1.

A 22 year old woman has had four episodes of deep

venous thrombosis (DVT). Laboratory studies should
include each of the following EXCEPT :

A.Serum albumin.
B. Protein C.
C. Protein S.
D.Antithrombin ІІІ.
E. Lupus anticoagulant.

2. All of the following conditions cause prolongation of QT

interval on ECG EXCEPT:

A.Heart failure.
B.Hypercalcaemia.
C.Amiodarone therapy.
D.Hypomagnesaemia.
E. Diuretic therapy.

3. Each of the following conditions is likely to be associated

with increased incidence of acute gout EXCEPT:

A. Chronic alcoholism.
B. Obesity.
C.Rheumatoid arthritis.
D.Diabetes mellitus.
E.Diuretic therapy.

4. Which one of the following medications should NOT be

taken in aspirin-induced asthma:
 A.Paracetamol.
B.Diclofenac sodium.
C.Codeine.
D.Ranitidine.
E. Tetracycline.

5. Each of the following clinical situations can cause

gynecomastia EXCEPT:

A.Carcinoma of the bronchus.

B.Digoxin therapy.
C.Hyperthyroidism.
D.Captopril therapy.
E. Testicular tumor.

6. In septic arthritis, the most likely organism causes

infection is:

A.Neisseria gonorrhoea.
B.Chlamydia trachomatis.
C.Staphylococcus aureus.
D.Streptococcus pneumonia.
E. Staphylococcus epidermidis.

7. Which of the following signs is NOT a feature of

Parkinson's disease:

A.Action tremor.
B.Rigidity.
 C.Bradykinesia.
D. Micrographia.
E. Loss of postural reflexes.

8. Each of the following conditions commonly cause

splenomegaly EXCEPT:

A. Hereditary spherocytosis.
B. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
C. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
D. Polycythaemia rubra vera.
E. ß-Thalassaemia.

9. All of the following conditions cause pruritis ( itching)

EXCEPT:

A.Primary biliary cirrhosis.

B.Hyperlipidaemia.
C.Renal failure.
D.Lymphoma.
E. Hyperthyroidism.

10. Which of the following antibiotics will be most effective

in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia:

A.Vancomycin.
B. Metronidazole.
C. Tetracycline.
D. Ampicilline.
E. Acyclovir.
11. All of the following conditions cause exudative ascities
EXCEPT:

A.Tuberculous peritonitis.
B.Malignancy.
C.Pancreatic ascities.
D.Budd-Chiari syndrome.
E. Constrictive pericarditis.

12. All of the following are causes of hypercalcaemia

EXCEPT:

A.Sarcoidosis.
B.Primary hyperparathyroidism.
C.Multiple myeloma.
D.Osteoporosis.
E. Bronchial carcinoma.

13. In the management of acute hyperkalaemia, which one

of the following drugs is administered first:

A.Sodium bicarbonate.
B.Insulin plus glucose, IV.
C.Calcium glucanate, IV.
D.Salbutamol.
E. Loop diuretic.
14. Which one of the following findings is LEAST consistent
with nephrotic syndrome:

A.Haematuria.
B.Hypoalbuminaemia.
C.Oedema.
D.Proteinuria > 3g \ 24 hour.
E. High serum cholesterol.

15. Which ONE of the following drug regimens should be

started in acute management of deep venous thrombosis
(DVT):

A.Start aspirin immediately.

B.Start warfarin (coumadin) immediately.
C.Start aspirin and warfarin together, immediately.
D.Start heparin, followed by warfarin.
E. Give streptokinase.

16. The most common ECG finding in pulmonary

embolism is:

A.Sinus tachycardia.
B.Right bundle branch block.
C.Right axis deviation.
D.Atrial fibrillation.
E. ST- segment elevation.
17. The gold standard test for the diagnosis of acute
interstitial nephritis is:

A. Urine oesinophil count.

B. Renal biopsy.
C. Renal ultrasound.
D. Urine red cells casts.
E. CT-scan of abdomen and pelvis.

18. All of the following are associated with an increased risk

for ischemic heart disease EXCEPT:

A.Diabetes mellitus.
B.Obesity.
C.High level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
D.Hypertension.
E. Cigarette smoking.

