The treatment of pre-invasive cervical cancer consists in:
- Aexcision of the affected part of the cervix.
- Bstrict cytologic and colposcopic examination once a month.
- Csimple hysterectomy.
- Dradical hysterectomy.
- Ebrachytherapy.
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Share of each category in the latest available session.
The treatment of pre-invasive cervical cancer consists in:
When, after streptococcal infection, do the symptoms of rheumatic fever appear?
The symptoms of cystic fibrosis include:
In a patient with the symptoms of acute urticaria with no allergy in anamnesis, it is necessary to order :
The proliferative phase of the uterine cycle is dependent on:
Neuroborreliosis can manifest itself as:
1. lymphocytic meningitis,
2. encephalitis,
3. spinal cord inflammation;
4. cranial nerve palsy,
5. chronic encephalopathy,
6. impaired concentration;
7. increased nerve excitability
The correct answer is:
Fever, lymphadenopathy, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, conjunctivitis and red, maculopapular rash, are symptoms characteristic of:
Food allergy may manifest itself as:
The doctor stating death is obliged to immediately notify the police or the prosecutor if:
1) they are unable to determine the cause of death;
2) the deceased does not have a next of kin within the meaning of Article 3 of the Act on
Patients’ Rights and the Ombudsman for Patients' Rights;
3) they have a justified suspicion that a crime was the cause of death;
4) they have a justified suspicion that suicide was the cause of death;
5) they are unable to establish the identity of the deceased;
The correct answer is:
The HLY indicator means:
Which of the following foetal head diameters is the smallest and most conveniently goes through the spaces of the pelvic planes during physiological childbirth?
Sheehan’s syndrome - postpartum pituitary gland necrosis - is characterized by
Which of the following is not a risk factor for endometrial cancer?
Treatment of an episode of depression in the course of bipolar disorder should be initiated with the administration of:
The most frequent side effect of clozapine is:
In which of the following patients is an increased risk of perioperative complications observed?
1) obese;
2) below 30 years of age;
3) with coronary artery disease;
4) with diabetes mellitus;
5) classified to ASA PS category I according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
The correct answer is:
Indicate the true statement concerning Charcot’s triad:
A patient in need of dialysis has been taken to the hospital. He is not able to give effective consent for the surgery because of his health condition. In such a case the doctor is allowed to carry out the surgery:
1) after obtaining consent from their superior;
2) after obtaining consent from the patient’s spouse or his close person;
3) after releasing the ruling by the domestic Court of Protection stated incapacitation of the patient;
4) after obtaining judicial authorization;
5) in the situation in which a delay could cause death or grievous bodily harm, without anyone’s permission - but they should possibly consult another doctor if possible of the same specialty.
The correct answer is:
A contract of employment in the hospital has been offered to a doctor. The employment is based on the co-called equivalent work time. This means that:
1) standard daily working time can be increased up to 12 hours;
2) standard daily working time can be increased up to 18 hours;
3) standard weekly working time is increased to 48 hours;
4) basically the time calculation period is shortened to 1 month;
5) basically the time calculation period is prolonged to 6 months.
The correct answer is:
A doctor is going to do some experiment on animals. Before launching it they should obtain the approval of:
Which of the following markers should be used in the diagnosis of molar pregnancy?
Neoplastic ovarian tumours which produce steroid hormones include: 1) thecoma; 2) mature teratoma; 3) endometrioid carcinoma; 4) granulosa cell tumour. The correct answer is:
The most common neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor is:
In accordance with the Act on Patients’ Rights and the Ombudsman for Patients’ Rights the doctor providing the patient with medical services is allowed to object to the presence of patient’s beloved one while performing those services:
In accordance with the law on old age and disability pensions paid from Social Insurance Fund, who is entitled to submit an application for the disability pension resulting from incapacity for work to SIF?
Which denominator number is used for calculating the mortality rate of the disease?
I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy is a method used in children for the diagnosis of:
When should the next cytological examination be ordered in a 35-year-old multipara with normal results of the last three cytological examinations and without any risk factors?
