GMDC APRIL MOCK Wrong shortcode initialized /100 19 Created on April 22, 2025 By Medent Editor GMDC APRIL MOCK 1 / 100 A child presents with acute asthma. Nebulized salbutamol is given but no improvement seen. Next step? Start antibiotics Continue nebulization every 8 hours Add oral or IV corticosteroids Try oral salbutamol 2 / 100 A step ladder appearance on X-ray is seen in: Small bowel obstruction Large bowel obstruction Pancreatitis Gastric outlet obstruction 3 / 100 A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with asthma. Parents ask about preventing attacks. What is the best advice? Use inhaler only if breathless Avoid known triggers and follow asthma action plan Avoid running Take antibiotics when coughing 4 / 100 Normal blood pressure is lower than: 100 over 70 120 over 80 140 over 90 130/85 5 / 100 A patient presents with high blood pressure and episodic headaches Primary hypertension Chronic kidney disease Hyperaldosteronism Pheochromocytoma 6 / 100 During which stage of labor postpartum bleeding may happen if not accomplished probably: Placental stage Explusion Vaginal stage Dilation 7 / 100 Classically Epigastric area Right iliac fossa Right upper quadrant Periumbilical region 8 / 100 What is the anatomical definition of a contracted pelvis? pelvis in which one or more of the pelvic diameters is reduced below the average by one or more centimeters A pelvis in which all pelvic diameters are increased A pelvis with no abnormalities in pelvic diameters A pelvis with reduced pelvic capacity 9 / 100 which of the following is longest stage of labor: Placental All of them have same duration Dilation Expulsion 10 / 100 A known asthmatic child with URI presents with worsening wheeze. There is no fever. Whats the likely cause? Pneumonia Viral-induced asthma exacerbation Otitis media Sinusitis 11 / 100 Pancreatic pseudocyst is called so because: It lacks an epithelial lining It is in the pancreas It contains gas It contains blood 12 / 100 Which of the following is true about the cardiovascular adaptations to pregnancy? Increased peripheral vascular resistance Decreased cardiac output Increased stroke volume Decreased blood volume 13 / 100 A 6-year-old girl with asthma is prescribed an MDI (metered-dose inhaler) but continues to have symptoms. The mother reports the child never liked the spray. Whats the likely issue? Poor inhaler technique or compliance Allergy to medication Incorrect diagnosis Medication resistance 14 / 100 A patient with a long history of untreated hypertension develops progressive shortness of breath Chronic kidney disease Stroke Heart failure Left ventricular hypertrophy 15 / 100 Which biomarker is commonly elevated in myocardial infarction? C-reactive protein (CRP) Hemoglobin Troponin Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 16 / 100 What is the primary pathophysiological abnormality in heart failure? Increased blood volume Increased systemic vascular resistance Decreased myocardial oxygen demand Impaired cardiac output 17 / 100 What is the organ through which the baby is delivered called? Uterus Birth canal Rectum Clitoris 18 / 100 Which of the following changes is a consequence of the increased progesterone levels during pregnancy? Increased renal sodium excretion Relaxation of smooth muscles Increased gastrointestinal motility Increased blood pressure 19 / 100 HIDA scan is particularly useful when: Ultrasound is inconclusive Ultrasound is inconclusive MRI is contraindicated Gallstone pancreatitis is suspected 20 / 100 What is the most common cause of right-sided heart failure? Aortic stenosis Hypertension Left-sided heart failure Pulmonary embolism 21 / 100 Cullens sign indicates: Gastric ulcer Liver failure Diaphragmatic rupture Periumbilical ecchymosis due to pancreatitis 22 / 100 What is the clinical pelvimetry method used to measure the diagonal conjugate in a contracted pelvis? Tip of the middle finger reaching the sacral promontory Palpating the shape of the sacrum Measuring the distance between the ischial spines Tip of the middle finger touching the tip of the sacrum 23 / 100 Which organism is most commonly isolated in acute cholecystitis? Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens Escherichia coli 24 / 100 Which of the following is a sign of complete obstruction? Increased flatus Diarrhea Absolute constipation Hyperactive bowel sounds 25 / 100 Which of the following findings on a plain abdominal X-ray suggests intussusception? String sign Double bubble sign Soft tissue mass and absence of gas in colon Free air 26 / 100 which of the following stimulate prostaglandins production : Prostacyclin Estrogen Nitric oxide Cytokines 27 / 100 What kind of feedback mechanism is engaged in childbirth? Reverse mechanism Positive feedback mechanism Negative feedback mechanism Feedforward control 28 / 100 Which is the fluid of choice in initial resuscitation of pancreatitis? Ringer's lactate Colloids Dextrose Normal saline 29 / 100 The most common cause of death in hypertensive patients is: Kidney failure Myocardial infarction