COMSAE Questions and Answers (2026) |
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Grade A+
• platelet membrane abnormalities present as . Answer: purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
• Spermatocele characteristics . Answer: 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
• Histological examination of acne . Answer: comedones filled with sebum and
keratin
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy . Answer: 1.proximal lower limb weakness in young
children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
• PDA murmur . Answer: Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
• Rebound congestion is seen with . Answer: use of phenylephrine-containing
topical decongestant for more than 3-5 days
• The best way to obtain differential diagnoses for the chief complaint of fatigue is
. Answer: a complete history and physical exam
• Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are . Answer: Statins
• Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause . Answer: Rhabdomyolysis
(muscle pain and weakness)
,• Examples of Macrolides . Answer: Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
• Staph epidermidis . Answer: gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
• Anterior superior alveolar . Answer: upper incisors and canine teeth
• infraorbital nerve supplies . Answer: branch of the maxillary division of
trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
• middle superior alveolar nerve supplies . Answer: maxillary sinus, mid maxillary
oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the
premolar teeth
• nasopalatine nerve supplies . Answer: the anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
• posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies . Answer: posterior upper teeth
• Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia . Answer: varicella zoster/shingles
• Multiple Sclerosis . Answer: autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
• HELLP syndrome . Answer: Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low
platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
• Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from . Answer: Wernicke-
Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
• What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients . Answer:
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
, • pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of . Answer: epidermophyton
floccosum
• Antifungals work by . Answer: inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
• the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. . Answer:
thyroid gland
• Strep pyogenes characteristics . Answer: B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
• alpha blockers common side effect . Answer: orthostatic hypotension
• Lateral Epicondylitis . Answer: Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
• Adrenocortical Insufficiency . Answer: low sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
• brachioradial reflex . Answer: C6
• lactulose is . Answer: a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
SE: diarrhea/bloating
• nephrolithiasis may be caused by . Answer: high protein diet
• Halitosis may be seen in . Answer: kidney disease
• Pure sensory strokes are in the . Answer: thalamus
• Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are
supplementing with vitamin D/Calcium . Answer: daily weight bearing exercise
program
• Panic attack treatment (acute) . Answer: diazepam
Latest Test Bank with Verified Solutions |
Grade A+
• platelet membrane abnormalities present as . Answer: purpura
epistaxis
gingival bleeding
anemia
low hemoglobin
low hematocrit
• Spermatocele characteristics . Answer: 1. Dilated tubular structures in the efferent
tubules of epidydymis
2. cystic mass in epidydimis that transilluminates
• Histological examination of acne . Answer: comedones filled with sebum and
keratin
• Spinal Muscular Atrophy . Answer: 1.proximal lower limb weakness in young
children
2.bilateral destruction of anterior horn cells
3. Mutations in SMN1 on Chr.5
• PDA murmur . Answer: Continuous machine-like murmur
located in the left upper sternal border
• Rebound congestion is seen with . Answer: use of phenylephrine-containing
topical decongestant for more than 3-5 days
• The best way to obtain differential diagnoses for the chief complaint of fatigue is
. Answer: a complete history and physical exam
• Drugs that reduce the activity of HMG -CoA reductase are . Answer: Statins
• Using Statins and Macrolides together may cause . Answer: Rhabdomyolysis
(muscle pain and weakness)
,• Examples of Macrolides . Answer: Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
• Staph epidermidis . Answer: gram + coagulase - catalase + cocci
• Anterior superior alveolar . Answer: upper incisors and canine teeth
• infraorbital nerve supplies . Answer: branch of the maxillary division of
trigeminal nerve
skin of cheek, upper lip, lateral nose, and ipsilateral upper teeth
• middle superior alveolar nerve supplies . Answer: maxillary sinus, mid maxillary
oral mucosa, the mesiobuccal root of the first maxillary molar tooth and the
premolar teeth
• nasopalatine nerve supplies . Answer: the anterior part of the hard palate and the
mucosa of the nasal septum
• posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies . Answer: posterior upper teeth
• Viral infection of the dorsal root ganglia . Answer: varicella zoster/shingles
• Multiple Sclerosis . Answer: autoimmune mediated demyelination
episodes may be preceded by viral illness
• HELLP syndrome . Answer: Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low
platelets
typically occurs in pregnant women with preeclampsia
• Atrophy of the mamillary bodies on brain MRI is from . Answer: Wernicke-
Korsakoff syndrome in chronic alcoholics, lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine
• What drug may potentially help alzheimers patients . Answer:
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepazil, rivastigmine, and galantamine)
, • pencil shaped macronidia are characteristics of . Answer: epidermophyton
floccosum
• Antifungals work by . Answer: inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol
• the anterior part of the hard palate and the mucosa of the nasal septum. . Answer:
thyroid gland
• Strep pyogenes characteristics . Answer: B-hemolytic
gram + cocci in chains
most commonly causes pharyngitis
• alpha blockers common side effect . Answer: orthostatic hypotension
• Lateral Epicondylitis . Answer: Tennis Elbow
inflammation of the wrist extensors
• Adrenocortical Insufficiency . Answer: low sodium
high potassium
high creatinine
symptoms of fatigue, weakness, and weight loss
• brachioradial reflex . Answer: C6
• lactulose is . Answer: a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation
SE: diarrhea/bloating
• nephrolithiasis may be caused by . Answer: high protein diet
• Halitosis may be seen in . Answer: kidney disease
• Pure sensory strokes are in the . Answer: thalamus
• Best way to prevent progression of osteoporosis in older adults who are
supplementing with vitamin D/Calcium . Answer: daily weight bearing exercise
program
• Panic attack treatment (acute) . Answer: diazepam