"The first- step treatment od this disease consists in non- pharmacological methods, including quantitatively and qualitatively adjusted diet, refain from smoking and drinking alcohol and withdrawal of ulcerogenic drugs." The above description refers to:
The procurement of tissues, organs and cells for transplantation from corpses can be carried out after:
1) identifying the permanent irreversible cessation of brain activities (brain death);
2) declaring death due to irreversible cardiac arrest;
3) declaring death due to irreversible respiratory arrest;
4) declaring death due to irreversible cessation of brainstem activities;
5) donor’s next of kin in the meaning of the Act on Patients’ Rights and the Ombudsman for Patients’ Rights do not object to the explantation.
The correct answer is:
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing:
Emergency indications for surgery in a patient with Crohn disease:
Which of the following is the most common cause of the mechanical ileus in the lower
gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following operations can be performed in the case of adenocarcinoma
localized in the sigmoid colon?
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include:
MMSE (Mini Mental State Examination) and clock-drawing test are recommended for the screening for:
A woman whose only chance to survive is bone marrow transplant comes to the hospital. Searching for the donor failed, but the test results of tissue compatibility antigens indicate that her minor son could be the donor. Taking bone marrow from the minor in order to transplant it to his mother:
Epidemiology as a science deals with the assessment of:
Craniotabes (softening and thinning of occipital and parietal bones) may be observed in the following disorders, except for:
Directly after the third stage of the delivery massive hemorrhage occurred leading to hypovolemic shock. The condition of the patient improved significantly over several days, but she is suspected of Sheehan’s syndrome. Which of the following justifies this suspicion?
A 13-year-old girl reports to the doctor office with her grandmother. During the examination the doctor starts to suspect that the girl has been sexually abused by her stepfather. The girl confirms this suspicion but asks the doctor to keep it secret. In that situation the doctor:
In cost benefit analysis (comparison of two interventions that have different health effects) the most commonly used measure to compare the health effects is:
Specific diabetic complications do not include:
Coughing up of more than 100 ml of blood in a short time suggests massive hemoptysis and is an indication for:
The risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease do not include:
According to the article 23 of the act on the mental health, a person can be hospitalized at the psychiatric hospital without their consent if:
1) is mentally ill and does not take medications systematically;
2) is mentally ill and poses a threat to their own life;
3) is mentally ill and poses a threat to other people’s health or life;
4) poses a threat to the legal system;
5) is suspected of mental illness to verify the diagnosis by observation. The correct answer is:
A 3-year-old child suffers from significant pruritus aggravating at night. There are excoriations visible on the foot skin and in the intergluteal area. The probable diagnosis is:
The most common solid malignant tumor in children is:
A feature common for the Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome is:
Endocrine hypertension occurs in the course of:
A 67-year-old woman lives alone in a small apartment. She has been conflicted with her neighbors for 2 years. She threatens them and keeps tapping the pipes and the ceiling. She believes the neighbors let a poisonous gas into her flat. She frequently calls the police asking for an intervention. She complains of the neighbors, ineffectiveness of the police and building authority. She was never treated psychiatrically before. Which of the following is the most probable diagnosis?
Mantism is:
The actual carer of an adult unconscious patient is allowed to express their consent for:
In a given national population the body mass of women aged 19-25 shows a normal distribution and amounts to an average of 55 kg. The standard deviation is 5.5 kg. How many women are there in this population that weigh less than 49.5 kg?
The alarming symptoms of GERD in children include:
1) swallowing disturbances
2) diarrhea
3) night attacks of coughing and shortness of breath
4) constipation
5) weight loss
The correct answer is:
The most probable diagnosis in a patient with recurrent infections, thrombocytopenic purpura (the onset in the first six months of live) and eczema (atopic dermatitis-type) is:
Which of the following is more common among teenagers than pre-school children?
