MCCQE1 TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

HERPETIC WHITLOW correct answer: Painful grouped vesicles on an erythematous base located on the distal finger Cause: Infection with HSV Treatment: Self-limiting disease Antiviral (e.g., acyclovir) may be beneficial ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS/ INGROWN NAILS correct answer: Inflammation and soft tissue...

Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? correct answer: Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? correct answer: 2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? correct answer: Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? correct answer: ...

STABLE angina definiton correct answer: substernal "gripping" chest pain or pressure on exertion, relieved w/ rest or NTG One vessel disease treatment correct answer: Tx β-blocker + aspirin + nitrates two vessel treatment correct answer: Tx β-blocker + aspirin + nitrates vs PTCA OR CABG...

SPIKES correct answer: Setting up interview, assessing patient Perception, obtaining patient's Invitation to disclose information, giving Knowldege and information to patient, addressing patient's Emotions, Strategy and Summary Canada Health Act correct answer: Accessibility, Comprehensivenes...

Pt is competent and agrees to a procedure but his proxy refuses, what do you do ? correct answer: Do procedure, PT is competent and overrides the proxy CPSS (Canadian perinatal surveillance system) correct answer: Abuse during preggy results in poor fetal and maternal outcome Violence was meas...

Absent seizures duration, presentation clinically and diagnostically, and tx correct answer: • Present 4-10 yo • Brief (<20 seconds) impairment of consciousness (staring spells) • Preserved muscle tone • Unresponsive to tactile/verbal stimulation • Simple automatisms frequently pre...

Public health definition correct answer: organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians A typical list of public health responsibiliti...

If there is labial fusion due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency what is the treatment? what about if it is because androgen excesS? correct answer: tx: if too much--> then d/c androgens, if due to 21 hydroxylase: cortisol + reconstructive surgery How does vaginal atresia present correct answer: p...

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome correct answer: Perihepatic infection which results in liver capsule (aka Glisson's capsule) inflammation from pelvic infections such as gonorrhea & chlamydia Rocephin correct answer: Ceftriaxone 125mg Koilocytosis correct answer: Nuclear enlargement with atypical...

Apthous ulcers, genital ulcers, uveitis correct answer: Bechet's disease Inflammation of large joint, conjuntivitis/uveitis, urethritis/cervicitis correct answer: Reiter's syndrome Asymmetrical oligoarthritis (DIP), symmetrical seronegative arthritis, dactylitis, onycholysis, psoriasis cor...

ovulatory abnormal pre-menopausal menstrual bleeding - definition correct answer: normal cycle length (28 days +/- 7) but abnormal (excessive) volume of blood loss: a) menses >7days b) blood loss >80mL -soak through menstrual products q1-2 hours -passage of clots larger than a dime -sel...

What conditions should be considered in an adult presenting with an upper GI bleed? correct answer: 1. Peptic ulcer disease: Duodenal ulcers or Gastric ulcers 2. Varices 3. Mallory-weiss tears 4. Gastritis/esophagitis 5. Aortoenteric fistula 6. Malignancy 7. Angiodysplasia What factors s...