Category Archives: mcqs

MCQs on the hazards of house fire

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 »

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on STROBE Checklist

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 »

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on CONSORT Checklist

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 »

MCQs on Diastema

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 »

MCQs on Ebola Virus

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 »

Questions with answers on road traffic injuries

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 »

Clinical scenario-based questions with answers on Ivermectin

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 »

Clinical questions with answers on Human metapneumovirus infection

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 »

Questions with answers on mpox

Question: A 35-year-old man presents with a 4-day history of fever, headache, and a characteristic rash that started on his face and spread to his palms and soles. He has recently returned from West Africa. What is the most likely diagnosis? Answer: Mpox (Monkeypox), given the rash distribution and travel history to an endemic area.… Read More »

MCQs on Dalacin (Clindamycin)

Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action A patient with a history of penicillin allergy presents with a severe bacterial infection. Which mechanism of action allows Dalacin to be a suitable alternative? a) Inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis b) Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis at the 50S ribosome c) Disruption of the bacterial cell wall d) Inhibition… Read More »

MCQs on liquid biopsy

Basics of Liquid Biopsy What is a liquid biopsy? a) Imaging of organs b) Non-invasive sampling of biological fluids c) Surgical removal of tissue d) Analysis of cell cultures Answer: b Which of the following is the most common biological fluid used in liquid biopsy? a) Urine b) Blood c) Saliva d) Cerebrospinal fluid Answer:… Read More »

MCQs on circulating tumor DNA

Basics of ctDNA What does ctDNA stand for? a) Circulating tumor DNA b) Cellular tumor DNA c) Complex tumor DNA d) Cancerous tissue DNA Answer: a ctDNA is a subset of: a) RNA fragments b) Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) c) Genomic DNA d) Mitochondrial DNA Answer: b ctDNA originates from: a) Healthy cells b) Immune cells… Read More »

MCQs on paraplegia

Which statement best describes paraplegia? A. Paralysis of all four limbs B. Paralysis of one side of the body C. Paralysis of the lower limbs D. Inability to speak due to motor cortex damage Answer: C Which spinal cord segments are most commonly associated with paraplegia? A. Cervical segments C1–C4 B. Thoracic, lumbar, or sacral… Read More »

MCQs on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

Section 1: Basics of PICC Line 1. What does PICC stand for?a) Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Catheterb) Peripherally Inserted Central Catheterc) Peripheral Infusion Controlled Catheterd) Peripheral Internal Central CatheterAnswer: b 2. Where is the tip of a correctly placed PICC line located?a) Right atriumb) Superior vena cavac) Inferior vena cavad) Subclavian veinAnswer: b 3. What is… Read More »

MCQs on Epidural Abscess

— Pathophysiology and Microbiology 1. What is the most common causative organism of spinal epidural abscesses?a) Staphylococcus aureusb) Escherichia colic) Mycobacterium tuberculosisd) Streptococcus pneumoniae 2. Which condition is NOT a predisposing factor for the development of an epidural abscess?a) Intravenous drug useb) Diabetes mellitusc) Hyperthyroidismd) Immunosuppression 3. How do most spinal epidural abscesses originate?a) Direct… Read More »

MCQs on H.Pylori infection

Pathophysiology and Microbiology 1. Which virulence factor of H. pylori is associated with increased gastric cancer risk?a) Ureaseb) VacAc) CagAd) Flagella 2. What is the primary role of H. pylori urease in gastric colonization?a) Inhibits acid secretionb) Converts urea to ammoniac) Enhances mucosal adherenced) Disrupts tight junctions 3. H. pylori predominantly colonizes which part of… Read More »

MCQs on Congovirus

Which of the following virus families does Congovirus belong to? A) Filoviridae B) Flaviviridae C) Coronaviridae D) Rhabdoviridae E) Paramyxoviridae The Congovirus outbreak in 2018-2020 primarily affected which country? A) Nigeria B) Democratic Republic of Congo C) Uganda D) Sudan E) Kenya Which of the following is the primary mode of transmission for Congovirus? A)… Read More »

MCQs on Oral Microbiology:

Which of the following bacteria is most commonly associated with dental caries? A) Streptococcus mutans B) Porphyromonas gingivalis C) Actinomyces viscosus D) Fusobacterium nucleatum E) Treponema denticola A patient presents with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). Which of the following microorganisms is most likely to be involved? A) Streptococcus sanguis B) Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans C) Prevotella… Read More »

Multiple Choice Questions on Lithotripsy

A 45-year-old male presents with severe right flank pain. Imaging reveals a 7mm renal stone. What is the most appropriate initial management? A. Observation B. Ureteroscopy C. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy D. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) E. Open surgery Which of the following is a contraindication to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)? A. Pregnancy B. Hypertension… Read More »

MCQs on Pediatric Pharmacology

1. A 2-year-old boy weighing 12 kg is prescribed amoxicillin for acute otitis media. The recommended dosage is 80-90 mg/kg/day divided into two doses. What is the appropriate dose per administration? A) 240 mg B) 480 mg C) 540 mg D) 720 mg E) 1080 mg 2. A 6-month-old infant weighing 7 kg needs acetaminophen… Read More »