In children fever and small itchy blisters that form crusts within 7 days are the symptoms of:
A patient weighing 100 kg was admitted to the surgical ward because of the 3rd degree thermal burns of the anterior chest wall, abdomen and scrotum. Calculate the percentage of the burned body surface according to the rule of nines and the volume of fluids that should be transfused in the first 24h according to the Parkland formula:
Indicate the true statement concerning gastric cancer:
The absolute indications for the surgical treatment of acute pancreatitis do not include:
Indicate the clinical features of germinal neoplasms of the ovary:
1) occur mainly in young women;
2) occur mainly in post-menopausal women;
3) may be diagnosed on the basis of increased blood levels of CA-125, CEA, CA 15-3;
4) may be diagnosed on the basis of increased blood levels of LDH, AFP, hCG;
5) respond well to chemotherapy;
6) are treated only surgically;
7) are always malignant tumours.
The correct answer is:
The multiple pregnancy is related to the increased risk of numerous obstetrical complications compared with the singleton pregnancy. Which of the following complications are not observed in multiple pregnancies more often than in singleton pregnancies?
1) shoulder dystocia;
2) gestational hypertension;
3) necessity for the cesarean section;
4) postterm pregnancy;
5) perinatal death;
6) placenta praevia;
7) congenital defects.
The correct answer is:
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:
Cafe-au-lait spots are typical of:
Ointments containing nitroglycerine are used in proctology. In which of the following diseases?
Which of the following ovarian tumors is a virilizing tumor?
The relation of the long fetal axis to the long axis of the uterus and reproductive canal is called:
A patient feels fear of public speaking - is predominantly afraid of being judged by other people. The most probable diagnosis is:
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:
Jaundice, low hemoglobin levels, high reticulocyte count, elevated indirect bilirubin levels, negative direct antiglobulin test, decreased erythrocyte osmotic resistance and abnormal EMA test result point to:
Work accident insurance is obligatory for:
Which of the following are characteristic of a granulosa cell tumor?
1) most often occurs on both sides;
2) it is a germ cell tumor;
3) it is secreting estrogens and inhibin;
4) it is often accompanied by ascites;
5) most often occurs before puberty.
The correct answer is:
hip joints ultrasound should be performed in all newborn babies up to:
The causes of hyperamylasemia include:
1) acute pancreatitis;
2) peptic ulcer perforation;
3) distal radius fracture;
4) ectopic pregnancy miscarriage;
5) renal failure;
6) cystitis;
7) acute appendicitis;
8) right foot toe paronychia.
The correct answer is:
To carry out a medical experiment, the following conditions have to be fulfilled:
1) a written consent of an examined person who is to participate in the experiment has to be obtained;
2) a consent of the director of a regional branch of the National Health Fund (NFZ) has to be obtained;
3) prior notice has to be given to an examined person about the purposes, methods and conditions of conducting the experiment, expected therapeutic and cognitive benefits, risk and a possibility of withdrawing from the experiment at any of its stages;
4) project should be approved by an independent bioethical committee;
5) project should be verified by the Regional Medical Chamber.
The correct answer is:
Which of the following concerning pancreatic cancer is true?
1) laparoscopy is contraindicated in surgical treatment;
2) jaundice may be one of the first symptoms and may indicate compression of the bile ducts;
3) head of the pancreas is the most common location;
4) curability is estimated at 50%;
5) women fall ill more often.
The correct answer is:
The treatment of aggravated symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome includes:
1) hydration of the patient;
2) correction of electrolyte and vitamin deficiencies;
3) use of benzodiazepines;
4) use of SSRI agents.
The correct answer is:
Identifying sources of infection, routs of its transmission and people susceptible to infection are action taken in the case of:
Endometriosis should be taken into account in the case of:
Which of the following findings on cardiotocography (CTG) is a good prognostic factor?
In which particular cases can the skull X-ray be recommended for assessment of the clinical condition, even though CT is available:
For a dataset, the median is the value which:
Which of these medical conditions should be considered in the differentiation of acute cholecystitis?
1) gastric or duodenal ulcer perforation;
2) sigmoid diverticulitis;
3) cholangitis;
4) acute pancreatitis;
5) mechanical obstruction.
The correct answer is:
Increased end-tidal CO2 concentration (EtCO2), measured with capnometry, does not occur during:
A 15-year-old boy came to the primary care unit because of fever (>38.0 C), fatigue, lack of appetite, profuse night sweats and losing weight. Physical examination confirmed weight loss (> 10% over last six months), painless cervical and supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Indicate the most probable diagnosis:
A 70-year-old female patient with a history of rectal cancer surgery three years before, came in to an outpatient clinic. She provided the findings of the last two CEA blood tests. The first one showed 8.45 ng/ml, and the other one, performed three months afterwards, 19.39 ng/ml (normal range <5.0 ng/ml). The dual-phase abdominal and thoracic CT scan and colonoscopy findings did not show any abnormalities. Indicate which examination should be ordered for the patient:
An elderly male patient with obturative lung disease was diagnosed with hernia. It was protruding from the abdominal cavity through the transverse fascia which forms the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, at the site bordering the conjoint tendon at the top, the inguinal ligament at the bottom, and laterally, through inferior epigastric vessels. The hernia in such location is known as:
What are the clinical symptoms of Wilms’ tumour (nephroblastoma)?
1) abdominal tumour;
2) haematuria;
3) abdominal pain;
4) anorexia;
5) hypertension.
A 75-year-old female patient with persistent atrial fibrillation suddenly experienced right-sided paresis with aphasia. The patient has not been treated with anticoagulants. What should you do first?
In the case of restoration of cardiovascular activity during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in a patient with cardiac arrest, the end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) level:
A 40-year-old male patient has lost consciousness.The patient is unconscious at the time of arrival of an RRT (Rapid Response Team), takes 6 breaths per minute, and occasionally falls into apnea, pulse 120/min, saturation 78%, the pupils are constricted. What do you need to do first?
According to the Act of Old-Age and Disability Pensions from the Social Insurance Fund, a certificate of incapacity for work is issued:
Erythema nodosum (EN) might be a symptom of all the diseases listed below except:
What are the most common pathogens that cause of meningitis in newborns?
The first international treaty on evidence-based public health, accepted by over 170 United Nations countries is:
Which of the following clinical situations are β-blockers used in?
A 22-year-old female presents with vomiting and an increased abdominal perimeter. Which diagnosis should be ruled out first?
The complications of diabetes include:
1) Charcot foot;
2) a neuropathic ulcer;
3) claw toes;
4) toe gangrene;
5) gastroparesis.
The correct answer is:
The main substances required in the process of haematopoiesis include:
1) erythropoietin;
2) iron;
3) vitamin B12;
4) thioacetic acid;
5) vitamin C.
The correct answer is:
HPV-16 and HPV-18 are the recognised aetiological factors of:
In the treatment of anaphylactic shock the drug(s) of choice is/are:
A sedentary lifestyle of a patient with heart failure where the patient’s physical activity is limited to maximum rest corresponds with:
The typical symptoms of massive pulmonary embolism include:
1) decreased PaO2;
2) decreased PaCO2;
3) LBBB;
4) S1Q3T3;
5) sinus tachycardia.
The correct answer is:
Ethylene glycol and methanol are still the causes of life-threatening poisonings. Which of the following remains an effective treatment method?
Which of the following sets of hormone levels might indicate primary hypothyroidism?
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a common cancer complication. The symptoms of SVCS include all of the following except for:
Which of the following is the most common extracranial tumour occurring in children below 5 years of age?
Which of the following statements is true about femoral fractures?
The letter ‘I’ in the AT-MIST acronym refers to:
The letter S in the SAMPLE acronym refers to:
A 34-year-old male without any medical history has been brought to hospital by the medical rescue team due to disorders of consciousness. The patient opens his eyes in response to pain and produces incomprehensible sounds. A decerebrate response is also observed. How many points will the patient score according to Glasgow Coma Scale?
The most common extranodal location of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is:
Select the correct treatment option for a patient with Mallory-Weiss syndrome:
A 65-year-old man had an ischemic stroke with hemiparesis and speech disturbances. At discharge for outpatient treatment, the physician entered into the medical history report that the patient has been classified as Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) category 3, which refers to:
The Injury Severity Score (ISS) defines 6 body regions. How many body regions are used to calculate the final ISS score?
Which of the following is a false statement regarding trauma centres (CU) and the format for collecting medical data by the emergency medical team (ZRM) for a trauma centre according to the AT-MIST scheme:
A 63-year-old conscious man with tachycardia, GCS=15 and hemodynamic instability requires:
In case of bradycardia, adult patients with a heart transplant should:
A 39-year-old man with obesity (BMI=44 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) was transported by the emergency medical services (ZRM) to the emergency department. The cardiac monitor shows asystole with P waves. In this case the ERC guidelines recommend:
Select the correct diagnosis in a patient with massive swelling of the lower limbs and groin, daily proteinuria of 8 g/24 h, hypoalbuminemia, dyslipidaemia and negative anti-PLA2R antibody:
In a 56-year-old patient with heart failure, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 55%, diabetes mellitus type 2 treated with metformin and proteinuria of 0.9 g/L detected on urinalysis it is recommended to add:
Select the correct statements about Sjögren syndrome:
1) Homans test result of 7 mm favours the diagnosis;
2) it is recommended to monitor the patient for the development of lymphoma;
3) approximately 80% of patients develop hypergammaglobulinaemia;
4) Congo red is used for the corneal evaluation.
The correct answer is:
Select the suspected diagnosis in a 34-year-old female patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection detected in 2012 who for the past 3-4 weeks has had a dry cough, frequent sensation of cold and chills:
Select the suspected diagnosis in a 65-year-old male patient with a history of severe right-sided chest pain, chronic dry cough, progressive fatigue and clinical evaluation findings of dull percussion with asymmetric chest expansion:
Monitoring of persistent thyroid cancer involves measurements of the titres/levels of:
Select the correct statement about carcinoma of the renal pelvis and ureter:
Select the most likely suspected diagnosis in a 72-year-old male patient with fatigue, weight loss, severe bone pain and proteinuria with hypercalcaemia detected on laboratory tests:
Select the first-line treatment in a patient with gastric adenocarcinoma without submucosal infiltration and at minimal risk for metastases:
Secondary arterial hypertension is suspected in the following situations:
1) sudden-onset hypertension in an individual <40 years of age;
2) coexisting hyperlipidaemia;
3) vascular murmur heard on abdominal examination;
4) family history of arterial hypertension.
The correct answer is:
Select the correct statement about dabigatran:
Amotivational syndrome develops as a result of injury to:
Which of the agents used for relapse prevention in bipolar affective disorder have solely antimanic effects?
1) valproic acid;
2) lamotrigine;
3) aripiprazole;
4) lithium carbonate;
5) quetiapine.
The correct answer is:
A 54-year-old patient reported to a GP due to presence of fresh RBCs in urine, detected incidentally during a pre-employment screening test. Which cancer marker should the patient be tested for first?
A typical, benign kidney cyst on an ultrasound scan is:
A very rapid growth of a thyroid nodule, which is detectable on a physical examination and associated with an extensive infiltration of the surrounding structures, is indicative of:
For patients on dialysis, the target parathyroid hormone level is 2-9 times the upper limit of the reference range. The persistence of lower levels may cause:
Indicate the true statements regarding renal cell carcinoma:
1) it is more often observed in men;
2) it affects men as often as women;
3) hematuria is the typical symptom;
4) the treatment of choice is surgical treatment;
5) the treatment of choice is traditional chemotherapy.
The correct answer is:
Treatment based on the use of a statin drug is contraindicated in:
Indicate the false statement regarding perinatal mood disorders:
In a type 2 diabetic patient, the following factors accelerate the progression of diabetic kidney disease:
1) female gender;
2) hypocalcemia;
3) high-protein diet;
4) proteinuria;
5) urinary tract infections.
The correct answer is:
Allergic rhinitis ought to be differentiated from the common cold. A symptom, which speaks in favor of allergic rhinitis is:
In a patient who has undergone eradication of Helicobacter pylori, follow-up tests to assess the treatment outcome should be performed after:
In paracetamol poisoning, the treatment includes:
1) N-acetylcysteine;
2) patiromer;
3) gastric lavage;
4) hemodialysis.
