination to determine fitness for work
C. Determination of sanity by a court appointed physician
D. Attending physician refers the patient to another doctor
Chapter IV –Physician-Patient Relationship; pp.69-71
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D 217. This type of service cannot be offered in a patient-physician relationship:

A. Emergency care and treatment
B. Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of particular problems
C. Examination, diagnosis and treatment of all medical problems
D. Therapeutic abortion services

D 218. The patient-physician relationship does not contemplate one of the ff.
promises or guaranties:
A. Treatment will be beneficial
B. Treatment will not be injurious to the patient
C. Treatment will result in a definite outcome
D. Treatment will be gratuitous

B 219. Burden of evidence needed to convict a physician for criminal malpractice:
A. Substantial evidence
B. Proof beyond reasonable doubt
C. Preponderance of evidence
D. Circumstantial evidence
Chapter VIII –Criminal Liabilities of Physicians; p.199

A 220. Dr. Pogi’s wife filed an administrative complaint before the PRC against
her husband who was living with a mistress for having abandoned
her and her three children. The doctor’s immoral acts are grounds for
revoking his registration certificate and classified as:
A. Personal disqualification
B. Unprofessional conduct
C. Unethical conduct
D. Criminal act
Chapter XVI –Liabilities of Physicians; p.179

A 221. An OB-Gyne resident saw a patient in the ER complaining of left sided

abdominal pain. She was given celecoxib and sent home. She came back in
shock for ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The hospital is liable under the
doctrine of:
A. Vicarious liability
B. Independent contractor
C. Borrowed servant
D. Corporate liability
Chapter XIII- Liabilities of Hospitals pp.327-328

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B 222. Which of the following statements is valid:
A. Hospital resident physicians have the option to do private practice in the
hospital where they are training
B. Private hospitals have the right to screen and choose the medical staff that
may be allowed to practice in the hospital
C. Any licensed physician can bring his patient to any government hospital and
treat them there
D. Postgraduate interns are liable for their errors while rendering medical care in
the hospital
Chapter XIII- Liabilities of Hospitals p.311

D 223. For purposes of establishing vicarious liability, one of the following is

generally not regarded as a hospital employee:
A. Resident physicians
B. Staff physicians
C. Chief of Clinics
D. Post-graduate interns

C 224. Which cannot be sued and thus vicarious liability does not apply:
A. Government hospitals with proprietary functions
B. Charity hospitals
C. Public hospitals with governmental functions
D. Private hospitals

B 225. In a malpractice case, Dr. Procopio was ordered by the court to produce at
trial the patient’s charts, laboratory and x-ray results and other documents
under his possession and control. The process served on him to do this is
called:
A. Ordinary subpoena
B. Subpena duces tecum
C. Subpoena ad testificandum
D. Court summons
Chapter XXI –Medical Witness and the Court; pp.456-457

B 226. A physician treated a terrorist for gunshot injuries. In the course of

treatment, the patient told the doctor he killed and beheaded hostages.
When the terrorist was captured, the physician was called to testify. What
should he do?
A. Keep his mouth shut as the information is privileged
B. Testify against the terrorist
A. Invoke patient confidentiality
C. Refuse to testify
Chapter XXI –Medical Witness and the Court; pp.443-447

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C 227. A physician must appear in response to a subpoena if his place of residence is
how many kilometers from the court issuing the subpoena?
A. 100 kilometers
B. 50 kilometers
C. Less than 50 kilometers
D. Must appear regardless of distance
Chapter XXI –Medical Witness and the Court; pp.461

B 228. A family physician has a patient with a severe cardiovascular disease. What
should be the most appropriate thing for him to do?
A. Refer the patient to another family physician who is more experienced
B. Refer the patient to a physician whose specialty covers the case
C. Refer the patient to a more senior consultant
D. Exhaust all means to provide a correct diagnosis for proper management
of the case
Code of Ethics of the Medical Profession in the Philippines; p.476

