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Forensic
Identification of age
The first permanent tooth to erupt is :
A- central incisor.
B- first premolar.
C- first molar.
D- lateral incisor

The age of obtaining a driving license in a female is diagnosed by an X-ray on :


A- sternal end of clavicle.
B- metacarpals and phalanges.
C- lower end of femur.
D- lower end of radius.

In a crime of rape, one suspected assailant was excluded because the epiphyses
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at the following sites were still opened :


A- lower end of femur.
B- heads of metacarpals.
C- head of femur.
D- between trochlea and capitulum.

A healthy 9kg body wt. infant has the following teeth erupted :
A- milk central incisor
B- milk lateral incisor.
C- milk canine.
D- milk first molar.

The age of marriage in the male is identified by the union of :


A- bases of phalanges
B- head of humerus
C- head of femur
D- Upper end of tibia.

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A 2 years old child shows the following Except:
A- ossification centre appears in the lower end of radius
B- Eruption of the second milk molar.
C- Body wt. about 12kg.
D- opened anterior fontanels

In a female at the age of full civil rights, the following epiphyses are found to be
closed :
A- Lower end of femur.
B- Iliac crest.
C- sternal end of clavicle.
D- Upper end of tibia.
E- b&c

Types of finger prints include the following Except :


A- loops
B- Arches.
C- Whorls.
D- Circles.
E- Composite
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At age of 3 years which of the following occurs:


A- Appearance of ossific center in femur head.
B- Appearance of ossific center in Upper end of radius
C- Appearance of ossific center in Lower end of radius.
D- closure of frontal suture

How to identify the age of full criminal responsibility?


A- Fusion of lower end of femur with shaft
B- Fusion of head of femur with shaft
C- Fusion of lower end of humerus with shaft
D- Fusion of lateral epicondyle of humeurs with shaft

What is the most reliable method for personal identification?


A- Anthropometry
B- Dactylography
C- Handwriting
D- Photography

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Mention ossific centers that appear at six months intrauterine?

A- Clavicle

B- Humerus

C- Calcaneus

D- Manubrium sterni

The age of obtaining full civil rights in female is diagnosed by an x-ray on……

A- Lower end of femur.

B- Head of humerus

C- Iliac crest of hip bone

D- Acromial end of clavicle.

At the age of discrimination :

A- Second permanent molar erupts. LAS

B- Permanent canine erupts.

C- Trochlea units with capitulum

D- Permanent central incisor erupts

A 30 years old negroid male has the following sutures closed :

A- Sagittal suture.

B- Coronal suture.

C- Inter frontal suture.

D- Lambdoid suture

At what age ossific center of the head of humerus appears?

A- 2nd month intrauterine

B- 3rd month intrauterine

C- Full term

D- 5th month intrauterine

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Identification of sex
In which case sexing is negative?
A- Turner's syndrome.
B- Klienfilter's Syndrome.
C- Gonadal agenesis.
D- Hermaphrodite cases.

What is the suitable sample for sex chromatin test?


A- Semen
B- Buccal mucosa
C- Nail
D- Blood

What is the type of gonads in cases of Feminine Hermaphrodite?


A- testes.
B- Ovaries
C- Abdominal testes LAS

D- Ovotestes

In which case Barr body test is positive?


A- Turner's Syndrome
B- Male peudohermaphrotide
C- Klienfilter's Syndrome
D- Gonad agenesis

What is the cause of testicular hermaphrodite?


A- Undesceded testis
B- Extra Y chromosome
C- Androgen insensitivity
D- Excessive androgen secretion

What is conclusive in identification of sex in clinical examination?


A- Body fat distribution
B- Body hair distribution
C- Prostate / Uterus
D- Testes / Ovaries.

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What is conclusive in identification of sex on cellular level?
A- Barr Body
B- Davidson's body
C- X chromosome
D- Y chromosome

At What age Ossific center of the bodies of the vertebrae appears?


A- 3nd month intrauterine
B- 4rd month intrauterine
C- 5th month intrauterine
D- 6th month intrauterine

At what age the sex of the fetus is differentiated ?


A- 2nd month intrauterine
B- 3rd month intrauterine
C- 4th month intrauterine
D- 5th month intrauterine

What are the ossific centers a five months intrauterine fetus has
A- Clavicle
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B- Lower jaw
C- Calcaneus
D- All of the above

What are the ossific centers a seven months intrauterine fetus has ?
A- Clavicle
B- Lower jaw
C- Talus
D- All of the above

What is the length of a normal 7 months fetus ?


A- 25 cm
B- 35cm
C- 45 cm
D- 55 cm

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What is the weight of a normal 7 months fetus?
A- 1.0 - 1.5 kg
B- 1.5 -1.75 kg
C- 2.0 – 2.5 kg
D- 2.5 – 2.75 kg

Why the fetus is is considered viable at 7 months intrauterine age?


A- It can exist separately
B- It Can exist in an incubator
C- Its weight is suitable
D- It can exist separately provided normal uterine growth

What is the weight of a normal full term fetus?


A- 1.0 - 1.5 kg
B- 1.5 -1.75 kg
C- 2.0 – 2.5 kg
D- 2.5 – 3.5 kg

What is the length of a normal full term fetus?


A-35- 45 cm LAS

B- 45-50 cm
C- 50-55 cm
D- 55-60 cm

At what age ossific center of the head of humerus appears ?


A- 2nd month intrauterine
B- 3rd month intrauterine
C- Full term
D- 5th month intrauterine
At what age the anterior fontanelle closes ?
A- Full term
B- One year
C- Two years
D- 1-2 years

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Which of the following best describes cases of gonad dysgenesis?

A- Absence of gonads

B- Presence of both types of gonads in one body.

C- Developmental abnormality due to chromosomal problems

D- Behavioral abnormalities

Types of finger prints include the following EXCEPT:

A- Loops

B- Arches.

C- Whorls.

D- Circles.

E- Composite

Which type of cells is used to determine sex on examining hair root cells?
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A- Barr body

B- Davidson

C- Golgi body.

D- Medullary index

What is the cause of ovarian hermaphrodite?

A- Extra X chromosome

B- Extra ovary

C- Estrogen insensitivity

D- Adrenal hyperplasia

In which case there is chromosomal abnormalities?

A- Male pseudo-hermaphrodite

B- Female pseudo-hermaphrodite

C- Turner’s syndrome

D- True hermaphrodite

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E-Learning
Concerning karyotyping the following is true EXCEPT:
a. It could be carried out by examination of hair stem
b. It is carried out by light microscope
c. It is beneficial in case of intersex
d. It depends uon detection of X chromosome

Hair stem at the edge of contused wounds is


a. Clubbed
b. Crushed
c. Sharply cut
d. Tapering
One of the following denotes the age of the legal rights for voting in males :
a. Eruption of second premolar teeth
b. Eruption of second permanent molar teeth LAS

c. Union of trochlea and capitulum


d. Union of metacarpals with their distal ends

In a female before the age of full civil rights, the following epiphyses are found to
be closed except:
a. lower end of femur
b. head of humerus
c. sternal end of clavicle
d. upper end of tibia

Teeth examination can be useful in the following conditions except :


a. Age identification
b. Sex identification
c. Personal identification
d. Acute poisoning

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Davidson body can be detected in :
a. Male hepatocytes
b. Female polymorphs
c. Female buccal mucosal cells
d. Male neutrophils

Hair examination is essential in in the following assaults except :


a. drowning
b. Fire arm injury
c. Burn
d. Rape

To identify the age of marriage of a female from a plain X-ray, you look at :
a. lower end of radius
b. distal ends of metacarpals
c. head of humerus LAS

d. lower end of ulna

On dissecting a male body , 35 years old and 160 cm height the examiner detects
all the following except :
a. humerus is 40 cm
b. closed saggital suture
c. non unionunion between body and manubrium
d. deep narrow great sciatic notch

Pelvic X ray of a female 21 years old shows the following except :


a. Wide greater sciatic notch
b. union between ischial tuberosity and ischium
c. United iliac crest with iliac bone
d. narrow sacrum

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which of the following associations is incorrect :
a. male pubic arch – obtuse angle
b. female greater sciatic notch – wide and shallow
c. female obturator foramen – triangular
d. female pubic body – short and broad

data obtained from chest X ray of 45 years old male include all of the following
EXCEPT :
a. Sternal body is more than double the manubrium in length
b. Union between sternal body and xiphoid process
c. Union between sternal body and manubrium sterni
d. Union between sternal end of clavicle and shaft

A healthy 9kg body wt. infant has the following teeth erupted :
a. milk central incisor
b. milk lateral incisor LAS

c. milk canine
d. milk first molar

The origin of tissue protein is identified by :


a. Reinsh test
b. Teichman test
c. Microscopical test
d. Precipitin test

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Wound
Which of the following conditions will lead to cut wound with irregular edges?
A- Wound in redundant skin.
B- If the instrument is a knife.
C- If the instrument is a stick
D- Impact abrasion

Which of the following items fits with a wound with beveled descent at its
starting edge and heaped epidermis at its finishing edge?
A- Cut wound
B- Lacerated wound
C- Impact abrasion
D- Tangential abrasions

What is the most reliable sign for dating of bruises?


A- Color changes LAS

B- Presence or absence of associated abrasions


C- Presence or absence of swelling
D- Impact abrasion

A man came to the emergency medicine with multiple abrasions covered by dry
brown scab he asked for primary medicolegal report what should you do?(give
reason for your answer)
A- Examine the wounds and write the report.
B- Refer him to the surgery department for treatment.
C- Don't write the report
D- Impact abrasion

Which of the following is considered a patterned wound?


A- Trame line bruises
B- A tangential abrasion.
C- Finger nails abrasions
D- Impact abrasion

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Which of the following best characterizes a contused wound?
A- It has cleanly cut edges.
B- It has irregular edges
C- Profuse bleeding.
D- Bridging of tissue

Which of the following best differentiates cut from stab wound?


A- The causative instrument is sharp pointed.
B- The depth of the wound
C- The way of wound infliction
D- Impact abrasion

Which one of the following is considered the most diagnostic feature of bruises?
A- The causative instrument is heavy blunt instrument with rough surface.
B- The force of infliction exceeds skin elasticity
C- The overlying skin is intact while the subcutaneous vessels are ruptured
D- Impact abrasion

Which of the following is considered a point of similarity between cut and


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contused wound in the scalp?


A- Both have profuse bleeding.
B- Both may have bruises around the edges.
C- Both are longitudinal
D- The causative instrument is sharp pointed.

Which of the following is considered a must for establishing causality between


trauma and infirmity?
A- The affected part is not lost.
B- The affected part was diseased before trauma
C- The effect is incurable
D- The causative instrument is sharp pointed.

Which of the following is correct for cut wound?


A- It is induced by thrusting the instrument
B- little force is required to induce it.
C- Never associated by bridging of tissues at the base.
D- The causative instrument is sharp pointed.

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In which of the following trauma site examination using UV lamp is helpful?
A- Foreign body in the wound
B- Bruises in black people
C- Abrasions in axilla
D- The causative instrument is sharp point

Which of the following is considered the mechanism of cut wound infliction?


A- The force is concentrated over a very narrow striking surface
B- The force of its induction is always high.
C- It is induced by thrust
D- Moving body sticking a blunt object.

Which of the following mechanisms lead to blunt force wounds?


A- Moving object striking the body.
B- The force is concentrated over a narrow striking surface
C- Moving body sticking a blunt object.
D- It is induced by thrust

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In which of the following conditions the assailant who is charged with inducing
wound will be condemned to the criminal court?
A- If the wound leads to infection.
B- If the wound leads to disfiguring scar
C- If the wound leads to limitation of a joint movement.
D- It is induced by thrust

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Which of the following characterizes Linear nail abrasion?

A- One of the patterned wounds.

B- A tangential abrasion.

C- A blunt wound that may reflect the force of infliction

D- Impact abrasion

Which of the following is correct for contused wound?

A- Never associated with bruises

B- Always associated with bruises

C- May be associated with bruises

Which of the following is best diagnostic of stab wound?

A- Regular edges.

B- Profuse bleeding LAS

C- More deep than long

Which of the following differentiate hypostasis from a bruise?

A- Site.

B- Size

C- Pressure test.

D- Color changes

Which of the following information can be obtained depending on healing changes of abrasion?

A- Mechanism of infliction
B- Type of crime
C- Time of infliction
D- Pattern of causative instrument.

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Regional Injures
Where is blunt trauma more likely to produce incised like wounds?
A- Chest
B- Hand
C- Neck
D- Scalp

Where is the lesion in contrecoup impact?


A- At site of impact
B- At a site opposite to impact
C- At a site tangential to impact
D- Middle cerebral artery

What type of intracranial hemorrhage commonly results from rupture of berry


aneurysm?
A- Extradural bleeding
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B- Intracerebral bleeding
C- Subarachnoid bleeding
D- Subdural bleeding

What is polar fracture?


A- Comminuted fracture
B- Cut fracture
C- Depressed fracture
D- Fissure fracture

What is the characteristic sign in concussion?


A- General flaccidity
B- Slow deep respiration
C- Slow full pulse
D- Unequal pupils

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Which type of fracture caused by a man sustained upper cut in the head of
mandible after boxing match?
A- Cut fracture
B- Depressed fracture
C- Diastatic fracture
D- Ring fracture

What is needed for inflicting fissure fracture?


A- High momentum with large surface area
B- High momentum with localized surface area
C- Low momentum with large surface area
D- Low momentum with localized surface area

What is pachymeningitis haemorrhagica?


A- Extradural hemorrhage
B- Subdural hemorrhage
C- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
D- Intracerebral hemorrhage

Which type of fracture is produced by a handle of an axe?


A- Chipped fracture
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B- Cut fracture
C- Fissure fracture
D- Localized depressed fracture

What is the most common type of intracranial hemorrhage seen in child abuse?
A- Extradural hemorrhage.
B- Subdural hemorrhage.
C- Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
D- Intracerebral hemorrhage.

What is the most common cause of death in extradural haemmorhage?


A- Cardiac failure
B- Haemorrhagic shock
C- Neurogenic shock
D- Respiratory failure

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What is the most characteristic description of ring fracture?
A- Circular fracture
B- Direct facture
C- Fissure fracture
D- Indirect fracture

In which of the following conditions, contre- coup injuries are seen?


A- Hit by hard blunt object
B- Hit by sharp weapon
C- Road traffic accident
D- Indirect fracture

Who are the most vulnerable to diastatic fractures?


A- Old persons
B- Young persons
C- Adolescents
D- Small children

A 23-year aged man was hit on his head, he complained of sense of giddiness for
few seconds. On examination: his pulse was 120 b/min, blood pressure was
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90/60 mmHg, respiratory rate was 20/min and temperature was 36 °C. What is
the diagnosis of this patient's condition?
A- Concussion
B- Compression
C- Brain laceration
D- Brain contusion

A woman was brought to the ER with head trauma since 3 hrs , she was
conscious with normal vital signs. Her daughter gave history of unconsciousness
for seconds immediately after trauma. What is the best management?
A- Morphine for pain
B- Observation for 24 hrs
C- Sedation
D- Take care of blood pressure

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A patient was brought to hospital with head injury. On examination of the eyes,
one pupil was constricted and the other was dilated. What do you expect?
A- The head injury is on the same side of constricted pupil.
B- The reflexes are exaggerated on the side of constricted pupil.
C- The muscles are paralyzed on the side of dilated pupil.
D- Muscle twitches are noticed on the side of dilated pupil.

Which of the following is an immediate cause of death in a case of cut throat?


A- Arterial air embolism
B- Aspiration pneumonia
C- Edema of the glottis
D- Hemorrhage

A man suffered from a blow to the chest and abdomen. Two days later, he
presented with hemoperitoneum. What is the most likely cause?
A- Hematoma of renal cortex
B- Intraperitoneal rupture of urinary bladder
C- Subcapsular tear and hematoma of liver
D- Tear and rupture of the stomach
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Which of the following is an immediate cause of death in a case of cut throat


A- Arterial air embolism
B- Aspiration pneumonia
C- Edema of the glottis
D- Parasympathetic shock

Which of the following body organs are liable to have contre-coup injuries?
A- Brain, heart and liver
B- Brain, lung and heart
C- Brain, lung and spleen
D- Brain, spleen and liver
If an elderly man suffered from a fracture of femur then after 22 hours he
suffered from chest pain, cyanosis and dyspnea. Which of the following is the
most likely complication that occurred?
A- Decubitus ulcer
B- Fat embolism
C- hemorrhage
D- Hypostatic pneumonia

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What is meant by pachymeningitishaemorrhagica?

A- Extradural haemorrhage

B- Subdural heamorrhage

C- Subarachnoid haemorrhage

D- Intracerebralhaemorrhage

A person with a head injury can talk normally and tell about the circumstantial evidence. What is the case?

A- Automatism

B- Concussion

C- Lucid interval

D- Retrograde amnesia

Which of the following fractures can occur by striking with a head of hammer?

A- Chipped
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B- Cut

C- Fissure

D- Localized depressed

Which of the following is a delayed cause of death in a case of cut throat?

A- Aspiration pneumonia

B- Blocking trachea with blood

C- Hemorrhage

D- Venous air embolism

What is the characteristic sign in early stage of brain compression?

A- Irregular breathing

B- Low blood pressure

C- Slow full pulse

D- Subnormal temperature

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What is the characteristic feature in diagnosing brain compression?

A- High blood pressure

B- Low temperature

C- Rapid and weak pulse

D- Shallow and rapid respiration

Which type of fracture could occur as a result of falling on breech from a height?

A- Cut

B- Hinge

C- Localized depressed

D- Ring

If an elderly man suffers from a fracture of femur. Which of the following is a delayed complication that may occur?

A- Bone marrow embolism LAS

B- Fat embolism

C- hemorrhage

D- Hypostatic pneumonia

Which of the following is a probable complication of chest injury?

A- Arterial air embolism

B- Crush syndrome

C- Hematogenic shock

D- Venous air embolism

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A 23-year aged man was hit on his head, he complained of sense of giddiness for fewseconds. On examination: his pulse
was 120b/min, blood pressure was 90/60 mmHg, respiratory rate was 20/min and temperature was 36⁰C. What is the
diagnosis of this patient's condition?

A- Concussion

B- Compression

C- Brain laceration

D- Brain contusion

Inter cerebral Hemorrhage is fatal in amount of :

A- 250 cc blood

B- 100 cc blood.

C- Few cc blood

Where does diastatic fracture occur?

A- Inner table

B- Outer table LAS

C- Sutural line

Which vessel is commonly ruptured in extradural hemorrhage?

A- Middle cerebral artery

B- Middle meningeal artery

C- Circle of Willis

D- Vertebral artery

Which of the following conditions could be complicated by arterial air embolism?

A- Artificial pneumothorax
B- Criminal abortion
C- Cut throat
D- Tubal insuflation

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Firearm Injures
At The Inlet Of Firearm Injury, Homogenization Of Dermal Collagen Fiber Was
Found, What Is The Probable Cause?
A- It Is Due To Hot Gases And Flame.
B- It Is Due To Carbon Monoxide Gases.
C- It Is Due To Greasy Substance

During Examination Of A Patient, Doctor Found Multiple Circular Wounds With


Greasy Collar, What Is The Probable Diagnosis?
A- Partial Dispersion Of Non-Rifled Weapon.
B- Full Dispersion Of Non-Rifled Weapon.
C- Multiple Inlets Of Rifled Weapon.
D- Multiple Puncture Wounds.

A Man Was Shot In His Head By Automatic Service Rifled Weapon, Which One Of
The Following Is The Most Diagnostic Internal Sign Of Firearm Injury?
A- Redness Of Tissue.
B- Beveling Of The Skull Bone. LAS

C- Presence Of Two Wounds.


D- Presence Of Powder Marks.

A Man Had A Fabricated Firearm Wound In His Chest, How To Diagnose This
Case?
A- By Presence Of Powder Marks at The Wound.
B- By False Story About The Type And Direction Of Firing.
C- Clothes Show Tear And Burn Corresponding To The Skin Lesion.

A Firearm Case Was Brought To The Hospital With Minimal Amount Of Tattooing
Around The Inlet, What Is The Best Method For Diagnosis Of This Minimal
Amount?
A- Microscopic Examination Of The Skin.
B- Naked Eye Examination.
C- Swab From Residuethat Surround The Inlet.

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During Examination Of A Patient In Emergency Room ,Multiple Injuries Was
Found, What Is The Character Of These Firearm Injuries?
A- Beveling Of Any Bone.
B- Gapping Of The Tissues.
C- Bridging Of The Tissue.
D- Loss Of Substance.

In Firearm Injuries, Ricocheting Bullet Means That:


A- The Bullet Hits Another Surface Before Entering The Body.
B- Two Bullets Enter The Body By One Inlet
C- Many Defects In The Jacket Of The Bullet.
D- Bullet Penetrate More Than One Part Of The Body.

A Man Was Brought To Hospital With Rapid Weak Pulse, Blood Pressure Was 80
/40, Shallow Rapid Respiration And Inlet Of Firearm Injuries, Why Does This
Patient Need A Rapid Surgical Interference?
A- To Remove The Retained Bullet Or Shots.
B- To Treat Massive Internal Hemorrhage.

C- Help Forensic Pathologist For Diagnosis.


D- For Estimation Of The Distance Of Firing. LAS

During Examination Of A Case Of Firearm Injuries, Surgeon Found More Than


One Inlet , What Is The Probable Cause Of This Case?
A- Dum-Dum Bullet. B- Tandem Bullet
C- Dum-Dum and Ricocheting Bullet
D- Fragmented Bone.

During Examination Of The Inlet Of Firearm Injury, Loss Of Substance,


Blackening, Tattooing Around The Inlet And Redness Of The Tissue Were Found,
Why Does Redness Occur In The Tissue?
A- It Is Due To The Effect Of Carbon Monoxide Gases.
B- It Occurs With Soiling Ring.
C- It Is Due To The Effect Of Carbon Dioxide Gases.

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Man Was Found Dead In His Flat. His Skull Was Shattered And Brain Matter Was
Coming Out. During Autopsy, The Forensic Pathologist Found A Small Rounded
Opening In His Mouth. What Is The Type Of Lesion In This Case?
A- Multiple Cut Comminuted Fractures.
B- Multiple Localized Depressed Comminuted Fractures.
C- Depressed Comminuted Fracture.
D- Firearm Injuries.

If You Find A Rounded Inlet Of Firearm Injury During Examination, What Is The
probable Cause?
A- Firing Was Near.
B- Firing Was Oblique.
C- Firing Was Perpendicular.

A Woman Was Brought To Emergency Room Suffering From Multiple Openings,


What Is The Importance Of Powder Marks To Emergency Doctors?
A- To Differentiate Inlet From Exit.
B- To Estimate The Distance Of Firing.
C- To Determine The Direction Of Firing.
D- To Evaluate The Type Of Powder.
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A Man Was Shot In His Abdomen, During Examination The Doctor Found An Exit
With No Eversion Of Its Edges, What Is The Probable Cause?
A- The Body Was Supported By A Tight Belt
B- A Man Was Obese.
C- Firing Was Near.

A Woman Was Shot In Her Abdomen By Automatic Pistol, What Is The Best
Evidence in This Case?
A- Clothes
B- Swab From The Skin
C- Retained Shots
D- Retained Inner Wad

In Firearm Injuries, In Which One Of The Following Bone, Beveling Occurs?


A- Humerus.
B- Tibia.
C- Fibula.
D- Scapula.

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During Examination Of The Inlet Of Firearm Injury, The Forensic Pathologist
Found A White Paint At The Edge Of The Inlet, What Is The Cause Of This White
Paint?
A- The Bullet Was Dum-Dum
B- The Bullet Hit wall And Ricochet.
C- The Distance Of Firing Was Near

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Which of the following swab is needed for detection of gunshot residue?

A- Moist swab by distilled water

B- Carbon coated stub

C- Alcohol swab

D- a and c

E- b and c

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What is the most characteristic of an inlet of firearm?