The correct answer is:
In a patient with hyperthyroidism, a basic eye examination was performed. The appearance of a rim of sclera above the iris when the patient directs his/her eyeballs downward was observed. This indicates a positive:
A 70-year-old male was brought to the Emergency Department due to weakness, reluctance to eat and drink, and abdominal pain. On physical examination of the abdomen, a hard, non-movable mass was palpated in the lower abdomen, reaching up to 2 cm below the umbilicus. Laboratory tests showed creatinine level of 9.36 mg/dL (N 0.52-1.02 mg/dL), urea level of 231 mg/dL (N 15-40 mg/dL) and CRP level of 12.3 mg/l (N <5.0 mg/L). The most likely diagnosis is:
A 62-year-old male with history of arterial hypertension and persistent pruritus, presented himself with persistent facial redness, gradually increasing waist circumference accompanied with dilation of abdominal wall vessels, and exacerbation of hemorrhoids for last several weeks. Laboratory abnormalities included polycythemia with hemoglobin level of 18.9 g/dL (N 13.0-18.0 g/dL). In this case we should first suspect:
A 40-year-old male with history ulcerative colitis, despite low activity of the disease, complains of increased fatigue, skin pruritus and fluctuating pain in the right subcostal area appearing for last 2-3 months. Imaging studies revealed numerous segmental biliary strictures. In this case we should suspect:
Before initiating treatment with a statin, the activity of the following should be measured:
A parent brings an 18-month-old child to the Emergency Department (ED) after a convulsive seizure associated with fever up to 39.4°C. According to the parents, the child had another episode involving limb shaking later the same day, and after one of the seizures, movement of the right upper limb was decreased for a dozen or so minutes. After resolution of the seizure, the child is drowsy but hemodynamically and respiratory stable. Which of the following features are characteristic of complex febrile seizure?
1) they account for the majority of febrile seizures;
2) they are generalized in nature;
3) they recur within 24 hours;
4) they last longer than 15 minutes or have a focal nature;
5) neurological signs may occur after the seizure, e.g. Todd’s paresis.
The correct answer is:
A mother presents to the Pediatric Emergency Department with her 5-year-old son due to recurrent abdominal pain for the last 4 days. The pain is mainly periumbilical, occurs intermittently, and has no clear relation to meals. There are no vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. The boy is reluctant to drink, but remains in a good general status. Which of the following is the most common cause of abdominal pain in children and adolescents?
A child admitted to hospital because of electrolyte abnormalities; marked hyperphosphatemia was found, which may result in hypocalcemia, tetany, cardiac arrhythmias, and calcium phosphate accumulation in tissues. Which of the following conditions or situations may lead to hyperphosphatemia in children?
1) vitamin D overdose;
2) frequent use of rectal laxatives (e.g. enemas);
3) renal failure;
4) increased cellular breakdown in the course of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS);
5) excessive calcium intake.
The correct answer is:
A mother presents to the Pediatric Emergency Department with her 8-year-old son, who stepped on a rusty nail while playing outdoors. This resulted in a deep puncture wound of the foot contaminated with soil. The wound was managed surgically. According to the vaccination records, the child received all primary immunizations according to the national schedule in infancy, but did not receive the booster dose at 6 years of age due to parental refusal. The child is in good general status, with no signs of systemic infection. What is the most appropriate tetanus prophylaxis management in this case?
According to the current National Immunization Programme, BCG vaccination against tuberculosis is included as mandatory vaccination. Indicate the true statement concerning qualification for vaccination:
A mother brings her 8-month-old infant to the pediatric clinic. The child has been healthy so far and has not received influenza vaccination to date. It is currently influenza season. The infant has no chronic medical conditions. Which of the following seasonal influenza vaccination schedules is the most appropriate in this situation?
A mother presents to the Emergency Department with her 4-year-old son weighing 20 kg, who experienced a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting approximately 4 minutes, which resolved spontaneously before the arrival of the emergency medical team. The child has a history of epilepsy and had similar seizures in the past. His status after the seizure is stable, with no signs of central nervous system infection and there are no indication for hospitalization. As part of the discharge recommendations, the doctor plans to prescribe a rescue medication for rectal administration to be used in the event of a prolonged epileptic seizure. What dose of diazepam in the form of a rectal enema should be recommended for this child?
