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WorksheetsAustralian Medical Council Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is the most appropriate site to palpate the radial pulse in a clinical examination?
Anterior aspect of the wrist, lateral to the flexor carpi radialis tendon
Medial aspect of the elbow, over the brachial artery
Lateral side of the neck, over the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Dorsum of the foot, lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon
Which auscultatory finding is most suggestive of mitral regurgitation?
A mid-systolic click
A pansystolic murmur best heard at the apex, radiating to the axilla
An ejection systolic murmur at the right upper sternal border
A diastolic rumble at the left lower sternal border
Which cranial nerve is assessed by asking a patient to stick out their tongue?
Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
Facial nerve (CN VII)
Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Bradycardia
Dry cough
Hyperglycaemia
Constipation
A patient with a history of asthma is prescribed salbutamol. What is the primary mechanism of action of this medication?
Beta-2 adrenergic agonist causing bronchodilation
Muscarinic antagonist causing bronchodilation
Inhibits leukotriene receptors
Blocks histamine H1 receptors
Which of the following medications is contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenicity?
Paracetamol
Amoxicillin
Warfarin
Metformin
A doctor is offered an expensive gift by a pharmaceutical company. According to Australian medical ethics, what is the most appropriate action?
Accept the gift and declare it to the hospital
Politely decline the gift
Accept the gift and do not inform anyone
Accept the gift and recommend the company’s products
Which of the following is a breach of patient confidentiality?
Discussing a patient’s case with another doctor involved in their care
Sharing patient information with a friend without consent
Providing information to a specialist after obtaining patient consent
Discussing a case in a de-identified manner for educational purposes
In Australia, at what age can a person legally consent to medical treatment without parental involvement?
12 years
14 years
16 years
18 years
Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
Insulin resistance in peripheral tissues
Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Excessive glucagon secretion
Increased hepatic glucose production
Which of the following is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome?
Haematuria
Proteinuria greater than 3.5 g/day
Hyperkalaemia
Hypoglycaemia
Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in Australia?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
Which imaging modality is most sensitive for detecting acute intracranial haemorrhage?
MRI brain
Non-contrast CT brain
Ultrasound
X-ray skull
Which of the following is the best initial imaging technique for suspected appendicitis in a young adult?
Abdominal X-ray
Abdominal ultrasound
MRI abdomen
Barium enema
Which of the following is a contraindication to MRI?
Pacemaker
Cochlear implant
Metallic foreign body in the eye
All of the above
Which of the following is the most appropriate method to assess for deep vein thrombosis in the lower limb?
Plain X-ray
Doppler ultrasound
CT angiography
MRI
Which of the following is a sign of upper motor neurone lesion?
Flaccid paralysis
Hyperreflexia
Fasciculations
Muscle atrophy
Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause hypokalaemia?
Spironolactone
Furosemide
Amiloride
Lisinopril
Which of the following is an example of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Codeine
Morphine
Which of the following is a legal requirement for prescribing Schedule 8 (S8) medications in Australia?
No special requirements
Must be prescribed on a standard prescription pad
Must be prescribed on a special S8 prescription pad and recorded
Can be dispensed without a prescription
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for anaphylaxis?
Intravenous hydrocortisone
Intramuscular adrenaline
Oral antihistamines
Nebulised salbutamol
Which of the following is a feature of Graves’ disease?
Bradycardia
Exophthalmos
Weight gain
Cold intolerance
Which of the following is the most common cause of myocardial infarction?
Coronary artery spasm
Atherosclerotic plaque rupture with thrombosis
Vasculitis
Coronary artery embolism
Which of the following is the best imaging modality for detecting gallstones?
Abdominal X-ray
Abdominal ultrasound
CT abdomen
MRI abdomen
Which of the following is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
Peripheral oedema
Raised jugular venous pressure
Pulmonary crackles
Hepatomegaly
Which of the following is the most appropriate investigation for suspected pulmonary embolism in a pregnant woman?
CT pulmonary angiography
Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
Chest X-ray
MRI chest
Which of the following is a feature of iron deficiency anaemia on a full blood count?
Macrocytic red cells
Microcytic, hypochromic red cells
Normocytic, normochromic red cells
Spherocytes
Which of the following is the most appropriate imaging technique for suspected scaphoid fracture?
Wrist X-ray with scaphoid views
CT wrist
MRI wrist
Ultrasound wrist
Which of the following is a common cause of secondary hypertension?
Essential hypertension
Renal artery stenosis
High salt intake
Obesity
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in the management of a patient with suspected acute stroke?
Immediate administration of aspirin
Urgent non-contrast CT brain
Start intravenous heparin
Arrange for carotid Doppler ultrasound
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial investigation for a patient presenting with sudden onset severe headache and neck stiffness?
Non-contrast CT brain
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Carotid Doppler ultrasound
Chest X-ray
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause hyperkalaemia?
Metoprolol
Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone
Furosemide
Which of the following is a typical feature of lower motor neurone lesion?
Clonus
Muscle atrophy
Hyperreflexia
Spasticity
