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Q- Which one of the following conditions is characterized by bone pain, bone enlargement, and arthritis? A- Osteoarthritis B- Osteomalacia C- Paget disease of bone D- Rickets Q- Stimulation of which one of the following receptors leads to renal vascular smooth muscle relaxation and activation of direct pathway of striatum? A- Dopamine 1 receptor B- … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following nerves is affected in a patient diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome? A- Common peroneal nerve B- Deep fibular nerve C- Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve D- Tibial nerve Q- Phenylketonuria occurs due to deficiency of which one of the following enzymes? A- Dopamine B-hydroxylase B- Phenylalanine decarboxylase C- Phenylalanine hydroxylase … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following diuretics may lead to elevated blood calcium level? A- Acetazolamide B- Furosemide C- Hydrochlorothiazide D- Torsemide   Q- Which one of the following medications can be used for both prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis? A- Cyclosporine B- Hydrocortisone C- Medroxyprogesterone acetate D- Risedronate   Q- Which of the … Read more

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Q- Which one of the following conditions is the most common cardiac cause of electrical alternans? A- Cardiac tamponade B- Digitalis treatment C- Hypercalcemia D- Restrictive cardiomyopathy Q- Which one of the following muscles is responsible for internal rotation of the arm at the shoulder? A- Infraspinatus B- Pectoralis major C- Subscapularis D- Supraspinatus Q- … Read more

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Q- A patient with a family history of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure is advised to add cold water fish oil to his diet. Which of the following is the action of fish oil to reduce his risk for developing ischemic heart disease? A- It enhances fatty acid metabolism B- It reduces arachidonic acid … Read more

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Q- A 12-year-old girl complains of fatigue, shortness of breath for 3 days. A week ago, she developed running nose, cough and sore throat and all her symptoms resolved spontaneously in 3 days. She has no history of major illness or surgeries and receives no treatment. Examination reveals a gallop, soft first heart sound and … Read more