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Medical Diagnosis Quiz Latest

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A 24-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presents with pedal oedema. Investigations show creatinine 450 μmol/L and macroscopic red cell casts. Her previous renal tests, done 3 months ago, were normal. Which is the most suitable investigation to confirm the diagnosis?

a)

Ultrasound of kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUB)

b)

Urine culture and sensitivity

c)

Anti–double-stranded DNA titre

d)

Renal biopsy

e)

Chest X-ray

2.

A 17-year-old man presents with visible haematuria but no abdominal or loin pain. Symptoms developed 2 days after an upper respiratory tract infection. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Chlamydia infection

b)

Bladder transitional cell carcinoma

c)

IgA nephropathy

d)

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

e)

Rhinovirus-associated nephropathy

3.

A 30-year-old fisherman presents to the Emergency Department with sudden-onset shortness of breath and right-sided chest pain after a physical altercation. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Angina pectoris

b)

Pleural effusion

c)

Pneumothorax

d)

Pulmonary embolism

4.

A 24-year-old male smoker collapses while playing football. He has a family history of sudden cardiac death; his brother died at age 36. Examination reveals a soft systolic murmur and ECG shows left ventricular hypertrophy. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Aortic stenosis

b)

Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

5.

A 45-year-old obese woman, post-right hip surgery, presents with sudden-onset shortness of breath and left-sided chest pain. She is hypoxic and has clear lung fields on auscultation. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Acute coronary syndrome

b)

Aortic dissection

c)

Pulmonary embolism

d)

Pneumothorax

e)

Aspiration pneumonia

6.

An elderly man is treated in hospital for pneumonia. Ten days later, he develops abdominal distension, bloating, and bloody diarrhoea. What is the most likely causative organism?

a)

Clostridium difficile

b)

Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli

c)

Salmonella spp.

d)

Shigella spp.

7.

A woman presents with joint pain and a family history of an unspecified inherited skin disease. She has onycholysis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Psoriatic arthritis

b)

Systemic lupus erythematosus

c)

Gouty arthritis

d)

Rheumatoid arthritis

8.

A woman presents with pallor and hand pain in cold weather. Which associated finding is most likely?

a)

Proteinuria

b)

Hypertension

c)

Dysphagia

d)

Dysarthria

9.

A bartender with a history of chronic alcoholism presents with jaundice and mild hepatomegaly. He has injection marks on his arms. Which is the most appropriate investigation?

a)

Anti-HCV antibody

b)

Anti-HAV antibody

10.

A woman presents with a rash on her soles and palms. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Systemic lupus erythematosus

b)

Severe malaria

c)

Gout

11.

A patient presents with neck stiffness and fever. Which procedure should be performed?

a)

Plain CT brain

b)

Contrast-enhanced CT brain

c)

Blood culture

d)

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis

12.

A patient’s haemoglobin is 8 g/dL. As the attending doctor, what is the most appropriate next step?

a)

White blood cell and platelet count

b)

Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy

c)

Peripheral blood film

d)

Blood glucose level

13.

A patient with a Cushingoid appearance does not show cortisol suppression with a low-dose dexamethasone test and has low ACTH levels. Which investigation is most appropriate to localise the cause?

a)

High-dose dexamethasone suppression test

b)

Midnight serum cortisol

c)

CT adrenal glands

d)

MRI pituitary

14.

A teenage girl presents with recurrent episodes of shortness of breath. She experiences early morning wheezing but is normal in the afternoon and can participate in sports. Which is the most appropriate investigation?

a)

Spirometry

b)

Peak expiratory flow rate

c)

Blood eosinophil count

d)

Chest X-ray

15.

In Graves’ disease, which antibody is most specific?

a)

Anti–TSH receptor antibody

b)

Anti–thyroid peroxidase antibody

c)

Anti-thyroglobulin antibody

d)

Anti–DNase B antibody

16.

A woman develops shortness of breath after labour. Which is the most appropriate investigation?

a)

CT pulmonary angiography

b)

Echocardiography

c)

Chest X-ray

17.

A 60-year-old woman presents with progressive lethargy for one month. Haemoglobin is 8 g/dL. Which is the most appropriate next step?

a)

Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy

b)

Examine for koilonychia

c)

Peripheral blood film

d)

Total white cell and platelet count

18.