Stroke Aortic aneurysm 30 / 100 Which of the following is the most common cause of small bowel obstruction in adults? Tumor Hernia Adhesions Volvulus 31 / 100 Which of these is an alternative to the vaginal passage? Laparoscopy Mastectomy Caesarean section Lopectomy 32 / 100 Which of these involves making a cut to the opening of the vagina? Laparascopy Mastectomy Caesarean section Episiotomy 33 / 100 Prostaglandin stimulate uterine contractions indirectly by: Upregulation of myometrial gap junctions. Upregulation of oxytocin receptors Their own receptors Downregulation of oxytocin receptors 34 / 100 A 30-year-old woman with no history of hypertension is diagnosed with high blood pressure during pregnancy. What is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive medication? Amlodipine Methyldopa Enalapril Lisinopril 35 / 100 What is the medical science of the female reproductive system? Gynecology Neurology Obstetrics Nephrology 36 / 100 Which of these is not a method of relieving pain during labor? Administration of normal saline Relaxation techniques Administration of opiods Administration of spinal blocks 37 / 100 Which physical exam finding is least helpful in appendicitis? Obturator sign Rovsing's sign Murphys sign Psoas sign 38 / 100 Which of the following is a change in the immune system during pregnancy? Decreased immune function Increased antibody production Increased immune tolerance toward the fetus Decreased inflammation response 39 / 100 Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in bowel obstruction? Hyperchloremia Hypernatremia Hypokalemia Hyperkalemia 40 / 100 Which of the following is a key symptom of left-sided heart failure? Jugular venous distention Dyspnea (shortness of breath) Ascites Peripheral edema 41 / 100 Which complication can occur if intussusception is not treated promptly? Esophageal rupture GERD Hydrocephalus Bowel necrosis and perforation 42 / 100 Long-term uncontrolled hypertension can lead to: Dementia Osteoporosis Tuberculosis Migraine 43 / 100 Which anatomical position of the appendix is most common? Subhepatic Pre-ileal Pelvic Retrocecal 44 / 100 In which condition is recurrence of intussusception most likely? After surgical resection In newborns After air enema reduction without lead point removal After full recovery 45 / 100 Which class of antihypertensive drugs should be avoided in pregnancy? Beta-blockers ACE inhibitors Diuretics Calcium channel blockers 46 / 100 A child has frequent exacerbations despite therapy and lives in a damp home with mold. What should be addressed? 47 / 100 The most common type of myocardial infarction is: Type 1 MI Type 3 MI Type 2 MI Type 4 MI 48 / 100 How many stages are in the childbirth process? 5 3 4 6 49 / 100 What is the first-line treatment for patients presenting with STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)? Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) Heparin infusion Oral aspirin IV morphine 50 / 100 A child has chronic asthma and difficulty sleeping due to night cough. Which medication will help best? SABA before bed Oral antihistamines Antibiotics Low-dose ICS at night 51 / 100 Which sign indicates pain on passive extension of the right hip? Obturator sign Rovsings sign Psoas sign Murphys sign 52 / 100 Pain in RLQ when pressing on LLQ is called: Obturator sign Grey-Turner sign Cullen's sign Rovsings sign 53 / 100 How many are the stages of cephalic delivery? 9 4 3 7 54 / 100 stretch which of the following cause positive feedback mechanism: vaginal muscle fundus of uterine cervix body of uterine 55 / 100 A 4-year-old has asthma and is admitted for an acute exacerbation. You hear bilateral wheezing. What does this indicate? Pneumonia Generalized airway narrowing Congestive heart failure Foreign body aspiration 56 / 100 The classic triad of symptoms in acute cholecystitis includes all EXCEPT: Nausea/vomiting Hematemesis Right upper quadrant pain Fever 57 / 100 A child is on low-dose ICS and still has daily symptoms and weekly night-time awakenings. What should be the next management step? Reduce ICS dose Stop ICS Prescribe antibiotics Step up therapy (add LABA or increase ICS) 58 / 100 What color are the stools in intussusception typically described as? Pale Red currant jelly Bright green Dark black 59 / 100 A 9-year-old with asthma has persistent symptoms every day and frequent night-time awakenings. What is the asthma severity? Severe persistent Mild persistent Moderate persistent Intermittent 60 / 100 Hypertension can lead to which eye condition? Retinopathy Glaucoma Myopia Cataract 61 / 100 Progesterone inhibits uterine contractility through: Increase oxytocin receptors Decrease oxytocin receptors Increase PGs Increase GAP junctions 62 / 100 In sigmoid volvulus Coffee bean sign Thumbprinting Bird beak Lead pipe appearance 63 / 100 What is the typical symptom of bowel obstruction? Abdominal distension Dysuria Hematemesis Jaundice 64 / 100 Which of the following medications is used to prevent clot formation in ACS? 65 / 100 Which of the following conditions is most commonly associated with intussusception in children? Viral gastroenteritis Appendicitis GERD Pyloric stenosis 66 / 100 What is the typical position of the mass felt in intussusception? Left upper quadrant Right upper quadrant or epigastrium Left lower quadrant Suprapubic region 67 / 100 Contraction during labor start at: Body of uterus Fundus of uterus Cervix of uterus Vagina. 68 / 100 A patient with long-standing hypertension presents with vision problems. Fundoscopy reveals arteriovenous nicking and flame-shaped hemorrhages. What is the most likely diagnosis? Hypertensive retinopathy Macular degeneration Diabetic retinopathy Glaucoma 69 / 100 Which of the following is not a typical symptom of intussusception? Productive cough Lethargy Bloody stools Vomiting 70 / 100 What is the impact of progesterone on the uterus during pregnancy? Decreases blood flow to the uterus Increases uterine sensitivity to oxytocin Increases uterine contractions Relaxes uterine smooth muscle 71 / 100 Which of the following signs suggests strangulated obstruction? Loud bowel sounds Constipation only Visible peristalsis Fever and leukocytosis 72 / 100 Which radiological sign is characteristic of small bowel obstruction? Coffee bean sign Crescent sign Ground-glass appearance Multiple air-fluid levels 73 / 100 Obturator sign is positive in which appendix position? Retrocecal Pre-ileal Subhepatic Pelvic 74 / 100 Which change in the cardiovascular system occurs due to hormonal influences during pregnancy? 75 / 100 DASH diet recommendations include: High sodium intake High sugar intake Low vegetable consumption Increased potassium and fiber intake 76 / 100 Pancreatic abscess is usually: Viral Late complication requiring drainage Treated with steroids Self-limiting 77 / 100 Which of these is not a complication of childbirth? Eclampsia Obstructed labor Postpartum bleeding Dyspneoa 78 / 100 What is the most common cause of acute cholecystitis? Pancreatitis Gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct Acalculous cholecystitis Biliary dyskinesia 79 / 100 McBurney's point tenderness is found in which condition? Gastritis Appendicitis Pancreatitis Cholecystitis 80 / 100 What is the maximum time the second stage of labor expected to last? 2 hours 2.5 hours 3 hours 3.5 hours 81 / 100 Which of the following is a local complication of pancreatitis? Sepsis ARDS Pancreatic pseudocyst Hypocalcemia 82 / 100 Which intervention is used to remove gallstones causing pancreatitis? NG tube suction CT-guided drainage ERCP Open cholecystectomy 83 / 100 Nutrition in acute pancreatitis should be: Total parenteral nutrition Early enteral nutrition via nasojejunal route NPO until full recovery High-fat oral diet 84 / 100 When are antibiotics indicated in pancreatitis? Gallstone pancreatitis All cases Infected necrosis Sterile fluid collections 85 / 100 Surgical intervention in pancreatitis is indicated in all EXCEPT: Sterile necrosis Infected necrosis not responding to medical therapy Pseudocyst with symptoms Pancreatic abscess 86 / 100 Which symptom is most specific for acute appendicitis? Diarrhea Fever Right lower quadrant pain Nausea 87 / 100 Murphys sign is: Rebound tenderness Arrest of inspiration on palpation of the right upper quadrant Referred pain to the left shoulder Pain in the left upper quadrant 88 / 100 Best initial imaging modality for suspected acute cholecystitis: MRI CT scan Abdominal ultrasound HIDA scan 89 / 100 In ACS Nitroglycerin Metoprolol Morphine Digoxin 90 / 100 What is the organ through which the baby is delivered called? Rectum Clitoris Uterus Birth canal 91 / 100 A 65-year-old man is diagnosed with hypertension. He has no history of diabetes Beta-blockers Loop diuretics Alpha-blockers Thiazide diuretics 92 / 100 Complication presenting weeks after pancreatitis with a palpable mass: Hematoma Fistula Pseudocyst Abscess 93 / 100 A child presents with wheezing and uses salbutamol inhaler 3 times/day. His PEFR is consistently less than 80 percent. What does this suggest? Anxiety Poor asthma control step up therapy Inhaler not needed Normal asthma control 94 / 100 What is the initial imaging choice in suspected intussusception? MRI CT scan Ultrasound Barium enema 95 / 100 Which symptom is typically intermittent in intussusception? Abdominal pain Fever Vomiting Diarrhea 96 / 100 A 60-year-old with constipation Large bowel obstruction Appendicitis Cholecystitis Peptic ulcer disease 97 / 100 Grey Turners sign is a sign of: Ascites Peritonitis Bowel ischemia Retroperitoneal hemorrhage 98 / 100 What is the primary objective of early treatment in ACS? To reduce the risk of stroke To relieve pain and anxiety To restore blood flow to the heart muscle To control blood pressure 99 / 100 Which of the following is the most common cause of heart failure? Myocardial infarction Coronary artery disease Atrial fibrillation Pericarditis 100 / 100 Which diagnostic test is most useful for assessing heart failure severity? Chest X-ray Echocardiography ECG Cardiac catheterization Your score is Send feedback