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Sharpen your clinical judgment and ethical reasoning with this unique collection of 465 case-based multiple-choice questions. Designed for medical students, healthcare professionals, and exam takers, this eBook covers real-world scenarios on topics like informed consent, end-of-life care, confidentiality, and research ethics. Created with the help of AI (Grok 3.0), each question includes answer explanations to… Read More »

Q1: A 2-month-old infant presents with vomiting, poor feeding, and lethargy. Labs reveal elevated ammonia and orotic acid in the urine. What enzyme is likely deficient? Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I Ornithine transcarbamylase Argininosuccinate lyase Arginase Explanation: OTC deficiency causes accumulation of orotic acid and hyperammonemia due to impaired urea cycle. Q2: A child with developmental… Read More »

1. A 65-year-old woman with a history of early menopause presents with back pain and height loss. Radiographs show vertebral compression fractures. Which bone resorption marker would you expect to be elevated? 2. A patient on long-term glucocorticoid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis is at risk for: 3. In a patient with primary hyperparathyroidism, how does… Read More »

Basic Concepts of Herd Immunity What is herd immunity? A) Immunity developed after natural infection B) Protection of susceptible individuals due to a high proportion of immune individuals in a population C) Immunity acquired through vaccination only D) A type of genetic immunity Which of the following is essential for herd immunity? A) High vaccine… Read More »

1. What is the primary ethical concern when using AI in healthcare? a) Speed of diagnosis b) Cost of implementation c) Patient privacy and data security d) Availability of AI tools Answer: c) Patient privacy and data security 2. Which principle ensures that AI systems in healthcare do not discriminate against patients based on race,… Read More »

1. A 45-year-old man with terminal pancreatic cancer requests assistance in ending his life. He is mentally competent and fully understands his prognosis. Which ethical principle primarily supports respecting his autonomy in this situation? A. Beneficence B. Nonmaleficence C. Autonomy D. Justice Answer: C. Autonomy Explanation: Autonomy refers to the patient’s right to make decisions… Read More »

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    1. What is the primary cause of hypothermia during a snow blizzard? a) Heat exhaustionb) Prolonged exposure to cold temperaturesc) Excessive hydrationd) Overheating Answer: b) Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures 2. Frostbite primarily affects which parts of the body? a) Chest and abdomenb) Eyes and earsc) Extremities like fingers, toes, nose, and earsd)… Read More »

General Health Hazards What is the primary cause of fatalities in house fires? A) Burns B) Smoke inhalation C) Falling debris D) Carbon monoxide poisoning Answer: B Which toxic gas is commonly released during house fires and can cause asphyxiation? A) Hydrogen B) Carbon monoxide C) Methane D) Sulfur dioxide Answer: B What is the… Read More »

What does STROBE stand for? A) Standardized Testing of Research and Observational Bias Evaluation B) Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology C) Systematic Trials of Research and Observational Biology Efforts D) Statistical Reporting of Baseline Epidemiology Answer: B The STROBE checklist is primarily designed for reporting: A) Randomized controlled trials B) Observational studies… Read More »

What does the acronym CONSORT stand for? A) Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials B) Comprehensive Standards for Randomized Trials C) Clinical Standards for Research Trials D) Consolidated Study of Randomized Trials Answer: A The CONSORT checklist is primarily designed for reporting: A) Observational studies B) Randomized controlled trials C) Systematic reviews D) Case reports Answer:… Read More »

What is diastema? A) Tooth discoloration B) Space between two teeth C) Overlapping of teeth D) Misaligned bite Answer: B The most common site for diastema in the oral cavity is: A) Mandibular central incisors B) Maxillary central incisors C) Maxillary molars D) Mandibular molars Answer: B Which of the following conditions can cause diastema?… Read More »

Pathophysiology and Virology 1. Which family does the Ebola virus belong to?A) FlaviviridaeB) FiloviridaeC) ParamyxoviridaeD) TogaviridaeAnswer: B 2. What is the primary mode of transmission of Ebola virus among humans?A) AerosolB) Fecal-oralC) Direct contact with bodily fluidsD) Contaminated waterAnswer: C 3. Which protein facilitates the Ebola virus entry into host cells?A) NP proteinB) GP proteinC)… Read More »

Question: A 30-year-old male presents with multiple lacerations and abrasions after a motorcycle accident. He is alert and oriented but has a deformity of the left leg. What is the first step in his management? Answer: The first step is to assess the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs), followed by stabilization of the leg… Read More »

Question: A 45-year-old man presents with scabies. What is the recommended treatment for scabies? Answer: Ivermectin is an oral treatment option for scabies, typically given as a single dose, with a repeat dose after one week if necessary. Question: A 30-year-old woman is diagnosed with strongyloidiasis. What is the first-line treatment for this infection? Answer:… Read More »

Question: A 4-year-old child presents with fever, cough, and wheezing. A rapid respiratory viral panel test is positive for metapneumovirus. What is the typical clinical presentation of metapneumovirus infection? Answer: The typical clinical presentation includes fever, cough, wheezing, rhinorrhea, and sometimes difficulty breathing, often resembling other respiratory viruses like RSV. Question: An 8-month-old infant with… Read More »