NBME CCSE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
What are the S/S of vertebral artery occulsion? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Vestibulocerebellar dysfunx (Vertigo, Nystagmus,
Ataxia) + ipsilateral CN dysfunx + Contralateral hemiparesis +
contralateral loss of P/T sensation
What is the NBSM of vertebral artery occlusion? --CORRECT
ANSWER--If pt has A. Fib give Anticoagulant (Warfarin) to prevent
recurrent stroke
If pt DOES NOT have A.Fib give Anti-PLT (ASA + Clopidogrel) to
prevent stroke in pts w/o A.Fib
What is the NBSM for pt with an erythematous swollen joint +
systemic sx (fever, nausea, chills, myalgias)? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Arthrocentesis
Dx: Septic arthritis
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, What is the treatment for a child with urinary incontinence and hard
stools? --CORRECT ANSWER--Osmotic laxative or polyethylene
glycol
Pt with 10yr h/o schizo treated with Olanzapine comes to ED with his
arms held rigidly by his side, mouth is open and eyes are at maximal
upward deviation. He says that he can't relax when asked. Last week
he was admitted for hallucinations and was given Haloperidol. What
is the NBSM? --CORRECT ANSWER--Anticholinergics
(Diphenhydramine OR Benztropine) for acute dystonia
What is the NBSM for a 6 mos old who's mom uses honey on her
pacifier for calming and now has s/s of Clostridium botulinum toxin
mom puts honey on the pacifier? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Electromyography = Repetitive nerve stimulation study. Will show
low amplitude response if (+) Floppy baby synd
What is the MC causal organism in septic arthritis? --CORRECT
ANSWER--S. aureus
What is JIA? --CORRECT ANSWER--Juvenile Idopathic Arthritis
(aka Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis
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WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST
What are the S/S of vertebral artery occulsion? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Vestibulocerebellar dysfunx (Vertigo, Nystagmus,
Ataxia) + ipsilateral CN dysfunx + Contralateral hemiparesis +
contralateral loss of P/T sensation
What is the NBSM of vertebral artery occlusion? --CORRECT
ANSWER--If pt has A. Fib give Anticoagulant (Warfarin) to prevent
recurrent stroke
If pt DOES NOT have A.Fib give Anti-PLT (ASA + Clopidogrel) to
prevent stroke in pts w/o A.Fib
What is the NBSM for pt with an erythematous swollen joint +
systemic sx (fever, nausea, chills, myalgias)? --CORRECT
ANSWER--Arthrocentesis
Dx: Septic arthritis
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, What is the treatment for a child with urinary incontinence and hard
stools? --CORRECT ANSWER--Osmotic laxative or polyethylene
glycol
Pt with 10yr h/o schizo treated with Olanzapine comes to ED with his
arms held rigidly by his side, mouth is open and eyes are at maximal
upward deviation. He says that he can't relax when asked. Last week
he was admitted for hallucinations and was given Haloperidol. What
is the NBSM? --CORRECT ANSWER--Anticholinergics
(Diphenhydramine OR Benztropine) for acute dystonia
What is the NBSM for a 6 mos old who's mom uses honey on her
pacifier for calming and now has s/s of Clostridium botulinum toxin
mom puts honey on the pacifier? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Electromyography = Repetitive nerve stimulation study. Will show
low amplitude response if (+) Floppy baby synd
What is the MC causal organism in septic arthritis? --CORRECT
ANSWER--S. aureus
What is JIA? --CORRECT ANSWER--Juvenile Idopathic Arthritis
(aka Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis
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