C 229. A patient was dissatisfied with the treatment provided by his Dr. Jose. He
transferred to another hospital to be treated by Dr. Juan. Dr Jose practices
also in that hospital and filed a case against Dr. Juan. Choose the best
answer.
A. Juan should return the patient to Jose’s management.
B. Juan’s action violates code of ethics as relates to another physician.
C. Juan’s action if done in good faith is ethical
D. Jose should be admonished by the hospital authorities.
Code of Ethics of the Medical Profession in the Philippines; p.481

C 230. A 27-year old woman who has previously received no prenatal care presents
with spotting at term but not yet in labor. On ultrasound she has a placenta
previa, but she refuses cesarean section for any reason. What should the
physician do?
A. Operate since this is an emergency
B. Respect the patient’s wishes
C. Refer the matter to the ethics committee as this involves the life of the
mother and the fetus
D. The physician should get a court order to force a cesarean section
Code of Ethics of the Medical Profession in the Philippines; pp.475-476

___C__ 231.A sexual deviation characterized by an obsessive desire to wear the attire of the opposite sex
is:
a. transsexuality
b. homosexuality
c. transvestism
d. hermaphoditism
___D____232.A woman who develop menopause at 20 is in a state of:

a. senility
b. premature aging
c. menarche
d. climacterium praecox
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___B___ 233. The operation done on a dead pregnant woman is:
a. laparotomy
b. post mortem Cesarean section
c. classical Cesarean section
d. primary Cesarean section
___D___ 234. Evidence not obtained from the personal knowledge or experience of the witness but derived
from what he has heard or read about is called:
a. expert evidence
b. privileged communication
c. associative evidence
d. hearsay evidence
___A___ 235. The form of evidence given by the attending physician of a dying patient who related to him
(Doctor) that his compadre killed his wife is:
a. hearsay evidence
b. dying declaration
c. testimonial evidence
d. deposition
236. A patient’s condition requires surgery but she refuses to submit to such procedure.
What should the physician do?
A. Seek another doctor’s opinion
B. Politely withdraw as attending physician
C. Ask other members of the family to give consent
D. Simply abandon the patient
237. A professional fee was agreed upon by the physician and patient before the start of
treatment. What kind of professional fee is it?
A. Retainer
B. Contingent
C. Straight
D. Simple contractual
238. In which of the following situations is medical practice limited by other sources and
not self-imposed?
A. A physician charges large amount of fee resulting to limited patients
B. A physician limits his practice to certain days of the week
C. A physician decides to practice only in the hospital
D. A physician limits his practice because of dictates of conscience
239. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Any graduate of medicine can automatically practice in any hospital
B. A physician can practice in hospitals once he becomes a specialist
C. A hospital is obliged to give all licensed physician the privilege to practice
D. A hospital has the discretion to choose physicians whom to give the
privilege to practice
240. In which of the following situations is consent not necessary?

A. There is no one around to sign the consent
B. The patient is unconscious
C. The case is emergency
D. The procedure is known to be safe
241. A patient diagnosed to have cervical cancer should be informed of the diagnosis
because of her right to
A. confidentiality
B. treatment
C. give consent
D. disclosure
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242. Manny, a 19 year old married was diagnosed to have acute appendicitis. If all of the
following are available, who should sign the consent?
A. Manny
B. The spouse
C. His father
D. His mother
243. Confidentiality of information does not apply in which situation?

A. Patient waives her right
B. The case is interesting
C. The condition is a rare case
D. The patient has no relative around
244. A patient consulted at a physician’s clinic. He related his symptoms and the doctor
gives treatment. What type of consent was used?
A. Implied
B. Oral
C. General
D. No consent
245. Mr. Santos falsified documents to get a certificate of registration as physician. If

convicted, what is the penalty?
A. Arresto menor
B. Arresto mayor
C. Prision mayor
D. Prision correccional
246. A physician failed to report treatment of physical injuries to proper authority. What
is the duration of imprisonment if found guilty?
A. 6 months to one year
B. 1 to 3 years
C. 3 to 6 years
D. 6 to 12 years
247. Being a graduate of Medicine is what type of circumstance to a criminal liability?

