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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…

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?…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

— 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…

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…

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…