Pulse palpation in clinical settings is possible on the following arteries, except for:
- Aulnar artery
- Bdorsalis pedis artery.
- Cposterior tibial artery.
- Dcommon iliac artery.
- Epulse can be examined on all the above arteries.
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Pulse palpation in clinical settings is possible on the following arteries, except for:
Which of the following tests should be preferred in the case of a low probability of pulmonary embolism to verify the diagnosis?
A 78-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital for the treatment of communityacquired pneumonia. Which is the most appropriate medication in this case?
Maneuvers that increase the tone of the vagal nerve (e.g. Valsalva maneuver) are frequently effective in the emergency treatment of:
Which of the following changes cannot be observed in the electrocardiogram of a patient suspected of acute coronary syndrome, with the regular heart rate of 72/min, who had normal previous ECG?
The most common form of mesangial glomerulonephritis is:
Which of the following is characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis?
A glomerulopathy that manifests itself as a nephritic syndrome and is characterized by the presence of so-called crescents in over 50% of glomeruli in the light microscopy histopathological image is:
Which of the following signs and symptoms, occurring with variable intensity, may suggest acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis?
1) dull lumbar pain;
2) oliguria;
3) maculopapular rash;
4) hematuria;
5) fever.
The correct answer is:
When should asymptomatic bacteriuria be treated? 1) in patients with permanent urinary catheterization; 2) in patients with a neurogenic bladder; 3) in pregnant women; 4) before urologic procedures related to a rupture of the urothelium; 5) in the recipients of a kidney transplant for the whole post-transplant period. The correct answer is:
The first-choice medication in the treatment of skin itching caused by cholestasis is:
In a 25-year-old female patient a laboratory test performed during the hospitalization showed TSH concentration 0.1 mIU/L. Indicate the correct interpretation of this result:
A 25-year-old woman comes to her doctor because of palpitations occurring for 6 weeks. TSH concentration is below the normal range and FT4 concentration is over the normal limit. Which of the following diagnoses is the most probable?
The most common cause of signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome is:
Which of the following is the most characteristic abnormality in patients with multiple myeloma?
The disorders observed in the course of AIDS do not include:
A positive direct Coombs test in a patient diagnosed with haemolysis suggests:
1) ABO haemolytic disease of the newborn;
2) Rh D haemolytic disease of the newborn;
3) hemoglobinopathy;
4) atypical haemolytic-uremic syndrome;
5) spherocytosis.
The correct answer is:
The classical set of skin and mucosal signs of reactive arthritis following sexual exposure includes:
1) psoriasis-like lesions on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands;
2) erythema nodosum;
3) aphtous stomatitis;
4) finger skin reddening ("sausage digit");
5) erythema migrans
The diagnosis of osteoarthritis is based on clinical signs and symptoms. In the case of a non-characteristic clinical picture the imaging examinations are recommended, of which the examination of choice is:
1) magnetic resonance scan, as it allows the imaging of all joint structures, including the marrow;
2) ultrasonography of knee joints, as it allows the imaging of soft tissues of the joints;
3) computed tomography of the affected joint, as it allows the precise imaging of bone structures;
4) classical X-ray of the affected joint;
5) bony scintigraphy that allows the evaluation of blood flow related to inflammation in all the joints.
The correct answer is:
"Nun's knee", a condition characterized by edema and marked pain in the anterior part of the knee joint, is a consequence of:
Indicate factors predisposing for contrast nephropathy:
1) chronic kidney disease, eGFR< 60 mL/min/1.73 m;
2) dehydration;
3) multiple myeloma;
4) use of proton-pump inhibitors;
5) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The correct answer is:
The aldosterone-to-renin ratio is used as a screening test in the diagnostics of:
The typical rheumatological signs of inflammatory bowel disease do not include
A 45-year-old man was transported to the hospital because of a strong chest pain not responding to nitrates. The pain radiates to the lumbar region. The patient has a history of poorly controlled arterial hypertension. Which of the following murmurs should be expected in this patient on auscultation?