A. Exempting
B. Aggravating
C. Mitigating
D. Alternative
248. In which of the following circumstances is there definite negligence?

A. Not giving antibiotics in cataract extraction
B. Not giving anti-rabies vaccine to a patient bitten by a dog
C. Not giving tetanus toxoid to a patient who stepped on a nail on the
ground
D. Not doing skin test before administering IV oxytocin
249. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies to which of the following situations?
A. Plastic surgery to remove a scar resulted to an uglier scar
B. Diagnosis of appendicitis which turned out to be salpingitis
C. Doing craniotomy in a dying victim of vehicular accident
D. Burns during application of perineal heat after delivery
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250. General compensatory damages include which of the following?
A. Hospital expenses
B. Funeral expenses
C. Loss of earning capacity
D. Drugs brought from outside pharmacy
250. The drug used as truth serum in detecting deception is

A. meperidine
B. hyoscine hydrobromide
C. sodium amytal
D. sodium pentothal
251. What characteristic of a living person can easily be changed?

A. Mental memory
B. Degree of nutrition
C. Grade of profession
D. Complexion
252. What is the gait of a person with tabes dorsalis

A. Ataxic
B. Paretic
C. Spastic
D. Wadding
253. Which of the following approximates a person’s height?

A. Ten times the length of the head
B. Three times the distance from vertex of skull to symphysis pubis
C. Distance from tips of middle fingers with arms extended
D. Two times the distance between supra-sternal notch and symphysis pubis
254. What is the most valuable method of identification?

A. Handwriting
B. Fingerprinting
C. Dental identification
D. Identification of skeleton
255. What is the art and study of recording fingerprints for identification?
A. Dactyloscopy
B. Dactylography
C. Poroscopy
D. Graphology
256. Diaphanus testwas used to determine peripheral circulation. How is this done?
A. Place ligature around the base of the finger
B. Spread fingers wide and view through strong light
C. Subcutaneous injection of fluorescein
D. Apply heated material to the skin
257. What is post-mortem caloricity due to?

A. Temperature of surroundings
B. Early putrefactive changes
C. Clothings
D. Dehydration
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258. Which of the following hastens cooling of the body after death?
A. Middle age
B. Asphyxia
C. Acute pyrexial disease
D. Leanness of the body
259. What is the first stage of muscular changes after death?

A. Lividity
B. Muscular irritability
C. Cadaveric rigidity
D. Secondary flaccidity
260. Which of the following organs putrefy early?

A. Heart
B. Liver
C. Kidney
D. Uterus
261. Death by electrocution is to which of the following?

A. Heart failure
B. Shock
C. Asphyxia
D. Renal failure
262. According to the administrative code, an unembalmed dead body should be buried
within how long after death?
A. 12 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 3 days
D. One week
263. When a blow to the forehead cause contusion of the eyeball due to fracture of the
bone at the roof of the orbit, what is the type of injury incurred?
A. Coup
B. Contre-coup
C. Coup contre-coup
D. Locus minoris resistencia
264. Living in very high altitude may cause what type of asphyxial death?
A. Anoxic
B. Anemic anoxic
C. Stagnant anoxic
D. Histotoxic anoxic
265. What is the most tragic type of child abuser?

