MCCQE1/MCCQE Exam Bundle (all Graded A)

HERPETIC WHITLOW - Answer- Painful grouped vesicles on an erythematous base located on the distal finger Cause: Infection with HSV Treatment: Self-limiting disease Antiviral (e.g., acyclovir) may be beneficial ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS/ INGROWN NAILS - Answer- Inflammation and soft tissue hypertrophy +...

Pt is competent and agrees to a procedure but his proxy refuses, what do you do ? - Answer- Do procedure, PT is competent and overrides the proxy CPSS (Canadian perinatal surveillance system) - Answer- Abuse during preggy results in poor fetal and maternal outcome Violence was measured on the ba...

SPIKES - Answer- Setting up interview, assessing patient Perception, obtaining patient's Invitation to disclose information, giving Knowldege and information to patient, addressing patient's Emotions, Strategy and Summary Canada Health Act - Answer- Accessibility, Comprehensiveness, Portability...

Does having a 1st deg relative w prostate cancer inc the risk? - Answer- Yes (2X the risk) 2nd deg relative: 1:7 What is the half life of PSA? - Answer- 2.2 days What determines the range of normal PSA? - Answer- Age (inc w age) What med can dec PSA? - Answer- 5-Alpha reductase inibitors...

STABLE angina definiton - Answer- substernal "gripping" chest pain or pressure on exertion, relieved w/ rest or NTG what is involved in a pharmacological stress test - Answer- : IV adenosine, dipyridamole, or dobutamine can stress the heart in place of exercise The cardiac markers- when do t...

Public health definition - Answer- organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and prevent injury, illness and premature death. It is a combination of programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians A typical list of public health responsibilities incl...

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome - Answer- Perihepatic infection which results in liver capsule (aka Glisson's capsule) inflammation from pelvic infections such as gonorrhea & chlamydia Rocephin - Answer- Ceftriaxone 125mg Koilocytosis - Answer- Nuclear enlargement with atypical peri nuclear halo ...

If there is labial fusion due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency what is the treatment? what about if it is because androgen excesS? - Answer- tx: if too much--> then d/c androgens, if due to 21 hydroxylase: cortisol + reconstructive surgery How does vaginal atresia present - Answer- primary amenorr...

How to investigate for fever in <1 month - Answer- CBC+ BC, LP, UA/UC, IV AB, CXR • Infants up to three months most common organisms - Answer- (most common), listeria, pneumococcus, >3 moths most common organisms - Answer- pneumococcus, menigocucus, gram negative, h. influ What is ...