AMC EXAMS AUSTRALIA ,AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL EXAMS,MCQS,CLINICALS.

http://amcexams.blogspot.com/?spref=gb What is epilepsy? A. A genetic disorder B. A neurological disorder characterized by seizures C. A respiratory disorder D. A gastrointestinal disorder Answer: B. A neurological disorder characterized by seizures. What is a seizure? A. A sudden loss of consciousness B. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles C. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain D. A sudden, temporary loss of memory Answer: C. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. What is the most common cause of epilepsy? A. Brain injury B. Genetic factors C. Infection D. Unknown Answer: D. Unknown. In many cases, the cause of epilepsy is unknown. What are the different types of seizures? A. Grand mal, petit mal, and focal seizures B. Absence, tonic-clonic, and myoclonic seizures C. Simple partial, complex partial, and generalized seizures D. All of the above Answer: D. All of the above. What is the treatment for epilep

SUSPECTED MANIA ? 1. OVERCONFIDENCE 2. IRRITABILITY 3. EXCESSIVE TALKING 4. LESS SLEEP 5. RACING THOUGHTS 6. INCREASED ENERGY LEVEL 7. IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOUR

http://amcexams.blogspot.com/?spref=gb TRUE OR FALSE REGARDING SCABIES 1. Australia is among the highest in the world, 2. Scabies is both directly and indirectly contagious 3. Now seen in more frequently in developed countries 4. Is predominantly seen in the tropics 5. The level of infestation has no correlation with rate of transmission 1. True – high prevalence in northern territory 2. True 3. True 4. True 5. False -directly proportional to the level of infestation .

RHEUMATIC FEVER 1. The highest rates of acute rheumatic fever have been documented in Australia 2. The highest prevalence and age-standardised mortality of rheumatic heart disease are in developed countries. 3. Mitral stenosis is an early complication. 4. Mitral annular calcification is known cause mitral stenosis 5. Normal mitral valve leaflets are seen in mitral valve disease due to rheumatic fever. 1. TRUE- seen in indigenous population. 2. FALSE-developing countries 3. FLASE-LATE 4. TRUE- As world population age 5. FALSE seen in mitral annular calcification.

OSTEOARTHRITIS MCQS 1. Bouchard nodes are more common than Heberden nodes 2. Bouchard nodes are associated with more severe arthritis. 3. Heberden nodes are more common in females. 4. The presence of nodes is strongly familial. 5. Bouchard nodes are commonly seen in distal interphalangeal joints. ANSWERS 1. FALSE-LESS COMMON 2. TRUE 3. FALSE- EQUALLY COMMON IN MALES AND FEMALES IN ALL RACES 4. TRUE 5. FALSE- PROXIMAL IPJ ,HEBERDEN NODES ARE SEEN IN DISTAL IPJ

http://amcexams.blogspot.com/?spref=gb OSTEOARTHRITIS MCQS 1. Bouchard nodes are more common than Heberden nodes 2. Bouchard nodes are associated with more severe arthritis. 3. Heberden nodes are more common in females. 4. The presence of nodes is strongly familial. 5. Bouchard nodes are commonly seen in distal interphalangeal joints. ANSWERS 1. FALSE-LESS COMMON 2. TRUE 3. FALSE- EQUALLY COMMON IN MALES AND FEMALES IN ALL RACES 4. TRUE 5. FALSE- PROXIMAL IPJ ,HEBERDEN NODES ARE SEEN IN DISTAL IPJ

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION -MCQS 1.May be a marker for asymptomatic cardiovascular disease. 2.Is a strong independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. 3.Not commonly coexists with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. 4.Most erectile dysfunction has an organic cause. 5.Recreational drug use is considered as a risk factor. ANSWERS 1.TRUE-Particularly in younger individuals. 2.TRUE-prevelence and association with vascular disease is well recognised. 3.FALSE-commonly coexists with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia 4.TRUE-about 80% 5.TRUE-Other risk factors includes -sedentary life style, obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea, smoking ,diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia ,thyroid disorders, medications etc.