A hypercalcaemic crisis may occur in the course of:
A 82-year-old man was brought to the ER by his son because of the swollen and painful left leg. The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary cancer 2 months ago. Which is the most probable cause of the swelling and the pain in the leg?
A 28-year-old man comes to the doctor complaining of an epigastric pain that radiates to his back. Serum amylase concentration is 10-fold higher than the normal limit. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A densitometric examination of a 78-year-old woman showed T-score equal to -2,8 and her calcium concentration was 13.0 mg/mL (normal range 8.5-10.5). The patient should be further diagnosed for:
A 75-year-old patient comes to the cardiology outpatient clinic because of the aggravation of the right ventricular failure. He has an ischemic cardiomyopathy and had a biventricular cardioverter defibrillator implanted 5 years ago. The patient complains of recurrent fever and lower respiratory tract infections for the last 6 months. Indicate the correct management:
In a 54-year-old man abusing alcohol, the computer tomography revealed an irregularity of the liver contour, splenomegaly and a focal lesion in the right liver lobe of 3.5 cm in the diameter. The lesion enhancement was higher than in the surrounding liver tissues in the arterial phase and a contrast washout was visible in the venous phase. The radiologist suggested the diagnosis of hepatic adenoma. The alpha-fetoprotein concentration is 14 ng/mL (normal values < 5 ng/mL).
Indicate the next step:
Dopamine D2 receptor agonists (bromocriptine, quinagolide, cabergoline) are used for:
A family doctor visitina a 75-year-old patient at her home, who was diagnosed with ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes, found that the patient is disoriented about time, place and people, and she complains of dyspnea. The physical examination revealed fine crackles in the left subscapular area, the blood pressure was 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following scales would be useful for making a decision on the indications for hospitalization of the patient?
Which set of symptoms is characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis in children?
Indicate the true statement concerning the clinical features of measles:
In accordance with the Act of 5 December 2008 on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans, a Canadian citizen while in Poland is exempted from the obligation to undergo protective vaccinations (except post-exposure vaccinations) if their length of stay is not longer than:
A 3-year-old girl came to the clinic because of malaise, abdominal pain, and oedema localized mainly in the lower limbs. The urinalysis revealed: the SG - 1.030, pH - 6.0, erythrocytes - 0-1 in the field of vision, leukocytes - 0-1 in the field of vision, protein - 1170 mg/dL, nitrites - absent. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
In a 7-year-old child, suffering from asthma treated with inhaled glucocorticoids, after a trip to the woods the aggravation of the disease occurred in the form of increasing dyspnea, cough and wheezing. The parents administered an additional dose of shortacting β -mimetic. The next step in this situation should be:
The cerebrospinal fluid test performed in a 15-year-old child showed: cell count 420 /µL, 86% lymphocytes, erythrocytes 3/µL, glucose concentration 61 mg/dL, protein concentration 46 mg/dL, chloride ion concentration 122 mmol/L. The result is characteristic of:
Celiac disease differs from the non-celiac gluten sensitivity in:
Indicate the true statement concerning newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia:
Indicate the feature characteristic of chronic lymphocytic leukemia:
Which of the following are the attenuated vaccines given obligatorily to all children?
1) BCG vaccine against tuberculosis;
2) IPV polio vaccine;
3) influenza vaccine;
4) diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus vaccine;
5) measles, mumps and rubella vaccine;
6) varicella vaccine.
The correct answer is
Indicate the true statement concerning diffuse large B-cell lymphoma:
Indicate the false statement concerning vaccines:
Enteroviral infections in children do not cause:
Indicate the true statement concerning Ewing’s sarcoma:
Which neoplastic tumors may develop in the abdominal cavity of a child?
1) Wilms’ tumor;
2) neuroblastoma;
3) non-Hodgkin lymphoma;
4) medulloblastoma;
5) dysgerminoma.