19. Which physical finding is NOT a characteristic of

dilated cardiomyopathy:

A.S3 gallop.
B.Pulmonary crepitation.
C.Diffuse, medially displaced left ventricular impulse.
D.Mitral regurgitation.
 E. S4 gallop.

20. All of the following are indicated in the treatment of

unstable angina EXCEPT:

A.Nifedipine (Adalat).
B.Intravenous heparin.
C.Aspirin.
D.Nitrates
E. Atenolol.

21. All of the following are consistent with the diagnosis of

mitral stenosis EXCEPT:

A.Loud p2.
B.Opening snap.
C.Diastolic rumble.
D.Left ventricular strain pattern on ECG.
E. Dyspnoea.

22. All of the following drugs can be used in the treatment

of hypertension EXCEPT:

A. Captopril.
B.Diltiazem.
 C.Digoxin.
D.Atenolol.
E.Thiazide diuretics.

23. All of the following are major criteria for the diagnosis
of rheumatic fever EXCEPT:

A.Arthritis.
B.Carditis.
C.Subcutaneous nodules.
D.Erythema marginatum.
E. High ESR.

24. Which of the following can cause a transudative pleural

effusion:

A.Congestive heart failure.

B.Hypothyroidism.
C.Liver cirrhosis.
D.Nephrotic syndrome.
E. All of the above.

25. Which of the following disorders can cause hemoptysis:

A.Bronchiectasis.
B.Tuberculosis.
C.Aspergilloma.
D.Pulmonary embolism.
E. All of the above.
26. Which one of the following drugs can precipitate
bronchospasm in asthmatics:

A.Captopril.
B.Propronalol.
C.Subcutaneous heparin.
D.Diuretics.
E. Calcium channel blockers.

27. The best way to make a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is:

A.Sweat chloride test.

B.Sputum culture.
C.Pulmonary function test.
D.Chest CT-Scan.
E. DNA analysis.

28. All of the following are causes of finger clubbing

EXCEPT:

A.Bronchiectasis.
B.Bronchial squamous cell carcinoma.
C.Chronic bronchitis.
D.Fibrosing alveolitis.
E. Cystic fibrosis.
29. All of the following are complications of pancreatitis
EXCEPT:

A.Ascites.
B.Pancreatic abscess.
C.Pancreatic pseuducyst.
D.Hypercalcemia.
E. Acute Renal failure.

30. All of the following are causes of diarrhea EXCEPT:

A.Hyperthyroidism.
B.Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
C.Carcinoid syndrome.
D.Hyperparathyroidism.
E. Diabetes mellitus.

31. Common findings in sepsis include all of the following

EXCEPT:

A.A reduced cardiac output in early stages.

B.Tachycardia.
C.A decreased systemic vascular resistance.
 D.Hypotension.
E. Metabolic acidosis.

32. Complications of diabetes mellitus include all of the

following EXCEPT:

A.Autonomic dysfunction.
B.Atherosclerosis.
C.Blindness.
D.Bronchiectasis.
E. Peripheral vascular disease.

33. Hemochromatosis is associated with all of the following

clinical manifestations EXCEPT:

A.Cirrhosis.
B.Diabetes mellitus.
C.Gonadotropin deficiency.
D.Cardiomyopathy.
E. Hypertension.

34. All of the following may result in nephrotic syndrome

EXCEPT:

A.Diabetes mellitus.
B.Hodgkin's lymphoma.
 C.Membranous glomerulonephritis.
D.Gout.
E. Amyloidosis.

35. Which of the following is not seen in addison's disease:

A.High serum Na.

B.High serum K.
C.Hpotension.
D.Low blood sugar.
E. Hyperpigmentation.

36. The most common organism in acute bacterial

pyelonephritis is:

A.Klebsiella.
B.Chlamedia.
C.E.coli.
D.Pseudomonas.
E. Candida.

37. Symptoms and signs associated with

pheochromocytoma include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.Hypertension.
B.Sweating.
C.Palpitation.
D.Flushing.
E. Holosystolic murmur.
38. Thrombocytopenia may be associated with all of the
following EXCEPT:

A.Cirrhosis.
B.Sepsis.
C.Viral infection.
D.Splenectomy.
E. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

39. All of the following are manifestations of hypercalcemia

EXCEPT:

A.Depression.
B.Diarrhoea.
C.Polyuria.
D.Vomiting.
E. Seizures.

