Internal Medicine MCQs

Which of the following is not part of the Glasgow Coma Scale ?

Which of the following ECG changes is a classic sign of hyperkalemia ?

Which of the following is characteristic of infective endocarditis ?

A 72-year-old woman has new-onset atrial flutter and is hemodynamically stable. The best IV drug to control her heart rate is ?

Which of the following features most reliably distinguishes asthma from COPD?

Which of the following does NOT cause fever of unknown origin (FUO) ?

In patients with atrial fibrillation, the most important reason for anticoagulation is prevention of ?

A patient presents with fever, malaise, and a rash. Lab examination reveals a negative Monospot test and atypical lymphocytes. Which is the most likely diagnosis ?

What is the main mechanism for fasting hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes ?

A 40-year-old woman presents with chronic diarrhea and a serum anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody. Diagnosis is ?

Which of the following antihypertensive agents is contraindicated in pregnancy ?

In a patient with acute MI, the earliest ECG change is ?

The earliest sign of papilledema due to raised intracranial pressure is ?

The classic symptom triad of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) includes ?

The first-line treatment for hypertension in a diabetic patient with proteinuria is ?

Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with digoxin toxicity?

In a hospitalized patient with a new fever and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) criteria, which of the following tests is most commonly ordered first?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of nephrotic syndrome ?

Which of the following antibiotics is most appropriate for treating a life-threatening Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection ?

Which of the following is the most common cause of persistent fever with chills in a patient from India ?

A 6-year-old boy presents with periorbital edema and frothy urine. The most likely diagnosis is ?

Which of the following is required to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?

Which investigation is most useful for confirming deep vein thrombosis ?

The best screening test for colorectal cancer is ?

Which of the following is true regarding initial therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus(except renal failure patients) ?

The primary defect in cystic fibrosis involves ?

A patient with chronic renal failure has a hemoglobin of 8 g/dL. The most appropriate treatment is ?

Which test is best for evaluating unexplained fever in the hospital setting ?

All of the following are classic symptoms of myocardial infarction EXCEPT ?