A. One time
B. Constant
C. Ignorant
D. Intermittent
266. What is the average time required for death in drowning?

A. 2-5 minutes
B. 10-15 minutes
C. 20-30 minutes
D. 1-2 hours
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267. Which of the following acts of physicians is/are punishable as far as prohibited
drugs are concerned?
A. Unlawful prescription
B. Unnecessary prescription
C. Failure to record prescription
D. All of the above
268. Which of the following should be tested in suspected cases of lead poisoning?
A. Liver
B. Blood
C. Stomach
D. Urine
270. Medical Jurisprudence includes:

a. Rights and obligations of charlatans
b. Resolutions, orders and decrees
c. Physician-patient-hospital-paramedical
relationship
d. None of the above
271. The right to regulate the practice of medicine by

the State is based on:
a. Police power
b. Power of eminent domain
c. Medical Act of 1959
d. Constitution
272. Qualifications of those appointed members of the

Board of Medicine:
a. He is a duly-registered physician
b. He is a citizen of the Philippines
c. He has been in the practice of Medicine for at
least 15 years
d. He is a specialist and not connected with any
medical school
273. Which of the following statements is/are true of

faith healing in relation to the practice of medicine:
a. If a person acted pursuance of his religious
belief and the act is in accordance with the
tenets of his church, it is deemed to be part of
his religious freedom
b. The Medical Act of 1959 exempts faith healing
from the definition of the acts which constitute
practice of medicine
c. The faith healer can practice even without a
certification of registration from the Board of
Medicine.
d. He can invoke his right to livelihood as the
basis for his performing faith healing
274. Certificate of registration shall not be required on

the following persons:
a. Commissioned medical officers of other countries
stationed in the Philippines within the limit of
their own respective territorial jurisdiction
b. Physicians from other countries called in
consultation in all cases in any hospital after
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securing a previous authorization from the Board
of Medicine
c. Filipino physicians practicing in foreign
countries
d. Dentist in relation to his practice of tooth
extraction
275. The following are qualified to practice medicine in

the Philippines:
a. Those who have complied with the pre-requisites
to the practice of medicine in accordance with
Sec. 8 of the Medical Act of 1959
b. Commissioned medical officers of other countries
stationed in the Philippines irrespective of its
territorial jurisdiction
c. Post-graduate medical interns during from-duty
hours
d. Those foreign physicians not covered by
reciprocity
276. In his rights, a physician may be limited by the

dictates of his conscience, and thus he may refuse
which of the following:
a. Bilateral tubal ligations
b. Blood transfusion in emergency cases
c. Prescription of sedatives in psychotic patient
d. Intubation of a severely dyspneic and tachypneic
patient
277. In which of the following is there a physician-

patient relationship:
a. P.E conducted for insurance purposes with
prescription
b. Physician appointed by trial courts to examine
and accused
c. Autopsy examinations
d. In casual consultations during conferences
278. A physician should never examine or treat

hospitalized patient of another physician without the
letter’s knowledge and consent except when:
a. In case of emergency, the attending physician is
not readily available
b. The patient expressly asks him to do so in the
absence of attending physician
c. He is a relative of the patient
d. He will not charged the patient a professional
fee
279. A patient has the right to discharge the physician

treating him at any time. On the other hand the
physician can withdraw from the physician-patient
relationship only if:
a. The patient consents to his withdrawal and is
given ample time to secure the services of
another physician
b. The patient intends to file a suit against him in
court
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c. There are other physicians in the locality who
can treat the patient
d. The physician lacks the facilities for treatment
of the patient
280. In which of the following is consent necessary:

a. Consultation in an out-patient basis
b. Compulsory procedure by law, e.g. vaccination
c. In extreme emergencies
d. Waiver on the part of the patient
281. Dr. Francis Duke, a government physician may not

practice his profession within office hours. This is a
limitation imposed by:
a. Law
b. Religion
c. Hospital Rules and Regulations
d. PMA
282. Which one of the following refers to the inherent

right of a physician:
a. To choose patients
b. To perform certain services
c. To charge professional fees
d. To hold certain public office
283. The Doctrine of Superior Knowledge states that:

a. The physician has superior knowledge over his
patient
b. The patient follows the instructions of the
physician
c. The patient determines the proper course of
action in the management
d. The physician is in command and control over the
patient
284. The receptionist in the hospital lobby receives a

