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Q- A 64-year-old male presents to the ER with sudden left-sided paralysis. The patient had a history of a compound fractured femur 2 months ago. His medical history includes myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation. Which one of the following is most likely responsible for this patient’s condition? A-Fat embolism B-Thromboembolism from the left atrium C-Thromboembolism … Read more

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Q- A patient who survived acute myocardial infarction 12 hours ago called the ambulance for sudden dizziness and sweating. He died on his way to the hospital. Which of the following is the most likely cause of death in this patient? A-Cardiac arrhythmia B-Dressler syndrome C-Papillary muscle rupture D-Ventricular aneurysm Q- Which of the following … Read more

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Q- An old man with a long history of diabetes develops an ulcer on his left big toe which is not healed in 3 months. His blood glucose level is within normal limits. Which of the following is the most accurate test to explain this condition? A- Anti-insulin antibodies detection B- Hemoglobin A1C level C- … Read more

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Q- A person experienced devastating moment 10 years ago when her parents died in a motor vehicle accident. When asked today, she could not remember any details although she knew all the details of the accident when it happened. Which one of the following defense mechanisms most likely explains this reaction? A- Reaction formation B- … Read more

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Q- Dwarfism is recognized as shortness in height that can be caused by genetic or medical conditions. Which of the following is the most common cause of dwarfism? A- Achondroplasia B- Osteonecrosis C- Osteopetrosis D- Rickets Q- Cervical subluxation, ulnar finger deviation and swan nick deformities are characteristic of which one of the following conditions? … Read more

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Q- Transposition of great vessels is incompatible with life unless it is accompanied by which one of the following conditions? A-Aortic stenosis B-Tetralogy of Fallot C-Truncus arteriosus D-Ventricular septal defect Q- Which one of the following is the most common cause of Cushing syndrome in adults? A-Carcinoma of the adrenal gland B-Exogenous corticosteroids C-Hyperplasia of … Read more