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What are the two most common causes of peptic ulcers?

1. AViral infection of the stomach and dehydration
2. BLow fibre intake and lack of exercise
3. CHelicobacter pylori infection and NSAID use
4. DSpicy food and emotional stress on their own

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?

1. A40–60 beats per minute
2. B30–50 beats per minute
3. C100–140 beats per minute
4. D60–100 beats per minute

Which sign is typical of right-sided heart failure?

1. APinpoint pupils, drowsiness and a slow breathing rate
2. BSwollen ankles and a raised jugular venous pressure
3. CCrackles in both lungs and pink frothy sputum
4. DA high fever with rigors

A patient with dysphagia after a stroke has been cleared for a modified diet. How should they be positioned for meals?

1. ASitting fully upright, and staying upright for a time after eating
2. BLying on their side with the knees bent
3. CLying flat on their back with the head turned to one side
4. DSemi-reclined at about 20 degrees, with the head supported on pillows

A patient with renal colic is asked to pass urine through a strainer. Why?

1. ATo make passing urine less painful
2. BTo catch any stone so that it can be analysed
3. CTo measure the urine's pH and specific gravity
4. DTo remove bacteria from the urine

Why does a patient with a suspected TIA need urgent specialist assessment?

1. AA TIA always turns into a brain tumour unless it is treated
2. BThe symptoms will come back permanently within an hour
3. CThe risk of a full stroke is highest in the days after a TIA
4. DThe patient needs urgent surgery on the brain

Which statement about oxygen in a patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome is correct?

1. AOxygen is given if the SpO₂ is below the target range
2. BOxygen must never be given in chest pain
3. CHigh-flow oxygen should always be given, whatever the SpO₂
4. DOxygen replaces the need for an ECG

A patient took a large paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose six hours ago and says they feel well. Why is treatment still urgent?

1. AParacetamol overdose causes immediate breathing problems
2. BPatients who feel well after six hours never need any treatment at all
3. CParacetamol damage only shows up in the kidneys, many weeks later
4. DLiver damage develops later, and the antidote works best when given early