fee from Dr. Boll for referring cases to the latter.
This fee, which is unethical, is called:
a. Dichotomous fee
b. Contingent fee
c. Retainer fee
d. Referral fee
285. Which one of the following is measured by the space
of time provided by the physician and not by the
quality and quantity of medical services rendered:
a. Retainer fee
b. Package deal fee
c. Contractual fee
d. Simple fee
286. By refusing to allow medical students to see her in
her room, a patient is practicing her right to;
a. Privacy
b. Confidentiality
c. Refuse treatment
d. Disclosure
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287. It is a common practice of hospitals to insert this
clause for the purpose of making the patient assume the
risk of operation:
a. Exculpatory clause
b. Conditional consent
c. Blanket consent
d. General clause
288. You evaluated a 65 –year old man with 3-month

history of chest pains and fainting spells that you
feel merit cardiac catheterization. After informing him
fully of the benefits, consequences, risks, etc.’ he
was able to demonstrate that he understands all of
these and refuses the intervention. What should you do?
a. Respect his choice
b. Explore reasons for his decision and try to
convince him again
c. Consider the discussion ended
d. Continue with the procedure nevertheless
289. A 60-year old patient has complaints of abdominal

pain that is persistent but not extreme. Work-up shows
hepatoma. He just retired from a busy professional
career and he and his wife are about to leave for a
round the world cruise. What should you do?
a. Inform him of his condition now
b. Exercise the therapeutic privilege and inform him
later when he returns
c. Inform him when his condition worsens
d. Inform his wife first
290. Audric, an 18 year-old married male still living and

dependent with his parents, was diagnosed with ruptured
acute appendicitis. Who should give the consent for
surgery?
a. Audric
b. Parents
c. Paul’s wife
d. Grandparents
291. Confidentiality of information in the course of a
doctor-patient relationship may be breached in the
following instances:
a. When disclosure is necessary to serve the best
interest of justice
b. When disclosure of information will serve both
public and private health and safety
c. When disclosure is needed in a civil case to
determine the moral character of a patient
d. When information are being asked by police
authorities
292. A resident physician followed the order of a

consultant that was grossly wrong and resulted in
injury to the patient. Which is correct?
a. Both the consultant and the resident are liable
for poor patient care
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b. The resident clerk is not liable since he is
merely a trainee under the supervision of the
consultant.
c. The consultant is not liable since the discretion
lies with resident to either follow or not to
follow his advice
d. The resident is liable since he is the one who
exercised the clinical judgment that injured the
patient
293. Jericho’s inability to pay Dr. Abad his fees for

services rendered may result in:
a. Action for collection filed by the physician
against the patient
b. Automatic termination of the patient-MD
relationship
c. Lessened physician liability for negligence
d. Abandonment
294. The following are acts considered as immoral or
dishonorable conduct under the Code of Medical Ethics:
a. Fee splitting
b. Insanity
c. Drug Addiction
d. Conviction of a crime
295. These are damages imposed on a physician as

punishment and to serve as an example or correction for
the medical profession:
a. Exemplary damages
b. Nominal damages
c. Compensatory damages
d. Temperate damages
296. The venue where to file the complaint for immorality
against physician is:
a. Professional Regulation Commission
b. Regional Trial Court
c. Prosecutor’s Office
d. PMA
297. Dr. Luthor performed a surgery on Mr. Kent despite
not having the proper training. Negligently, he nicked
the colon and cut the ureter while removing the
appendix. Mr. Kent asked Dr. Luthor for monetary
compensation. The nature of liability against Dr. Jose
would be:
a. Civil
b. Administrative
c. Criminal
d. Ethical
298. Dr. Luthor performed a surgery on Mr. Kent despite
not having the proper training. Negligently, he nicked
the colon and cut the ureter while removing the
appendix. Mr. Kent asked Dr. Luthor for monetary
compensation. The penalty for the negligence of Dr.
Luthor would be in the nature of:
a. Damages
b. Imprisonment
c. Suspension to revocation of license
d. Expulsion from membership with the PMA
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LEGAL MEDICINE & MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE

Chapter III–Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.80

Chapter VI–Cause of Death; p.183

C 3. The body should be buried within 12 hours if this condition is present:

Chapter VIII–Disposal of thee Dead Body; p.221

Chapter IX–Medico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.244-245

Chapter XX-Child Abuse or Neglected Child; p.480

Chapter XXI-Medico-Legal Aspects of Sex Crimes; p.500

Chapter XXI-Medico-Legal Aspects of Sex Crimes; p.536

C 9. Pregnancy may be a ground for the annulment of marriage when:

Chapter XXII-Pregnancy; p.540

A 10. Which of the following type of abortion, whether performed by a health

Chapter XXIV-Abortion; p.559

Chapter XXV-Birth; p.575

Chapter XXIV-Abortion; p.559

Chapter XXVII-Paternity and Fiilation; p.588

Chapter XXII-Paternity and Filiation; p.592

Chapter XXIX-Medico-Legal Aspects of Marital Union and Dissolution; p.613

Chapter XXIX-Medico-Legal Aspects of Marital Union and Dissolution; p.619

Chapter XXXII-Disturbance of Mentality; p.643

Chapter XXXII-Disturbance of Mentality; p.627

Chapter XXXIII-Alcoholism; p.707

Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; pp.8-9

Chapter III – The Practice of Medicine; pp.38, 48

Chapter III – The Practice of Medicine; p.48

Chapter X –Doctrines Applied in Malpractice Cases; pp.253-254

D 25. Patient -physician relationship is not terminated when:

Chapter IV –Physician-Patient Relationship; p.77

Chapter XVI –Liabilities of Physicians; p.187

30. In which of the following instances is there a commencement of a physician-patient

34. What criminal act is considered an administrative liability of physicians?

35. Mr. Santos falsified documents to get a certificate of registration as physician. If

38. What does algor mortis refer to?

39. In contrast to ante-mortem clot, post-mortem clot is

40. A missing person is presumed dead after how many years?

41. Infanticide is killing of a child less than what age?

___B___47.Pedophilia is a sexual perversion where a person has a compulsive desire to:

___B___ 58. A confession is different from admission because the latter is

65. After death, which organ putrefies last?

67. Flattening of the skin following death is due to:

68. Curren’s Rule is used to determine the:

70. Instantaneous rigidity of muscles which occurs at the moment of death:

72. What organ is tested for chloride in drowning?

75. What is the basis to pronounce a person dead?

76. For purpose of description, laceration of the hymen is considered superficial

A. It is incomplete and does not reach the base of the hymen.

81. A medico-legal autopsy is performed to:

84. In determining whether wounds were inflicted ante-mortem or post-mortem, which

96. An otorhinopharyngologist was forced by an Abu Sayyaf member to do a caesarian operation

98. A physician may be presented in court as an ordinary or as an expert witness. He is only

107. An applicant in a shipping company sued the physician of a pre-employment company

114. This test is positive to any substance containing hemoglobin:

115. The following are characteristics of medico-legal autopsy except:

116. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an exit wound:

119. Merely a corroborative proof of live birth:

121. Causes of stillbirth:

124. Criminal acts as ground for reprimand, suspension or revocation of registration

128. Which of the following is an administrative liabilities of a hospital?

129. Which is a qualitative overtreatment of physician?

130. An expert medical witness has the following qualification:

131. Ghost surgery is committed when:

132. Failure to seek further medical assistance if symptoms persists:

133. Contributory negligence cannot be applied when there is:

_B_47.Pedophilia is a sexual perversion where a person has a compulsive desire to:

_B_ 58. A confession is different from admission because the latter is

_A_175.Thefollowing are signs of intra- uterine fetal death, EXCEPT:

_C_ 180. Infanticide is the killing of a child less than:

_D__232.A woman who develop menopause at 20 is in a state of: