Mock 1

Question 1

A dry cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

A disease caused by loss of dopamine secreting cells in the substantial nigra of the brain is:

Answer 2

Parkinson’s disease

Question 3

What is thrombocytopenia?

Answer 3

A low platelet count in the blood

Question 4

Insulin acts by

Answer 4

Facilitating diffusion of glucose across the cell membrane

Question 5

Does warfarin interfere with the utilisation of Vitamin B?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Angina causes

Answer 6

Cardiac cells to be temporarily starved of blood supply

Question 7

The enzyme that digests fibrin to dissolve a clot is:

Answer 7

Plasmin

Question 8

What is diabetes Mellitus a risk factor for the development of?

Answer 8

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Question 9

What is given as an antidote in warfarin overdose?

Answer 9

Vitamin K

Question 10

Reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus can cause ulceration because the gastric contents are;

Answer 10

Acidic

Question 11

Which substance regulates water reabsorption or excretion in the body?

Answer 11

Vasopressin

Question 12

What are the four sequential stages of shock?

Answer 12

Initial
Compensatory
Progressive
Refractory

Question 13

What is a commonly used loop diuretic ?

Answer 13

Furesemide

Question 14

What is a useful indicator for pain control in a patient who has an epidural?

Answer 14

Loss of temperature sensation

Question 15

Those people with type two respiratory failure are not able to maintain normal levels of either carbon dioxide nor oxygen in the blood?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is dysphagia?

Answer 16

Difficulty swallowing

Question 17

Hydrogen and bicarbonate ions can combine to become

Answer 17

Carbonic avid

Question 18

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in the healthy adult is approximately :

Answer 18

125mL/min

Question 19

What drug is used to reduce inflammation of the airways?

Answer 19

Inhaled corticosteroid

Question 20

On an electrocardiograph (ECG) of the heart, the ST segment elevation indicates infarction of tissue?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Normal adult intracranial pressure (ICP) is:

Answer 21

2-10mmHg (0.26-1.33Kpa)

Question 22

Chemotherapy works by poisoning rapidly dividing cells

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A thermos formation in the blood vessel walls is associated with

Answer 23

Increased Low Density Lipid (LDL) cholesterol in the blood

Question 24

Which of the following is a symptom seen in the patient with Keto-acidosis?

Answer 24

Kussmaul respiration

Question 25

Lipase is a protease found in the alveoli that increases emphysema?

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Capecitabine is used to treat cancer, it is an example of?

Answer 26

Chemotherapy

Question 27

Type two diabetes is characterised by

Answer 27

An absolute lack of insulin Insulin resistance with increased insulin production Insulin resistance and reduction in insulin production

Question 28

Isosorbide mononitrate causes vasodilation by providing a ready supply of:

Answer 28

Nitric oxide (NO)

Question 29

The second phase of clotting is?

Answer 29

Platelet aggregation

Question 30

Angina pain commonly originated via

Answer 30

Afferent fibres in the spinal cord from C3 to T4

Question 31

Shock caused by anaphylaxis leads to

Answer 31

Increased sympathetic activity and falling blood pressure

Question 32

Which of the following is an auto-immune disease characterised by a lack of intrinsic factor and vitamin b12:

Answer 32

Pernicious anaemia

Question 33

The first stage of clotting is ?

Answer 33

Vascular constriction

Question 34

Which blood type is the universal recipient?

Answer 34

Type AB

Question 35

What is not an action of ACE Inhibitors?

Answer 35

Calcium channel blockade

Question 36

What acronym should you remember when asked about the four initial stages of shock ?

Answer 36

I c p r Initial Compensatory. Progressive and refractory