A- Everted edges

B- External beveling

C- Powder marks

D- Soiling ring

A man was shot by sporting gun from a near distance and brought to hospital, what is the best method to identify the
retained inner wad inside the body?

A- Exploration.

B- Plain x ray.

C- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

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To identify the site of retained bullet inside the body, which one of the following must be done by the surgeon?

A- Exploration.

B- Plain x ray.

C- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

A doctor found an inlet with everted edges in a case of firearm injuries, what is the probable cause?

A- Firing was far

B- Firing was in the female breast.

C- Firing was in a female back.

D- The bodywassupported by a tight belt

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Physical injures

A superficial partial thickness burn can be diagnosed as it:


A- Has thin walled blister
B- Heals in 4 to 6 weeks
C- has a great scarring risk
D- has just erythema

A fire breaks up at 6 A.M., one victim died at 11 P.M., the most possible cause of
death is:
A- Neurogenic shock
B- Suprarenal hemorrhage
C- Hematogenic shock. LAS

D- Multi-organ failure

Wilson classified burns into 3 degrees depending on :


A- The depth of damage in the skin
C- The extent of burnt skin
D- The presence of desquamation
E- The presence of blisters

Increased body temperature is a significant feature of which type of heat


injuries?
A- Heat collapse
B- Heat stroke
C- Heat cramp
D- Neurogenic shock

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In cases of burned human body, which of the following is the most diagnostic
feature for differentiation between ante mortem and post mortem burn in real
life cases ?
A- The presence of Erythema
B- The Vesicles content
C- The presence of heamoconcentration
D- The level of Co HB.

In electrocution, examination of a body died in a bath by an electric current


revealed:
A- Blisters
B- Desquamation
C- Hold on effect
D- No evidence
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In electrocution death, asphyxia may occur due to:


A- Contraction of chest muscles.
B- Relaxation of chest muscles.
C- Paralysis of chest muscles.
D- None of the above

A fire break up at 5 P.M., one victim died at 7 P.M., the possible cause of death
is:
A- Fat embolism.
B- Neurogenic shock.
C- Suprarenal hemorrhage.
D- Hemoconcentration

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When a body is burnt post mortem, a thermal skull fracture may occur, can you
describe it?
A- Takes the shape of fissure fracture.
B- Depressed in character.
C- Accompanied by brain edema.
D- All of the above.

A man died 2 days after being exposed to burn, what is the most possible cause
of death?
A- Neurogenic shock.
B- Bronchopneumonia.
C- Hematogenic shock.
D- None of above.

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In a case exposed to heat stroke, all of the following are correct EXCEPT:
A- Normal body temperature.
B- High body temperature.
C- The affected system is CNS.
D- Low blood pressure and rapid pulse.

The ' hold on ' effect of electrocutionis due to :


A- The effect of the direct current on the extensor muscles.
B- The effect of the alternative current on the flexor muscles.
C- The effect of the direct current on the flexor muscles.
D- The effect of the alternative current on the extensor muscles.

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In electrocution,The majority of body resistance to electric current is present in:
A- Wet skin
B- Dry skin
C- Thick Skin
D- Thin skin

In electrocutions, hold on effect is due to:


A- Alternating current
B- Direct current
C- High voltage current
D- Low voltage current

Scald is one type of burn, which of the following agents can cause scald?
A- Hot metal
B- Flame
C- Boiled liquid LAS

D- Sun burn

A 50 year old female was found burned in her house. She was transported to
hospital. Four days later she died. What is the most likely cause of her death?
A- Hematogenic shock
B- Fat embolism
C- Edema of glottis
D- Bronchopneumonia

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In a case exposed to heat collapse, all of the followingare correct EXCEPT:

A- Normal body temperature.

B- The affected system is CNS.

C- Decreased urinary output.

D- Low blood pressure and rapid pulse.

Which of the following is an immediate cause of death from electrocution?

A- Laryngeal edema

B- Hemorrhage

C- Transverse myelitis

D- Ventricular fibrillation

32 year-old farmer received abdominal trauma, after 2 hours the pulse reached 136/min, blood pressure 70/40. What is
the possible diagnosis of his condition?

A- Air embolism LAS

B- Internal hemorrhage

C- Sympathetic shock

D- Parasympathetic shock

Hold on effect In electrocutionsis due to:

A- Alternating current

B- Direct current

C- High voltage current

D- Low voltagecurrent

According to Wilson's classification of burns, a superficial partial thickness burn is characterized by:

A- Involving the reticular dermis.


B- Healing in about 2-3 weeks.
C- Great risk of disfiguring scar.
D- Healing without scarring

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Child Abuse
In what type of child abuse contusions is present?
A- Emotional abuse
B- Sexual abuse
C- Physical abuse
D- None of the above
E- b and c

Radiologically ''Spiral fracture of the humerus'' indicates what?


A- Fall from height
B- Rickets
C- Child abuse
D- All of the above
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What are the diagnostic radiological signs in child abuse?


A- Spiral fracture
B- ''String of beads appearance''
C- Subdural hemorrhage
D- Chipped epiphysis
E- All of the above

What is The most common fatal lesions in physical child abuse ?


A- Skin lesions
B- Skeletal lesions
C- Head lesions
D- Spiral fracture

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In examining a case of child abuse we look specifically for what?
A- Lacerated lips
B- Torn frenulum
C- Fracture teeth
D- All of the above

What is the most common cause of death of the following injuries in child
abuse?
A- Visceral injuries
B- Severe eye injuries
C- Mouth injuries
D- a and b

What is the most common feature of physical child abuse?


A- Single
B- Fatal LAS

C- Multiple and non fatal


D- None of the above

How you can diagnose physical child abuse?


A- Radiological examination
B- The presence of different types of injuries with different ages of healing
C- The presence of different types of injuries with different ages of healing in multiple sites of
the body
D- a & c

What is the most common type of brain hemorrhage in child abuse?


A- Subdural
B- Extradural
C- Subarachnoids
D- a and b.

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Radiologically ''String of beads appearance'' is diagnostic of what?
A- Strangulation
B- Infanticide
C- Child abuse
D- All of the above

Radiologically ''String of beads appearance'' indicates what?


A- Multiple rib fractures
B- Healing rib fractures following squeezing of infant's chest by adult hands
C- Calcium deficiency

Swab of saliva can be obtained in which of the following?


A- Sexual child abuse
B- Physical child abuse
C- a &b
D- Burns LAS

What is the most frequent cause of death in child abuse?


A- Bruises
B- Burns
C- Head injury
D- Visceral injuries

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What are the common forms of bruises in child abuse?

A- Pinch marks

B- Fingertip discoid marks

C- Black eye

D- Knuckle marks

E- All of the above

How can you diagnose physical child abuse?

A- Radiological examination
B- b- The presence of different types of injuries with different ages of healing
C- The presence of different types of injuries withdifferent ages of healing in multiple sites of the body
D- a&c

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Death and post-mortem changes
A man commits suicide by taking cyanide. On arrival to ER, he was dead and
hypostasis was completed on the back. What is expected color of hypostasis in
this case?
A- Violet.
B- Deep blue.
C- Dark blue.
D- Red.

When does hyostasis start?


A- At the moment of death.
B- One hour postmortem.
C- Two hours postmortem.
D- Six to eight hours
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How many hours have been passed since death in the above mentioned case?
A- One hour.
B- Two hours
C- Four hours.
D- Six hours

Which of the following is considered an early sign of deaths?


A- Rigor mortis.
B- Hypostasis all over the body.
C- Segmentation of retinal vessels.
D- Cooling of the body.

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What is the mechanism of Cadaveric spasm?
A- Loss of muscle tone.
B- Excessive muscle tone.
C- Ante mortem stress.
D- Increased reflexes

Which of the following weather helps in mummification of a dead body?


A- Dry and cold.
B- Moist and hot.
C- Moist and cold.
D- Dry and hot .

Which of the following is the best for the diagnosis of death?


A- Hypostasis.
B- Rigor mortis. LAS

C- Cold pale skin.


D- Loss of reflexes.

How many hours have been passed since the death of a cold and stiff body?
A- Less than one hour
B- Two to eight hours.
C- Ten hours.
D- More than ten hours.

Which of the following is most likely an earliest sign of death?


A- Corneal clouding
B- Cooling of body
C- Loss of skin elasticity
D- Postmortem lividity

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Which type of muscle rigor mortis is first evident?
A- Eyelids
B- Interstitial muscle
C- Intestine
D- myocardium

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Where does putrefaction starts?

A- Chest wall

B- Left iliac fossa

C- Right iliac fassa

D- umblicus

Which of the following may be mistaken with rigor mortis?


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A- Cold stiffness.

B- Heat stiffening.

C- Cadaveric spasm.

D- Any of the above.

In vegetative state, all of the following sensations are lost, EXCEPT:

A- Visual sensation

B- Pain sensation

C- Auditory sensation

D- Tactile sensation

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Brain Death
Which of the following is among the precautions that should be taken before
certifying brain death?
A- The tests should be carried out by two specialists, neurologist and anesthetist.
B- The tests should be done only once before confirmation of the diagnosis
C- In case of doubt about diagnosis, declare death
D- After confirmation of brain death, death certificate can be issued

In vegetative state, the patient loses all of the following EXCEPT:


A- Awareness of the surroundings
B- Spontaneous respiration
C- Visual tracking of an object
D- Expression and comprehension

Causes of reversible coma include all of the following EXCEPT:


LAS

A- Renal failure
B- Cerebral laceration
C- Hypothermia
D- CNS depressant toxicity

Six hours after severe head injury, the patient was not respiring spontaneously,
unresponsive even to painful stimuli. What is your provisional diagnosis?
A- Cortical death
B- Molecular death
C- Somatic death
D- Brain stem death

What does a patient in vegetative state need?


A- Mechanical ventilation
B- Resuscitation C- Nutritional support

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How many hours should pass before repeating the testes for brain stem reflexes
in an infant?
A- 6 hours
B- 12 hours
C- 24 hours
D- 48 hours

After diagnosis of brain death, when could the death certificate be issued?
A- After disconnection of the ventilator
B- Just after diagnosis without disconnection of the ventilator
C- None of above

recautions that should be taken before certifying brain death include all of the
following EXCEPT:
A- The tests should be repeated after certain time before confirmation of the diagnosis
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B- The tests should be carried out by three specialists, neurologist, neurosurgeon and
anesthetist.
C- One of the physiciansof the transplantation team should be involved in diagnosis of brain
death.
D- If there are any doubts about diagnosis, patient support must be continued.

Which of the following could be a candidate for brain death diagnosis?


A- The patient is in coma due to hypoglycemia and is breathing spontaneously
B- The patient is in coma due to brain laceration and is breathing spontaneously
C- The patient is in coma due to subarachnoid hemorrhage and is connected to a ventilator
D- The patient is in coma due to benzodiazepine toxicity and is connected to a ventilator

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Who can diagnose brain death?

A- Three specialists of neurosurgery, internal medicine and cardiology

B- Three specialists of neurology, forensic pathology and anesthesia.

C- Three specialists of intensive care, anesthesia and neurosurgery

D- Three specialists of neurology, internal medicine and intensive care

How many hours should pass before repeating the testes for brain stem reflexes in an adult?

A- 6 hours

B- 12 hours

C- 24 hours

D- 48 hours

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Brain death, death,
pregnancy

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Sexual offences and pregnancy
Rape Is Sexual Intercourse Between Male And Female Which Is
A- Illegal
B- Without Her Consent
C- By Force
D- All Of Above

Conditions Of Consent In Rape: Which Is Wrong


A- Female Is Not Mentally Retarded
B- Female Is Not Under Threat
C- Female Is Fully Conscious
D- Female Is Not Under 21 Years

Suction Bite Is
A- Abrasion
B- Contusion
C- Intradermal Peticheal hemorrhage
D- None Of Above
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The Common Site Of Suction Bite In


A- Neck
B- Face
C- Abdomen
D- Genetalia

Sperms Remain Intact For:


A- One Hour After Emission Of Semen
B- 6 Hours After Emission Of Semen
C- 48 Hours After Emission Of Semen
D- 6 Days After Emission Of Semen

Sperms Keep Motile For:


A- 1-6 Minutes After Emission Of Semen
B- 1-6 Hours After Emission Of Semen
C- 1-6 Days After Emission Of Semen
D- 1-6 Weeks After Emission Of Semen

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The Most Common Type Of Hymen Is
A- Cribriform
B- Annular
C- Imperforate
D- Semilunar

Imperforate Hymen Is A Hymen With:


A- One Central Hole
B- Multiple Holes
C- Septum
D- None Of The Above

Elastic Dilatable Hymen


A- Not Bleed With First Intercourse
B- Elastic Not Torn With First Intercourse
C- Torn At The Date Of Delivery
D- Both A And B

The Most Reliable Sign Of Virginity Is:


A- Firm Rounded Labia Majora
B- Pink Rugose Vagina
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C- Narrow Vestibule
D- Intact Hymen
Sexual Intercourse Between Two Males Through Anus Is :
A- Buggery
B- Sodomy
C- Incest
D- None Of Above

Sodomy Is:
A- Oral Sex Between Male And Female
B- Anal Sex Between Two Males
C- Anal Sex Between Male And Female
D- Oral Sex Between Two Males

The Most Reliable Sign In Habitual Sodomist Is


A- Feminine Gait
B- Feminine Manner Of Speech
C- Weak Anal Reflex
D- Old Healed Scars In Anal Mucosa

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Habitual Sodomist Is Characterized By , Which Is False :
A- Feminine Manner Of Speech
B- Piles And Fissures
C- Weak Anal Reflex
D- Signs Of General Resistance

Among Sure Signs Of Pregnancy The Most Reliable Sign Is:


A- Auscultation Of Fetal Heart Sounds
B- Inspection Of Fetal Parts
C- Palpation Of Fetal Movment
D- Ultrasonography

At 24 Weeks Of Gestation The Uterine Fundus Is :


A- At Umbilicus
B- Midway Between Umbilicus And Symphysis Pubis

C- 2-3 Fingers Breadth Below Umbilicus


D- Midway Between Umbilicus And Xyphoid Process

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One Of The Following Is Considered A Sure Sign Of Pregnancy:


A- Positive Pregnancy
B- Amenorrhea
C- Dark Areola Around Nipple
D- Ultrasonography

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Virginity Means :

A- Narrow Vestibule

B- Intact Hymen

C- Intact Fourchette

D- All Of Above

At 24 weeks of gestation, the level of the uterine fundus will reach:

A- At Umbilicus

B- Midway Between Umbilicus And Symphysis Pubis

C- 2-3 Fingers Breadth Below Umbilicus

D- Midway Between Umbilicus And Xyphoid Process

If fetal length is 21 cm, gestational period is:

A- Between 4 and 5 months

B- Less than 4 months LAS

C- More than 5 months

D- None of the above

Uterus is still pelvic organ till the end of:

A- Second Lunar Month Of Gestation

B- Third Lunar Month Of Gestation

C- Fourth Lunar Month Of Gestation

D- Fifth Lunar Month Of Gestation

Buggery is

A- Anal intercourse between male and female

B- Anal intercourse between two males

C- Oral intercourse between two males

D- Oral intercourse between male and female

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Conditions Of Consent In Rape all are true EXCEPT

A- Female Is Not Mentally Retarded

B- Female Is Not Under Threat

C- Female Is Fully Conscious

D- Female Is Not Under 21 Years

The Following Are Sure Signs Of Pregnancy Except :

A- Ultrasonography

B- Palpation Of Fetal Parts

C- Inspection Of Fetal Movement

D- Pregnancy Test

If Fetal length is 16 cm, uterine fundus is

A- At symphysis pubis

B- At umbilicus

C- At xyphoid process LAS

D- None of the above

What are the ossific centers a five months intrauterine fetus has?

A- Clavicle

B- Lower jaw

C- Calcaneus

D- All of the above

Period Of Gestation Can Be Determined By the following EXCEPT

A- Length Of Fetus
B- Palpation Of Uterus
C- Radiography
D- Ultrasonography

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At The 12th Week Of Gestation, The Fetal Length Is About :

A- 20 Cm
B- 9 Cm
C- 16 Cm
D- None Of The Above

Fundus of uterus can be palpated at following periods of gestation EXCEPT:

A- 14 weeks
B- 13 weeks
C- 16 weeks
D- 10 weeks

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Delivery and Abortion
Lochia, Which Is Wrong?
A- Is Normal Vaginal Discharge.
B- Has Offensive Odor.
C- Is Bloody For First 5 Days After Delivery
D- Disappears 40 Days After Delivery

External Cervical Os Immediately After Delivery Which Is Correct?


A- Admits 2 Fingers
B- Admits One Finger
C- Is Closed
D- None Of The Above

Signs Of Previous Delivery, Which Is Wrong?


A- External Os Is Rounded
B- External Os Is Transverse Slit
C- Pendulous Breast
D- Linea Albicans
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Caruncle Myrtiformes, Which Is True?


A- Hymen With Serrated Edge
B- Remnants Of Torn Hymen
C- Hymen With Fimbriated Edge
D- Hymen With Multiple Holes

Period Of Gestation Is
A- 40 Weeks
B- 10 Lunar Months
C-240 Days
D- All Of The Above

Abortifacient Drugs Include The Following Except


A- Ergot
B- Atropine
C- Oxytocin
D- Quinine

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Therapeutic Abortion, Which Is True?
A- Illegal Abortion
B- Justifiable Abortion
C- Non Justifiable Abortion
D- Inevitable Abortion

Protoplasmic Poisons, Which Is True?


A- Indicated In Legal Abortion
B- Include Colocynth
C- Include Arsenic
D- Cause Indirect Uterine Contraction

To Induce Criminal Abortion The Following Protoplasmic Poison Is Used. Which


Is True?
A- Colocynth
B- Oxytocin
C- Arsenic
D- Jalap

The Most Dangerous Method In Criminal Abortion, Which Is True?


LAS

A- General Violence
B- Local Violence
C- Abortificient Drugs
D- None Of The Above

In The First 12 Weeks Of Gestation The Best Method To Induce Therapeutic


Abortion Is
A- Hysterectomy
B- Tubal Insertion
C- Dilatation And Curettage
D- Abortificient Drugs

Therapeutic Abortion In Woman With 8 Months Gestation. Which Is True?


A- Dilatation And Curettage
B- Tubal Aspiration
C- Hystrotomy
D- Injection Of Glycerin

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Local Violence In Criminal Abortion Includes, All Are Wrong Except:
A- Injection Of Glycerin
B- Jumping
C- Ecbolic
D- Drastic Purgatives

Glycerin In Criminal Abortion. Which Is True?


A- Irritant
B- Protoplasmic Poison
C- Hygroscopic
D- Stimulant Of Uterine Contraction

In Criminal Abortion , The Following Emboli Can Occur Except:


A- Air
B- Fat
C- Amniotic Fluid
D- Thrombus

Indications Of Therapeutic Abortion, All Are True Except :


LAS

A- Preeclampsia And Eclampsia


B- Uncontrolled Diabetes
C- Decompensated Heart Failure
D- Illegitimate Pregnancy

At The 12 th Week Of Gestation, The Fetal Length Is About :


A- 20 Cm
B- 9 Cm
C- 16 Cm
D- None Of The Above

Palpating The Level Of Fundus Of Uterus, It Was Found To Be At The Umbilicus,


So The Fetal Length Was About
A- 20 Cm
B- 25 Cm
C- 30 Cm
D- 35 Cm

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Period Of Gestation Can Be Determined By: Which Is Wrong?
A- Length Of Fetus
B- Palpation Of Uterus
C- Radiography
D- Ultrasonography

Induced Abortion: Which Is Correct?


A- Illegal And Spontaneous Abortion
B- Spontaneous And Justifiable Abortion
C- Non Justifiable And Legal Abortion
D- Illegal And Inevitable Aborion

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Abortion Is Termination Of Pregnancy before

A- Before 24 Weeks

B- Before 28 Weeks
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C- Before 36 Weeks

D- Before Full Term

Ecbolic Drugs

A- Causes Indirect Uterine Contraction

B- Cause Direct Uterine Contraction

C- Include Protoplasmic Poisons

D- Include Croton And Castor Oil

To Induce Criminal Abortion The Protoplasmic Poison Used is

A- Colocynth

B- Oxytocin

C- Arsenic

D- Jalap

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Criminal Abortion Is Done To:

A- Save Mother's Life

B- Save Infants Life

C- Both A And B

D- None Of The Above

In criminal abortion local violence is done by all the following EXCEPT:

A- Insertion Of Piece Of Wood

B- Injection Of Soap And Water

C- Carrying Heavy Objects

D- Introducing Plastic Catheters

Induced Abortion Is Done For

A- Saving Mother's Life

B- Other Causes Not Saving Mother's Life


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C- Both A And B

D- None Of The Above

Abortion Is Expulsion Of Uterine Contents Before

A- 24 Weeks

B- 28 Weeks

C- 30 Weeks

D- 40weeks

Shock In Criminal Abortion

A- Sympathetic

B- Parasympathetic

C- Heamatogenic

D- Anaphylactic

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Complications Of Criminal Abortion , All Are True Except:

A- Thrombo Embolism

B- Amniotic Fluid Embolism

C- Arterial Air Embolism

D- Venous Air Embolism

Abortificient drugs causing indirect uterine contraction include the following EXCEPT :

A- Colocynth
B- Castor
C- Jalap
D- Apiol

Lochia Is:

A- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge


B- Normal Vaginal Bleeding
C- Normal Vaginal Discharge
D- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
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2 Weeks After Delivery The External Cervical Os

A- Admits One Finger


B- Admits 2 Fingers
C- Is Closed
D- Is Transverse Slit

Expulsion Of Fetus At 8 Months Of Gestation Is

A- Premature Labour
B- Abortion
C- Post Mature Labour
D- Still Birth

Drugs which cause direct uterine contraction are called:

A- Protoplasmic poisons
B- Ecbolics
C- Drastic purgatives
D- Irritants

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Asphyxia
The Color Of Hypostasis In Violent Asphyxia Is:
A- Faint In Color
B- Chocolate Brown In Color
C- Dark Blue In Color
D- Crimson Red In Color

Cyanide Poisoning Is A Type Of:


A- Anemic Hypoxia
B- Histotoxic Hypoxia
C- Stagnant Hypoxia
D- Hypoxic Hypoxia

Atypical Drowning Includes:


A- Wet Drowning LAS

B- Dry Drowning
C- Near Drowning
D- B & C

Probable Signs Of Drowning Include:


A- Cutis Anserica
B- Peeling Of Epidermis Of The Hand And Feet
C- Dark Blue Hypostasis
D- All Of The Above

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Co Poisoning is a type of:
A- Anemic Hypoxia
B- Histotoxic Hypoxia
C- Stagnant Hypoxia
D- Hypoxic Hypoxia

Secondary Drowning Syndrome Is Due To:


A- Sudden Submersion In Very Cold Water
B- Submersion Of The Epileptic Person
C- Obstruction Of Air Passages By A Fluid
D- None Of The Above

Traumatic Asphyxia Is Due To compression Of:


A- The Chest
B- The Abdomen
C- The Head And Neck LAS

D- A&B

Accidental Strangulation By Umbilical Cord Is Due To:


A- Compression On The Neck
B- Collapse Of The Cord
C- A&B
D- None of above

Asphyxia In Hanging Is Due To:


A- Compression Of Larynx
B- Compression Of Trachea
C- Backward Fall Of The Tongue
D- All Of The Above

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Diagnosis Of Drowning Depends On:
A- Probable Signs
B- Highly Suggestive Signs
C- Exclusion Diagnosis
D- All Of The Above

Demarcation Line Helps In Diagnosis Of:


A- Hanging
B- Strangulation
C- Traumatic Asphyxia
D- All Of The Above

In Hanging With Fixed Note Cerebral Anemia Is Due To:


A- Compression Of Carotid Artery
B- Collapse Of Carotid Artery LAS

C- Compression Of Carotid Body


D- All Of The Above

In Death From Cyanide There Is Accumulation Of:


A- Oxyhb
B- Reduced Hb
C- CarboxyHb
D- All Of The Above

Neck Tissue Destruction Is More Manifest In:


A- Hanging
B- Ligature Strangulation
C- Manual Strangulation
D- All Of The Above

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When Choking Is Caused By Vomitus, Food Particles Will Be Present In:
A- Upper Airway
B- Terminal Bronchioles
C- A&B
D- None of above

Causes Of Death Of Victim Recovered From Water Include:


A- Natural Disease
B- Atypical Drowning
C- Asphyxia
D- All Of The Above
E- B&C

Diagnosis Of Asphyxia Depends On:


A- History
B- General And Local Exam LAS

C- Autopsy Findings
D- Toxicological Exam.
E- All Of The Above

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Silvery spots start to appear in stage of:

A- Dyspnea

B- Convulsion.

C- Apnea

D- Final stage

Ant mortem suspension is verified by:

A- Dribbling of saliva

B- Congested neck L.N

C- Vital reactions

D- All of the above

Nail abrasions and bruises found in the region of nose and mouth are usually seen in:

A- Throttling.
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B- Smothering.

C- Strangulation.

D- Traumatic asphyxia

Tardieu spots are due to:

A- Rupture of unsupported capillaries.

B- Alveolar rupture.

C- Increase respiratory rate.

D- Diatoms.

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What is the most common cause of death in hanging?

A- Asphyxia

B- Cerebral anemia

C- Cerebral congestion

D- Reflex vagal inhibition

Causes of death of a victim recovered from water include:

A- Natural disease

B- Atypical drowning

C- Typical drowning

D- All of the above

General signs of asphyxia include:

A- Swollen face with prominent eye balls

B- Petechial hemorrhages
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C- Blood stained froth from mouth and nostrils

D- All of the above

No asphyxial signs are found in:

A- Gagging
B- Café coronary
C- Throttling
D- Smothering

In death from cold there is accumulation of:

A- OxyHb
B- Reduced Hb
C- CarboxyHb

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E-Learning
An evidence of increase lung size in drowning is:
a. Increased surface area.

b. Ribs indentations
c. The rounded lung borders
d. Any of the above

Classic signs of asphyxia include the following except:


a. Petechial hemorrhages

b. congestion
c. cyanosis
d. silvery spots

Asphyxia is best characterized by:


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a. Well defined hypostasis

b. Dark hypostasis
c. Dark blue hypostasis
d. Slow hypostasis
e. Blue hypostasis

Mechanism of Petechial formation in asphyxia is:


a. Rise in venous pressure

b. Rise in arterial pressure


c. Rupture of capillaries
d. Rupture of arterioles

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The Petechial hemorrhage of asphyxia is easily seen in:
a. Heart

b. Lung
c. Eye
d. None of the above.

Diatoms are most useful in cases of:


a. Wet drowning

b. Dry drowning
c. Extensive Putrefaction
d. Drowning with Putrefaction

Froth in drowning has the following characters:


a. It is fine

b. It increases in amount with compression of the chest


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c. It is white or rarely stained blood


d. All of the above

Two of the following are true as regards froth in the air passages:
a. It is an important sign of drowning

b. It is enough to diagnose drowning even without history


c. It is always present in deaths from drowning
d. It is associated with overinflation of lungs in drowning

Strangulation is best described as:


a. An accidental death.
b. An asphyxial death.
c. A Homicidal death.
d. Caused by rope.
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The mechanism of death in dry drowning is:
a. Laryngeal spasm.

b. Laryngeal occlusion.
c. Laryngeal edema.
d. all of the above

Strangulation rope mark is:


a. Oblique in position.

b. Incomplete
c. Caused by blunt instrument
d. Any the above.

Chocking is most commonly caused by:


a. Food impaction

b. Suicidal trials LAS

c. angioneurotic edema
d. Laryngeal spasm

A truck runs over the chest of a man. which of the following is a possible
mechanism of death:
a. Hemorrhage

b. Respiratory failure
c. Shock
d. Traumatic asphyxia

Throttling injuries are caused by:


a. A rope

b. Hands
c. Nails d. Finger pads e. Nails & finger pads
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‫‪In fresh water drowning, one of the following is true:‬‬
‫‪a. hyperkalemia & hypernatremia‬‬

‫‪b. Hemoconcentration‬‬
‫‪c. Right ventricular failure‬‬
‫‪d. Non of the above‬‬
‫‪e. All of the above‬‬

‫‪Medical Ethics‬‬

‫‪ -1‬إفشاء رس المريض بعد وفاته لبث الطمأنينة يف األهل ‪:‬‬


‫يعتب افشاء لرس المهنة‬
‫‪-‬ال ر‬
‫يعتب افشاء لرس المهنة‬
‫‪ -‬ر‬
‫‪-‬مصلحة الطبيب‬
‫‪LAS‬‬
‫‪ -2‬الموافقة الطبية الصحيحة البد أن تكون ‪:‬‬
‫‪-‬كتابية فقط‬
‫الطب وما يصاحبه من مضاعفات‬
‫‪-‬مبنية عىل المعرفة التامة باإلجراء ر ي‬
‫‪-‬بأمر مدير المستشف‬
‫ه مسئولية ‪:‬‬
‫‪ -3‬الملفات الطبية الخاصة بالمرض بالمستشف العام ي‬
‫‪-‬الطبيب المعالج‬
‫‪-‬مدير المستشف‬
‫‪-‬أرشيف المستشف‬
‫‪ -4‬رس المريض ال يمكن أن ينتهك من أجل ‪:‬‬
‫‪-‬مصلحة المريض‬
‫‪-‬مصلحة زمالء المريض‬
‫‪-‬مصلحة الطبيب‬

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‫الطب عليه يف أحد الحاالت اآلتية ‪:‬‬
‫ي‬ ‫‪ -5‬ال بد من الموافقة الكتابية من المريض للكشف‬
‫‪-‬طلب المحكمة‬
‫‪-‬التدخالت الجراحية‬
‫الطب يف العيادة الخارجية‬
‫‪-‬الكشف ر ي‬

‫‪ -6‬ال يجوز للطبيب أن يبلغ السلطات أو المسئولي عن المريض إال بعد موافقة المريض يف أي من‬
‫الحاالت اآلتية ‪:‬‬
‫‪-‬حاالت الوفاة أو الوالدة يف عيادته‬
‫‪-‬سائق المرافق العامة المريض بالرصع‬
‫يعان من ارتفاع ضغط الدم‬
‫‪-‬الخادم الذي ي‬
‫‪ -7‬أحد هذه األنواع من الموافقات الطبية ال يعتد به يف اإلجراءات الطبية ‪:‬‬
‫‪-‬موافقة كتابية‬
‫‪-‬موافقة كتابية بشهود‬

‫‪LAS‬‬
‫‪-‬ايماء المريض بالموافقة‬
‫‪ -8‬البد من موافقة المريض يف أحد الحاالت اآلتية ‪:‬‬
‫الصح‬
‫ي‬ ‫‪-‬الحجر‬
‫‪-‬التطعيم اإلجباري‬
‫الطب بأمر ضابط البوليس‬
‫‪-‬توقيع الكشف ر ي‬

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Collection of evidence
Which of the following samples is used as patient reference samples?

A- Bloody hair

B- Loose hair

C- Pulled hair

D- Stained hair with semen

Which of the following is specimen of choice for identification of drug after 4 hours post ingestion?

A- Blood sample on purple topped tube

B- Blood sample on gray topped tube

C- Urine sample with fluoride preservative

D- Gastric lavage sample without preservative

If any evidence is to be presented in court. Which of the following character is needed?


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A- The names of all potential suspects involved in the crime


B- The continuity of chain of custody
C- All victims that were harmed as a result of the crime
D- The particular type of test that was used when testing evidence gathered from victim.

A likelihood of getting sperm from the oral cavity is up to:

A- 8 hours
B- 12 hours
C- 24 hours
D- 72 hours

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Toxicology
General Toxicology
One example of adsorption of poisons is:
A- Hemodialysis
B- Hemoperfusion
C- Forced diuresis
D- Peritoneal dialysis

A patient came to emergency room with acute toxicity. He needed multiple


doses activated charcoal. Determine the doses of activated charcoal should be
given to that patient who weighted 70 kg?
A-35 gm/4hours.
B- 70 gm/4hours
C- 100 gm/2 hours
D- 70 gm/2 hours.

A 16-year old patient with acute isoniazide toxicity presented to hospital with
repeated convulsions. What is the most proper treatment for this convulsion?
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A- Barbiturates
B- Diazepam
C- Phenytoin
D- Pyridoxine

A 6-year old boy acutely intoxicated with oxalic acid. What is the most properly
house –hold antidote used in this case?
A- Cold Milk
B- Egg white
C- Ice powder
D- Olive oil

What is the role of urine alkalinization in treatment ofacute barbiturates


toxicity?
A- Convert barbiturates to less toxic substance
B- Decrease barbiturates absorption
C- Increase barbiturates clearance
D- Prevent barbiturates metabolism

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What is the accurate method to determine the level of the poison in blood:
A- Color test
B- Spectrophotometry
C- Radioimmunoassay
D- GC or HPLC

Activated charcoal is used for :


A- elimination of corrosives
B- elimination of inhaled poisons
C- gastrointestinal dialysis
D- gastric lavage in hydrocarbons

Passage of blood in a charcoal cartridge to adsorb poison is called:


A- hemodiuresis
B- hemodialysis
C- hemoconcentration
D- hemoperfusion

Which of the following is not immunologically created antidote


A- snake antivenin
B- botulinum antitoxin LAS

C- naloxone
D- FAB fragment

Diagnosis can be made by smell in poisoning by :


A- acetic acid
B- phenol
C- hydrocyanic acid
D- all of the previous poisons

A poisoned patient came to emergency department but the effect of the poison
is delayed as he ate a fatty meal, the poison may be:
A- Organophosphorus
B- DDT
C- Arsenic
D- Cyanide

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Which is false:
A- Activated charcoal used in corrosives.
B- Activated charcoal used in morphine toxicity.
C- Activated charcoal used in anticholinergics.
D- Cumulative effect of the drug

A comatosed patient came to ED, history of barbiturate intake was proved but
the grade of coma not coincide with the dose of barbiturate the most likely
diagnosis is:
A- Kidney impairment
B- Synergism with alcohol
C- Cumulative effect of the drug
D- Organophosphorus
The best line of treatment in resistant convulsion is :
A- Diazepam
B- Treatment of the cause
C- General anesthesia
D- Arsenic

Whole bowel irrigation is done by


A- syrup of ipecac LAS

B- activated charcoal
C- polyethelene glycol
D- apomorphine

A person can stand big dose of a drug without ill effect this is called :
A- idiosyncrasy
B- tolerance
C- synergism
D- hypersensitivity

Activated charcoal cannot be given in the following conditions:


A- corrosives
B- intestinal obstruction
C- organophosphate
D- A&B

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Multiple dose activated charcoal could be given in toxicities with all of the
following except:
A- digoxin
B- potassium hydroxide
C- phenoparbitone
D- theophylline

Which of the following overdose does not respond well to activated charcoal
A- diazepam
B- opioids
C- tricyclic antidepressant
D- iron

What is the dose of activated charcoal given to a patient weighed 70 kg:


A- 70 mg
B- 90 gm
C-70 gm
D- 100 gm

Differential diagnosis of constricted pupils includes all of the following except:


A- ergot LAS

B- heroin
C- organophosphorus
D- atropine

Which one of the following poison can't be seen by x-ray abdomen:


A- Cocaine condoms
B- Heavy metals
C- Alcohol
D- Phenothiazine

Which of the following can be used as a household antidote?


A- egg white
B- mustard water
C- concentrated salt solution
D- sodium bicarbonate solution

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A 30-year old unconscious patient with acute opioid toxic ingestion presented to
hospital within 1 hr. What is the proper method of decontamination?
A- Emesis
B- Gastric lavage after intubation
C- Multiple doses activated charcoal
D- Whole bowel irrigation

Sudden appearance of toxic manifestation in a group of persons taking certain


food the manner of death is:
A- Suicidal
B- Accidental
C- Homicidal
D- Emesis

A patient poisoned by cyanide but he is not affected by the poison because of :


A- Full stomach
B- Achlorydria
C- Deficiency of glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase
D- Tolerance

To decontaminate GIT in comatosed patient: LAS

A- emesis
B- gastric lavage
C- whole bowl irrigation
D- gastric lavage with cuffed endotracheal tube

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Online Bank
Which of the following is an example of adsorption of poisons?

