Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics is part of the COVID 19 - Investigations section of Medicine. Practise 5 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs span the strongest risk factor for cancer, lifetime cancer risk figures, and an older man with pallor, light-headedness and dark stools suggesting gastrointestinal bleeding, a deliberately broad NEET PG high-yield set.
Sample Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
The most significant risk factor for cancer is
AAGE
BSEX
CEthinicity
DNone
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✓ Correct Answer: A. AGE
The most significant risk factor for cancer overall is age. 2/3 rd of all cases were seen in those aged >65 years. Reference: Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 21 st ed, Ch: 72, Pg: 508
Sample MCQ #2
Overall % of developing cancer in males during lifetime is
A38.9%
B35%
C40.5%
D45.6%
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✓ Correct Answer: C. 40.5%
Overall, men have a 40.5% risk of developing cancer at some time during their lives; women have a 38.9% lifetime risk Reference: Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 21 st ed, Ch: 69, Pg: 482
Sample MCQ #3
A 74-year-old man was admitted with pallor, light-headedness and loss of energy. On the day prior to admission he had reported loose dark stools. Examination revealed a pulse of 110 per minute and a blood pressure of 106/70 mmHg. Investigations revealed: Haemoglobin 6.2 g/dl (14-18) MCV 72 fl (80-96) White cell count 11.3 x 10^9/L (4-11) Platelet count 480 x 10^9/L (150-400) What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
ABarium meal
BBlood transfusion
CEndoscopy
DParenteral iron infusion
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✓ Correct Answer: B. Blood transfusion
This patient has significant microcytic anaemia with a hemoglobin of He should be resuscitated with blood transfusion and then sent for upper GI endoscopy. Red cell administration may be a part of volume replacement even without hemorrhage in order to optimize oxygen delivery if hemoglobin content is A barium meal will not help a bleeding vessel. Parenteral iron administration is for chronic anaemia, not acute bleeds. Reference : Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Ch : 303, Pg: 2240
What you can practise in Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics
5 Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs on Miscellaneous Topics, COVID 19 - Investigations — each with detailed explanations
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Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs span the strongest risk factor for cancer, lifetime cancer risk figures, and an older man with pallor, light-headedness and dark stools suggesting gastrointestinal bleeding, a deliberately broad NEET PG high-yield set.
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MedLadder includes 5 curated MCQs for Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics under Medicine (COVID 19 - Investigations), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.