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MCQ March 2025
| 1. | Which one of the following CYP450 enzymes are important for there to be a response to clopidogrel? |
| A. | CYP1A2 |
| B. | CYP2B6 |
| C. | CYP2C9 |
| D. | CYP2C19 |
| E. | CYP3A4 |
Answer: D.
| 2. | How long should ticagrelor be withheld for endoscopy? |
| A. | For at least 1 day |
| B. | For at least 3 days |
| C. | For at least 5 days |
| D. | For at least 7 days |
| E. | No need to withhold ticagrelor before endoscopy |
Answer: B.
| 3. | How should dangerous drugs be managed to ensure patient safety? |
| A. | Store them in unlocked cabinets for easy access. |
| B. | Keep them in a designated locked cupboard and maintain a Dangerous Drug Register. |
| C. | Allow any staff member to handle them without supervision. |
| D. | Discard expired dangerous drugs in regular waste. |
| E. | Document them only when they are used. |
Answer: B.
| 4. | Which of the following practices is recommended to minimise confusion among Look-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) drugs? |
| A. | Organise drugs in alphabetical order. |
| B. | Use "tall man" lettering for LASA drugs. |
| C. | Store LASA drugs together for convenience. |
| D. | Use the same colour for all drug label for better aesthetic. |
| E. | Keep LASA drugs in a separate section without labels. |
Answer: B.
| 5. | For patients with shoulder pain, which of the following is NOT indicating an extrinsic cause? |
| A. | Rest pain or nocturnal pain |
| B. | Poorly located pain |
| C. | Local swelling |
| D. | Pain over the posterior aspect of shoulder |
| E. | Associated with clinical sign of other systems |
Answer: C.
| 6. | What is the most appropriate investigation if you suspect a pancoast tumour in general practice? |
| A. | Sputum cytology |
| B. | Chest X-ray with an apico-lordotic view |
| C. | Thoracic CT |
| D. | Thoracic MRI |
| E. | PET-CT |
Answer: B.
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