The correct answer is:
A seven-year-old girl visited her friend suffering from measles. The boy had had a rash for 6 days. What post-exposure prophylaxis should be performed in the girl?
Indicate the correct statements concerning acute epiglottitis:
1. it is usually caused by viruses (RS, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus)
2. it is caused by bacteria (H. influenzae, S.pneumoniae, S. pyogenes)
3. it develops within several days
4. it develops within several hours
5. it leads to respiratory distress
6. it has a mild course and is treated symptomatically
The correct answer is:
Which of the following genetic disorders is not related to the increased risk of malignancy in children?
Which of the following is not used to diagnose obesity in children?
Cafe-au-lait spots are typical of:
The complications of ketoacidosis include:
1) cerebral edema;
2) anuria;
3) acute pancreatitis;
4) gastrointestinal bleeding;
5) hypovolemic shock.
The correct answer is:
A 15-month-old child who was vaccinated according to the current immunization schedule should be immune to tuberculosis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and:
An 18-year-old patient with a sore throat and body temperature 37.4 ºC presents puslike exudate tonsils, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, spleen enlargement, and a maculopapular rash after amoxicillin administration. The most probable diagnosis is:
Can a child be diagnosed with diabetes using oral glucose tolerance test?
Congenital metabolic disorders should be considered when there is an episode of:
Which of following diseases does not lead to height restriction?
A 12-year-old girl was admitted to the ward because of an acute paroxysmal abdominal pain located in the epigastrium and the right subcostal region, radiating to the right side, that appeared the previous morning. The laboratory test showed: ALT 278 U/L, AST 47 U/L, GGTP 178 IU/L, lipase 167 IU/L, amylase 248 mg%, direct bilirubin 2.06 mg%, indirect bilirubin 1.02 mg%. The most probable diagnosis is:
A woman came to the GP with her one-year-old son because of a trivial viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The doctor noticed paleness of the child. The boy had been fed non-modified cow milk since 6 months of age. He is unwilling to eat anything else than porridge with cow milk. The complete blood count shows: RBC 4 x 10 /µL, Hgb 9.0 g/dL, MCV 60 fL, RDW 18%, PLT 480 x 10 /µL, WBC 9 x 10 /µL. The child had never taken any medications. Indicate the correct management:
A 54-year-old woman came to the ER because of bloody stool. On physical examination: good verbal communication, apathy, tachycardia 120/min, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, pale skin, abdominal walls at the level of costal margins, the abdomen soft on palpation with no peritoneal signs, hyperactive bowel sounds, fresh blood visible on per rectum examination. On lab tests: WBC 17 000/mm , RBC 2.9x10 /mm , HGB 8.7 g/dL, PLT 60x10 /mm , APTT 40 s, INR 1.9. Additionally there is hepatitis B infection several years earlier in the medical history. Indicate the true statements:
1) the first step should be fluids infusion and blood transfusion in order to manage hypovolemic shock;
2) colonoscopy should be performed because the most probable place of the bleeding is located in the lower gastrointestinal tract;
3) blood tests should be repeated in short time to confirm active bleeding;
4) urgent gastroscopy is indicated;
5) gastric tube should be placed in the stomach to evaluate its contents which would allow formulation of the correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
The correct answer is:
Which of the following may be a cause of ileus?
Type I in the Bismuth classification of the bile duct injury denotes an injury of:
The patient in discharge papers has the annotation: "Condition after Hartmann surgery". It means that:
Ointments containing nitroglycerine are used in proctology. In which of the following diseases?
