Medical MCQ Practice Questions PDF

lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which of the following disorders may cause a discharge from the nipples? A. breast cancer B. cervical cancer C. cervicitis D. dysmenorrhea E. ovarian cancer Answer: breast cancer what is the medical term for benign tumors th...

lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which of the following disorders may cause a discharge from the nipples? A. breast cancer B. cervical cancer C. cervicitis D. dysmenorrhea E. ovarian cancer Answer: breast cancer what is the medical term for benign tumors that grow in the uterine wall? A. endometriosis B. fibroids C. cervicitis D. vaginitis E. cervical cancer Answer: fibroids an abnormal amount of vaginal discharge is associated with ______ A. ovarian cancer B. fibroids C. endometriosis D. vaginitis E. dysmenorrhea Answer: vaginitis the signs and symptoms of ______ are usually mild or indistinct until the disease has spread to other organs,making early detection difficult. A. breast cancer B. cervical cancer C. cervicitis D. dysmenorrhea E. ovarian cancer Answer: ovarian cancer Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 an inflammation of the cervix is ______ A. endometriosis B. Fibroids C. cervicitis D. vaginitis E. dysmenorrhea Answer: cervicitis in which of the following disorders do the tissues of the uterine lining grow outside the uterus? A. endometriosis B. Fibroids C. cervicitis D. vaginitis E. dysmenorrhea Answer: endometriosis which of the following is caused by bacteria? A. herpes simplex 2 B. crabs C. trichomoniasis D. chlamydia E. aids Answer: chlamydia which STI causes blisters on or around the genitals or rectum and for which there is no treatment that will cure it? A. herpes simplex 2 B. crabs C. trichomoniasis D. chlamydia E. syphilis Answer: herpes simplex 2 Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 a parasitic protozoan causes ______ A. herpes simplex 2 B. crabs C. trichomoniasis D. chlamydia E. gonorrhea Answer: trichomoniasis ______ is caused by blood-sucking insects A. herpes simplex 2 B. crabs C. trichomoniasis D. chlamydia E. gonorrhea Answer: crabs which of these implants in the wall of the uterus? A. embryo B. ovum C. morula D. blastocyst E. zygote Answer: blastocyst which period of pregnancy includes week 2 - 8? A. embryonic B. cleavage C. neonatal D. fetal E. prenatal Answer: embryonic the ______ period includes week 9 until delivery. A. embryonic B. cleavage C. neonatal D. fetal E. prenatal Answer: fetal Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 which of these is the rapid cell division of the zygote? A. embryo B. amnion C. morula D. blastocyst E. cleavage Answer: cleavage which of the following travels down the fallopian tubes to the uterus and becomes a blastocyst A. embryo B. fetus C. morula D. cleavage e. zygote Answer: morula the middle layer of the embryo that becomes connective tissue is the______ A. amnion B. ectoderm C. mesoderm D. endoderm E. yolk sac Answer: mesoderm which of these makes new blood cells for the fetus? A. yolk sac B. amnion c. umbilical cord D. mesoderm E. ectoderm Answer: yolk sac Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 the ______ is the protective sac around the embryo A. yolk sac B. amnion c. umbilical cord D. mesoderm E. ectoderm Answer: amnion which of the following gives rise to epithelial tissues only? A. amnion B. ectoderm C. mesoderm D. endoderm E. yolk sac Answer: endoderm which if these gives rise to nervous tissue? A. amnion B. ectoderm C. mesoderm D. endoderm E. yolk sac Answer: ectoderm in fetal development, the ______ allows blood to bypass the liver A. foramen ovale B. ductus arteriosus C. ductus venosus D. amnion E. pulmonary trunk Answer: ductus venosus which of these is located between the right and left atria during fetal development? A. foramen ovale B. ductus arteriosus C. ductus venosus D. amnion E. pulmonary trunk Answer: foramen ovale Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 during fetal development, the ______is located between the pulmonary trunk and the aorta A. foramen ovale B. ductus arteriosus C. ductus venosus D. amnion E. extraembryonic cavity Answer: ductus arteriosus which method of contraception contains low doses of estrogen and progesterone? A. rhythm B. mechanical barriers C. oral contraceptives D. tubal ligation E. chemical barriers Answer: oral contraceptives which method of contraceptives relies on abstinence from intercourse when the female is ovulating? A. rhythm B. mechanical barriers C. oral contraceptives D. IUD E. coitus interruptus Answer: rhythm which form of contraception requires the male to withdraw before ejaculation? A. rhythm B. mechanical barriers C. coitus interruptus D. IUD E. oral contraceptives Answer: coitus interruptus Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 the diaphragm is an example of a ______ A. rhythm method B. mechanical barrier C. oral contraceptive D. IUD E. chemical barrier Answer: mechanical barrier which form of contraception prevent implantation of blastocyst A. rhythm B. mechanical barriers C. oral contraceptives D. IUD E. chemical barrier Answer: IUD Marilyn is a patient at the OB/GYN clinic where you work. After two years of trying, she has failed to become pregnant. She has had extensive testing, which did not turn up any abnormalities. However, she says, "I know there must be something wrong with me. My husband says it has to be my fault, because men never have fertility problems." How should you respond? A) "Don't worry; we will keep on testing until we find out exactly what your problem is." B) "Actually, 35% of the time, infertility is due to male causes." C) "There is nothing more we can do for you here; have you considered therapy?" D) "Your husband is wrong; there is nothing wrong with you, so there must be something wrong with him." E) "If you want to get pregnant, you have to start thinking more positively." Answer: "Actually, 35% of the time, infertility is due to male causes." Geneva is 8 months pregnant when she finds out that she has acquired the herpes simplex 2 virus. She is looking forward to having the baby and plans a natural childbirth at a nearby birthing facility. What is the greatest danger with this plan? A) Geneva may die in childbirth if she is having a herpes outbreak at the time. B) Her husband may leave her if the baby is born with herpes. C) There are no particular dangers, as long as both mother and baby receive antiviral medication. D) Geneva may have trouble delivering the baby naturally because she has herpes. E) Natural childbirth may cause the baby to contract the virus, with potentially fatal results. Answer: Natural childbirth may cause the baby to contract the virus, with potentially fatal results. Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 Lee comes to the clinic with flu-like symptoms and general malaise. Upon testing, it is noted that he has a Pneumocystis carinii infection. You might expect the physician to order further tests to rule out which of the following conditions? A) Gonorrhea B) Syphilis C) AIDS D) Herpes simplex E) Testicular cancer Answer: Aids Barth has been diagnosed with syphilis. While the physician was explaining the treatment course, you could tell that Barth was scared. After the physician left the room, Barth whispers, "I have heard the stories about syphilis! It can cause brain damage!" What is your best response to Barth? A) "Only about 40% of people who have syphilis sustain brain damage from the disease." B) "Yes, but effects on the brain occur in the tertiary stage-you have plenty of years before that happens." C) "The physician will recommend an excellent neurologist to manage your disease." D) "Syphilis is treatable with penicillin; if you follow the treatment regimen, you should not have brain damage." E) "At least you know in advance, so you can arrange for a durable power of attorney." Answer: "Syphilis is treatable with penicillin; if you follow the treatment regimen, you should not have brain damage." Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin? A) Sebaceous glands B) Melanin C) Keratinocytes D) Keratin E) Collagen fibers Signs and symptoms listed in the ABCDE rule would apply to which condition? A) Melanoma B) Basal cell carcinoma C) Squamous cell carcinoma D) Alopecia E) Herpes zoster When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it ____. A) prevents hemorrhage B) decreases swelling C) decreases blood supply to the area D) decreases nutrients to the area E) carries defensive cells to the area The extent of a burn injury is estimated by ____. A) calculating body mass B) calculating weight, height, and age C) using the rule of nines D) identifying the substance that caused the burn E) classifying the thickness of the burn injury Julio called this morning and asked to be seen today if possible. You fit him into the schedule and he arrives at your office with a red face that looks painful. He states that the gas stove flashed in his face when he was lighting it. You note that facial hair has been burned, but there are no blisters. Your best first response is to ____. A) call 911 because burns to the head are always serious B) apply ointment to the burns on his face C) check his vital signs and put ice on the burned area D) get him to drink some cool water to prevent shock E) cover the burn to keep out bacteria Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])  lOMoARcPSD|42936638 You are working at a walk-in urgent care center. Kenneth is an auto mechanic and was brought in by a co-worker after his arm accidentally came in contact with the hot motor of a car he was working on. His long-sleeved shirt appears to be sticking to a burned area that extends from the upper arm to the mid-forearm. Your best response is to ____. A) remove the shirt from the burned area B) cool the burn with large amounts of water C) contact emergency personnel D) check the airways for swelling E) apply a soothing lotion to the burned area The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by ____. A) dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin B) stimulating the hypothalamus C) eliminating wastes D) retaining fluids E) producing vitamin D Which of the following is mostly adipose tissue? A) Epidermis B) Dermis C) Hypodermis D) Stratum basale E) Stratum germinativum In which layer of skin are keratinocyte cells located? A) arrector pili B) epidermis C) dermis D) subcutaneous layer E) hypodermis Melanin, which helps protect underlying layers of skin from UV radiation, is deposited throughout the ____. A) dermis B) epidermis C) subcutaneous layer D) hypodermis E) arrector pili Downloaded by Sheldon Lo ([email protected])