A 50-year-old man with liver cirrhosis has several bouts of vomiting, becomes delirious, and has a flapping tremor. PR examination reveals black tarry stools. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Hepatorenal syndrome

b)

Electrolyte imbalance

c)

Acute gastroenteritis

d)

Hepatic encephalopathy

19.

A 45-year-old truck driver is involved in a motor vehicle accident. He did not see a car on his right and reports bumping into objects while walking over the past year. He has recently needed larger shoes and cannot wear his wedding ring. Which hormone is most likely elevated?

a)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

b)

Antidiuretic hormone

c)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

d)

Growth hormone

20.

A 25-year-old woman with schizophrenia on medication presents with amenorrhoea and galactorrhoea for 4 months. Serum prolactin is elevated and urine pregnancy test is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Hypothyroidism

b)

Prolactinoma

c)

Drug-induced hyperprolactinaemia

d)

Polycystic ovary syndrome

21.

A 65-year-old man presents with sudden-onset left-sided weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes. He recovers fully. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Ischaemic stroke

b)

Transient ischaemic attack

c)

Intracerebral haemorrhage

d)

Seizure with Todd’s paresis

22.

A 40-year-old woman presents with progressive weakness and shortness of breath on exertion. Examination reveals bilateral ptosis that worsens by evening. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome

b)

Myasthenia gravis

c)

Guillain–Barré syndrome

d)

Multiple sclerosis

23.

A 55-year-old man presents with chest discomfort on exertion, relieved by rest. ECG is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Stable angina

b)

Unstable angina

c)

Variant angina

d)

Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction

24.

A 45-year-old woman presents with central obesity, purple striae, and hypertension. Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test shows no cortisol suppression. ACTH is low. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Cushing disease

b)

Adrenal adenoma

c)

Ectopic ACTH secretion

d)

Pseudo-Cushing syndrome

25.

A 60-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain. Sputum culture shows gram-positive diplococci. Which is the most likely organism?

a)

Streptococcus pneumoniae

b)

Staphylococcus aureus

c)

Klebsiella pneumoniae

d)

Haemophilus influenzae

26.

A 35-year-old man presents with weight loss, tremor, and diarrhoea. Thyroid is diffusely enlarged. Which antibody is most specific for the diagnosis?

a)

Anti–TSH receptor antibody

b)

Anti–thyroid peroxidase antibody

c)

Anti-thyroglobulin antibody

d)

Anti–DNase B antibody

27.

A 25-year-old woman presents with recurrent oral ulcers, arthritis, and photosensitive rash. ANA is positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Rheumatoid arthritis

b)

Systemic lupus erythematosus

c)

Dermatomyositis

d)

Sjögren syndrome

28.

A 65-year-old man presents with bitemporal hemianopia. MRI shows a pituitary macroadenoma. Which hormone excess is most likely if he also has acromegalic features?

a)

Growth hormone

b)

Prolactin

c)

ACTH

d)

TSH

29.

A 30-year-old man presents with fever, night sweats, and painless cervical lymphadenopathy. Lymph node biopsy shows Reed–Sternberg cells. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

b)

Hodgkin lymphoma

c)

Tuberculous lymphadenitis

d)

Sarcoidosis

30.

A 50-year-old man with COPD presents with worsening shortness of breath. ABG shows pH 7.28, PaCO₂ 8.5 kPa, PaO₂ 6.5 kPa. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

b)

Acute on chronic respiratory failure

c)

Type 1 respiratory failure

d)

Hyperventilation syndrome

31.

A 28-year-old man presents with urethral discharge. Gram stain shows gram-negative intracellular diplococci. Which is the most likely organism?

a)

Neisseria meningitidis

b)

Neisseria gonorrhoeae

c)

Chlamydia trachomatis

d)

Ureaplasma urealyticum

32.

A 35-year-old woman presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Serum sodium is 150 mmol/L. Urine osmolality is low and does not increase with water deprivation. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Central diabetes insipidus

b)

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

c)

SIADH

d)

Primary polydipsia

33.

A 55-year-old woman presents with bone pain and elevated ALP. X-ray shows thickened cortex and enlarged bone. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Paget disease of bone

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Multiple myeloma

34.

A 50-year-old man presents with chest pain, sweating, and ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?

a)

Left anterior descending

b)

Left circumflex

c)

Right coronary artery

d)

Posterior descending artery

35.

A 40-year-old woman presents with weight gain, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularity. Testosterone is mildly elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Cushing syndrome

b)

Polycystic ovary syndrome

c)

Androgen-secreting tumour

d)

Hypothyroidism

36.

Testosterone is mildly elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Cushing syndrome

b)

Polycystic ovary syndrome

c)

Androgen-secreting tumour

d)

Hypothyroidism

37.

A 25-year-old man presents with cough and haemoptysis. CXR shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. Serum ACE is elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Sarcoidosis

b)

Tuberculosis

c)

Lymphoma

d)

Fungal infection

38.

A 70-year-old man presents with difficulty initiating urination and weak stream. PSA is elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

b)

Prostate carcinoma

c)

Prostatitis

d)

Urethral stricture

39.

A 40-year-old woman presents with fatigue, dry eyes, and dry mouth. Anti-Ro and anti-La antibodies are positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Rheumatoid arthritis

b)

Sjögren syndrome

c)

SLE

d)

Systemic sclerosis

40.

A 55-year-old man presents with severe chest pain and ECG shows diffuse ST elevation. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Acute pericarditis

b)

STEMI

c)

Pulmonary embolism

d)

Myocarditis

41.

A 50-year-old woman presents with dysphagia and iron-deficiency anaemia. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Plummer–Vinson syndrome

b)

Achalasia

c)

Oesophageal carcinoma

d)

Peptic stricture

42.

A 35-year-old woman presents with heat intolerance, weight loss, and palpitations. Thyroid scan shows diffuse increased uptake. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Graves’ disease

b)

Toxic multinodular goitre

c)

Subacute thyroiditis

d)

Thyroid carcinoma

43.

A 60-year-old man presents with progressive shortness of breath and orthopnoea. Echocardiogram shows a dilated left ventricle with reduced ejection fraction. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Dilated cardiomyopathy

b)

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

c)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

d)

Constrictive pericarditis

44.

A 45-year-old man presents with jaundice, pruritus, and fatigue. ALP is elevated and antimitochondrial antibody is positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Primary biliary cholangitis

b)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

c)

Autoimmune hepatitis

d)

Cholangiocarcinoma

45.

A 28-year-old man presents with chest pain and shortness of breath. ECG shows sinus tachycardia, D-dimer is elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Pulmonary embolism

b)

Acute coronary syndrome

c)

Pericarditis

d)

Pneumothorax

46.

A 28-year-old man presents with haematuria following an upper respiratory tract infection. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

IgA nephropathy

b)

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

c)

Alport syndrome

d)

Thin basement membrane disease

47.

A 40-year-old man presents with chronic cough and night sweats. CXR shows right upper lobe cavitation. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Pulmonary tuberculosis

b)

Lung abscess

c)

Chronic bronchitis

d)

Bronchiectasis

48.

A 55-year-old man presents with hypertension and low potassium. Plasma renin is low, aldosterone is high. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Primary hyperaldosteronism

b)

Secondary hyperaldosteronism

c)

Cushing syndrome

d)

Renovascular hypertension

49.

A 65-year-old woman presents with postmenopausal bleeding. Endometrial biopsy shows adenocarcinoma. Which is the most important risk factor?

a)

Unopposed oestrogen therapy

b)

Smoking

c)

Multiparity

d)

Oral contraceptive use

50.

A 30-year-old man presents with progressive dyspnoea and cough. CXR shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Sarcoidosis

b)

Tuberculosis

c)

Lymphoma

d)

Fungal infection

51.

A 50-year-old woman presents with pruritus, jaundice, and elevated ALP. AMA is positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Primary biliary cholangitis

b)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

c)

Autoimmune hepatitis

d)

Drug-induced cholestasis

52.

A 45-year-old man presents with epigastric pain relieved by food. Endoscopy shows a duodenal ulcer. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Helicobacter pylori infection

b)

NSAID use

c)

Zollinger–Ellison syndrome

d)

Crohn’s disease

53.

A 55-year-old man presents with weight loss, diarrhoea, and a thyroid nodule. Calcitonin is elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Medullary thyroid carcinoma

b)

Papillary thyroid carcinoma

c)

Follicular thyroid carcinoma

d)

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma

54.

A 40-year-old woman presents with fever, right upper quadrant pain, and tender hepatomegaly. Ultrasound shows a hypoechoic lesion in the right lobe. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Liver abscess

b)

Hepatocellular carcinoma

c)

Hydatid cyst

d)

Metastatic carcinoma

55.

A 28-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. Random blood glucose is 18 mmol/L, ketones are present. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Diabetic ketoacidosis

b)

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

c)

Diabetes insipidus

d)

Primary polydipsia

56.

A 45-year-old man presents with chronic cough, night sweats, and haemoptysis. CXR shows upper lobe cavitation. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Pulmonary tuberculosis

b)

Lung abscess

c)

Chronic bronchitis

d)

Aspergilloma

57.

A 60-year-old woman presents with severe epigastric pain and weight loss. CT abdomen shows a pancreatic head mass. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Pancreatic carcinoma

b)

Chronic pancreatitis

c)

Ampullary carcinoma

d)

Duodenal carcinoma

58.

A 35-year-old woman presents with proximal muscle weakness that improves with repeated activity. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome

b)

Myasthenia gravis

c)

Polymyositis

d)

Multiple sclerosis

59.

A 40-year-old man presents with chronic diarrhoea, recurrent oral ulcers, and perianal fistulas. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Crohn’s disease

b)


Ulcerative colitis

c)

Irritable bowel syndrome

d)

Infective colitis

60.

A 55-year-old man presents with sudden-onset tearing chest pain radiating to the back. BP difference between arms is noted. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Aortic dissection

b)

Acute coronary syndrome

c)

Pulmonary embolism

d)

Pericarditis

61.

A 50-year-old woman presents with constipation, depression, and kidney stones. Labs: hypercalcaemia, low phosphate, high PTH. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Primary hyperparathyroidism

b)

Secondary hyperparathyroidism

c)


Sarcoidosis

d)

Vitamin D intoxication

62.

A 25-year-old man presents with haematuria, sensorineural deafness, and family history of kidney disease. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Alport syndrome

b)

IgA nephropathy

c)

Thin basement membrane disease

d)

Lupus nephritis

63.

A 65-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia and weight loss. Endoscopy reveals a distal oesophageal mass. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Adenocarcinoma of oesophagus

b)

Squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus

c)

Peptic stricture

d)

Achalasia cardia

64.

A 40-year-old man presents with recurrent renal stones and hyperuricaemia. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Gout

b)

Hyperparathyroidism

c)


Cystinuria

d)

Hyperoxaluria

65.

A 55-year-old woman presents with hoarseness, dysphagia, and weight loss. She is found to have a laryngeal mass. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Laryngeal carcinoma

b)

Vocal cord polyp

c)

Reinke oedema

d)

Chronic laryngitis

66.

A 70-year-old man presents with progressive gait disturbance, urinary incontinence, and dementia. CT brain shows enlarged ventricles without cortical atrophy. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

b)

Alzheimer’s disease

c)

Parkinson’s disease dementia

d)

Multi-infarct dementia

67.

A 35-year-old man presents with haemoptysis, haematuria, and positive anti-GBM antibodies. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Goodpasture syndrome

b)

Wegener granulomatosis

c)


Microscopic polyangiitis

d)

SLE

68.

A 28-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation. Labs: hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, low cortisol. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Addison disease

b)

Secondary adrenal insufficiency

c)

Hypopituitarism

d)

Cushing syndrome

69.

A 60-year-old man presents with progressive dyspnoea, orthopnoea, and bilateral leg oedema. Echocardiogram shows dilated ventricles with reduced EF. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Dilated cardiomyopathy

b)

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

c)

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

d)

Constrictive pericarditis

70.

A 45-year-old woman presents with haematemesis and splenomegaly. Endoscopy shows oesophageal varices. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Portal hypertension from cirrhosis

b)

Hepatic vein thrombosis

c)

Schistosomiasis

d)


Right heart failure

71.

A 30-year-old man presents with recurrent oral ulcers, pustular skin lesions, and positive pathergy test. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Behçet disease

b)

SLE

c)

Reactive arthritis

d)

Psoriasis

72.

A 50-year-old woman presents with dysphagia and Raynaud phenomenon. Examination shows tight skin over fingers and face. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Systemic sclerosis

b)

Dermatomyositis

c)

Mixed connective tissue disease

d)

Sjögren syndrome

73.

A 60-year-old man presents with anaemia, hypercalcaemia, and renal impairment. Skeletal survey shows lytic bone lesions. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Multiple myeloma

b)

Metastatic bone disease

c)

Hyperparathyroidism

d)

Osteoporosis

74.