A young man came to the clinic. He noticed a periodic leaking of purulent content in the upper part of the gluteal cleft. There is a periodic pain in that area. The examination reveals several openings in the skin in the area, without any leakage. The most probably diagnosis is:
The patient in poor general condition was transported to the hospital admission room. He reports a retrosternal pain and high fever. On the physical examination the crackling of the skin was palpable around the neck. The patient had been diagnosed with advanced oesophageal cancer. The chest CT showed the presence of air in the mediastinum, contrast leakage in the thoracic section of the esophagus and fluid effusion in the right pleural cavity. Indicate the optimal surgical procedures in this case:
A patient complains of a dull, disturbing, diffuse, deep abdominal pain, which precise location he is unable to determine, but the pain is the strongest at the midline. The patient reports the pain resembles a pain that was accompanying the first symptoms of acute appendicitis 20 years ago. Such a pain is called:
A Richter’s hernia is defined as:
This disease usually affects young smoking men. It manifests itself with pain in the feet and toes, aggravating while moving. Superficial thrombophlebitis may co-occur. Arteriography shows occlusions and stenosis of small caliber arteries. Limb necrosis may occur in the course of the disease. The disease is not related to atherosclerosis. The above is a description of:
Which of the following does not indicate the necessity of the surgical treatment of an umbilical hernia?
In the case of a pancreatic cyst, the surgery should be considered:
1) if it is a pseudocyst;
2) when a cyst connection to the duct of Wirsung has been visualized in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP);
3) if there are complications (infection, bleeding);
4) when the diameter of the cyst is greater than 6 cm.
The correct answer is:
Kehr's drain is used in:
A surgeon, after consultation, stated that the patient had Courvoisier syndrome. It means:
Which three of the listed elements constitute the so-called Virchow's triad (factors affecting blood clotting)?
1) slowed-down blood flow;
2) changes in blood composition (e.g., elevated hematocrit);
3) damage to the vessel wall (i.e. endothelium);
4) increase in the blood pressure;
5) increase in serum potassium level.
A 56-year-old patient was subjected to total thyroidectomy because of Grave’s disease. Immediately after the removal of the tracheal tube the symptoms of acute respiratory failure occurred including stridor and dyspnea. The most probable reason for such symptoms is:
During the surgery of the metastatic tumor of the liver, the surgeon performed, as he explained to the students, the Pringle maneuver. It consists in:
The treatment of tracheo-esophageal fistulas, which are a pathological connection between tracheal and esophageal lumena through an epithelium-covered canal, is very difficult and marked by numerous failures. Indicate the methods used for the treatment of tracheo-esophageal fistulas:
1) placing a tube into the stomach or intestine and conducting enteral nutrition;
2) placing a permanent self-expanding esophageal stent;
3) placing a temporary self-expanding stent in the trachea and esophagus;
4) attempts to close the fistula canal by means of repetitive ablation, biological glues and obliteration;
5) excision of the fistula with a segmental resection of the trachea and a primary esophageal sewage strengthened with a pedunculated tissue flap taken from the neighbourhood.
The correct answer is:
The classical side-effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include:
1) mucosal ulcerations and gastrointestinal bleeding;
2) cardio-vascular complications;
3) photophobia;
4) kidney injury;
5) elevation of hepatic enzyme activity;
The correct answer is:
Splenectomy resulting from a traumatic spleen rupture in a healthy adult:
A 40-year-old patient came by the ER because of a strong chest pain on the left side, aggravating on inspiration, accompanied by dyspnea. On physical examination: tachypnoe, no respiratory sounds and hyperresonance on percussion in the left supraspinous region. The chest X-ray revealed a lack of bronchovascular markings in the upper area of the left lung. The above clinical data suggest the diagnosis of:
The Glasgow-Blatchford scale refers to patients with:
In TNM classification of colon cancer the T4 denotes the infiltration of:
Mark the incorrect statement about erysipelas:
Which of the following is characteristic of the vaginal discharge in a woman with bacterial vaginosis?
Clue cells are characteristic of:
Which stage of endometriosis according to the classification of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine should be diagnosed in a patient with an endometrial cyst of the left ovary of 4 cm in diameter, partial obliteration of the recto-uterine pouch and superficial lesions of the peritoneal membrane of the diameter < 1 cm?
Which of the following is not related to the polycystic ovary syndrome?
