1.ง่าย
A DNACPR (do not attempt CPR; often called DNR or DNAR in the US) decision means that:
- ACPR will not be attempted if the heart stops, but other care continues
- BAll treatment, including food, drink and pain relief, is stopped
- CThe patient must be moved to a hospice
- DThe patient cannot receive antibiotics, fluids or any other active treatment
2.ง่าย
Cellulitis is:
- AA fungal infection of the skin between the toes only
- BAn allergic rash caused by a reaction to soap or washing powder
- CA bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
- DA blocked sweat gland
3.ง่าย
What is oral mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy?
- ASwelling of the salivary glands from dehydration
- BA fungal infection of the toenails that spreads to the mouth
- CPainful inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth
- DA loss of taste only
4.ปานกลาง
How does ulcerative colitis differ from Crohn's disease?
- AUlcerative colitis typically causes patchy "skip" lesions
- BUlcerative colitis can affect any part of the gut from mouth to anus
- CUlcerative colitis affects only the colon, continuously from the rectum
- DUlcerative colitis always affects the full thickness of the bowel wall
5.ปานกลาง
How is Helicobacter pylori infection usually treated?
- AAntacids alone, taken after every meal for a month
- BSurgery to remove the stomach
- CA combination of antibiotics with a proton pump inhibitor
- DA single dose of paracetamol and a bland diet for a week
6.ปานกลาง
ระหว่างการให้สารน้ำทางหลอดเลือดดำ บริเวณรอบสายบวม เย็น และซีด และสารน้ำหยดช้าลง น่าจะเกิดอะไร?
- Aภาวะน้ำเกินในระบบไหลเวียน
- Bสารน้ำรั่วซึมเข้าสู่เนื้อเยื่อโดยรอบ (infiltration)
- Cลิ่มอากาศอุดตัน
- Dหลอดเลือดดำอักเสบจากการติดเชื้อแบคทีเรียที่ผนังหลอดเลือด
7.ยาก
A patient has a blood pressure of 220/130 mmHg with headache, confusion and visual disturbance. Why is the blood pressure lowered in a controlled way rather than as fast as possible?
- ABlood pressure cannot be lowered with drugs
- BA sudden drop can reduce blood flow to the brain, heart and kidneys
- CRapid lowering causes hyperglycaemia
- DRapid lowering always causes the hypertension to come back much worse
8.ยาก
Which finding suggests hypocalcaemia?
- ASevere thirst with a large urine output and constipation
- BSpasm of the hand when a blood pressure cuff is inflated on the arm
- CA slow, irregular pulse with nausea and yellow-tinged vision
- DA flapping tremor of the outstretched hands
เฉลย
- 1. A · CPR will not be attempted if the heart stops, but other care continues
- 2. C · A bacterial infection of the deeper skin and the tissue beneath it
- 3. C · Painful inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth
- 4. C · Ulcerative colitis affects only the colon, continuously from the rectum
- 5. C · A combination of antibiotics with a proton pump inhibitor
- 6. B · สารน้ำรั่วซึมเข้าสู่เนื้อเยื่อโดยรอบ (infiltration)
- 7. B · A sudden drop can reduce blood flow to the brain, heart and kidneys
- 8. B · Spasm of the hand when a blood pressure cuff is inflated on the arm
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