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MCQ
MCQ
A. Body
B. Mind
C. Energy
D. Mind and energy
2. In what state the case story must disclose every physical and ontological aspect
of the patient?
A. Weakness
B. Wellness
C. Diseased state
D. All above
3. A 56-year-old man reports reduced exercise tolerance over the past 5 years. In
the past year he has noted chest pain after ascending a flight of stairs. He
smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day. On examination he has a blood pressure of
155/95 mm Hg. His body mass index is 30 kg/m 2. Laboratory findings include a
total serum cholesterol of 245 mg/dL with HDL cholesterol of 22 mg/dL. Which
of the following vascular abnormalities is he most likely to have?
A. Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis
B. Lymphedema
C. Medial calcific sclerosis
D. Atherosclerosis
5. A 44-year-old woman has a family history of heart disease. Her father and
mother both developed myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure as a
result of occlusive coronary atherosclerosis. A dietary modification to include
consumption of which of the following is most likely to reduce her risk for
ischemic heart disease?
A. 40% of total caloric intake as fat
B. Increased saturated fat
C. Foods with cholesterol
D. Cold water fish oil
6. A 54-year-old man with diabetes mellitus has had 3 urinary tract infections
during the past year. He now sees the physician for an ulceration on his right big
toe which has not healed in 2 months. Laboratory studies on each of his doctor
visits over the past year show blood glucose levels below 110 mg/dL. This
situation could be best explained by which of the following laboratory findings?
A. Elevated hemoglobin A1C level
B. Increased urine ketones
C. Elevated serum osmolarity
D. Decreased plasma insulin
11. Which medication is commonly prescribed to help dissolve uric acid stones or
prevent their formation?
A. Alpha-blockers
B. Antibiotics
C. Allopurinol
D. Calcium channel blockers
12. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of diabetes mellitus?
A. Increased thirst and urination
B. Unexplained weight loss
C. Excessive hunger
D. Decreased blood pressure
13. What is the preferred initial treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Oral antidiabetic medication
B. Insulin therapy
C. Lifestyle modifications (diet and exercise)
D. Pancreatic transplantation
14. Which of the following tests is commonly used to monitor long-term glucose
control in diabetes mellitus?
A. Fasting blood glucose
B. Random blood glucose
C. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)
D. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
18. Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of liver cancer?
A. Smoking
B. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. All of the above
21. Why is it important to document the patients treatment process and outcome?
A. Evidence
B. To show off
C. Data collection
D. To publish
24. Which of the following triggers can exacerbate symptoms of bronchial asthma?
A. Exercise
B. Allergens (e.g., pollen, dust mites)
C. Cold air
D. All of the above
28. Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for pancreatitis?
A. Smoking
B. Obesity
C. Hypertension
D. High triglyceride levels
33. The organ primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure is _________.
A. Heart
B. Kidneys
C. Brain
D. Liver
36. Which test is used to detect the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood?
A. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test
B. Western blot test
C. ELISA test
D. Complete blood count (CBC)
37. Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for developing cancer?
A. Smoking
B. Family history of cancer
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
38. Which hormone is responsible for the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle?
A. Melatonin
B. Insulin
C. Growth hormone
D. Estrogen
39. Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of female
secondary sexual characteristics?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone
D. Prolactin
40. Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
A. Thyroid hormone
B. Insulin
C. Parathyroid hormone
D. Adrenaline