40. Which of the following cardiac conditions have the

lowest risk for development of infective endocarditis:

A.Coactation of aorta.
B.Ventricular septal defect.
C.Atrial septal defect.
D.Prosthetic heart valve.
E. Patent ductus arteriosus.

41. Malabsorption is associated with all of the following

EXCEPT:

A.Giardiasis.
 B.Coeliac disease.
C.Crohn's disease.
D.Helicopacter pylori.
E. Bacterial overgrowth.

42. Which one of the following antibiotics is effective

against pseudomonas aergenosa infection:

A.Ampicilline.
B.Gentamycin.
C.Metronidazole.
D.Tetracycline.
E. Cephalexine (keflex).

43. Causes of macrocytosis in peripheral blood include all

of the following EXCEPT:

A.Hypothyroidism.
B.Iron deficiency anemia.
C.Chronic alcohol abuse.
D.Liver cirrhosis.
E. Haemolysis.

44. Causes of metabolic acidosis include all of the following

EXCEPT:

A.Renal failure.
B.Diabetic ketoacidosis.
 C.Diuretics.
D.Sepsis.
E. Prolonged hypotension.

45. Characteristic features of achalasia of the esophagus

include all of the Following EXCEPT:

A.Increased lower oesophageal sphincter.

B.Abnormal histology of the oesophgeal wall.
C.Chest pain.
D.Dysphagia.
E. Heart pain.

46. All of the following are indications for haemodialysis

EXCEPT:

A.Hypotension.
B.Uraemic encephalopathy.
C.Hyperkalemia.
D.Uraemic pericarditis.
E. Pulmonary oedema.

47. Causes of atrial fibrillation include all of the following

EXCEPT:

A.Constrictive pericarditis.
 B.Complete heart block.
C.Pulmonary embolism.
D.Ischemic heart disease.
E. Thyrotoxicosis.

48. Complications of inflammatory bowel include all of the

following EXCEPT:

A.Urinary tract stone and gallbladder stones.

B.Pyoderma gangrenosum as skin manifestation.
C.Chronic hepatitis.
D.Arthritis.
E. Congestive heart failure.

49. All of the following are causes of splenomegaly

EXCEPT:

A. Portal hypertension.
B. Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML).
C. Hodgkin's disease.
D. Ulcerative colitis.
E. Myelofibrosis.

50. Complications of Behcet's disease include all of the

following EXCEPT:

A.Deep venous thrombosis.

B.Seizures.
C.Gout.
D.Bloody diarrhoea.
E. Erythema nodosum.
51. Which of the following is true about systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE):

A.Is a cause of haemolytic anaemia.

B.Can cause lymphadenopathy.
C.May cause focal central nervous signs.
D.Can cause hair loss ( alopecia).
E. All are true.

52. All of the following are causes of bloody diarrhea

EXCEPT:

A.Shigellosis.
B.Giardia infection.
C.Entamoeba histolytica infection.
D.Ulcerative colitis.
E. Diverticulosis.

53. Which one of the following is not a complication of

blood transfusion:

A.Haemolytic reaction.
B.Thrombocytopenia.
C.Fever.
D.Hypercalcemia.
E. Infection transmission.

54. Primary biliary cirrhosis can be described by all of the

following statements EXCEPT:
 A.90% of affected individuals are men.
B.Pruritus, fatigue, and jaundice are common.
C.Serum transaminase levels (AST, ALT) are normal or
slightly elevated.
D.Serum cholesterol level is elevated.
E. The most common causes of death are hepatic failure and
bleeding oesopgeal varices.

55. The most common cause of bacterial meningitis in adult

is:

A.Streptococcus pneumoniae.
B.Neisseria meningitidis.
C.Hemophilus influenzae.
D.Staphylococcus aureus.
E. Staphylococcus epidermidis.

