QUESTION NO: 1
In the US Nurses' Health Study (NHS) cohort study, where they looked at association of regular aspirin use (two 325 mg tablets/week) and colorectal cancer in 82,911 women found (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.67-0.88) over
20 years of follow-up.
In an another analysis of the NHS, regular aspirin use, investigator also found (hazard ratio [HR]=0.72, 95% CI 0.56-0.92), what does this say about the mortality from colorectal cancer? How can this data best be interpreted?
In the US Nurses' Health Study (NHS) cohort study, where they looked at association of regular aspirin use (two 325 mg tablets/week) and colorectal cancer in 82,911 women found (RR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.67-0.88) over
20 years of follow-up.
In an another analysis of the NHS, regular aspirin use, investigator also found (hazard ratio [HR]=0.72, 95% CI 0.56-0.92), what does this say about the mortality from colorectal cancer? How can this data best be interpreted?
Correct Answer: E
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QUESTION NO: 2
Which of the following beta-blocker is NOT proven to reduce mortality in patients with Systolic CHF?
Which of the following beta-blocker is NOT proven to reduce mortality in patients with Systolic CHF?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 3
A 67-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of fatigue, diarrhea, headaches and a loss of appetite.
Upon examination you find that she is having some cognitive difficulty. Laboratory results reveal: MCV:
109fL; Hgb: 9g/dL; MMA and homocystine are both elevated. Shilling test is positive.
What is the next best step in the management of this patient?
A 67-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of fatigue, diarrhea, headaches and a loss of appetite.
Upon examination you find that she is having some cognitive difficulty. Laboratory results reveal: MCV:
109fL; Hgb: 9g/dL; MMA and homocystine are both elevated. Shilling test is positive.
What is the next best step in the management of this patient?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 4
Which of the following is/are nominal data?
Which of the following is/are nominal data?
Correct Answer: C
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QUESTION NO: 5
Which of the following is dichotomous variable?
Which of the following is dichotomous variable?
Correct Answer: A
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QUESTION NO: 6
A 50-year-old female has been receiving a diuretic for the treatment of essential hypertension. This drug acts by increasing the calcium content of urine and is the drug of choice for reducing acute pulmonary edema in congestive heart failure. Its side effects include ototoxicity and hyperuricemia. What is the most likely mechanism of action of this drug?
A 50-year-old female has been receiving a diuretic for the treatment of essential hypertension. This drug acts by increasing the calcium content of urine and is the drug of choice for reducing acute pulmonary edema in congestive heart failure. Its side effects include ototoxicity and hyperuricemia. What is the most likely mechanism of action of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 7
LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135mmol/L.
Which of the following medication's dose are adjusted for poor renal function?
LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135mmol/L.
Which of the following medication's dose are adjusted for poor renal function?
Correct Answer: D
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QUESTION NO: 8
In Normal distribution, what percentage of the sample is found within 2 standard deviation of the mean?
In Normal distribution, what percentage of the sample is found within 2 standard deviation of the mean?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 9
LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135mmol/L.
LN used 5 on-demand bolus doses from the hydromorphone PCA, how much hydromorphone did the patient get in 24 hours?
LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135mmol/L.
LN used 5 on-demand bolus doses from the hydromorphone PCA, how much hydromorphone did the patient get in 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
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QUESTION NO: 10
Which of the following is a side effect of valproic acid?
Which of the following is a side effect of valproic acid?
Correct Answer: B
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