A- Hemodialysis

B- Hemoperfusion

C- Forced diuresis

D- Peritoneal dialysis

Which of the following overdose does not respond to activated charcoal?

A- Diazepam

B- Opioids

C- Tricyclic antidepressant

D- Iron

Activated charcoal CAN NOT be given in which of the following poisons?

A- Salicylate
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B- Barbiturate

C- Corrosive

D- Organophosphate

Which of the following is Not immunologically created antidote?

A- Snake antivenin

B- Botulinum antitoxin

C- Naloxone

D- FAB fragment

Which one of the following poison can't be seen by x-ray abdomen?

A- Cocaine condoms

B- Heavy metals

C- Alcohol

D- Phenothiazine

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Severe Crushed wound in Road traffic accident can lead to

A- Acute hepatic Failure.

B- Chronic renal failure

C- Acute renal Failure.

D- Chronic hepatic failure.

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Corrosives
A male child ingest 1/4 cup of dissolved( NaoH) in water: -In this case, what is
the most common site to be affected by liquifactive
A- Stomach
B- pylorus
C- eosophagus

What is the first line of treatment in a case of inorganic acid ingestion?


A- Stabilize ABC
B- Pain killer
C- Demulcent

What is a classical example of a poison that can give both systemic and local
effects is:
A- Oxalic acid
B- Sulfuric acid.
C- Alkali
LAS

What is the most specific antidote for oxalic acid- induced seizures?
A- Calcium gluconate
B- Calcium hydroxide
C- Diazepam
What is the most characteristic local sign in phenol ingestion toxicity
A- Transient vomiting
B- Diarrhea.
C- Miosis.

What is the most common sign in corrosive inhalation?


A- Dripling of saliva
B- Vomiting
C- Bronchospasm

Which of the following is most characteristic for systemic phenol poisoning?


A- Transient vomiting
B- Diarrhea.
C- Dark green urine

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Online Bank
Which type of necrosis does alkaline agent produce?

A- Liquifactive necrosis

B- Coagulative necrosis

What is the most common site affected by acidic agents?

A- Esophagus

B- Colon

C- Stomach

What is the best method for treating a corrosive poison inhalation?

A- Induction of emesis

B- Carrying out a gastric lavage.

C- O2 inhalation

What is the most common sign in corrosive ingestion?


LAS

A- Vomiting

B- Bronchospasm

C- drippling of saliva

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E-Learning
All of the following are acidic corrosive EXCEPT
a. Sulphuric

b. Hydrochloric
c. Caustic potash
d. Carbolic

All of the following are inorganic acids EXCEPT


a. nitric

b. sulphuric
c. hydrochloric
d. Carbolic

LAS

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Pesticides
Main rout of organophosphate absorption is:
A- Skin
B- Inhalation
C- G.I.T

In treatment organophosphate poisoning, response to oxime therapy can be


assessed by follow up of:
A- Pupil size
B- Muscle power
C- Bronchial secretion

In treatment of organophosphate poisoning, atropine therapy aim to control :


A- Central manifestation
B- Excessive secretions LAS

C- Cardiac arrhythmias

In cases of organophosphate poisoning, the first manifestation to appear is:


A- Nicotinic manifestation
B- Muscarinic manifestation
C- Central manifestation

In treatment of organophosphate poisoning, best guide for atropinization is:


A- Pupil size
B- Pulse rate
C- Muscle power

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Paraquate is mainly absorbed through:
A- Skin
B- Inhalation
C- G.I.T

The first organ to be affected in paraquate poisoning is


A- Heart
B- lung
C- liver

Multiple organ failure can occur in cases of:


A- Organchlorine poisoning
B- Paraquate poisoning
C- Organophosphate poisoning

In paraquate poisoning, the most common cause of death is


A- Renal failure LAS

B- Liver injury
C- Pulmonary fibrosis

In organophosphate poisoning, the most common cause of death is :


A- Pancreatitis
B- Cardiac arrhythmias
C- Respiratory failure

In organophosphate poisoning, increased pulse rate may result from


A- Atropine therapy
B- Stimulation of sympathetic ganglia
C- both

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In organophosphate poisoning, intermediate syndrome may result from
A- Severe poisoning
B- Improper treatment
C- Repeated poisoning

Toxicity of anticoagulant rodentcide can be assessed by follow up of


A- Bleeding time
B- Clotting time
C- Prothrombin time

Antidote of warfarin is :
A- Vitamin K
B- Vitamin C
C- Vitamin E

The main toxic effect of pyrethroids: LAS

A- Allergic effect
B- Cardiac effect
C- Pulmonary effect

The main health hazard of Organochlorine result from


A- Persistence in soil
B- Acute effect
C- Persistence in the body

Concerning zinc phosphide all are correct EXCEPT


A- Toxicity result from ingestion or inhalation
B- cause multiple organ failure
C- Sodium bicarbonate act as specific antidote

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The safest insecticide is:
A- Carbamates
B- Organochlorines
C- Pyrethroids

In cases of pesticide poisoning, the highest mortality is reported among case of:
A- Organophosphate poisoning
B- Phosphide poisoning
C- Organochlorine poisoning

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What is the main route of paraquat absorption?

A- Skin

B- Inhalation

C- G.I.T
LAS

In paraquat poisoning, what is the most common cause of death?

A- Renal failure

B- Liver injury

C- Pulmonary fibrosis

What is the safest insecticide?

A- Carbamates

B- Organochlorines

C- Pyrethroids

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In treatment of acute organophosphate poisoning, atropine therapy aims to control which of the following?

A- Central manifestation

B- Excessive secretions

C- Cardiac arrhythmias

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Respiratory muscle paralysis can occur with two of the following


a. Organophosphate

b. Botulism
c. Acetaminophen
d. a&b
e. b&c
LAS

What agent reverses the neuromuscular junction acetylcholinesterase inhibition


caused by organic phosphorus agents:
a. Atropine

b. Diazepam
c. Hyoscine
d. Pralidoxime
e. Lorazepam
Which of the following is a symptom of organophosphate poisoning?
a. Diarrhea

b. Bradycardia
c. Excessive salivation
d. Muscle weakness
e. All of the above

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Which of the following is a nicotinic symptom of organophosphate poisoning?
a. Muscle fasciculation

b. Lacrimation
c. Salivation
d. Defecation
e. Diaphoresis

Which of the following statements about pralidoxime is correct?


a. It should be administered by rapid IV push

b. The initial adult dose is 2-5 grams


c. In severe cases it can be repeated every 8 hours
d. Its main action is to block muscarinic receptors
e. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor

LAS

Miosis occur with toxicity with the following except


a. Phenol

b. Organophosphate
c. Barbiturate
d. Cocaine
Botanic insecticides include
a. Pyrethrins

b. Cyanide
c. Nicotine
d. a & c

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Zinc phosphide is an
a. Herbicide

b. Fungicide
c. Rodenticide
d. Insecticide

Warfarin is classified as
a. Moderately toxic rodenticides

b. Highly toxic rodenticides


c. Low toxicity rodenticides
d. Highly toxic insecticide

Zinc phosphide is
a. Grey powder LAS

b. Dark gray powder


c. Dark gray granules
d. Grey granules

Rotten fish odor, hypotension, pulmonary edema, renal failure and coma are
characteristic of
a. Phenol

b. Zinc phosphide
c. Opiate
d. Organophosphate

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What is the most common clinical finding in organic phosphorus poisoning that
is not effectively treated with atropine?
a. Bronchorrhea

b. Miosis
c. Muscle weakness
d. Diarrhea
e. Bronchoconstriction

Which of the following medications is metabolized by plasma cholinesterase and


may have enhanced effects or toxicity in cholinesterase-inhibited patients?
a. Succinylcholine

b. Atropine
c. Lidocaine
d. Meperidine
e. Diazepam LAS

All of the following are acidic corrosive EXCEPT


a. Sulphuric

b. Hydrochloric
c. Caustic potash
d. Carbolic

All of the following are inorganic acids EXCEPT


a. nitric

b. sulphuric
c. hydrochloric
d. Carbolic

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Drug dependence
A person become drug dependent when he :
A- has the desire to take the drug
B- has irritable behavior, uncoordinated actions and emotional detachment
C- developed withdrawal symptoms when stop the drug
D- take the same dose of the drug every day

Drug tolerance occurs when :


A- drug produces effects more than it did previously B- the sensitivity of CAMP is reduced
C- it requires a smaller dose to repeat the initial drug effect
D- it requires to decrease the interval between the doses to reach the initial effect

The active substance in hashish is :


A- morphine
B- LSD LAS

C- mescaline
D- tetrahydrocannabinol

All of the following are features of opioids withdrawal except :


A- diarrhea
B- lacrimation
C- rhinorrhea
D- miosis

Disulfiram acts by :
A- inhibiting alcohol dehydrogenase
B- inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase
C- increasing inhibitory (GABA) neurotransmission
D- blocks opioid receptors that are involved in the rewarding effects of drinking

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Delirium tremens can occur after withdrawal from :
A- cocaine
B- cannabis
C- alcohol
D- opioids

The treatment of drug dependence is focused on :


A- dealing with detoxification and withdrawal effects
B- substitutional therapy
C- giving the antidote
D- hospitalization for long period

Which of the following increases the chances for drug dependence?


A- family history of addiction
B- mood disorders like depression , anxiety ,and bipolar disease
LAS

C- antisocial personality disorder


D- all of the above

Morphine is a drug of dependence with the following criteria:


A- No medical use& Very high abuse potential
B- Has Medical use and high abuse potential
C- Has Medical use and low abuse potential

Clonidine in the management of opioids dependence acts as :


A- Opioid agonist
B- Opioid antagonist
C- Opioid partial agonist antagonist
D- Alpha2 adrenergic agonists

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When does a person become drug dependent?

A- Has the desire to take the drug

B- Has irritable behavior , uncoordinated actions and emotional detachment

C- Has developed withdrawal symptoms when stop the drug

D- Has taken the same dose of the drug every day

Which of the following is seen in korsakoff's syndrome?

A- Amnesia to recent events

B- Hallucination

C- Inability to learn new things

D- Tendency to violence

Which of the following substances are naturally found in the human body?

A- Endorphins
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B- Amphetamines

C- Cocaine

D- Cannabis

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Volatile
Skin in mild ethanol toxicity is
A- Flushed hot dry
B- Flushed warm sweaty
C- Pale and sweaty
D- Hyperkeratotic

Ethanol coma is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:


A- Pale and clammy skin
B- subnormal temperature
C- Dilated fixed pupil
D- Hypotension
E- Absent reflexes

Kerosene toxicity causes all of the following EXCEPT:


LAS

A- Abdominal pain and diarrhea


B- Coughing& chocking
C- Constricted pupils
D- Tachycardia &Arrhythmia
E- None of the above

Ethyl alcohol in the treatment of poisoning by methanol has this type of action
A- competitive
B- synergistic
C- chemical
D- none of the above

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In kerosene poisoning chemical pneumonitis is due to
A- High volatility of kerosene
B- Aspiration following cough
C- Secretion of kerosene through lung
D- All of the above mechanisms

The aim of treatment of acute methanol poisoning is to:


A- oxidize it to formaldehyde
B- Form acetic acid
C- Prevent its oxidation
D- Form formic acid

The preferred antidote for methyl alcohol is:


A- Deferoxamine
B- Desferal
C- Ethyl alcohol LAS

D- 4 methyl pyrazol

Aspiration pneumonia is most common after vomiting due to poisoning by:


A- Oxalic acid
B- Kerosene
C- organophosphate
D- phenol

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Noxious Gases
Two men, 60 and 47 years old had been brought to the ER by their employer
with disturbed consciousness. Their employer said that while he passed on his
farm, he found them at their room with sluggish response and he mentioned
that there was an engine for electric generation in the room. On examination
both pts. were cyanosed, hypotensive, weak rapid pulse, and normal
temperature. ECG revealed ischemia to one of them. The 60 old man died
shortly after arrival in spite of the resuscitation and mask ventilation. What is
your professional diagnosis?
A- Carbon monoxide poisoning
B- Carbon dioxide poisoning
C- Hydrogen cyanide poisoning

Two men, 60 and 47 years old had been brought to the ER by their employer
with disturbed consciousness. Their employer said that while he passed on his
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farm, he found them at their room with sluggish response and he mentioned
that there was an engine for electric generation in the room. On examination
both pts. were cyanosed, hypotensive, weak rapid pulse, and normal
temperature. ECG revealed ischemia to one of them. The 60 old man died
shortly after arrival in spite of the resuscitation and mask ventilation. What is
the immediate cause of death?
A- Neurogenic shock
B- Respiratory failure
C- Myocardial ischemia
D- Renal failure

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Sources of non toxic level of carbon monoxide DOES NOT INCLUDE:
A- Catabolism of protoporphyrin ring of hemoglobin.
B- Closed system anesthesia.
C- In hemolytic anemia.
D- Second hand cigarette smokers.

The following gas is known as the silent killer:


A- Carbon monoxide
B- Carbon dioxide
C- Hydrogen Cyanide
D- Nitrogen

In winter, commonly the following poisoning occur:


A- Snake bite
B- Scorpion sting
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C- Co poisoning
D- Co2 poisoning

Hypoxia caused by co poisoning is due to:


A- Decrease O2 utilization by cells.
B- Replacement of O2 in air
C- Decrease hemoglobin binding capacity to O2.

Cherry red skin is a bad prognostic sign that could be seen in toxicity by:
A- Opioids
B- Carbon monoxide
C- Cyanide
D- B & C

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Delayed cognitive disorders could occurs in:
A- Organophosphates toxicity
B- Acute Mercury poisoning
C- Carbon monoxide poisoning
D- Cyanide toxicity

Using of hyperbaric as antidotal treatment for co poisoning because it:


A- Decreases halve life of co down to 30 mins.
B- Hastens the dissociation of O2 from hemoglobin to tissue.
C- A&B
D- None of the above

It is much safer to use the following drug if you are suspected in cyanide toxicity
and you are not sure:
A- Amyl nitrite
B- Sodium nitrite
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C- Sodium thiosulphate
D- All of the above

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A patient poisoned by cyanide but he is not affected by the poison, why?
A- Because of full stomach
B- Because of achlorydria
C- Because of deficiency of glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase
D- Because of tolerance

What is the preferred antidote for acute methyl alcohol toxicity?

A- Deforrexamin
B- Desferal
C- Ethyl alcohol
D- 4 methyl pyrazol

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What is the silent killer?

A- Carbonmonoxide

B- Carbondioxide

C- HydrogenCyanide

D- Nitrogen

Cherry red skin is a bad prognostic sign that could be seen in which of the following?

A- Opioids

B- Carbon monoxide

C- Cyanide

D- B&c

In winter, which of the following poisoning is common to occur?

A- Snake bite

B- Scorpion sting LAS

C- Co poisoning

D- Co2 poisoning

How is ethanol eliminated from the body?

A- renal excretion
B- respiratory excretion
C- hepatic oxidation to Co2 and H20
D- A&B

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(Volatile, noxious)
In Kerosene poisoning the following are true except:
a. chemical pneumonitis

b. chest x ray is usefull


c. corticoseroid is a line of ttt
d. renal failure is commom
Pancreatitis is common with
a. Morphine

b. Salicylate
c. Alcohols
d. Non of the above
Back pain in a case of ethonal toxicity may be due to
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a. achlorohydria

b. Munich beer heart


c. Neuropathy
d. Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Peripheral neuritis in ethanol is due to decrease of
a. Methionine

b. Vit B6
c. HCl level of the stomach
d. Vit B1 (thiamine)

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MC Ewans sign mean
a. Constricted pupil

b. Pin apoint pupil


c. Dilated
d. Changeable pupil
Which of the following statements about ethanol is not correct
a. Metabolized mainly in the liver.

b. Metabolized to CO2 + H2O


c. CNS depressant
d. Cause blindness

Acidosis and optic atrophy due to methanol overdose is mainly due to


a. Acetic acid
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b. Formic acid
c. Acetaldehyde
d. Formaldehyde
Rabdomyolysis can occur with two of the following
a. benzodiazepines

b. Barbiturates
c. Cyanides
d. CO
Kerosene is
a. of low viscosity and low volatility

b. of high viscosity and low volatility


c. of low viscosity and high volatility
d. of high viscosity and high volatility

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choose the poisons in which x ray can help in diagnosis
a. Lead

b. Mercury
c. Corrosives
d. Organophosphorus
e. Iron
f. kerosene

RED ASPHYIA IN CYANIDE IS


a. dilated facial blood vessels

b. oxyhemoglobin
c. treatment by 100% oygen
d. all of the above
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The main line of treatment in cyanide pt


a. 100% O2 inhalatin

b. ttt of convulsions
c. Antidote
d. all of the above

Male pt ate large quantities of apricot seeds MANIFESTED sudden cry, dilated
pupil, froth and characteristic odor. This picture may be toxicity of:
a. Co

b. cyanide
c. kerosene
d. organophosphate

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Fastest poison ever known is
a. cyanide

b. sulphuric acid
c. phenol
d. all of the above

care of respiration in a case of kerosene toxicity can be done by:


a. 100% O2

b. CO2 5% + O2 inhalation
c. Respiratory stimulant
d. Hyperbaric O2
e. Intermittent +ve pressure respiration

Condition of poisoning by kerosene is mainlyLAS

a. accidental

b. suicidal
c. homicidal
d. Environmental pollutant

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Animal Poisons
Egyptian copra mainly produces:
A- Neurotoxic effect
B- Necrotoxic effect
C- Myotoxic effect
D- Hemotoxic effect

Viper is most commonly endemic in:


A- rural areas
B- desert areas
C- not in Egypt
D- non of the above

The most common snakes endemic in Egypt are: LAS

A- Mamas
B- Rattle snake
C- Vipers
D- A dry bite

A patient presented in the emergency department with history of a snake bite


and he was normal. what are you going to do for him:
A- Give him immediately the antivenin
B- Make a sensitivity test before giving the antivenin.
C- Put him under observation and give the antivenin when indicated
D- Transform blood

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When a poisonous snake bites a victim without producing toxic manifestations,
this could be explained by:
A- A dry bite
B- Delayed manifestations could appear.
C- Appearance of unnoticed early sign like loss of wrinkles of the forehead
D- All of the above

A patient presented with an unknown animal poisoning and he was complaining


of blurred vision, dysphagia, involuntary movements and hyperthermia. The
diagnosis most probably is:
A- A neurotoxic snake bite
B- A bee sting
C- A scorpion sting
D- A Viper
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Petechial hemorrhage commonly occurs following poisoning with:


A- Organophosphates
B- Paracetamol
C- Viper venom
D- Scorpion venom

The sign (s ) that could make you take the decision of giving antivenin could be:
A- Ptosis
B- Bleeding from the site of the bite.
C- a & b
D- none of the above

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Neurotoxic cobra venom produces;
A- Blockade of post synaptic nicotinic receptors.
B- Act on voltage dependent Na, K and Ca channels.
C- Massive release of peripheral neurotransmitters.
D- Beeding from the site of the bite

Rhabdomyolysis caused by the following component in animal venom:


A- Hemorrhagin
B- Mellitin
C- Phospholipase A2
D- Histamine release

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What is the main toxic effect of Egyptian copra?

A- Neurotoxic effect

B- Necrotoxic effect

C- Myotoxic effect

D- Hemotoxic effect

What is the most common snake endemic in Egypt?

A- Mangrove snake

B- Rattle snake

C- Vipers

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Food Poisoning
Botulinum toxin is :
A- Extremely potent, one taste contaminated food may be Fatal
B- Heat-labile
C- Neurotoxin
D- All of the above

Clinical presentation of infant botulism is not characterized by:


A- Hypotonia.
B- diarrhea
C- Tachycardia
D- It is rarely fatal.

Botulinum toxin is: LAS

A- Thermo stable
B- Mono antigenic
C- 0.1 mg is fatal
D- Primarily neurotoxin

Human BIG is recommended in :


A- Adult botulism
B- Infant botulism less than one year
C- Floppy infants
D- All of the above

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In what dose Human BIG is given by slowly I.V. infusion?
A- 25-35 mg/k body wt
B- 50-65 mg/k body wt
C- 25-50 mg/k body wt

The following lines of treatment are necessary in the treatment of botulism


EXCEPT:
A- Gastric lavage
B- Mechanical ventilation
C- Forced diuresis
D- Trivalent antitoxin

Botulism is characterized by the following EXCEPT:


A- Progressive descending bulbar and skeletal muscle paralysis .
B- Diplopia, blurred vision and photophobia.
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C- Dysphonia, dysarthria, dysphagia.


D- Visual hallucination

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In which of the following human botulism immunoglobulin(BIG) is recommended?

A- Adult botulism

B- Infant botulism

C- Wound botulism

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Analgesics
Which of the following is an indication for hemodialysis for acute salicylate
poisoning?
A- Metabolic acidosis
B- Hematemesis
C- Renal failure
D- Tinnitus followed by deafness

A 16 year old female was brought to the emergency department; her mother
told the physician that she ingested three strips of her analgesic. The patient was
oriented and complained only from nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dyspnea,
and tinnitus. Vital signs; blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, pulse 110 b/min., 30
breaths/min, oral temp. 38.5C. ABG analysis revealed metabolic acidosis.
Elevated body temperature in this case is attributed to:
A- Stimulation of respiratory center.
B- Stimulation of heat regulating center
C- Uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation
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A 16 year old female as brought to the emergency department; her mother told
the physician that she ingested three strips of her analgesic. The patient was
oriented and complained only from nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dyspnea,
and tinnitus. Vital signs; blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, pulse 110 b/min., 30
breaths/min, oral temp. 38.5C .ABG analysis revealed metabolic acidosis. To
decontaminate the stomach in this case, you should give:
A- Single dose of activated charcoal.
B- Multiple doses of activated charcoal
C- Single dose syrup of ipecac
D- Multiple doses of syrup of ipecac

Which of the following is the reason of delayed hepatotoxic effect of


paracetamol overdose?
A- Delayed absorption from the stomach.
B- High plasma protein binding
C- Presence of glutathione stores in the liver
D- High volume of distribution

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Activated charcoal is recommended in repeated doses in cases of acute salicylate
poisoning due to:
A- Enterohepatic circulation
B- Enteroenteric circulation
C- Delayed absorption of from the stomach
D- Poor adsorption to charcoal

Which of the following is true about N-acetyl-p-benzo-quinone-imine


metabolite?
A- It inhibits cytochrome P-450 enzyme
B- It is formed by the action of glutathione transferase
C- It is formed after acetaminophen overdose
D- It increases glutathione stores

To prevent occurrence of hepatotoxicity in acute paracetamol overdose, N-


acetylcysteine should be given within:
A- 4-6 hours.
B- 6-8 hours
C- 8-12 hours.
D- 12-24 hours. LAS

Which of the following is the role of N-acetylcysteine in acute paracetamol


overdose?
A- Bind to paracetamol
B- Prevent paracetamol absorption.
C- Act as a glutathione precursor.
D- Help excretion of paracetamol.

When intravenous N- acetyl cysteine is indicated in acute paracetamol


poisoning?
A- Persistent vomiting
B- Patients aged less than 18 years
C- Severe abdominal pain
D- Metabolic acidosis

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Alkalinization of urine in acute salicylate toxicity is done to:
A- Treat metabolic acidosis.
B- Enhance excretion of salicylic acid in urine
C- Treat renal failure
D- Enhance salicylate metabolism

Which of the following is a diagnostic laboratory finding in acute salicylate


poisoning?
A- Elevated Serum Potassium
B- Elevated Blood Glucose Level
C- Elevated liver enzymes
D- Mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis

Which of the following is undesired effect of oral N-acetyl cysteine?


A- Drowsiness.
B- Allergy
C- Vomiting
D- Itching

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Which of the following is true about N-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine metabolite?

A- It inhibits cytochrome P-450 enzyme

B- It is formed by the action of glutathione transferase

C- It is formed after acetaminophen overdose

D- It increases glutathione stores

What is the role of urinary alkalinizationin acute salicylate toxicity?

A- Treat metabolic acidosis.

B- Enhance excretion of salicylic acid in urine

C- Treat renal failure

D- Enhance salicylate metabolism

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A 16 year old female was brought to the emergency department; her mother told the physician that she ingested three
strips of her analgesic. The patient was oriented and complained only from nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dyspnea,
and tinnitus. Vital signs; blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, pulse 110 b/min., 30 breaths/min, oral temp. 38.5 c. ABG analysis
revealed metabolic acidosis.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A- Acute paracetamol toxicity.

B- Acute salicylate toxicity

C- Acute nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory toxicity.

Which of the following is the cause of early respiratory alkalosis in acute salicylate toxicity?

A- Inhibition of respiratory center

B- Hyperventilation due to CO2 accumulation.

C- Uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation

D- Stimulation of chemoreceptor trigger zone

Which of the following is an early diagnostic symptom of acute salicylate poisoning?

A- Vomiting
B- Diarrhea LAS

C- Abdominal pain
D- Tinnitus

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Plant Poisons
In case of morphine toxicity, what is the best method of decontamination?
A- Gastric lavage
B- Gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal
C- Emesis
D- Whole bowel irrigation

 A female patient aged 89 years; she takes digitalis for treatment of congestive heart
failure, Which of the following is the most likely an early manifestation of digitalis
toxicity?
A- Vomiting
B- Nausea
C- Anorexia
D- Abdominal pain

 What is the total dose of naloxone that can be administered to opoid intoxicated
patient?
A- 0.4 mg LAS

B- 0.8 mg
C- 5 mg
D- 10 mg

 In acute digitalis toxicity, what is the mechanism of hyperkalemia?


A- Inhibition of Na/K ATPase pump
B- Stimulation of Na/K ATPase pump
C- Stimulation of vomiting

 A male patient aged 28 years, he takes an overdose of cocaine and complaining of


fever, what is the most likely mechanism of fever?
A- Inhibition of sweating
B- Decrease heat production
C- Increase heat production

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 A male patient came to the toxicology center showing occupational purposeless
movement, what is the most likely causative poison?
A- Benzodiazepine toxicity
B- Opiate toxicity
C- Atropine toxicity
D- Ethanol toxicity

 What is the active principle of marijuana?


A- Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
B- Atropine
C- Morphine
D- Hyoscine

 Which of the following is a characteristic sign to atropine toxicity?


A- Hypertension
B- Hypotension
C- Tachycardia
D- Bradycardia

 What is the most likely metabolic disturbance occur in acute cocaine toxicity?
A- Hyperkalemia LAS

B- Hypokalemia
C- Hypoglycemia

 A female patient showing hypertension after an overdose of cocaine, what is the most
likely first line of treatment?
A- benzodiazepine
B- beta blockers
C- calcium channel blockers

 What is the specific antidote of acute opioid toxicity?


A- Naloxone
B- Nalmefene
C- Naltrexone

 What is the most likely essential test used to diagnose digitalis toxicity?
A- Digitalis level
B- Potassium level
C- Renal function test
D- Liver function test

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 What is the mechanism of mydriasis in cocaine toxicity?
A- inhibition of pupilloconstrictor center
B- Presynaptic inhibition of catecholamine reuptake
C- Acetyl choline release
D- Inhibition of catecholamine release

 What is The most likely treatment of opioid non cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
A- Oxygen
B- Diuretics

 A female patient aged 44 years came to the poison center after intake of tablets
containing antihistaminic, what is the best method of decontamination?
A- Gastric lavage and activated charcoal
B- activated charcoal
C- Emesis
D- Whole bowel irrigation

 What is best method of naloxone administration?


A- Oral
B- Intramuscular
C- Intravenous LAS

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Online Bank
Which of the following is a cause of dilated pupils?

A- Ergot

B- Heroin

C- Organophosphorus

D- Atropine

What is the most likely gastrointestinal symptom in opioid toxicity?

A- Nausea

B- Vomiting

C- Constipation

D- Diarrhea

What is the total dose of naloxone that can be administered to opioid intoxicated patient?

A- 0.4 mg

B- 0.8 mg
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C- 5mg

D- 10 mg

In chronic digitalis toxicity, what is the usual type of arrhythmia?

A- Tachyarrhythmia

B- Bradyarrhythmia

C- Combined arrhythmia

What is the characteristic visual presentation in digitalis toxicity?

A- Blurring of vision A male patient aged 33 years intoxicated


by atropine, what is the most likely
B- Pupil constriction
character of his pupil?
C- Altered color perception A- Constricted
D- Double vision B- Dilated reactive
C- Dilated fixed

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Psychotropics
Acute dystonia is characteristic of:
A- Morphine toxicity
B- Alcohol toxicity
C- Antipsychotic toxicity

What is the first drug of choice treating wide QRS complex in tricyclic
antidepressant?
A- Na bicarbaonate
B- Mg
C- Lidocain

Which is most beneficial in treating phenothiazine overdose?


A- Gastrointestinal decontamination
B- Physostigmine
C- Hemoperfusion

In which of the following syndrome dantrolene is indicated?


A- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome LAS

B- Neuroleptic-induced tardive dyskinesia


C- Serotonin syndrome
What is the most effective treatment for acute dystonic reaction seen in
antipsychotic overdose?
A- Diphenhydramine
B- Benzodiazipine
C- Methysergid

What is the most effective treatment if serum lithium level is above 4 meq/L?
A- Alkaline diuresis
B- Hemodialysis
C- Multiple dose activated charcoal

What is the first drug of choice treating wide QRS complex in antipsychotic
drugs?
A- Lidocain
B- Magnesium
C- Na bicarbaonate

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For which of the following drugs, multiple dose activated charcoal is indicated?

A- Paracetamol

B- Methanol

C- Tricyclic antidepressants

What is the most specific ECG change in antipsychotic poisoning?

A- Widening of QRS complex

B- Depression of ST segment

C- Abnormal T wave

What is the most characteristic clinical picture in lithium poisoning?

A- Seizure
B- Diabetes insipidus
C- Arrhythmia

A patient with renal failure acutely intoxicated with lithium, what is the best method to eliminate this poison?
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A- Osmotic diuresis
B- Acidic diuresis
C- Hemodialysis
D- Alkaline diuresis

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Sedative Hypnotics
Which is true of flumazenil?
A- It reverses the effects of alcohol on the CNS
B- It increases the metabolism of benzodiazepines
C- It enhances the elimination of benzodiazepines
D- It competitively inhibits the activity of benzodiazepines at the GABA receptors

The following are clinical manifestations of hypnotic overdose except:


A- Respiratory depression
B- Lethargy & confusion
C- Increased bowel sounds
D- Hypothermia

Barbiturates act through stimulation of:


A- GABA receptors
B- Glutamate receptors
C- Opiate receptors
D- All of the above
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The emergency management of a comatose patient suspected of being poisoned


by a sedative hypnotic drug is:
A- Urine screen
B- Diazepam
C- Care of respiration
D- Gut decontamination

Benzodiazepines are preferred to barbiturates because:


A- Benzodiazepines cause profound coma.
B- Barbiturates cause respiratory depression
C- Benzodiazepines cause significant hypotension
D- Death from isolated benzodiazepine overdose is common
Unmasking of dysrhythmia may occur as a side effect of antidotal therapy in:
A- Barbiturate
B- Benzodiazepines
C- Opiate
D- Ethanol

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Alkaline diuresis:
A- Increases phenobarbitone clearance
B- Decreases phenobarbitone clearance
C- Increases Benzodiazepines clearance
D- Decreases benzodiazepines clearance

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Which of the following should NOTbe a form of treatment for the patient with acute benzodiazepines intoxication?

A- Mechanical ventilator

B- Activated charcoal

C- Emesis

D- Flumazenil

What acid-base disorder is predicted in patient with acute barbiturate poisoning?

A- Metabolic acidosis
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B- Metabolic alkalosis

C- Respiratory acidosis

D- Respiratory alkalosis

Benzodiazepines and barbiturates share which of the following?

A- Both act through GABA transmitter


B- Both are treated by alkalinization of urine
C- Both are sedative hypnotics
D- Both are treated with flumazenil
E- a&c

A comatosed patient came to ED, history of barbiturate intake was proved but the grade of coma is not coinciding with the dose
of barbiturate, what is the most likely diagnosis?
A- Personal hypersensitivity
B- Synergism with alcohol
C- Cumulative effect of the drug

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Metallic irritants and Miscellaneous
poisoning
Who are exposed to accidental acute iron toxicity?
A- Adults and geriatrics
B- New borne and adults
C- Children and geriatrics
D- New borne and infants

Liver cirrhosis is characteristic for which stage of acute iron toxicity?


A- First stage
B- Second stage
C- Third stage
D- Forth stage

Which is the target organ affected by iron?LAS

A- Liver
B- kidney
C- brain
D- Bone marrow

Which of the following may be required in acute iron toxicity with renal failure?
A- hemoperfusion
B- Hemodialysis
C- Alkaline diuresis
D- Acidic diuresis

What is the specific antidote of iron?


A- NAC
B- BAL
C- Desferral
D- naloxone

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Which of the following can cause severe acute iron toxicity?
A- >60 mg/kg elemental iron
B- >60 mg/kg ferric iron
C- >60 mg/kg ferrous iron
D- >60 mg/kg iron glutamate

Which of the following is characteristic for first stage of severe acute iron
toxicity?
A- Multisystem failure
B- Liver cirrhosis
C- Shock & metabolic acidosis
D- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

Which of the following is characteristic for third stage of acute iron toxicity?
A- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
B- Liver cirrhosis
C- Multisystem failure LAS

D- Gastrointestinal improvement

Neonates metabolize 20-30 Theophylline to:


A- Caffeine
B Aminophilline
C- Xanthine
D- None of the above

All of the following are mechanism of Theophylline EXCEPT


A- cAMP
B- Release of epinephrine & norepinephrine
C- HR
D- CNS depressant
E- Bronchodilator

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Extracorporeal removal by use of "in-series" hemodialysis and hemoperfusion is
indicated for severe intoxications of:
A- Theophylline
B- Cocaine
C- Morphine
D- None of the above

The following are clinical presentation of Theophylline EXCEPT:


A- Vomiting
B- HR & initial BP
C- Hypothermia
D- Rhabdomyolysis.
What is the most common cause of drug induced seizures?
A- INH
B- Theophylline
C- Salicylates
D- Any of the above LAS

Which of the following causes a triad of repetitive seizures, metabolic acidosis refractory
to NaHCo0 and coma?
A- Theophylline toxicity
B- INH toxicity
C- Acetaminophen toxicity
INH toxicity causes all of the following EXCEPT
A- Metabolic acidosis
B- Hyperthermia
C- Dizziness
D- Hypoglycemia
E- Increase heart rate
How to control convulsion in INH overdose?
A- Diazepam
B- Barbital
C- Pyridoxine
D- None of the above

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Which of the following is characteristic for second stage of acute iron toxicity?

A- Multisystem failure

B- Liver cirrhosis

C- Gastrointestinal improvement

D- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

What is the specific antidote of iron?

A- NAC

B- BAL

C- Desferral

D- naloxone

Which of the following is characteristic for forth stage of acute iron toxicity?

A- Multisystem failure LAS

B- Healing of gastrointestinal damage

C- Improvement of gastrointestinal manifestation

D- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

Who are most likely to be exposed to accidental acute iron toxicity?

A- Adults and geriatrics

B- New borne and adults

C- Children and geriatrics

D- New borne and infants

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E-Learning
Iron induced metabolic acidosis is due to
a. Disruption of mitochondrial function

b. Release of H+ from conversion of ferrous to ferric FC


c. Tissue hypoperfusion
d. All of the above

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