56. A 35 year old man with nausea and vomiting, vertigo,

nystagmus, tinnitus and nerve deafness in the right ear
most likely has:

A.Mastoiditis.
B.A cerebellar tumor.
C.Labyrinthitis.
D.A glioblastoma multiform.
E. Acoustin neuroma.
57. A 75 year old woman who is using warfarin, presented
to emergency room with left sided weakness and difficulty
in speech. The first test for diagnosis is to do:

A.MRI of the brain.

B.CT of the brain.
C.Elecrtoencephalogram (EEG).
D.Lumbar puncture.
E. ECG.

58. Which condition is least likely to present with

polyarthritis:

A.Rheumatic fever.
B.Rheumatoid arthritis.
C.Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
D.Gout.
E. Viral infection.

59. The most important first step in lowering cholesterol is:

A.Drug therapy.
B.Decreasing stress.
C.Decreasing intake of carbohydrates.
D.Physical exercise.
E. A low-fat diet.
60. The first line drug for the treatment of status epilepticus
is:

A.Intrvenous phenytoin.
B.Intrvenous diazepam or lorazepam.
C.Intavenous lidocaine.
D.Intravenous phenobarbital.
E. Intravenous digoxin.

61. Which one of the following is not a feature of ankylosing

spondilitis:

A.Renal failure.
B.Uveitis.
C.Morning stiffness.
D.Symptoms improve with exercise.
E. Peripheral joints are affected.

62. In typhoid fever, which one of the following is true:

A.Stool culture is positive in the first week.

B.Antibiotic treatment is not always necessary.
C.Skin rash (Rose spots) occur in the first week of fever.
D.Blood culture is positive in the third week of illness.
E. The organism can be cultured from bone marrow.
63. Drugs which are safe in pregnancy include all of the
following EXCEPT:

A.Penicillins.
B.Paracetamol.
C.Cephalosporins (keflex).
D.Heparin.
E. Methotrexate.

64. Hepatosplenomegaly is usually found in all the following

conditions EXCEPT:

A.Beta-thalassaemia major.
B.Aplastic anemia.
C.Myelofibrosis.
D.Myeloid leukaemia.
E. Lymphoma.

65. The following drugs are nephrotoxic EXCEPT:

A.Indomethacin.
B.Cyclosporin.
C.Gentamycin.
D.Diltiazem.
E. Amikacin.

66. The following are associated with increased risk of

stroke EXCEPT:

A.Diabetes mellitus.
B.Hypertension.
 C.Hyperlipidaemia.
D.Psoriasis.
E. Smoking

67. The following may be present in myasthenia gravis

EXCEPT:

A.Thymoma.
B.Antibodies to acetylcholine receptor.
C.Sensory neuropathy.
D.Diplopia.
E. Respiratory failure.

68. In rheumatoid arthritis which one of the following is

true:

A.women are affected more than men.

B.Cerebral involvement is usual.
C.A positive rheumatoid factor is diagnostic.
D.Steroids are the preferred treatment.
E. Symptoms are worse after exercise.

69. All of the following conditions are causes of chronic

liver disease EXCEPT:

A.Autoimmune active hepatitis.

B.Hepatitis C infection.
C.Hepatitis B infection.
D.Hepatitis A infection.
E. Alcohol.
70. Which one of the following can cause polyuria:

A.Polydipsia.
B.Hypercalcaemia.
C.Hypokalaemia.
D.Diabetes mellitus.
E. All are true.

71. The most common skin manifestation in sarcoidosis is :

A.Erythema multiform.
B.Erythema marginatum.
C.Erythema chrinicum-migrans.
D.Erythema nodosum.
E. Granuloma annulare.

72. The following are causes of hypoalbuminaemia

EXCEPT:

A.Sepsis.
B.Acute left ventricular failure.
C.Nephrotic syndrome.
D.Liver cirrhosis.
E. Protein losing enteropathy.

73. Which one of the following conditions causes aphthous

ulcers:
 A.Behcet's disease.
B.Crohn's disease.
C.Coeliac disease.
D.Ulcerative colitis.
E. All are true.

74. The following are causes of bradycardia EXCEPT:

A.Pregnancy.
B.Hypothyroidism.
C.ß blocker.
D.Complete heart block.
E. Hypothermia.