A 35-year-old man presents with pleuritic chest pain and pericardial friction rub. ECG shows diffuse ST elevation. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Acute pericarditis

b)

Myocardial infarction

c)

Myocarditis

d)

Pulmonary embolism

75.

A 55-year-old woman presents with pruritus, jaundice, and elevated ALP. Antimitochondrial antibody is positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Primary biliary cholangitis

b)

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

c)

Autoimmune hepatitis

d)

Cholangiocarcinoma

76.

A 40-year-old man presents with fever, back pain, and urinary retention. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Spinal epidural abscess

b)

Transverse myelitis

c)

Cauda equina syndrome

d)

Vertebral fracture

77.

A 28-year-old woman presents with photosensitive rash, alopecia, and proteinuria. ANA is positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

SLE

b)

Dermatomyositis

c)


Sjögren syndrome

d)

Mixed connective tissue disease

78.

A 60-year-old man presents with painless progressive vision loss. Fundoscopy shows cupped optic disc. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Chronic open-angle glaucoma

b)

Acute angle-closure glaucoma

c)

Cataract

d)

Macular degeneration

79.

A 30-year-old man presents with jaundice after fasting. Labs: unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia, normal LFTs. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Gilbert syndrome

b)

Haemolytic anaemia

c)

Crigler–Najjar syndrome

d)

Dubin–Johnson syndrome

80.

A 45-year-old woman presents with proximal muscle weakness and rash on the knuckles. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Dermatomyositis

b)

Polymyositis

c)

SLE

d)

Psoriasis

81.

A 70-year-old man presents with confusion, dehydration, and plasma sodium 165 mmol/L. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Water deprivation

b)

SIADH

c)

Adrenal insufficiency

d)

Hypothyroidism

82.

A 55-year-old man presents with cough, fever, and right lower lobe consolidation on CXR. Sputum culture grows Klebsiella pneumoniae. Which is the most likely risk factor?

a)

Chronic alcoholism

b)

HIV infection

c)

COPD

d)

Bronchiectasis

83.

A 55-year-old woman presents with difficulty swallowing, skin tightening over the fingers, and Raynaud phenomenon. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Systemic sclerosis

b)

Dermatomyositis

c)

Mixed connective tissue disease

d)

Sjögren syndrome

84.

A 70-year-old man presents with memory loss, bradykinesia, and visual hallucinations. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Dementia with Lewy bodies

b)

Alzheimer’s disease

c)

Parkinson’s disease dementia

d)

Frontotemporal dementia

85.

A 30-year-old man presents with haematuria and sensorineural hearing loss. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Alport syndrome

b)

IgA nephropathy

c)

Thin basement membrane disease

d)

Lupus nephritis

86.

A 50-year-old man presents with chronic cough, copious sputum, and recurrent chest infections. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Bronchiectasis

b)

COPD

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

Lung abscess

87.

A 40-year-old woman presents with episodic headache, sweating, and palpitations. BP during episodes is 200/120 mmHg. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Phaeochromocytoma

b)

Cushing syndrome

c)

Hyperthyroidism

d)

Primary aldosteronism

88.

A 65-year-old man presents with leg pain on walking relieved by rest. ABI is 0.6. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Peripheral artery disease

b)

Deep vein thrombosis

c)

Chronic venous insufficiency

d)

Neurogenic claudication

89.

A 35-year-old woman presents with proximal muscle weakness and a heliotrope rash. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Dermatomyositis

b)

Polymyositis

c)

SLE

d)

Psoriasis

90.

A 25-year-old man presents with high fever, confusion, and neck stiffness. Which is the most appropriate immediate investigation?

a)

Lumbar puncture after excluding raised ICP

b)

MRI brain

c)

EEG

d)

CT brain with contrast

91.

A 50-year-old man with hypertension develops sudden severe headache and loss of consciousness. CT brain shows basal ganglia haemorrhage. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Hypertensive intracerebral haemorrhage

b)

Ruptured berry aneurysm

c)

Cerebral venous thrombosis

d)

Haemorrhagic conversion of stroke

92.

A 60-year-old woman presents with macrocytic anaemia and peripheral neuropathy. Which is the most likely deficiency?

a)

Vitamin B12

b)

Folate

c)

Iron

d)

Thiamine

93.

A 30-year-old man presents with haemoptysis and haematuria. Anti-GBM antibodies are positive. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Goodpasture syndrome

b)

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

c)

Microscopic polyangiitis

d)

SLE

94.

A 28-year-old woman presents with infertility, hirsutism, and oligomenorrhoea. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Polycystic ovary syndrome

b)

Cushing syndrome

c)

Hyperprolactinaemia

d)

Androgen-secreting tumour

95.

A 55-year-old man presents with anaemia, hypercalcaemia, and renal impairment. Skeletal survey shows lytic bone lesions. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Multiple myeloma

b)

Metastatic bone disease

c)

Primary hyperparathyroidism

d)

Osteoporosis

96.

A 45-year-old woman presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back. Amylase and lipase are markedly elevated. Which is the most likely cause?

a)

Gallstones

b)

Alcohol abuse

c)

Hypertriglyceridaemia

d)

Post-ERCP pancreatitis

97.

A 35-year-old man presents with jaundice and right upper quadrant pain after fatty meals. Ultrasound shows a dilated common bile duct with gallstones. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Choledocholithiasis

b)

Acute cholecystitis

c)

Gallbladder carcinoma

d)

Biliary dyskinesia

98.

A 25-year-old woman presents with acute onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. ECG shows sinus tachycardia, D-dimer is elevated. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Pulmonary embolism

b)

Acute coronary syndrome

c)

Pneumothorax

d)

Pericarditis

99.

A 60-year-old man presents with a chronic cough and blood-streaked sputum. CXR shows a mass in the right upper lobe. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Squamous cell carcinoma

b)

Adenocarcinoma

c)

Small-cell lung carcinoma

d)

Large-cell carcinoma

100.

A 40-year-old man presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and nocturia. Fasting glucose is 9 mmol/L. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

b)

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

c)

Diabetes insipidus

d)

Primary polydipsia

101.

A 70-year-old woman presents with a painful swollen knee. Synovial fluid is cloudy with negatively birefringent needle-shaped crystals. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Gout

b)

Pseudogout

c)

Septic arthritis

d)

Reactive arthritis

102.

A 55-year-old man presents with severe chest pain radiating to the back. BP in the right arm is higher than the left. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Aortic dissection

b)

Myocardial infarction

c)

Pulmonary embolism

d)

Pericarditis

103.

A 35-year-old man presents with diarrhoea, weight loss, and recurrent abdominal pain. Colonoscopy shows skip lesions and cobblestoning. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Crohn’s disease

b)

Ulcerative colitis

c)

Irritable bowel syndrome

d)

Infective colitis

104.

A 65-year-old man presents with headache, jaw claudication, and visual disturbance. ESR is 100 mm/hr. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Giant cell arteritis

b)

Takayasu arteritis

c)

Polyarteritis nodosa

d)

Temporal migraine

105.

A 50-year-old woman presents with jaundice, ascites, and spider naevi. Which is the most likely underlying cause?

a)

Liver cirrhosis

b)

Chronic hepatitis B

c)

Hepatocellular carcinoma

d)

Alcoholic hepatitis

106.

A 25-year-old woman presents with fever, malaise, and a maculopapular rash starting on the face and spreading to the trunk. Cervical lymphadenopathy is present. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Rubella

b)

Measles

c)

Roseola

d)

Scarlet fever

107.

A 30-year-old man presents with recurrent headaches, palpitations, and sweating. BP is intermittently high. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Phaeochromocytoma

b)

Hyperthyroidism

c)

Cushing syndrome

d)

Panic disorder

108.

A 70-year-old man presents with progressive dysphagia for solids then liquids. Barium swallow shows a bird-beak appearance. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Achalasia

b)

Oesophageal carcinoma

c)

Peptic stricture

d)

Scleroderma oesophagus

109.

A 60-year-old woman presents with chronic cough and wheeze. She has never smoked. HRCT shows bronchial wall thickening and tram-track opacities. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Bronchiectasis

b)

Asthma

c)

COPD

d)

Chronic bronchitis

110.

A 55-year-old man presents with a resting tremor, bradykinesia, and cogwheel rigidity. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Parkinson’s disease

b)

Essential tremor

c)

Wilson’s disease

d)

Multiple system atrophy

111.

A 35-year-old woman presents with fatigue, pallor, and glossitis. MCV is 110 fL. Which is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Vitamin B12 deficiency

b)

Folate deficiency

c)

Iron deficiency

d)

Anaemia of chronic disease