A 6-day-old neonate develops progressive lethargy, vomiting, tachypnea, and worsening responsiveness. Laboratory testing reveals severe hyperammonemia with ammonia level of 480 µmol/L. An inborn urea cycle disorder is suspected. Which of the following is the most appropriate management in the acute treatment phase?
In respiratory function test, total lung capacity (TLC) is defined as the total volume of air contained in the lungs after a maximal inspiration. Which of the following combinations correctly constitutes TLC?
In the pediatric population in Europe, solid tumors constitute an important group of neoplasms. Which of the following sequences correctly represents the most common solid tumors in children (from the most to least common)?
For which of the following surgical procedures is the surgical wound classified as a clean-contaminated wound (according to the four-grade surgical wound classification)?
Natural healing mechanisms support the proper closure of a postoperative wound. Wound healing consists of several phases, each dominated by specific types of cells. Which cells predominate during the granulation phase?
A 67-year-old patient presents himself to outpatient clinic with a rectal adenocarcinoma diagnosed on colonoscopy and confirmed in histopathological examination. Which of the following tests should be ordered to properly expand the oncologic diagnostics for this patient?
Patient malnutrition is one of the major factors increasing postoperative risk. Which of the following features is a criterion for diagnosing malnutrition in a patient?
Somatic pain is characterized by:
Metastatic lymph nodes in left supraclavicular region are a characteristic sign of advanced cancer of the:
A patient treated for ulcerative colitis for 5 years developed a sudden deterioration of his general status. Abdominal X-ray shows colonic distension. The patient develops clinical signs of septic shock. The surgical management of choice in this case is:
In a 58-year-old female patient, mammography (MMG) was performed, and the radiologist described the findings as BI-RADS category 3. What recommendations should be given to the patient?
Indicate true statement concerning mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) of the pancreas:
The term “microcarcinoma” of the thyroid is reserved only for carcinoma of the:
A 69-year-old female patient has squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal infiltrating the anal sphincters, diagnosed by endoscopy and confirmed in histopathology examination. Which treatment would provide her with the greatest benefit?
The rights of pregnant women are regulated in many legal acts. The basic source obliging the state authorities to take special care of this social group is:
In the case of a pregnant woman with HIV infection, in order to provide her and the newborn with appropriate medical care:
On the basis of Article 176 of the Labour Code, a categorical ban has been introduced relating to the performance of burdensome, dangerous or harmful work by pregnant women. A detailed specification of the above activities is provided in the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 3 April 2017 on the list of works that are burdensome, dangerous, or harmful to the health of pregnant and breastfeeding women. The above-mentioned ban is general and absolute in nature. Indicate the correct elements of this implementing act:
1) the aforementioned implementing act primarily lists activities that involve excessive physical effort (manual transport of loads), as well as those performed in hot, cold or variable microclimate;
2) an employer must not require a pregnant woman to perform work in conditions that expose her to noise or vibrations;
3) an employer may require a pregnant woman to work in conditions where she is exposed to electromagnetic fields of intensity exceeding the values set for the safe zone;
4) the universality of this ban in this case means that it should apply to all women;
5) the absolute nature of this ban is manifested primarily in the fact that the ban applies even in a situation in which a woman agrees to perform a specific job.
The correct answer is:
Article 176 of the Labour Code is the legal basis for an employer to require a woman who participates in a recruitment process for a position at their workplace to provide information covered by personal confidentiality, i.e., data relating to whether she is pregnant and status of the pregnancy, among other things. Indicate the correct interpretation of this provision, in line with the interpretation of the Supreme Court:
Embryogenesis is the process of embryonic development that occurs in the first 8 weeks after fertilization. Indicate the true statements concerning this period of embryonic life:
1) implantation bleeding may occur on day 16;
2) on day 12 the blastocyst is completely embedded in the uterine endometrium;
3) the first heartbeat occurs (which can be visible in a transvaginal ultrasound as early as the 4th week of embryonic life);
4) end of organogenesis occurs at the end of week 12;
5) if a pregnant woman unvaccinated against rubella becomes infected with the rubella virus at this stage, the fetus can be expected to have complex anomalies of particular organs, as the developing embryo is particularly susceptible to damage during this period of pregnancy.
The correct answer is:
Indicate the false statement concerning the structure of the umbilical cord:
Human papillomavirus is an essential, although not the only, etiological factor of cervical squamous cell and glandular carcinoma. Factors predisposing to the cancer do not include:
Factors that predispose to cervical cancer facilitate infection and increase the chances of the persistence of HPV (human papillomavirus) infection. Indicate the true statement regarding this virus in terms of cervical cancer risk:
1) HPV genotypes 16, 18, 31, 33, 35 are considered highly oncogenic (high-risk) ones;
2) HPV causes only cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers;
3) HPV infection is most common in women under 35 years of age; later, its occurrence is less common and reaches a plateau in middle-aged women. The next peak in occurrence occurs after the age of 60 years;
4) the risk of HPV infection during a woman's lifetime is 80%, but the risk of developing cervical cancer in infected women does not exceed 0.6%;
5) lesions of the LSIL nature (CIN 1) resolve spontaneously and indicates only the presence of HPV infection rather than the lesions caused by it.
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Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine body cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in women and the most common malignant tumor of female genital organs in economically developed countries. Indicate the main risk factor for this cancer:
Common causes of hemoptysis do not include:
Constipation does not occur due to:
Symptoms of esophageal cancer include:
The main risk factor of esophageal adenocarcinoma is:
The cause of renal colic in a patient with renal pelvis cancer is:
Loss of taste, burning tongue, hand and foot paresthesia and numbness of the limbs are symptom indicating:
The cause of reactive (secondary) thrombocytosis is:
Separation of the nail, nail plate pitting and hyperkeratosis are typical for:
Indicate chronically used medications that may contribute to the development of osteoporosis:
Indicate the false statement regarding the treatment of Lyme disease:
A 46-year-old female patient with recurrent depressive disorder has sustained partial response to treatment; she is currently taking paroxetine. Because of concomitant neuropathic spinal pain, her doctor is considering adding an antidepressant with analgesic properties. Which of the following combinations carries the highest risk of a significant pharmacokinetic interaction resulting from CYP2D6 inhibition, potentially leading to increased level of the added drug and increased adverse reactions?
A 31-year-old patient with schizophrenia is being treated with clozapine, with good clinical efficacy. He is admitted to an internal medicine ward because of pneumonia, stops smoking cigarettes, and simultaneously starts treatment with a macrolide antibiotic. Which of the following mechanisms explains best why, in this situation, a rapid increase in clozapine level and toxicity symptoms may occur?
If severe hyperkalemia (≥6.5 mmol/L) is detected without ECG changes, do not use in the emergency management:
The purpose of titrating the oxygen concentration in the respiratory mixture after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is not:
Risk factors for pulmonary embolism do not include:
The treatment for symptomatic bradycardia in adults includes:
In adult patients with cardiac arrest in VF/pVT rhythms, the following should be done:
The following person is entitled to nursing allowance:
1) person aged 70 years or more, irrespective of his/her health status and degree of body function impairment;
2) person entitled to retirement pension determined completely incapable to work, who is unable to live independently and requires assistance of other persons;
3) person entitled to disability pension due to his/her complete incapacity to work, who is unable to live independently and requires assistance of other persons;
4) disabled child up to the age of 16 years.;
5) person aged 75 years or more, irrespective of his/her health status and degree of body function impairment.
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During a calendar year, insured person is entitled to care allowance for a period of leave from work due do the need for personal care of a child aged above 14 years or other sick family member for the period not longer than:
Sickness allowance is granted:
Insured man aged 23 years applied for disability pension due to his incapacity to work. He completed vocational school as car mechanic at the age of 18 years, and then worked up to the age of 21 years. Three months before his 22<sup>nd</sup> birthday he noticed enlargement of his right testis, and then was diagnosed with right testicular cancer. He underwent right orchiectomy and currently is receiving chemotherapy. Medical adjudicator determined complete incapacity of the insured to work from the first day of the sickness allowance granted due to testicular cancer. The prerequisite for the payment of the disability pension is documented contributory and non-contributory periods of total duration amounting to at least: