Which of the following drug(s) is/are recommended as prevention of the most
frequently observed adverse events related to combined therapy with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids:
- AH2 receptor inhibitors.
- Bproton pump inhibitors.
- Cfolic acid.
- Dvitamin D3.
- EACE-inhibitors.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following is the contraindication to therapeutic or diagnostic arthrocentesis?
- Aelevated systemic temperature.
- Bpsoriatic skin lesions in joint area.
- Cboil close to the joint.
- Dsuspected reactive arthritis.
- Egout.
Reveal the correct answerWhich test in physical examination gives positive results in acute intervertebral L5- S1 disc herniation?
- ASchirmer’s test.
- BPatrick’s test.
- COtto test.
- DSchober’s test.
- ELasegue test.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following autoantibodies are most specific for lupus erythematosus
systemicus?
- Arheumatoid factor.
- Banti- SS-A, anti-SS-B antibodies.
- Canti-dsDNA (anti-double stranded DNA) antibodies.
- Danti-histone antibodies.
- Eanti-Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I) antibodies.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements is applicable to osteoarthritis?
- Amorning stiffness is a specific symptom.
- Binflammatory back pain occurs typically.
- Cexercises completely relieve joint pain.
- Dstiffness appears after prolonged rest.
- Ejoint hypermobility is typical.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following are laboratory findings typical for lupus erythematosus
systemicus?
1) anemia;
2) leukopenia;
3) thrombocytosis;
4) increased muscle enzymes activity;
5) high ferritin concentration.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B1,3.
- C1,4,5.
- Donly 5.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following factors increase the risk of oesophageal squamous cell
carcinoma development?
1) cigarette smoking;
2) Barrett oesophagus;
3) chemical substance ingestion (lye or acid);
4) Helicobacter pylori infection;
5) Plummer-Vinson syndrome.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,4.
- B3,4,5.
- C2,4.
- D1,3,5.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answer75-year old man, with long history of gastroeosophageal disease (GERD), for the
last weeks complains of persistant pyrosis and dysphagia while swallowing solid food.
The patient is on proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment at one daily dose before
breakfast. In this case a general practicioner should recommend at first:
- Aincreasing the dose of PPI (proton pump inhibitor) to twice a day in the morning and in the evening
- Badding an H2-receptor blocker at bedtime.
- Can urgent 24-hour pH-metry.
- Dadding a prokinetic drug.
- Ean urgent gastroscopy.
Reveal the correct answerThe risk of developing a colon cancer in a patient with FAP (familial
asdenomatous polyposis) equals to:
- A50%.
- B30%.
- C5%.
- D100%.
- Ethere is no such risk.
Reveal the correct answerIn differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases, despite
clinical and endoscopic picture, some serological tests may be used. Which of the
provided combination of serological test results suggests Leśniowski-Crohn’s
disease (Crohn’s disease):
- AASCA(+), pANCA(-).
- BASCA(+), pANCA(+).
- CASCA(-), pANCA(-).
- DASCA(-), pANCA(+).
- Enone of the above.
Reveal the correct answerImprovement of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is one of the aims of treatment of
chronic pancreatitis. The indication to begin a substitution with pancreatic enzymes is:
- Aprogressive weigh loss.
- Bfatty diarrhea (steatorrhea).
- Cpostprandial epigastric pain.
- Dall are correct.
- Ecorrect are A and B.
Reveal the correct answerSerum ferritin reflects generally iron stores in the body. In which circumastances serum ferritin does not reflect iron stores:
- Aduring inflammation/infection.
- Bduring hemorrhage/bleeding.
- Cduring oral iron administration.
- Dserum ferritin always reflects iron stores in the organism.
- Eduring folic acid administration.
Reveal the correct answerWhich hypotensive drugs should be avoided in a patient with bilateral renal artery stenosis or unilateral renal stenosis of the only functioning kidney?
- AACE inhibitors.
- Bbeta blokers.
- Ccalcium channel blockers.
- Dangiotensin receptor blockers.
- Ecorrect are A and D.
Reveal the correct answerAlport syndrom is a:
- Ahereditary nephropathy caused by dysfunctional synthesis of collagen alpha type IV.
- Bkind of primary amyloidosis.
- Ctype of IgA nephropathy.
- Dfamilial thin basement membrane disease.
- Etype of adult polycystic kidney disease.
Reveal the correct answerAsymptomatic bacteriuria (positive urine culture in an asymptomatic patient) in
a female should be treated:
- Aalways when present.
- Bin all females in childbearing age.
- Cduring pregnancy.
- Dbefore bladder catheterisation.
- Ecorrect are C and D.
Reveal the correct answerSerum uric acid concentration is increased in the following conditions,
except for:
- Agout.
- Bacute renal failure.
- Ctumor lysis syndrome.
- Dpregnancy.
- Ediuretic treatment.
Reveal the correct answerOliguria is a typical symptom of:
- Apolidypsia.
- Bhypercalcemia.
- Chyponatremia.
- Ddiabetes insipidus.
- Ediuretic treatment.
Reveal the correct answerIn ambulatory practice the most common way to evaluate excretory renal
function is:
- Acreatinine clearance.
- BeGFR, calculated with the use of: serum creatinine, age and sex.
- Cinuline clearance.
- DeGFR calculated using serum creatinine and urea levels.
- Ecystatine C clearance.
Reveal the correct answerA construction worker was transported to rescue unit of a district hospital after
his legs were crushed by reinforced concrete plate which slid off during construction of
a bridge. Laboratory tests have shown elevated concentrations of creatine kinase,
AST, lactate dehydrogenase, uric acid, potassium, phosphorus and low concentrations
of serum calcium, normal blood cell count. The patient’s urinary bladder
was catherized, and red-pink urine in a Foley’s bag was present. In this particular
situation, the most probable diagnosis is:
- Amyocardial infarct.
- Bcarbon monoxide intoxication.
- Chemolytic-uremic syndrome.
- Dadvanced neoplastic disease.
- Ecrush syndrome.
Reveal the correct answerThe main cause of anemia in chronic renal disease is:
- Aexcessive destruction of red blood cells.
- Bfolic acid deficit.
- Cdeficit of vitamin B12.
- Ddeficit of erythropoietin
- Einhibition of erythropoiesis by uremic toxins.
Reveal the correct answerErythrocyturia may be a sign of:
1) nephrolithiasis;
2) urinary tract tuberculosis;
3) cancer of the kidney, urinary bladder or prostatic gland;
4) glomerulonephritis.
The correct answer is:
- Aonly 3.
- B3,4.
- Call above.
- D1,3,4.
- E2,3,4.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the below additional tests allow to exclude right ventricle dysfunction
in a patient suspected of acute pulmonary embolism?
- Aechocardiography.
- Bspiral computed tomography.
- Cestimation of serum B type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or NT-proBNP.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerTo estimate the clinical probability of acute pulmonary embolism the following,
among others, should be taken into consideration:
- Apast deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
- Bcoexisting malignant neoplasm.
- Ctachycardia.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerAccording to actual guidelines, which of the drugs listed below, apart from
acetylsalicylic acid, should be taken continuously for the whole life by all patients after
myocardial infarction, provided there are no contraindications:
1) clopidogrel;
2) statins;
3) beta-blocker;
4) angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor;
5) nitrates.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B1,2,3.
- C2,3,4.
- D2,3,4,5.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerAccording to Fontaine classification of chronic lower extremities ischemia,
stage III is diagnosed when:
- Aan ischemic ulceration of lower extremity is present.
- Bthe patient suffers leg pain at rest.
- Cthe pain appears after walking the distance of <200 m.
- Dthe pain appears after walking the distance of >200 m.
- Enone of the above is true.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following physical signs are typical for hypothyroidism?
- Acold, rough, dry, non-elastic, pale skin of the yellowish tint.
- Btachycardia.
- Cpitting oedema.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following drugs have been proven to decrease mortality in
patients suffering from chronic heart insufficiency with decreased left ventricle ejection
fraction?
- Aangiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
- Bβ-blockers.
- Cdigoxin.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerIn which of the following situations endoscopy of the upper digestive tract
should be urgently advised in a patient complaining of dyspepsia, which has not been
diagnosed so far?
- Adysphagia.
- Bunexplained loss of body weight.
- Cpain or burning in the epigastrium.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerPhysical exercise may cause:
- Abronchospasm.
- Burticaria.
- Canaphylactic reaction.
- Dcorrect are A and B.
- Ecorrect are A,B,C.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the conditions given below is not a contradiction to therapeutic
bronchoscopy?
- Aadvanced heart failure (IV stage according to NYHA classification).
- Bsevere respiratory failure (PaO2 < 50 mmHg).
- Cmyocardial infarct in the previous 2 weeks.
- Dunstable angina.
- Esevere heart rhythm disturbances, especially of ventricular origin.
Reveal the correct answerSignet-ring sign in computer tomography is typical for:
- Alung cancer.
- Bpleural tuberculosis
- Cbronchiectasis.
- DCOPD.
- EHodgkin’s lymphoma.
Reveal the correct answerV4 (C4) lead in standard electrocardiography should be placed in the following
location:
- AIV intercostal space at the right sternum border.
- BIV intercostal space at the left sternum border.
- CV intercostal space in the left midaxillary line.
- DV intercostal space in the left anterior axillary line.
- EV intercostal space in the left midclavicular line.
Reveal the correct answerQRS complex length in normal ECG is:
- A< 0,06s.
- B0,06-0,11s.
- C0,11-0,12s.
- D≥ 0,12s.
- E≥0,12ms.
Reveal the correct answerIn cardiac tamponade pericardiocentesis is indicated when fluid level
measured during echocardiography is:
- A> 20 mm in the diastolic phase
- B> 20 mm in the systolic phase.
- C<20 mm in the diastolic phase.
- D<20 mm in the systolic phase.
- Eany amount of pericardiac effusion prompts pericardiocentesis.
Reveal the correct answerIn the case of obstructive pulmonary disorders, the physical examination is
characterized by:
- Adull percussion.
- Btympanic percussion.
- Cincreased vocal fremitus.
- Dcrackles
- Eincreased thoracic breathing movements.
Reveal the correct answer(1) SCORE (Systemic Coronary Risk Evaluation) is very useful for stratification
of cardio-vascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes, (2) allows to estimate 10 years
risk of fatal cardiovascular events.
- Aboth statements are true and there is a relationship between them.
- Bboth statements are true but there is no relationship between them.
- Cfirst statement is true and the second is false.
- Dfirst statement is false and the second is true.
- Eboth statements are false.
Reveal the correct answerChoose possible organ damages due to hypertension:
1) left ventricular hypertophy;
2) carotid wall thickening – IMT (intima-media thickness) > 0,9 mm;
3) microalbuminuria;
4) diabetes;
5) slightly decreased plasma creatinine.
Prawidłowa odpowiedź to:
- A1,2,4.
- B1,2,3.
- C2,3,5.
- D1,2,3,4.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerIndicate modifiable cardiovascular risk factors:
- Asmoking, obesity, sex, age.
- Bphysical inactivity, increase body weight, smoking, low HDL.
- Csmoking, family history, blood pressure level, high TGL.
- Dfamily history, physical inactivity, sex, blood pressure level.
- Eblood pressure level, CRP, sex, family history.
Reveal the correct answerPrimary contraindication to Treadmill Test is:
- Ahypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Bbradycardia < 60.
- Cstable cardiac angina.
- Dhemodynamically significant arrythmia.
- Esecond-degree AV block.
Reveal the correct answerIn the case of which infectious disease it is not possible to apply prevention by vaccination?
- Ameasles.
- Bvaricella.
- Crubella (German measles).
- Dinfectious mononucleosis.
- Erotavirus diarrhea.
Reveal the correct answerRegarding von Willebrand disease, the following statements are true, except for:
- Athe inheritance is usually autosomal dominant.
- Bepistaxis appears.
- Cprolonged and excessively heavy menstruation bleeding is typical.
- Dpatients usually have bruises and petechias.
- Ein treatment of the severe type of the disease anti-diuretic hormone and concentrate of VIII factor are used.
Reveal the correct answerBefore splenectomy in children with congenital spherocytosis or
chronic thrombocytopenia it is essential to order prophylactic vaccinations against
the following infectious diseases except for:
- AStreptococcus pneumoniae.
- BHaemophilus influenzae.
- CMycobacterium tuberculosis.
- DNeisseria meningitidis.
- Ehepatitis virus B.
Reveal the correct answerIn a 9-month old infant with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia pneumonia was
diagnosed. In oral cavity, foam sputum was observed and in the chest X-ray - bilateral
diffused pulmonary hilar infiltrations were described (picture of so called “ground
glass”). The most likely etiological factor is:
- AStaphylococcus aureus.
- BStreptococcus pneumoniae.
- CPneumocystis jiroveci (previously: Pneumocystis carini).
- DMycoplasma pneumoniae.
- ERS virus (HRSV).
Reveal the correct answerBronchoscopy with the branchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is not useful in diagnosis
of:
- Aaspiratory syndroms.
- Bpulmonary haemosiderosis.
- Csuspected oportunistic infection.
- Dneoplastic disease.
- Esuspected foreign body.
Reveal the correct answerThe etiological factor for interstitial lung diseases could be:
1) cytomegalovirus (CMV);
2) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV);
3) Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
4) Chlamydia trachomatis;
5) Legionella.
The correct answer is:
- A1,3.
- B1,3,4.
- C1,2,4.
- D1,2,3,4.
- Eall mentioned.
Reveal the correct answerWhat are the atypical bacteria that could be the etiological factor for
pneumonia?
1) Mycoplasma pneumoniae;
2) Legionella pneumophila;
3) Klebsiella pneumoniae;
4) Staphylococcus aureus;
5) Haemophilus influenzae.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B1,2,3.
- C1,3.
- D1,3,5.
- Eall mentioned.
Reveal the correct answerIn order to classify patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia into the proper
risk group it is essential to do the following diagnostic procedures except for:
- Abone marrow biopsy.
- Bcytogenetic tests of blasts in bone marrow.
- Clymph node biopsy.
- Dimmunophenotyping of blasts with flow cytometry to estimate the type of leukaemia.
- Emolecular tests of bone marrow.
Reveal the correct answerBad prognosis factors (that influence therapy choice and prognosis) in children
with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia are the following except for:
- Aage between 1 to 6 years.
- Bbcr/abl gene presence.
- Cleukocytosis above 20 x 10³/ml.
- Dmore than 5% of blasts in bone marrow in 33rd day of treatment.
- Ebad reaction to steroid therapy (more than 1000 blasts in peripheral blood on 8th day of treatment).
Reveal the correct answerThe most frequent cause of the painless enlargement of testis in a very young boy is:
- Ainflammation.
- Bproliferation.
- Cinjury.
- Dhydrocele.
- Enone of the above.
Reveal the correct answerPneumocystis carini pneumonia observed in children with inefficient immune
system is diagnosed with the help of medical interview and:
- Aphysical examinations.
- Bchest X-ray.
- Cbacteriological examination of the sputum.
- DPCR.
- Eelevated inflammatory markers.
Reveal the correct answerVesicoureteral reflux is mainly diagnosed on the basis of:
- AUSG (ultrasonography) of urinary system.
- Bplain X-ray film of the abdomen.
- Curography.
- Dcystography.
- Erenal scyntygraphy.
Reveal the correct answerNon-pharmacological treatment of children with borderline or mild hypertension
without organ damage and cardiovascular risk factors include the following, except for:
- Aincrease of regular physical activity (no isovolumetric exercise).
- Breduction of sodium salts intake < 5g NaCl per day.
- Creduction of dietary saturated fatty acids.
- Dproper weight balance (weight reduction).
- Ereduction of dietary proteins.
Reveal the correct answerDuring periodic examination of a 5-year old boy, a continuous murmur in the right
subclavian area, disappearing after changing body position from sitting into lying and
after bowing the head forward, was auscultated. That kind of murmur is typical for:
- Asystemic-pulmonary inflammation.
- Bvenous hum.
- Ccoronary arteries fistula.
- Dpatent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
- Eaortic stenosis.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements concerning febrile convulsions is false:
- Acould appear several times during the same disease course with fever.
- Busually appear as generalized convulsions, tonic-clonic.
- Cusually accompany roseola (three day fever).
- Dif focal and last > 15 min, are called complex convulsions.
- Eare hereditary.
Reveal the correct answerThe pathogenetic mechanisms of circulatory insufficiency are:
1) decreased heart ejection fraction;
2) decreased cardiac output;
3) decreased renal blood flow;
4) decreased aldosteron release;
5) decreased angiotensin II release.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,3,4.
- B1,2,3,5.
- Call mentioned.
- D1,2,3.
- E1,2.
Reveal the correct answerWhat are the indications for lumbar puncture in children with febrile convulsions?
- Achildren < 18/12 months.
- Bchildren treated with antibiotics before appearance of febrile convulsions.
- Cchildren of any age if positive Brudzinski sign is observed.
- Dall of the above.
- Enone of the above, because febrile convulsions are not connected with neuroinfection.
Reveal the correct answerIndicate the correct statement concerning acyclovir in zoster treatment:
- Ais not recommended.
- Brecommended only in case of pregnant women.
- Crecommended only in case of newborns with zoster.
- Dapplied only in patients with immunity disorders.
- Eonly 50% of the recommended dose for herpes simplex virus infection treatment is applied.
Reveal the correct answerAcute otitis media was diagnosed in a 6-years old boy. Bacteriological culture of the
purulent fluid obtained during paracentesis was positive for Heamophilus influanzae.
Choose the antibiotic that should be administrated:
- Afenoksymetyl-penicyllin.
- Broxytromycin.
- Cdoxycycline.
- Dcefuroxime.
- Eerythromycin.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements concerning hepatitis virus B infection in
children is false?
- Aintrauterine infection is very rare.
- Binfection is not observed in children properly vaccinated against hepatitis B.
- Cthe course of acute hepatitis in children infected in infantile period is usually asymptomatic.
- Dthe most frequent in children is chronic hepatitis.
- Ecould result in chronic glomerulopathy.
Reveal the correct answerIn the course of Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma) the following symptoms could
be observed:
- Aenlargement of the circumference of the abdomen.
- Bstomach pain.
- Chaematuria or erythrocyturia.
- Dincreased blood pressure.
- Eall of the above.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following are used in hypertriglyceridemia treatment:
1) diet with reduction of carbohydrates;
2) diet with reduction of calories;
3) fibrates;
4) statins;
5) thiazides.
The correct answer is:
- Aall mentioned.
- B1,2,4.
- C1,2,3,4.
- D2,4.
- E3,5.
Reveal the correct answerDetermination of lipid metabolism parameters is justified in monitoring the course of treatment with the following drugs:
1) beta-blockers;
2) estrogens applied orally;
3) fibrates;
4) steroids;
5) statins.
The correct answer is:
- Aall mentioned.
- B1,2,4.
- C1,3,5.
- D3,4,5.
- Enone of above.
Reveal the correct answerOsteoporosis, psychosis, diabetogenic activity are the side effects of steroids
treatment. Therefore the substitution treatment of the chronic adrenocortical
insufficiency should last for maximum one and a half year.
- Aboth statements are false.
- Bboth statements are true and there is cause-effect relationship between them.
- Cboth statements are true but there is no cause-effect relationship between them.
- Dfirst statement is true and the second is false.
- Efirst statement is false and the second is true.
Reveal the correct answerRheumatic fever develops from:
1) generalised connective tissue inflammation;
2) generalised mesenchymal system reaction;
3) generalised vessels inflammation;
4) immunological disorders;
5) autoimmunization of the organism (molecular mimicry phenomenon).
The correct answer is:
- A1,3,4,5.
- B2,3,4,5.
- C3,4,5.
- Donly 5.
- Eall mentioned.
Reveal the correct answerWhat are the clinical symptoms of the newborn with hypothyreosis?
1) big, bloated belly - “frog belly”, umbilical hernia;
2) sucking aversion, choking during feeding;
3) prolonged physiologic jaundice of newborns;
4) skin: pale, yellowish, than cold, pale and cyanotic, xeroderma, keratoderma,
exfoliated epiderma;
5) generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
The correct answer is:
- A1,3,5.
- B1,2,3.
- C4,5.
- D2,4,5.
- E1,2,3,4.
Reveal the correct answerIn the course of mucoviscidosis, chronic colonization with which pathogenic bacteria
is frequently observed:
- AStreptococcus pneumoniae.
- BMycoplasma pneumoniae.
- CBordetella pertusis.
- DHeamophilus influanzae.
- EPseudomonas aeruginosa.
Reveal the correct answerThe most frequent cause of the infant type of the haemolytic-uraemic
syndrome is:
- AStaphylococcus aureus.
- BE. coli O157:H7.
- CCandida albicans.
- DStreptococcus pneumoniae.
- EPseudomonas aeruginosa.
Reveal the correct answerThe best method to diagnose brain tumor is lumbar puncture along with
magnetic resonance (MR), because in children with brain tumors vomiting, headaches
and oedema of the optic disc appear.
- Aboth statements are true but there is no cause-effect relationship between them.
- Bboth statements are true and there is cause-effect relationship between them.
- Cfirst statement is true and the second is false.
- Dfirst statement is false and the second is true.
- Eboth statements are false.
Reveal the correct answerThe following may be significant in etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia in second half of pregnancy in a woman:
- Agenetic factor.
- Bimmunologic factor.
- Cimbalance between prostacyclin and thromboxane synthesis.
- Dtrophoblast invasion disturbances.
- Eall mentioned above.
Reveal the correct answerIn preconceptional period and first trimester of pregnancy the most important
for normal fetal development is maternal dietary supplementation of:
- Airon.
- Biod.
- Cfolic acid.
- Dcalcium.
- Etocopherol (vitamin E).
Reveal the correct answerA young sexually inactive 19-years old woman is admitted for consultation with burning of the vulva, pollakisuria, dysuria, and a slight, non-offensive discharge for three
months. She has had no vaginal bleeding. The most likely diagnosis would be:
- Atrichomonal infection.
- Bgonorrhoea.
- Ccystitis.
- Dforeign body.
- Enon-specific vaginitis.
Reveal the correct answerScreening for presence of irregular antibodies against red blood cells in serum
of every pregnant woman near 28 week of pregnancy, independently of her blood group, is important
for detection of one of the following:
- Afeto-maternal hemorrhage
- Bmaternal isoimmunization against fetal red blood cell antigens.
- Cfetal blood group typing.
- Dseverity of hemolytic disease.
- Eno real value for this screening.
Reveal the correct answerHELLP syndrome is the most dangerous complication of preeclampsia.
Which of mentioned parameters is not connected to this disease?
- Athrombocytopenia.
- Bhypertension.
- Cleukopenia.
- Delevated liver enzymes.
- Eintravascular hemolysis.
Reveal the correct answerThe diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage is based on evaluation of:
- Acontrol of uterine construction.
- Bassessment of injury to birth canal.
- Ccurettage of uterine cavity.
- Dassessment of coagulation parameters.
- Eall mentioned above.
Reveal the correct answerThe most frequent malignant neoplasm complicating pregnancy is:
- Amelanoma.
- Bbreast cancer.
- Covarian cancer.
- Dcervical cancer.
- Euterine tube cancer.
Reveal the correct answerThe most typical ultrasound finding in complete hydatidiforme mole is:
- Apicture of “snowstorm“.
- Black of fetal or embryonic tissue.
- Clack of amniotic sac and amniotic fluid.
- Dpresence of theca lutein ovarian cysts.
- Eall of the above.
Reveal the correct answerChoriocarcinoma usually developes after:
- Ahydatidiforme mole.
- Bspontaneous abortion.
- Cdelivery of single fetus.
- Ddelivery of twins.
- Eectopic pregnancy.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following events is not connected with physiological increase of
serum prolactin level?
1) pregnancy;
2) breast feeding;
3) stress;
4) renal insufficiency;
5) hepatic cirrhosis.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B1,3.
- C2,4.
- D3,4.
- E4,5.
Reveal the correct answerThe screening test for cervical cancer is:
1) cytological smear from ectocervix, external opening and endocervix
2) cervical biopsy
3) endocervical curettage
4) HPV-DNA testing
5) HPV-mRNA testing
The correct answer is:
- Aonly 1
- B1, 4
- C1, 4, 5
- D2, 3
- E4, 5
Reveal the correct answerThe results of the following diagnostic tests:
• AFI (amniotic fluid index) - 4
• Vaginal pH – 7.0
• Amniotic cells in microscopic evaluation of vaginal specimen
• Positive result of “Fern Test”
• Presence of ILGFBP-1 (insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1) in the vaginal specimen
Suggest:
- Aidiopathic oligohydramnios.
- Boligohydramnios concomitant with fetal abnormalities.
- Cpolihydramnios.
- Dpremature drainage of amniotic fluid.
- Ecervical insufficiency/weakness.
Reveal the correct answerWhat are the most common symptoms of endometriosis?
1) dysmenorrhoea;
2) polymenorrhoea;
3) increased breast tenderness;
4) constant diffuse pelvic pain;
5) dyspareunia.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,4.
- B1,3,5.
- C1,4,5.
- D3,4,5.
- E2,4,5.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following descriptions referring to twin pregnancy is false?
- Adichorionic, diamniotic pregnancy.
- Bmonochorionic, monoamniotic pregnancy.
- Cmonochorionic, diamniotic pregnancy.
- Ddichorionic, monoamniotic pregnancy.
- Econjoined twins.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following maternal disorders are thought to be the causes of
spontaneous abortion?
1) diabetes mellitus;
2) antiphospholipid syndrome;
3) ulcerative colitis;
4) inherited thrombophilia;
5) rheumatoid arthritis.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,4.
- B2,3,4.
- C3,4,5.
- D1,2,5.
- E2,4,5.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following symptoms belong to classical triad of ectopic
pregnancy symptoms?
1) abdominal pain;
2) vomiting;
3) abnormal uterine bleeding;
4) history of amenorrhoea;
5) pain in the mediastinum.
The correct answer is:
- A3,4,5.
- B2,3,4.
- C1,2,3.
- D2,4,5.
- E1,3,4.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following factors are of poor prognostic value in women with
recurrent miscarriage?
1) age over 30;
2) positive antibodies against β2 glycoprotein 1;
3) low level of progesterone in the middle luteal phase;
4) elevated mucine level;
5) no child.
The correct answer is:
- A2,3,4.
- B1,2,3.
- C1,2,4.
- D1,2,5.
- E2,4,5.
Reveal the correct answerUterine septum was recognized in a 28-year-old woman after 3 spontaneous
abortions. Which management should be offered before the next pregnancy?
- AStrassmans’s operation.
- Bcontinous use of estrogen-progestagen tablets.
- Cconception without previous treatment.
- Dhysteroscopic septum excision.
- Etreatment with GnRH analogs.
Reveal the correct answerA 39-year-old women was admitted to hospital due to abdominal pain, chills,
fever and sanguinopurulent vaginal discharge. The last period was 3 months earlier.
Which of the following disorders is the most probable?
- Apurulent cholecytitis.
- Bpyelonphritis.
- Cseptic abortion.
- Dappendicitis.
- Eulcerative colitis.
Reveal the correct answerThe direct contraindications to tocolysis in preterm labor are:
1) placental abruption;
2) intrauterine fetal death;
3) intrauterine infection;
4) IUGR (Intrauterine growth restriction);
5) preeclympsia.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,3.
- B2,3,4.
- C3,4,5.
- D1,2,3,5.
- Enone of mentioned.
Reveal the correct answerObstetric complications that can lead to oligohydramnios:
1) premature rupture of membranes;
2) intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR);
3) postterm pregnancy;
4) side effects of pharmaceutical agent (i.e. convertaze inhibitors, prostaglandin
synthetase inhibitors).
The correct answer is:
- Aonly 1.
- B1,2.
- C1,2,3.
- Dall of mentioned.
- Enone of mentioned.
Reveal the correct answerThe diagnostic criteria of pregnancy-induced hypertension include:
1) diastolic pressure ≥ 90mmHg;
2) systolic pressure ≥ 140mmHg;
3) increase in diastolic pressure by at least 15mmHg;
4) increase in systolic pressure by at least 30mmHg;
5) mean arterial pressure > 105mmHg.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B1,2,3.
- C1,2,4,5.
- D4,5.
- Eall of the above.
Reveal the correct answerThe following clinical symptoms and lab results:
• Blood pressure of ≥ 160/100mmHg
• Proteinuria of ≥ 2g
• Oliguria (<= 400mL in 24 hours)
• Platetel count < 100 000mm3
• Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, consciousness disturbances
• Nausea, vomiting, RUQ (right upper quadrant) pain, epigastric pain.
Suggests:
- Amild preeclampsia.
- Bsevere preeclampsia.
- Cecclampsia.
- Dintrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
- Egestational diabetes.
Reveal the correct answerThe most common complication of ectopic pregnancy in the first trimester is:
- Aacute tubal rupture.
- Btubal abortion.
- Clithopedion.
- Dpersistent ectopic pregnancy.
- Ecombined extra– and intrauterine pregnancy.
Reveal the correct answerDuring phisiological pregnancy the highest value of amniotic fluid (AFI) is
present in:
- A25-26 weeks.
- B33-34 weeks.
- C38-40 weeks.
- D41-42 weeks.
- EI trimester.
Reveal the correct answerThe Montevideo unit is the most universally accepted and used value of
quantifying:
- Aintensity of uterine contractions.
- Blevel of antitoxoplasmic antibodies.
- Cenzymatic activity of alcalic phosphatase.
- Dcardiocirculatory efficiency.
- Ebiological activity of oxytocine.
Reveal the correct answerThe lithium blood level in the prophylaxis of bipolar disorders should be
(in mmol/l):
- A1,0-2,0.
- B1,0-1,5.
- C0,5-0,8.
- D0,3-0,5.
- Ethe blood level does not have any therapeutical meaning.
Reveal the correct answerHallucinations which occur during the period of falling in sleep are called:
- Ahipnagogic symptoms.
- Bhipnopompic symptoms.
- Cparahallucinations.
- Dpseudohallucinations.
- Evisual hallucinations.
Reveal the correct answerAll of the following are characteristic for delirium, except:
- Aqualitative disturbances of consciousness
- Billusions and hallucinations
- Cmood swings
- Dterminal sleep
- Eeuthymia
Reveal the correct answerProjection tests are used to evaluate:
- Aorganic brain damage.
- Bpersonality.
- Cmemory.
- Dcognitive functions.
- Eanswers C and D are correct.
Reveal the correct answerThe most common mental disorder caused by the direct effect of the HIV
virus is:
- Adysthymia.
- BParkinson’s syndrome.
- CWernicke-Korsakov’s syndrome.
- Dcognitive function disturbances.
- Eparanoia.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following are not characteristic for the uncomplicated alcohol
abstinence syndrome?
- Atremor of the hands.
- Btremor of the tongue.
- Csleepiness.
- Dheadache.
- Erestlessness.
Reveal the correct answerThe state in which under the effect of the psychoactive substance the actions
potentially dangerous for person’s health or life are undertaken is called:
- Adependance.
- Brisky use.
- Charmful use.
- Dabstinence.
- Esuch a definition does not exists.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following substances are not considered to be
psychostimulants?
- Aamphetamine.
- Bnicotine.
- Ccoffeine.
- Dcocaine.
- Eamphetamine derivates.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements regarding the term „schizophrenia” is true?
- Athe name comes from the word “to split” (schizis).
- Brefers to the disturbance of the scheme (for instance the scheme of the body).
- Cwas proposed by Kreapelin.
- Dwas proposed by Kępiński.
- Eis caused by the destructions of neurons.
Reveal the correct answerThe synonym of the term „equivalent of the depression” is:
- Adysthymia.
- Bneurotic depression.
- Cdrug-resistant depression.
- Dmasked depression.
- Eagitated depression.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the statements regarding pedophilia is false:
- Apedophilia means the sexual preference of an adult person for children.
- Bfor persons with pedophilia, children age is important (children have to be before or during the puberty).
- Cis more frequent in male subjects.
- Dit can be diagnosed among females.
- Ethe principal treatment is the use of drugs which lower the sexual drive.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following is not a contraindication to the use of derivatives of benzodiazepines
as anxiolytic drugs?
- Aepilepsy.
- Bmyasthenia.
- Calcohol intoxication.
- Dpregnancy.
- Ecirculatory insufficiency.
Reveal the correct answerSystematized, internally coherent and logical delusions are:
- Aparanoic delusions.
- Bparanoid delusions.
- Cincoherent delusions.
- Dnihilistic delusions.
- Edelusions of thought broadcasting.
Reveal the correct answerWhich group of symptoms is not an axial symptom of schizophrenia?
- Athought broadcasting.
- Bauditory hallucinations.
- Ccatatonic behavior.
- Dthought insertion.
- Edelusions of control.
Reveal the correct answerWide excision of a breast cancer (breast-conserving therapy):
- Ais performed in cases of small tumors.
- Bmeans a local excision of a breast segment with the tumor.
- Csimultaneous axillar lymphadenectomy is absolutely necessary.
- Dpostoperative irradiation is always performed.
- Eall are true.
Reveal the correct answerThe best prognosis after surgical treament of liver metastases is in the case of
primary tumor:
- Agastric cancer.
- Bmelanoma.
- Cbreast cancer.
- Dcolorectal cancer.
- Ecarcinoma of pancreas.
Reveal the correct answerThe patent had an open fracture of the femur, as a result of a traffic accident. The
fracture was treated surgically. On the next day the patient complains of severe pain,
not controlled by high doses of analgaetics. He is pale, sweating and delirious, although
he has no high temperature. The wound is swollen and very sore. No crepitations are
palpable. After removal of one stitch an ichorous, greyish fluid appeared. The most
probable diagnosis is:
- AMRSA infection.
- Bgas gangraene.
- Cearly strepotococcal phlegmon.
- Dmassive E. coli infection.
- Emeningococcal infection.
Reveal the correct answerIn the postoperative course after hemicolectomy, the patent presents symptoms
of deep venous thrombosis of the leg. He has to be treated with low molecular heparin.
The dose depends on:
- APT and INR.
- BAPTT.
- Cpatient’s weight.
- Dplatelet count.
- Eextent of the thrombosis as assessed in Doppler-sonography.
Reveal the correct answerAfter a routine examination of the removed gallbladder, the pathologist reported
the presence of carcinomatous infiltration. The optimal proceeding is:
- Aobservation and monitoring with ultrasound.
- Breoperation: excision of liver tissue within the gallbladder bed and lymphadenectomy of the hepatoduodenal ligament.
- Cirradiatin of the right epigastrium followed by “second look” laparotomy.
- Donly chemotherapy.
- Ethe patient does not require any therapy.
Reveal the correct answer40-years-old male patent was two months ago discharged from the hospital after
severe pancreatitis. Now he complains of epigastric discomfort and he noticed a
swelling in this area. During physical examination a large, immobile tumor with no
tenderness is palpable. Sonography reveals a large, thick-walled space containing
fluid. The optimal method of treatment will be:
- Apuncture and evacuation of fluid.
- Bincision and drainage.
- Canastomosis with intestine or stomach.
- Dtotal removal of the tumor.
- Eresection of the pancreas with the tumor.
Reveal the correct answerA 75-years old male patent suddenly fainted. He is pale and sweating, complaining of
epigastric pain as well as back pain radiating to the left inguinal region. He has
tachycardia 130/min and low BP – 80/40 mm Hg. The first steps in the diagnostic process would be:
- AECG and coronarography.
- BCT or MRI of the lumbar spine.
- Cgastroscopy.
- Dultrasound or CT of the abdomen.
- EIVP and examination of urine.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements are true:
1) perforated stomach ulcer is an indication for the emergency surgery;
2) the most frequent presentation of the perforated stomach ulcer is sudden onset of a severe, sharp epigastric pain;
3) upright abdominal X-ray is a basic diagnostic method of the perforated stomach ulcer;
4) typical presentation of the perforated stomach ulcer on the abdominal X-ray is presence of the free air in the peritoneal cavity (pneumoperitoneum).
The correct answer is:
- A1,3.
- B1,2,3.
- C1,3,4.
- D2,3,4.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerThe most frequent stomach malignancy is:
- Aadenocarcinoma.
- Blymphoma.
- Cstromal tumor.
- Dsquamous carcinoma.
- Eall listed tumors are of similar frequency.
Reveal the correct answerEndoscopic picture of the intensity of gastrointestinal hemoohage is classified by:
- ARanson’s criteria.
- BAPACHE II classification system.
- CForrest’s classification.
- DSengstaken.
- EMallory.
Reveal the correct answerFalse statement about diaphragmatic hernias is:
- Aparaesophageal hiatal hernias are more frequent than sliding hiatal hernias.
- Bfundoplication is the surgical treatment of the hiatal hernias.
- Csliding hiatal hernia produce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Dcomplications of paraesophageal hernia include bleeding and incarceration.
- Ethe congenital diaphragmatic hernias derive from Bochdalek and Morgagni foramen.
Reveal the correct answerCarcinoma of the cecum is characterized by:
1) tumor in the right iliac fossa;
2) pain in the right lower abdomen;
3) anemia;
4) vomiting;
5) diarrhea.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,3.
- B2,3,4.
- C3,4,5.
- D1,3,4.
- E1,2,5.
Reveal the correct answerThe symptoms of perforated duodenal ulcer include:
1) melena;
2) vomiting with traces of blood;
3) periodic abdominal pain;
4) stoppage of flatus;
5) abdominal guarding.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B3,4.
- C4,5.
- D2,5.
- E1,5.
Reveal the correct answerPanaritium:
1) is an infection of the palmar surface of fingers and hand;
2) is a fungal infection;
3) is a hematogenous bacterial infection;
4) treatment consists in incision, drainage and immobilization;
5) is an affection of the nail fold.
The correct answer is:
- A2,4.
- B3,4.
- C4,5.
- D1,4.
- E2,5.
Reveal the correct answerTypical signs of sigmoid colon carcinoma include:
1) thin, pencil-like stools;
2) elevated body temperature;
3) anemia;
4) body weight loss;
5) blood in the stool.
The correct answer is:
- A1,4.
- B1,3.
- C2,5.
- D1,5.
- E2,3.
Reveal the correct answerThree most common causes of upper GI bleeding include:
1) stomach cancer;
2) gastric mucosal inflammation (haemorrhagic);
3) ulcer disease;
4) Mallory-Weiss syndrome;
5) esophageal varices.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,3.
- B2,3,4.
- C3,4,5.
- D1,3,4.
- E2,3,5.
Reveal the correct answerLarge bowel obstruction most frequently is caused by:
- Asigmoid colon carcinoma.
- Bcarcinoma of the cecum.
- Cpostoperative adhesions.
- DCrohn’s disease.
- Evolvulus of the sigmoid colon.
Reveal the correct answerThree most common causes of mechanical bowel obstruction include:
1) postoperative adhesions;
2) colon cancer;
3) Meckel’s diverticulum;
4) intestinal intussuspection;
5) incarcerated hernia.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,5.
- B2,3,5.
- C1,3,4.
- D1,2,4.
- E1,3,5.
Reveal the correct answerSymptoms of the cancer of the head of pancreas include:
1) jaundice
2) elevated temperature
3) abdominal pains varying in intensity
4) increased diameter of the biliary ducts and enlarged gallbladder on
ultrasounds
5) anemia
The correct answer is:
- A1, 2
- B3, 4
- C4, 5
- D3, 5
- E1, 4
Reveal the correct answerThe “preacher's hand” or “blessing hand” (“pope's blessing”, “hand of
benedection”) syndrome is typical for:
- Aulnar nerve neuropraxia.
- Bmedial nerve neuropraxia.
- Cradial nerve axonotmesis.
- Dulnar nerve neurotmesis.
- Eradial nerve axonotmesis.
Reveal the correct answer35 years old patient suffers from palpable tumor localised in lower external
right breast quadrant. The structure is painful, and the skin above is redden and
warmened. The patient is feverish. In ultrasonographic examination there is regular
hipoechogenic structure, 7cm in diameter. Which management would be the most appropriate?
- Aincision and drainage of the breast abscess, additionaly antibiotics.
- Bcomplete excision of the tumor, and the histopathological examination.
- Crivanol compress and empiric antibiotic therapy.
- Dfine needle biopsy with an antibiotic cover.
- Enone of the answers are correct.
Reveal the correct answerNecrosis of toes can be the consequence of:
- ARaynaud disease.
- BBuerger disease.
- Cdiabetes.
- Dcorrect answers are B and C.
- Eall of the answers are correct.
Reveal the correct answerPregnant woman (8 month) suffers from strong pain in right subcostal area.
2 years earlier she had a classic cholecystectomy because of cholelithiasis. In physical
examination she has tachycardia (up to 140/min), abdominal rigidity in projection of
postlaparotomy scar, positive Blumberg sign, no auscultable peristalsis. The
patient is feverish up to 38.0ºC, vomiting. Faetus pulse is 140/min. In laboratory tests:
liver function tests normal, WBC 15 tys./mm³, CRP 120 mg/l. Which of the diagnosis is the most probable?
- Adiverticulitis
- Bcholangitis calculosa.
- Cpostoperative adhesions.
- Dappendicitis.
- Epremature delivery.
Reveal the correct answerThe most frequent causes of acute pancreatitis include:
1) cholelithiasis;
2) high sodium diet;
3) alcohol;
4) low protein diet;
5) obesity.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B2,3.
- C1,4.
- D4,5.
- E1,3.
Reveal the correct answerWhich statements about inguinal hernia are true?
1) inguinal hernia is equally frequent in males and females
2) each case of inguinal hernia has to be operated
3) tension-free (mesh) inguinal hernia operations gives fewest number of recurrences
4) incarceration is more frequent than in femoral hernias
5) majority of inguinal hernias are bilateral
The correct answer is:
- A1, 3
- B3, 4
- C2, 4
- D1, 5
- E2, 3
Reveal the correct answerClassic pleurocentesis for pleural fluid evacuation should be performed in:
- AII intercostal space in midclavicular line.
- BIV-V intercostal space in midaxillary line.
- CIII intercostal space in midclavicular line.
- DV-VI intercostal space in anterior axillary line.
- EVII-VIII intercostal space in posterior axillary line.
Reveal the correct answerThe etiopathogenetic factor of the erysipelas is:
- AVZV.
- Bstreptococci.
- Cstaphylococci.
- Dmeningococci.
- Eenterococci.
Reveal the correct answerWhite pupil and lack of reflex from the eye fundus are symptoms of:
- Aglaucoma.
- Bcataract.
- Ctrachoma.
- Dchalazion.
- Euveitis.
Reveal the correct answerThe brain imaging should be done in each epilepsy patient, because it is
necessary to exclude secondary character of the disease.
- Aboth statements are true and there is a causal relationship between them.
- Bboth statements are true but there is no causal relationship between them.
- Cthe first statement is true but the second is false.
- Dthe first statement is false and the second is true.
- Eboth statements are false.
Reveal the correct answerNitrates used to stop coronary pain are necessary element of
recommendations given to patients with a stable coronary heart disease, because
regular intake of these medicines decreases risk of heart infarction.
- Aboth statements are true and there is a causal relationship between them.
- Bboth statements are true but there is no causal relationship between them.
- Cthe first statement is true but the second is false.
- Dthe first statement is false and the second is true.
- Eboth statements are false.
Reveal the correct answerThe commonly accepted procedure for the treatment of GERD assumes
starting the therapy with proton pump inhibitors, because in the majority of patients the
application of PPIs results in a rapid regression of clinical symptoms and the return of
quality of life indicators to normal values.
- Athe first statement is true, and the second false.
- Bthe first statement is false, the second true.
- Cboth statements are false.
- Dboth statements are true; however, there is no cause-effect relationship.
- Eboth statements are true and there is a cause-effect relationship.
Reveal the correct answerThe complications of flu affecting the nervous system may be as follows:
1) convulsive attacks;
2) secondary bacterial encephalitis;
3) Rey’s syndrome;
4) paresis and paralysis;
5) Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
The correct answer is:
- Aonly 1.
- B1,2.
- C1,2,3.
- D1,2,3,4.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerProfound metabolic acidosis is a typical symptom of poisoning with the
following:
- Acarbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
- Bmethyl alcohol and ethylene glycol.
- Cmorphine and heroine.
- Dorganophosphorus pesticides and carbminians.
- Eamphetamine and metamphetamine.
Reveal the correct answerIn a pregnant woman treatment should be applied in the following cases:
- Ain each case of detection of bacteriuria in the amount larger or equal 105 CFU/ml in urine.
- Bin each case of detection of bacteriuria in the amount larger or equal 103 CFU/ml in urine.
- Cin each case of detection of bacteriuria in the amount larger or equal 104 CFU/ml in urine in women with the symptoms of acute pyelonephritis.
- Danswers A and B true.
- Eanswers A,B, and C true.
Reveal the correct answerThe following factors favor the appearance of acne rosacea:
- Avasomotor disturbances.
- Bseborrhea.
- Calimentary tract diseases.
- Dhormonal disorders in women.
- Eall above are true.
Reveal the correct answerActive immunity is achieved by the use of:
- Avaccinations
- Bimmunoglobulins
- Cantitoxins
- Danswers A and B are true
- Eanswers A, B and C are true
Reveal the correct answerTo dermatological manifestations of borreliosis belong all of the presented
below, except:
- Achronic erythema migrans.
- Bpemphigoid.
- Clower limbs’ atrophic dermatitis (acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans).
- Dpemphigus vulgaris.
- Eanswers B and D are correct.
Reveal the correct answerTo estimate cardio-vascular risk the SCORE (Systematic Coronary Risk
Evaluation) risk chart is recommended. The SCORE chart is a useful tool for
estimating the 10-years risk of developing a fatal cardiovascular event according to:
1) gender;
2) age;
3) smoking;
4) systolic blood pressure;
5) diastolic blood pressure;
6) total cholesterol concentration;
7) LDL cholesterol concentration;
8) HDL cholesterol concentration;
9) diabetes mellitus.
The correct answer is:
- A1,3,4,7,9.
- B1,2,3,4,6.
- C2,3,5,7,9.
- D1,2,3,6,9.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following symptoms does not require an immediate diagnostics
in order to exclude a neoplastic disease:
- Ahoarsness lasting for a week.
- Bcough lasting for over 2 months.
- Cdysphagia lasting for 2 weeks.
- Dbloody sputum for 2 days.
- Eblood in stool for a year.
Reveal the correct answerFamily physician may take medical care of a healthy infant.
- Athe above statement is not true.
- Bthe above statement is true.
- Cthe above statement is true but only if the obligatory vaccinations are performed in Outpatient Consultative Vaccination Clinic.
- Dthe above statement is true but only if the infant is periodically consulted by a specialist in Paediatrics.
- Ethe above statement is true but only if the infant is periodically consulted by a specialist in Paediatrics and if the obligatory vaccinations are performed in Outpatient Consultative Vaccination Clinic.
Reveal the correct answerPatient bitten by a tick:
- Ashould be observed within 30 days in order to reveal erythema migrans.
- Bshould take a preventive dose of amoxicillin or doxycillin for 14-21 days.
- Cshould take a dose of Immunoglobulin specific to borreliosis.
- Danswers A and C are true.
- Eanswers A,B and C are true.
Reveal the correct answerAccording to GINA 2006, if in an adult with bronchial asthma, during the last
4 weeks:
a) dyspnea and cough attacks have been observed 3-4 times in a week, limitating
everyday-life activity of the patient
b) dyspnea awaking the patient 2-3 times in a week has been observed, causing the necessity of immediate pharmacotherapy,
the following type of bronchial asthma should be diagnosed:
- Aasthma uncontrolled
- Basthma partially controlled
- Casthma controlled
- Dchronic severe asthma
- Esporadic asthma
Reveal the correct answerIn patient with diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension and 24-hour albuminuria
>150µg/min (estimated from the albumin concentration in a 24-hour urine collection
sample), the recommended medicine is:
- Aangiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
- Bbetablocker.
- Ccalcium channel blocker.
- Dloop diuretic.
- Ealfa-blocker.
Reveal the correct answerThe most effective management reducing the risk of the chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease and inhibiting the development of it is:
- Asmoking cessation.
- Bproper body mass maintenance.
- Cpulmonal rehabililtation.
- Dyearly influenza vaccination.
- Eanswers B,C,D are true.
Reveal the correct answerIn patients with long-lasting diabetes mellitus type 2 ( > 5years), the criterium
of good diabetes management is:
- AHbA1 ≤ 7%.
- Bfasting glucose and preprandial glucose concentration 70-110 mg/dl.
- Cpostprandial glucose concentration (160 mg/dl in 2 hours after a meal).
- Danswers B and C are true.
- Eanswers A,B,C are true.
Reveal the correct answerFollowing START evaluation system, an adult patient injured in a mass casaulty
accident, presenting with symptoms: 15 breaths per minute, capillary refill time over 2
seconds, should be classified into group:
- Agreen.
- Byellow.
- Cred.
- Dcapillary refill time is not measured when breathing ratio is 15/min.
- Ein mass casualties accident medical segregation is not performed.
Reveal the correct answerDuring medical segregation with START system the following parameters are
evaluated, except:
- Abreathing ratio.
- Bpulse presence on radial artery.
- Cpulse presence on carotid artery.
- Dcapillary refill time.
- Econsciousness level.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following is false concerning medical segregation of adults according
to START system?
- Awhen the patient's breathing rate is 40/min he is marked with color red.
- Bwhen the patient's breathing rate is 26/min and capillary refill time is over 2 seconds he is marked with color red.
- Cwhen the patient is able to walk he is marked with color green.
- Dwhen the patient is not breathing, the pulse is not checked on radial artery and the patient receives color black.
- Ewhen the patient is not breathing, it is always necessary to check pulse on radial artery before marking with color black.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following is false concerning administration of amiodarone
during CPR?
- Ait is used in persistent ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
- Bis administered before third defibrillation
- Cthe initial dose is 300 mg diluted in 5% glucose to the volume of 20ml
- Dcan result in hypotension and bradycardia
- Ewhen amiodarone is not present, lidocaine may be administered in a total dose of 300 mg over one hour period
Reveal the correct answerIn which type of fracture the suspected blood loss is the highest, so that
hypovolemic shock may occur rapidly?
- Afemoral.
- Bshank.
- Cforearm
- Dfive vertebras.
- Epelvis.
Reveal the correct answerIn AVPU evaluation scale the patient received U, which means:
- Aresponds to vocal stimuli.
- Bdoes not respond to vocal and painful stimuli.
- Cdoes not respond to painful stimuli.
- Dhas anizocoria.
- Eprobably has a fracture.
Reveal the correct answerSurface of II degree burn of both upper limbs and perineum measured in
percentage of body surface in adult is:
- A9%.
- B35%.
- C37%.
- D50%.
- E19%.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following symptoms may suggest crush of the chest?
- Aribs fracture.
- Bblurring of the aortic shadow.
- Chaemorothorax.
- Dpneumothorax.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following statements concerning acute myocardial infarct is false?
- Apain is coronary and occurs when patient is resting.
- Bpain is severe.
- Cpain lasts longer than 20 minutes.
- Dthere is a weak reaction to nitroglycerine administration.
- Enormal ECG excludes diagnosis of acute myocardial infarct.
Reveal the correct answerDiazepam does not produce:
- Asedation
- Banxiolysis
- Chypnosis
- Dantiemetic action
- Eanticonvulsant action
Reveal the correct answerMajor route of elimination of inhaled anesthetics is:
- Ametabolism by plasm esterases.
- Bmetabolism by enzymes of the liver.
- Cuptake of the agent by the reticuloendothelial system.
- Dsimple excretion by the kidneys.
- Eclearance by the lungs into the expired air.
Reveal the correct answerPulse oximetry is not useful in the following situations, except:
- Acarbon monoxide poisoning.
- Bstrong infrared radiation to measure oxyhaemoglobin.
- Cmonitoring of the patient during passive oxygen therapy.
- Dmeasuring of capillary flow in patients with anaemia (haemoglobin below 5g/dL).
- Ehypothermia with peripheral vasoconstriction.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the following is not a central opioid effect?
- Aanalgesia.
- Bdepression of respiration.
- Creduction of the cough reflex.
- Dreduction of the skeletal muscle tone.
- Enausea and vomiting.
Reveal the correct answerEvery minute of delay of defibrillation during CPR reduces the probability of
the patient survival up to hospital release by:
- A1-2%.
- B3-5%.
- C5-7%.
- D10-15%.
- E15-20%.
Reveal the correct answerIn patient electrocuted or stroked by the lightening the following complications
may occur:
1) avulsion fractures of the long bones;
2) breathing difficulties;
3) ear membrane breaking;
4) renal failure;
5) neurological injuries including spinal cord injury.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2,3.
- B1,2,4,5.
- C2,3,5.
- D2,4,5.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerHyperkaliemia is when the concentration of potassium in serum is above:
- A> 4,5 mEq/l.
- B> 5,0 mEq/l.
- C> 5,5 mEq/l.
- D> 6,0 mEq/l.
- E> 6,5 mEq/l.
Reveal the correct answer- Alipid emulsion.
- Bphenol derivative.
- Cbarbiturane.
- Dbenzodiazepine.
- Emuscle relaxant.
Reveal the correct answerA woman with inevitable miscarriage came to a hospital with her permanent
partner. This man asked her doctor for information about the state of the patient.
- Aonly a husband has a right to this kind of information.
- Bthe doctor knowing that it is a permanent partnership should give the information.
- Cirrespective to the character of relationship between them information may be given only after having consent of the patient.
- Dinformation may be given freely to a husband or close relatives and, after having consent of a patient, to other persons.
- Ein this case the partner should be treated like a husband or close relative and information should be given.
Reveal the correct answerBrain death has been diagnosed in an accident victim taken to a hospital.
Doctors want to take his organs for transplantation. In order to make it possible:
- Athe victim’s family must give consent.
- Bliving will of the victim to give his organs for transplantation is needed.
- Ca tutelary/guardianship court must approve it.
- Dit must be checked whether the victim has not opposed to it before his death.
- Ean approval of a local Ethics Committee is needed.
Reveal the correct answerWhat kind of medical situation, according to the Code of Medical Ethics, is a
condition essential to diagnose death before taking cells, tissues or organs for transplantation?
- Acardiac arrest.
- Bbreath arrest.
- Ctissues necrosis.
- Dbrain death.
- Ezero blood pressure.
Reveal the correct answerWhat kind of consent, according to Code of Medical Ethics, is needed for
taking cells, tissues and organs from corpse for transplantation?
- Ainformed.
- Bpresumed.
- Cwritten.
- Dlegal approval.
- Eapproval of the relatives.
Reveal the correct answerThere is a regulation in the Code of Medical Ethics on taking tissues for
transplantation from minors. It concerns:
- Anervous tissue.
- Bmuscular tissue.
- Cconnective tissue.
- Dbone marrow.
- Efatty tissue.
Reveal the correct answerWhat kind of criteria, according to the Code of Medical Ethics, should be used
by a physician determining the order of the patients receiving intervention when
specific forms of diagnostics, treatment or prevention cannot be applied simultaneously
to all persons in need?
- Aadministrative.
- Bmedical.
- Cbiological.
- Dlegal (Penal Code).
- Eorganizational.
Reveal the correct answerA rehabilitation of a patient addicted to narcotic agents, psychotropic
substances or substitutes may be conducted by:
1) a health care institution;
2) a physician in his individual practice;
3) a specialist in psychiatry;
4) a specialist having university degree in non-medical field;
5) a specialist certified in therapy of addictions.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B3,5.
- C3,4.
- D2,5.
- E1,5.
Reveal the correct answerDirect coercion procedures in the form of immobilization or isolation of a
patient, according to the principles of medical ethics and law, may be used for
no more than:
- A8 hours.
- B4 hours and, if needed, after a personal examination immobilization may be prolonged for 6 hours periods.
- C10 hours.
- Dthere is no time limit for such procedures.
- Ea maximum of 24 hours.
Reveal the correct answerA physician is allowed to perform medical procedures without patient’s or his
legal representative’s consent only if:
1) there is a need of immediate medical aid and the patient of age is unconscious;
2) there is a need of immediate medical aid and the legal representative of a minor
patient is unavailable;
3) when a consent in the name of a patient in age is given by his close relatives;
4) when a patient does not give neither consent nor refusal;
5) there is a need of psychiatric examination of a patient whose behaviour may be
dangerous for his or other people life and health.
The correct answer is:
- A1,4,5.
- B2,3,4.
- C3,4,5.
- D1,2,5.
- E1,4,5.
Reveal the correct answerAdmission to a psychiatric hospital without patient’s consent is possible with a
decision of:
- Aany physician reading medical report of the patient.
- Ban appointed physician after personal examination of the patient.
- Can appointed physician after personal examination of the patient and, if only possible, having opinion of a second psychiatrist or psychologist.
- Da physician based on the opinion of relatives or other persons presenting credible information on patient’s state.
- Ea physician based on the opinion of police.
Reveal the correct answerAuthorization to issue medical certificates on temporary incapacity to work is
granted by the National Health Insurance Company (ZUS) for:
- A3 months.
- B1 year.
- C2 years.
- D3 years.
- Ean indefinite period.
Reveal the correct answerIn the case of a statement of fact that a medical certificate ZUS ZLA was issued
by a doctor without directly checking the patient’s condition, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) can take a decision to withdraw the authorization for the doctor to issue medical certificates for:
- Athe period of less than 3 months starting from the date of validation of the decision.
- Bthe period of less than 6 months starting from the date of validation of the decision.
- Cthe period of less than 12 months starting from the date of validation of the decision.
- Dthe period of less than 3 years starting from the date of validation of the decision.
- Ean indefinite period.
Reveal the correct answerHow many medical certificates ZUS ZLA should be given to an insured person
who is working for 3 employers?
- Aone.
- Btwo.
- Cthree.
- Dfour.
- Efive.
Reveal the correct answerThe Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) does not provide therapeutic
rehabilitation as a form of pension prevention for insured persons who might lose the capacity to work due to diseases of:
- Athe motor organs.
- Bthe respiratory system.
- Cthe digestive system.
- Dthe cardiovascular system.
- Epsychosomatic basis.
Reveal the correct answerThe correctness of issuing certificates on temporary incapacity to work due to
illness and their correct proceeding is under control which is carried by:
- AZUS (Social Insurance Institution) certifying doctors.
- BAgricultural Social Insurance Fund (KRUS) certifying doctors.
- Cmilitary medical boards.
- DMinistry of Interior and Administration (MSWiA) medical board.
- EDisability Adjudication Boards.
Reveal the correct answerThe medical certificate forms on temporary incapacity to work belong to ZUS (Social Insurance Institution).
They are provided to:
- Amedical specialists.
- Battending doctors.
- Cfamily doctors.
- Dthe doctors who are authorized by ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) to issue medical certificates.
- Eall doctors who have the right to practise.
Reveal the correct answerCare allowance does not apply to:
- Achildren under 16 if they are acknowledged as disabled.
- Bpersons over 16 if they are disabled to a considerable degree; this applies also to moderate degree if the disability occured at the age which entitles to child benefit.
- Cpersons entitled to a pension or an invalidity pension if the persons were acknowledged as completely incapable of working and independent existence.
- Dpersons over 75, regardless of health condition and disability.
- Epersons over 70, regardless of health condition and disability.
Reveal the correct answerThe public health care institution may be created by:
- Achurch
- Bunincorporated company
- Ccentral organ of legal administration
- Dreligious association
- Ephysical person
Reveal the correct answerThe Lalonde’s health field concept does not include the following as factors
exerting an effect on health:
- Agenetic factors.
- Bpsychological factors.
- Cenvironmental factors.
- Dhealth behaviours.
- Ehealth care system.
Reveal the correct answerIndicate the incorrect answer in the statement: ‘The negative measures of the
state of health cover the following’:
- Aincidence rate.
- Binfant mortality rate.
- Cexpected life span at birth.
- Dprevalence rate.
- Edeath rate (fatality rate).
Reveal the correct answerThe expected life span reflects the following:
- Astate of health of the population.
- Bquality of medical care.
- Cliving conditions.
- Denvironment status.
- Eall the above.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the below-mentioned services are not financed from the resources of the National Health Fund (NFZ)?
?
1) occupational medicine services;
2) making decisions concerning capability for driving vehicles;
3) decisions made on request of the insured, not connected with further
rehabilitation, incapability for work;
4) costs of accommodation and meals in association with sanatorium treatment;
5) preventive vaccination recommended by the Ministry of Health;
6) plastic surgery procedures in cases which are not the consequence of
disease, congenital defect, injury.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B2,3.
- C3,4,5,6.
- D2,3,4,5.
- Eall above.
Reveal the correct answerAn epidemic is:
- Athe occurrence of selected diseases over a region characteristic for these diseases, over specified time intervals.
- Ba formal statement that in a specified area there are conditions and a considerable degree of probability of the occurrence of an epidemic.
- Cincidence, deaths, carriers and population health threat in a specified area and over a specified time interval, with the consideration of individual and environmental traits.
- Doccurrence of a certain disease in a given human population, in a specified area, during a given time interval, substantially exceeding that observed in previous years.
- Ethe situation in an area where an ecological disaster occurred.
Reveal the correct answerIn order to evaluate the effectiveness of a vaccine the following should be
performed:
- Arandomised controlled trial with full randomization of the sample and control group.
- Brepresentative study with precise assessment of the required sample size.
- Cclinical-epidemiological study of those vaccinated.
- Dscreening test of those vaccinated.
- Elaboratory study of the quality of the vaccine applied, compared to the standard.
Reveal the correct answerThe screening test procedure requires the following:
- Asimultaneous application of several diagnostic tests.
- Bcovering by the study 90% of the group dedicated for the study.
- Capplication of complete diagnostic procedure with respect to all the diseases covered by the study.
- Dapplication of diagnostic tests with respect to people who had a positive test result.
- Eapplication of complete diagnostic procedure with respect to people who had a positive test result.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the vasoconstrictors in the dose of 3 mg/kg of the body weight will
raise the renal perfusion?
- Aepinephrine.
- Bnorepinephrine.
- Cdopamine.
- Dcorrect answer is A and C.
- Enone of the answers are correct.
Reveal the correct answerEpinephrine during CPR for cardiac arrest with VF is administered:
- Aright after achieving intravenous access.
- Bbefore third defibrillation.
- Cbefore second defibrillation.
- Devery minute.
- Eloading dose is 3 mg (initial dose).
Reveal the correct answerThe public access defibrillation program should be implemented in places
where at least one case of cardiac arrest occurred during:
- A1 year.
- B2 years.
- C3 years.
- D4 years.
- E5 years.
Reveal the correct answerCorrect sequence of CPR during diagnosed, persistent ventricular fibrillation:
- Adefibrillation, drugs, CPR, rhythm evaluation.
- Bdefibrillation, CPR, rhythm evaluation, drugs.
- Cdefibrillation, rhythm evaluation, CPR, drugs.
- Ddefibrillation, rhythm evaluation, drugs, CPR.
- Edefibrillation, drugs, rhythm evaluation, CPR.
Reveal the correct answerWhich of the below-mentioned health services are financed from the State
budget?
1) highly specialised health services;
2) plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures;
3) occupational medicine services;
4) preventive vaccinations recommended by the Ministry of Health;
5) treatment of an insured person abroad in the cases which are not treated in Poland;
6) costs of accommodation and meals in residential homes.
The correct answer is:
- A1,2.
- B2,3,4.
- C1,4,5.
- D3,4,5,6.
- E1,2,3,4,5.
Reveal the correct answer