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Cardiovascular Pharmacology - Pharmacology MCQ ACEM, Top Questions and answers, rated A+ The endogenous anticoagulant antithrombin III inhibits all the following clotting factors EXCEPT 1. IIa 2. IXa 3. Va 4. Xa - -3. Va Antithrombin III inhibits factors IIa, IXa, Xa, Xia and XIIA Endogenous protein C and S inhibit factors Va and VIIIA In normal cells, which of the following drugs shortens the refractory period? 1. Lignocaine 2. Amiodarone 3. Quinidine 4. Procainamide - -1. L...

GIT - Physiology MCQ ACEM, Top Exam Review Questions & Answers, Rated A+ Which of the following statements is CORRECT in relation to gastric emptying? 1. Occurs in approximately 2 hours 2. Depends on osmotic pressure of materials in the duodenum 3. Is slowed down with metoclopramide 4. Is independent of pH in the duodenum 2. Depends on osmotic pressure of materials in the duodenum "Depends on osmotic pressure of materials in the duodenum" - Ganong 24th ed. Gastric emptying oc...

Renal - Pathology ACEM MCQ, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, graded A+ How long does it usually take for a post streptococcal of the pharynx to develop glomerulonephritis? 1. 5 days 2. 2 weeks 3. 3 months 4. 6 months - -2. 2 weeks PSGN usually appears 1-4 weeks after a pharyngeal or skin infection (impetigo). PSGN occurs most frequently in children aged 6-10yrs, but adults of any age can be affected. What is the most COMMON cause of chronic pyelonephritis? 1. Chroni...

GIT - Pathology ACEM MCQ, Top Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, rated A+ An elderly patient presents to the emergency department complaining of severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhoea, absent bowel sounds. What is the MOST likely diagnosis? 1. Bowel obstruction 2. Gastroenteritis 3. Appendicitis 4. Ischaemic bowel disease - -4. Ischaemic bowel disease Ischaemic bowel disease tends to occur in <i>older</i> patients with <i>coexisting cardiac disea...

Cell Injury and Adaptation - Pathology ACEM MCQ, Top Exam Questions and answers, rated A+ Regarding dystrophic calcification, which of the following statements is CORRECT? 1. It may be caused by multiple myeloma 2. It causes organ dysfunction 3. It is associated with hypercalcaemia 4. Calcuim deposition occurs in viable tissues - -2. It causes organ dysfunction Dystrophic calcification occurs in NON-VIABLE (damaged) or DYING tissues. It occurs despite NORMAL serum LEVELS of cal...