Which of the following is not a germ cell tumor of the ovary?
Which of the following ovarian tumors is a virilizing tumor?
The secondary prophylaxis of cervical cancer consists in:
Treatment of preinvasive cervical cancer involves:
In which of the following neoplasms brachytherapy is not used as an auxiliary method?
The indications for insemination include:
1) decreased parameters of the semen;
2) ejaculation disorders;
3) PCOS;
4) III grade endometriosis;
5) idiopathic infertility.
The correct answer is:
Pregnancy in a woman with Swyer’s syndrome may be possible:
Absolute contraindications to the use of oral hormonal contraception include:
1. history of gestational diabetes
2. active venous thromboembolism
3. age >35 years and smoking
4. coronary heart disease
5. hypertension
The correct answer is:
Venous or arterial thrombosis, recurrent miscarriage, the presence of anti-cardiolipin antibodies allow to suspect:
Which of the following is not a risk factor for urinary incontinence?
The complications of fetal diabetes include:
A normal fetal heart rate is in the range of:
Which of the following does not affect the result of the triple test?
A 33-year-old pregnant woman in 37th week of her second pregnancy came by the obstetric out-patient clinic because of the weakening of fetal movements. The course of the previous pregnancy was uncomplicated. The cardiotocography showed normal reactive FHR. Ultrasound examination of biophysical profile of the fetus revealed normal volume of amniotic fluid, one episode of breathing movements lasting 60 seconds, three movements of the trunk and twice hand closing and opening. The result of biophysical profile is:
The prevention of Rh disease during pregnancy consists in the administration to each pregnant woman:
The pregnancy in a patient with chronic hypertension is a high-risk pregnancy and may be complicated with the following disorders except for:
A 25-year-old woman reported at 20th week of her pregnancy for a prenatal examination. Her arterial pressure was measured to be 170/100 mmHg. Which of the following medications should be advised?
Which of the following is not characteristic of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a pregnant woman?
Which of the following are assessed by the Bishop score?
The relation of the long fetal axis to the long axis of the uterus and reproductive canal is called:
Indicate the true statements concerning labor induction:
1) in the case of cholestasis of pregnancy when fatty acid concentration is 45 nmol/L the labor induction should be considered after 34 weeks of gestation;
2) in the case of gestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
3) rupture of membranes is an absolute contraindication to labor preinduction with the use of prostaglandins;
4) in the case of pregestational diabetes the labor induction should be considered after 39 weeks of gestation;
5) in the pregnancy complicated by diabetes the labor induction is indicated when the difference between the fetal abdomen diameter and the biparietal diameter is over 4 cm.
The correct answer is:
Hemorrhage, strong hypogastric pain, no palpable fundus of the uterus above the pubic symphysis and rapid deterioration of the patient’s general condition during the third stage of delivery are the symptoms and signs of:
Persistent pain is one of the symptoms accompanying depression that can significantly worsen its course. Which of the following antidepressants should be considered in such a clinical setting?
1) duloxetine;
2) trazodone
3) agomelatine
4) venlafaxine;
5) milnacipran.
The correct answer is:
Bipolar disorder was diagnosed in a 27-year-old man. Physical examination: BP 135/85 mm Hg, HR 86 / min, WHR 99 cm, BMI 30.5 kg / m2. Lab tests: triglycerides 180 mg / dl, HDL-C 36 mg / dl, glucose 105 mg / dl (fasting). Pharmacotherapy of BD should begin with:
A 30-year-old patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder was advised to take one of the medications preventing the relapse of the disease. After several days of the treatment polyuria and an upper limb tremor occurred. These effects suggest that the medication is:
A patient feels fear of public speaking - is predominantly afraid of being judged by other people. The most probable diagnosis is:
The only disorder of sexual preference (paraphilia) which incidence in females and males is similar is:
Selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) include the following antidepressants, except:
A 25-year-old man was referred for a psychiatric examination after an abuse of drugs and alcohol. The examination revealed that his behavior is characterized by: emotional instability, feeling of inner desolation, tendency towards self-destructive actions, unstable emotional relations. These features correspond with the diagnostic criteria for:
For several years a 35-year-old woman has been treated by her GP for numerous gastroesophageal symptoms (flatulence, nausea, occasionally abdominal pain), frequent urination, recurrent dyspnea not related to physical exercise. The symptoms occur in various constellations with variable intensity and are not related to her life events. She does not suspect any particular disease, but she is doing worse and worse. The patient was consulted by the gastroenterologist and cardiologist who did not find any diseases after performing necessary tests. She used various OTC pain-killers and muscle relaxants without a noticeable effect. The above picture corresponds to the diagnostic criteria of:
Bulimia is the least commonly accompanied by:
The most common side-effects of the SSRI include:
Which of the following should be monitored in patients treated with clozapine for schizophrenia?
The signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome do not include:
The primary structure of the psyche that is identified as instinctual drives generating strong needs and emotions, which seeks immediate gratification is:
The spread of bacterial rhinosinusitis is an indication for antibiotic therapy. The medication of choice in an adult patient in such cases is:
A woman comes to the GP with her 4-year-old daughter, who has had a fever up to 39.5 ºC since the morning. The child complains of strong sore throat too. The physical examination reveals enlarged tonsils covered with white exudate and pus plugs. Anterior cervical lymph nodes are also enlarged. The clinical image allows the diagnosis of:
A 45-year-old professionally active woman was diagnosed with arterial hypertension. The blood pressure measured at home was 160/100 mmHg. The pharmacological therapy should be started with:
An increase in the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) may be caused by:
Which of the following is the recommended management of acute bronchitis in adults?
A patient of Polish nationality born in 1973 and suffering from high fever, dry cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and photophobia reports to the doctor office. The doctor finds Koplik’s spots on the buccal mucosa and individual spots and papules on the hairline behind the ears. According to the Act of 5 December 2008 on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans the doctor is obliged to:
A decreased serum iron concentration can be found in:
A doctor, after recognizing or suspecting the occurrence of vaccine adverse event, is obliged to report this fact to the state country sanitary inspector not later than within:
Which of the following is not characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
The alarming signs and symptoms in the course of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which are an indication for prompt endoscopic diagnostics, include:
1. weight loss
2. swallowing disturbances;
3. cough
4. upper gastrointestinal bleeding
5. hoarseness, aphonia
6. chest pain with non-cardiac etiology
The correct answer is:
A urinalysis in a 45-year-old man revealed proteinuria, erythrocyturia and red blood cell casts. The most probable cause is:
A 58- year-old woman came by the family doctor office and complains od constant fatigue, weakness, sleepiness, feeling cold and constipation. The symptoms last for about 3 months. She gained 6 kg in 2 months in spite of a stable diet. The pysical examination revealed dry, rough skin and swollen lower eyelids. The blood pressure was 110/60 mmHg, the heart rate was regular, 58/min, with quiet normal heart sounds. The respitaroty sounds were normal bilaterally. No other abnormalities were noted. The most probable diagnosis is:
The defined components of the metabolic syndrome do not include the criterion of:
In all patients with chronic coronary syndrome, irrelatively of a cardiovascular risk, comorbidities and the presence of symptoms of ischemia, in order to improve prognosis it is recommended to administer:
A 68-year-old patient came by the doctor office because of cough lasting for 2 months. He smokes one pack of cigarettes daily for 50 years. The physical examination shows no abnormalities. What should be the next diagnostic step?
A 40-year-old patient with newly diagnosed arterial hypertension, treated for two months with amlodipine and indapamid, came for a control visit. Her blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. She complains of weakness and is anxious because she defecates only once a week. Which of the following should be advised first:
The class 3 obesity is a condition of patient whose BMI is:
Which of the following is not a cause of obesity in children?
Referred (secondary) otalgia may be caused by:
1. tooth disorders;
2. temporomandibular joint inflammation
3.cervical spondylosis
4. trigeminal neuralgia
5. pharyngitis
The correct answer is:
The most common etiology of infectious conjunctivitis is:
The most sensitive and specific confirmation of the correct placement of an endotracheal tube can be achieved by the monitoring of:
The maximal daily dose of diazepam used in the treatment of status epilepticus in adults amounts to:
Which of the following is not administered during CPR before the restoration of spontaneous circulation?
When used during the CPR amiodaron is administered in:
An ambulance team was called for an unconscious man found in the city park on a December morning. The paramedics should check for signs of life in this patient not longer than:
The supply of activated charcoal is contraindicated in the event of poisoning with:
A 70-year-old man was admitted to the ER because of an aggravating dyspnoe lasting 2 hours. The patient is chronically treated for diabetes and arterial hypertension. The physical examination showed normal respiratory sounds with bibasal fine crackles. The heart rate was 90/min, blood pressure 190/80 mmHg. The first-choice medication in such a situation is:
The polymorphic ventricular tachycardia occurred in a patient intoxicated with tricyclic antidepressants. The treatment should include the administration of:
Which of the following is an antidote to cyanide intoxication?
The following signs and symptoms:
1) headaches and vertigo;
2) blurred vision or vision loss;
3) severe metabolic acidosis;
are characteristic of the intoxication with:
The classic triad of signs present in shock consists of:
A 24-year-old man has been transported to the ER because of a coma. The physical examination shows low blood pressure and tachycardia and the results of lab tests are as follows: plasma glucose 432 mg/dL, pH 7.1, HCO 9 mmol/L, Na 141 mmol/L, K 6.1 mmol/L, serum creatinine 106 µmol/L (1.2 mg/dL). What is the most probable diagnosis?
The signs of neurogenic shock include:
1) decreased blood pressure;
2) tachycardia;
3) bradycardia;
4) pale, cold skin;
5) warm skin with a good blood supply.
The correct answer is:
A 70-year-old patient was admitted to the ER with the electrocardiogram shown below. The pulse was palpable on the carotid artery, and the paramedics reported that the ambulance had been called by patient’s wife who had found her husband fainted in the bathroom. Indicate the most appropriate treatment:

A 35-year-old motorcyclist was admitted to the Emergency Department after a traffic accident. The patient is unconscious. The examination revealed: rigid abdomen, HR 140 / min, BP 60/40 mmHg, GCS 3, no auscultation noise above the left pleural cavity. At FAST, fluid in the peritoneal cavity. In blood gas, the estimated Hb concentration is about 6.5 g / dL. What should be the order of the proceedings?
The term ”death triad” denotes:
The intubation of a patient is indicated when their Glasgow Coma Scale score is:
A 50-year-old man comes to the ER because of vomiting for the last 24 hours. The first and immediate step should be the intravenous transfusion of:
The right of the patient to be informed includes:
The doctor providing the patient with medical services is allowed to refuse the patient the right to have their life partner present if:
A fully capable to express informed consent participant of a non-commercial clinical test carried on by the medical school:
A victim of a traffic accident was brought to the hospital. Despite several days of efforts of the doctors, the patient did not regain consciousness, and breathing is maintained with the help of a respirator. The commission declared brain death. To obtain organs for transplant, in accordance with applicable law, it is necessary:
To which sources of proceedings does the Code of Medical Ethics refer doctors in matters not regulated by it?
Is the doctor allowed to take part in activities aiming to trigger hereditary genetic changes in humans?
The duty of the Regional Chamber of Physicians does not include:
Who can issue a patient’s death certificate?
If the doctor does not give the patient who is qualified for further treatment the information on the suggested and possible diagnostics and treatment:
A certificate of temporary unfitness for work due to illness or hospital stay can be sent to the e-mail inbox of the Social Insurance Institution in a form of an electronic document by:
According to the Law the accident at work is defined as a sudden event brought about by an external cause resulting in injury or death and which occurred during/while:
1) performing an activity for the employer without their order;
2) business trip;
3) population self-defense training;
4) performing tasks commissioned by professional organizations at the employer’s.
The correct answer is:
The circumstances qualifying the insured for receiving a rehabilitation allowance (unfitness for work after exhaustion of sickness benefit, with the prognosis that the further treatment or physiotherapy will restore the ability to work) are defined by:
A person partially unfit for work is a person who:
The employer employing employees in conditions of exposure to carcinogens and fibrotic pollen is obliged to provide them with additional periodic examinations:
On the same level as temporary incapacity to work due to illness is treated inability to work resulting from:
1) stay at a stationary addiction treatment institution for the cure of alcohol dependence, addiction to narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances;
2) honorary blood donor’s set deadline for blood donation;
3) stay at a vocational rehabilitation institution;
4) decision issued by a relevant entity based on the regulations on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans.
The correct answer is:
The supervision over the compliance of the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) with applicable regulations is exercised by:
One of the family doctor's duties is to keep medical records. The individual documentation of the patient consists of the internal documentation, kept for the purposes of the entity providing care, and the external documentation. The internal individual documentation includes:
1. health and disease history
2. patronage visit card
3. referral for diagnostic test
4. referral to the hospital
5. hospital treatment information card
The correct answer is:
In a given calendar year there were 100 cases of X disease in a city of 500,000 inhabitants. Half of the patients died. All the cases occurred in the same city district. Given the circumstances, what else do we have to know to calculate the incidence rate in this district and year?
In the years 2016 - 2018 African Swine Fever occurred in Asia and Africa (only in domestic pigs) as well as in Europe (in wild boars and domestic pigs). In 2018 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs occurred in six EU countries (Romania, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Bulgaria). The occurrence of ASF bears the hallmark of:
The recommendation 179/2014 of 28 July 2014 issued by the President of Agency for Health Technology Assessment qualifying the medical service “treatment of coronary vessels with a drug-releasing balloon” as a guaranteed benefit is an example of the use of:
The data on the number of the cases of X disease obtained in surveys carried out during health festivities is of little value as far as epidemiology and the disease spreading are concerned because:
According to NHS Scotland data in the last decade the participation in cytological screening has dropped from 80% to 70% in women aged 25 -34 with low education. Indicate health effects of this situation:
Which antipyretic may be given to a 2-month-old child?
Life-threatening anemia should be diagnosed when hemoglobin concentration drops below:
A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is used to:
A 44-year-old woman comes to the doctor because of the stiffness of her hands occurring in mornings for several months. The stiffness usually subsides after more than one hour. What is the most probable cause of these symptoms?
A 35-year-old patient was admitted to the surgical ward with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in the course of alcohol use disorder. The patient complains of epigastric pain and vomiting. In the imaging studies cholelithiasis has been excluded, and acute edematous pancreatitis has been confirmed without any pathological cysts in the pancreatic area. There are no signs of cholangitis and inflammatory markers are low. Indicate the correct management:
Indicate the true statement concerning the risk factors for ovarian cancer:
An adult man who has fallen from the third floor is unconscious: he does not open eyes in response to pain, does not produce any sound, tenses up extensor muscles of the limbs, he extends and rotates internally his arms - he holds his limbs in an extended position. What should his GCS score be?
An increased aminotransferase activity does not occur in:
The sign and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism do not include:
Indicate the true statement concerning acute pancreatitis (AP):
A 68-year-old woman came in the evening to the ER because of colic abdominal pain, fecal vomiting, intermittent diarrhea and constipation for 7 days, and the presence of fresh blood in the stool. She reports she had lost 12 kg for the last 3 months without any specific diet. On physical examination the abdomen is distended, without muscle guarding, with audible resonant peristaltic sounds. On per rectum examination - the rectal ampulla is empty. Indicate the correct management: