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Gout is caused by:

1. AWear and tear of the joint cartilage
2. BA lack of calcium in the diet
3. CUric acid crystals forming in a joint
4. DA bacterial infection of the bone

What is the Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) score used for?

1. AAssessing a cannula site for signs of phlebitis
2. BScoring the patient's pain
3. CMeasuring the speed and volume of an infusion
4. DChecking blood glucose control

The term "hemiplegia" means:

1. AWeakness of the facial muscles only
2. BParalysis of one side of the body
3. CParalysis of both legs
4. DParalysis of all four limbs

Per kokį laiką sergant ūminiu išeminiu insultu paprastai atliekama intraveninė trombolizė?

1. APer 48 valandas nuo simptomų pradžios
2. BPer 4,5 valandos nuo simptomų pradžios
3. CTik praėjus 24 valandoms
4. DBet kada per savaitę

Why can a very low serum albumin contribute to oedema?

1. AIt makes the kidneys retain potassium
2. BIt increases the number of red cells
3. CIt lowers the oncotic pressure that holds fluid in the blood vessels
4. DIt raises the blood pressure in the capillaries and pushes fluid out

Long-term amiodarone treatment can affect which of the following?

1. AHair colour and nail growth only, with no effect on organs
2. BThyroid function, the lungs and the skin's sensitivity to sunlight
3. CBlood glucose and cholesterol only
4. DThe sense of smell and taste only, with no other effects

A patient on metformin with reduced kidney function is due a CT scan with IV contrast. Why might metformin be withheld?

1. AMetformin reacts with the contrast to cause severe hyperglycaemia
2. BThere is a risk of lactic acidosis if kidney function worsens
3. CMetformin makes the images blurry
4. DMetformin causes severe bleeding during scans

After a viral illness, a patient has sharp chest pain that is worse lying flat and eased by sitting forward. What is the most likely cause?

1. AStable angina
2. BPericarditis
3. CAortic dissection
4. DPulmonary oedema