ILA quiz

Question 1

An elderly patient reports worsening fatigue, memory problems, and tingling in their hands+feet. MCV=high. anaemia type?

Accepted Answer

macrocytic

Question 2

Which type of jaundice presents with normal (light) urine but dark stool?

Accepted Answer

Intrahepatic jaundice

Question 3

Which of the following is a marker of bone formation?

Accepted Answer

ALP

Question 4

Which class of antihypertensives is commonly associated with peripheral edema (swelling of legs)?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blockers

Question 5

A patient presents with bruising around their umbilicus. What is this sign called?

Accepted Answer

Cullen’s sign

Question 6

A patient receiving palliative care has a lot of chest secretions. What is the most appropriate medication?

Accepted Answer

hyoscine hydrobromide

Question 7

What is the tumor marker commonly used in bowel (colorectal) cancer?

Accepted Answer

CEA

Question 8

Which medication is commonly used as first-line treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

donepezil

Question 9

Which type of leukemia has the philadelphia chromosome?

Accepted Answer

CML

Question 10

72yo man presents with fluctuating cognitive impairment, visual hallucinations, and parkinsonism. First-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Donepezil

Question 11

A 72-year-old woman presents with memory loss, difficulty finding words, and getting lost in familiar places. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Alzheimer's disease

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT part of the symptoms of multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

blasts in blood film

Question 13

Extradural (epidural) hemorrhage is usually caused by rupture of which vessel?

Accepted Answer

Middle meningeal artery (MMA)

Question 14

What would you expect to see in the blood film of a patient with ALL or AML?

Accepted Answer

blasts

Question 15

An MRI of a 70-year-old man with a history of falls shows a banana-shaped bleed. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

subdural haematoma

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is associated with a herald patch?

Accepted Answer

Pityriasis rosea

Question 17

What is the first-line antihypertensive used to manage blood pressure in pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol

Question 18

42y man with severe, sudden onset headache, vomiting, and neck stiffness. CT scan shows a star-shaped bleed. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Question 19

Arachnoid hemorrhage is most commonly caused by rupture of what?

Accepted Answer

Berry aneurysm

Question 20

6y boy with easy bruising, bone pain, and fever. Blood tests: high WCC and blasts on the peripheral smear. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

ALL

Question 21

an advance statement is legally binding

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

What blood test finding is most commonly associated with pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

raised amylase

Question 23

45yo man with severe, unilateral headache attacks, often accompanied by eye redness and nasal congestion. treatment?

Accepted Answer

sumatriptan

Question 24

A patient presents with jaundice, RUQ pain, and fever. Where is the gallstone most likely lodged?

Accepted Answer

common bile duct

Question 25

Which of the following is a typical finding in iron deficiency anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Microcytic Anemia

Question 26

A 32yo woman presents with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps after eating street food. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

gastroenteritis

Question 27

A patient presents with bruising on their flanks. What is this sign called?

Accepted Answer

Grey Turner’s sign

Question 28

Pt presents with unilateral, stabbing headaches around his eye. Also reports nasal congestion and tearing. 1st line Tx?

Accepted Answer

High-flow oxygen

Question 29

Which of the following is a test used in cognitive screening for dementia?

Accepted Answer

Test Your Memory (TYM)

Question 30

What is the definitive diagnostic method for Down syndrome during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration of amniocentesis

Question 31

A patient presents with sudden onset severe back pain, haematuria, and flank pain radiating to the groin. diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

kidney stones

Question 32

What is the most appropriate management for a patient with raised intracranial pressure following a head injury?

Accepted Answer

craniotomy

Question 33

Term used in end-of-life care for prescribing medications to prevent or relieve symptoms before they become severe?

Accepted Answer

pre-emptive

Question 34

A 64yo woman presents with fatigue, weight loss, and splenomegaly. Blood tests show a high white cell count. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

CML

Question 35

A 27-year-old woman presents with bilateral, tight, band-like headaches. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Tension

Question 36

whats the t score for diagnosing osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

≤ -2.5

Question 37

What is the standard test used to diagnose gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

Question 38

What is the first-line treatment for urge incontinence?

Accepted Answer

oxybutynin

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a common site where a kidney stone gets stuck?

Accepted Answer

Renal capsule

Question 40

A patient presents with pruritic, dry, inflamed skin affecting the flexor surfaces. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Eczema

Question 41

Which of the following is a risk factor for gastritis?

Accepted Answer

alcohol

Question 42

How do you reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

folic acid

Question 43

Which medication is commonly used in palliative care to manage multiple symptoms like anxiety and breathlessness?

Accepted Answer

midazolam

Question 44

A 35yo woman presents with a widespread itchy rash affecting her flexor surfaces and a history of asthma. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

eczema

Question 45

Pregnant woman comes in for screening. What would a nuchal translucency (NT) test likely reveal in case of Down Syndrome

Accepted Answer

Increased NT

Question 46

Subdural hemorrhage is caused by rupture of which vessels?

Accepted Answer

Bridging veins

Question 47

Which of the following is the most specific blood test for multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Bence Jones protein

Question 48

Which medication is commonly used for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

memantine

Question 49

What is the first-line treatment for stress incontinence?

Accepted Answer

duloxetine

Question 50

A 65-year-old woman presents with bone pain, recurrent UTIs, and hypercalcaemia. What's the investigation?

Accepted Answer

Bence-Jones protein

Question 51

Which skin condition is characterized by thick, scaly plaques, often on the extensor surfaces?

Accepted Answer

psoriasis

Question 52

60y F with history of heavy menstrual bleeding and presents with fatigue, pallor, and SOB. MCV=low. type of anaemia?

Accepted Answer

microcytic

Question 53

Which medication is most likely to cause a persistent dry cough as a side effect?

Accepted Answer

ACEi

Question 54

A 30yo pregnant woman presents with high blood pressure, proteinuria, and severe headaches at 32w gestation. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

pre-eclampsia

Question 55

A 45-year-old woman presents with RUQ pain, fever, and jaundice. What is the likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

cholangitis

Question 56

25yo woman with fatigue, SOB, and a sore tongue. Blood tests show low haemoglobin and low serum B12. Management?

Accepted Answer

B12 injections

Question 57

32yo woman with recurrent RUQ pain after eating fatty meals. Ultrasound confirms gallstones. Management?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy

Question 58

Which investigation is most appropriate to confirm a diagnosis of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

CT scan

Question 59

A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor, and a craving for ice. What is the most likely underlying deficiency?

Accepted Answer

iron

Question 60

medication to prevent seizures in pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

magnesium sulfate

Question 61

A 45yo man presents with epigastric pain radiating to back, high amylase, and history of heavy alcohol use. Diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis

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