FMGE 2018 - Internal Medicine PYQs Practice Questions

Q: How many blood samples should be drawn in cases of fever of unknown origin to optimize detection of intermittent bacteremia?

3. ***3*** - Drawing **three separate blood samples** significantly increases the likelihood of detecting intermittent bacteremia, as bacteria may not always be present in high concentrations in the bloodstream. - This practice maximizes the diagnostic yield while minimizing the risk of false positives from contamination. *1* - A single blood sample has a **low sensitivity** for detecting intermittent bacteremia, as transient presence of bacteria might be missed. - Relying on one sample increases the chance of a **false negative**, delaying appropriate treatment. *2* - While two samples are better than one, they still may not be sufficient to reliably detect **intermittent bacteremia** which can fluctuate. - This quantity might be acceptable for some conditions but is suboptimal for robust exclusion of **bacteremia in FUO** [1]. *4* - While four samples might slightly increase sensitivity over three, the **incremental benefit** in diagnostic yield is often negligible. - This approach adds to the **patient discomfort** and increases resource utilization without substantial additional diagnostic value. [Practice more Internal Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Which of the following diseases is MOST likely to present with proteinuria?

Diabetic nephropathy. ***Glomerulonephritis*** [1], [2] - It is characterized by **inflammation of the glomeruli**, leading to significant **proteinuria** due to increased permeability [1]. - Commonly associated with **hematuria** and **edema**, which further supports its presence in renal pathology [1], [2]. *Polycystic kidney disease* - Mainly presents with **renal cysts** and may have **hematuria** but does not typically cause significant proteinuria early on. - Proteinuria can occur later due to renal insufficiency, but is not a hallmark feature of the disease. *Pyelonephritis* - This condition primarily causes **inflammatory changes** in the kidney due to infection, leading to **fever** and **flank pain**, rather than proteinuria. - While mild proteinuria may occur, it is usually characterized by **white blood cells** and bacteria in the urine rather than significant protein loss. *Ateriitis* - Typically refers to **inflammation of the arteries**, which does not involve kidney structures directly related to proteinuria [3]. - This condition is associated with other systemic symptoms but rarely presents with notable **urinary protein loss** [3]. [Practice more Internal Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: All of the following are features of Zollinger Ellison syndrome except:

Beta cell tumours of the pancreas. ***Beta cell tumours of the pancreas*** - Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is caused by **gastrinomas**, which are **neuroendocrine tumors** that typically arise from the **gastrin-producing G cells**, not the insulin-producing beta cells, of the pancreas or duodenum. - While pancreatic tumors are common in ZES, they are specifically **gastrinomas**, leading to excessive gastrin secretion. *Severe diarrhoea* - This is a common feature of ZES resulting from the **high acid output** reaching the small intestine. - The excessive acid inactivates pancreatic lipase, leading to **maldigestion** and stimulates fluid and electrolyte secretion, causing secretory diarrhea. *Very high acid output* - ZES is characterized by the **overproduction of gastrin**, which stimulates the parietal cells of the stomach to secrete large amounts of **hydrochloric acid**. - This leads to a significantly **increased basal and maximal acid output** in the stomach. *Intractable peptic ulcers* - The extremely high gastric acid secretion in ZES causes **multiple, recurrent, and often refractory peptic ulcers**, which can be located in atypical sites such as the jejunum. - These ulcers are typically difficult to treat with standard anti-ulcer medications due to the persistent gastric hypersecretion. [Practice more Internal Medicine PYQs on OnCourse]

Question 1

How many blood samples should be drawn in cases of fever of unknown origin to optimize detection of intermittent bacteremia?

Accepted Answer

3

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2

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1

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4

Question 2

Which of the following diseases is MOST likely to present with proteinuria?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic nephropathy

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Aneurysms

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Polycystic kidney disease

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Glomerulonephritis

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding von Willebrand disease?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding time is prolonged due to impaired platelet adhesion.

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Factor VIII levels are always normal.

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Platelet count is consistently decreased.

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Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is always normal.

Question 4

All of the following are features of Zollinger Ellison syndrome except:

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Beta cell tumours of the pancreas

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Severe diarrhoea

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Very high acid output

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Intractable peptic ulcers

Question 5

Refractory Septic shock is defined as?

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Shock persisting despite adequate fluid resuscitation and vasopressor support

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Shock requiring mechanical ventilation and inotropic support

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Shock with lactate levels >4 mmol/L despite treatment

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Shock that does not respond to initial fluid bolus within 1 hour

Question 6

On ECG, ST segment elevation is seen in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

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Hypocalcemia

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Acute pericarditis

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Myocardial infarction

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Left ventricular aneurysm

Question 7

Single heart sound (S2) is heard in:

Accepted Answer

Tetralogy of Fallot

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Transposition of great vessels

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Ebstein's anomaly

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TAPVC

Question 8

Most common cause of facial nerve palsy:

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic Bell's palsy

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Mastoid surgery

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Herpes zoster oticus

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Chronic suppurative Otitis media

Question 9

Most common site of intracranial metastasis is from primary carcinoma of

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Lungs

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Testes

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Stomach

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Breast

Question 10

A child with diarrhea has deep & rapid respiration. Most likely diagnosis is:

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Metabolic acidosis

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Respiratory acidosis

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Metabolic alkalosis

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Respiratory alkalosis

FMGE 2018 — Internal Medicine