MCCQE1 Canada Q Bank 2026 | Latest Update | Exam Prep
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. How do you diagnose malaria?
Peripheral blood smear
Blood culture
Gram stain and sputum culture
2. What is the percentage of stenosis in an artery that typically necessitates a
bypass procedure?
70%
60%
80%
50%
3. What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults?
2000 mg
5000 mg
3000 mg
4000 mg
4. What is the recommended tetanus prophylaxis for a dirty wound in a patient
who has received fewer than 3 doses of the tetanus vaccine?
No treatment required
Tetanus immunoglobulin and tetanus toxoid booster
Only tetanus immunoglobulin
, Only tetanus toxoid booster
5. You determine that the patient has an elevated risk of a potentially harmful
BRCA1/2 mutation. According to the USPSTF, which one of the following is
the most appropriate next step?
Order genetic testing for the patient's mother to screen for a BRCA1/2
mutation.
Refer the patient for twice-yearly mammography starting at 40 years
of age.
Provide or refer the patient to genetic counseling and, if indicated,
genetic testing.
Offer to prescribe medications to reduce the patient's risk of breast
cancer.
Order genetic testing to screen for a BRCA1/2 mutation.
6. Describe how Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to assess an individual's health
status.
BMI is used to categorize individuals into weight categories that can
indicate potential health risks.
BMI is only relevant for adults and not for children.
BMI measures the amount of muscle mass in the body.
BMI is a direct measurement of body fat percentage.
7. Discuss how alcohol consumption can influence the occurrence of domestic
abuse.
Alcohol consumption promotes peaceful interactions in domestic
settings.
, Alcohol consumption has no impact on behavior or aggression.
Alcohol consumption can impair judgment and increase aggression,
leading to a higher likelihood of domestic abuse.
Alcohol consumption only affects individuals, not their relationships.
8. A patient presents with confusion, ataxia, and eye movement abnormalities
after prolonged alcohol use. What condition should be suspected, and what
immediate treatment should be initiated?
Wernicke's encephalopathy; thiamine supplementation
Alzheimer's disease; cognitive behavioral therapy
Delirium tremens; benzodiazepines
Korsakoff syndrome; vitamin B12 injections
9. What is a typical motor skill milestone for a 6-month-old infant?
Sitting with support
Crawling
Walking independently
Running
10. What is the primary method used to diagnose malaria?
CT scan
Urine test
MRI
Blood smear examination
, 11. What percentage of children are reported to witness domestic abuse?
Approximately 50%
Approximately 30%
Approximately 10%
Approximately 70%
12. A pediatric patient presents with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and is
experiencing significant abdominal pain. What would be the most
appropriate management strategy?
Administer high-dose steroids immediately.
Provide supportive care and monitor for complications.
Refer for surgical intervention.
Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
13. Describe the characteristics of the rash seen in secondary syphilis and its
typical locations on the body.
The rash in secondary syphilis is typically reddish-brown and can
appear on the trunk and extremities.
The rash is usually yellow and localized to the face.
The rash is white and primarily found on the arms.
The rash is purple and only appears on the legs.
14. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes hyperuricosuric calcium
stones from uric acid stones?
Uric acid stones are more common than hyperuricosuric calcium
stones.
Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. How do you diagnose malaria?
Peripheral blood smear
Blood culture
Gram stain and sputum culture
2. What is the percentage of stenosis in an artery that typically necessitates a
bypass procedure?
70%
60%
80%
50%
3. What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for adults?
2000 mg
5000 mg
3000 mg
4000 mg
4. What is the recommended tetanus prophylaxis for a dirty wound in a patient
who has received fewer than 3 doses of the tetanus vaccine?
No treatment required
Tetanus immunoglobulin and tetanus toxoid booster
Only tetanus immunoglobulin
, Only tetanus toxoid booster
5. You determine that the patient has an elevated risk of a potentially harmful
BRCA1/2 mutation. According to the USPSTF, which one of the following is
the most appropriate next step?
Order genetic testing for the patient's mother to screen for a BRCA1/2
mutation.
Refer the patient for twice-yearly mammography starting at 40 years
of age.
Provide or refer the patient to genetic counseling and, if indicated,
genetic testing.
Offer to prescribe medications to reduce the patient's risk of breast
cancer.
Order genetic testing to screen for a BRCA1/2 mutation.
6. Describe how Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to assess an individual's health
status.
BMI is used to categorize individuals into weight categories that can
indicate potential health risks.
BMI is only relevant for adults and not for children.
BMI measures the amount of muscle mass in the body.
BMI is a direct measurement of body fat percentage.
7. Discuss how alcohol consumption can influence the occurrence of domestic
abuse.
Alcohol consumption promotes peaceful interactions in domestic
settings.
, Alcohol consumption has no impact on behavior or aggression.
Alcohol consumption can impair judgment and increase aggression,
leading to a higher likelihood of domestic abuse.
Alcohol consumption only affects individuals, not their relationships.
8. A patient presents with confusion, ataxia, and eye movement abnormalities
after prolonged alcohol use. What condition should be suspected, and what
immediate treatment should be initiated?
Wernicke's encephalopathy; thiamine supplementation
Alzheimer's disease; cognitive behavioral therapy
Delirium tremens; benzodiazepines
Korsakoff syndrome; vitamin B12 injections
9. What is a typical motor skill milestone for a 6-month-old infant?
Sitting with support
Crawling
Walking independently
Running
10. What is the primary method used to diagnose malaria?
CT scan
Urine test
MRI
Blood smear examination
, 11. What percentage of children are reported to witness domestic abuse?
Approximately 50%
Approximately 30%
Approximately 10%
Approximately 70%
12. A pediatric patient presents with Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and is
experiencing significant abdominal pain. What would be the most
appropriate management strategy?
Administer high-dose steroids immediately.
Provide supportive care and monitor for complications.
Refer for surgical intervention.
Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
13. Describe the characteristics of the rash seen in secondary syphilis and its
typical locations on the body.
The rash in secondary syphilis is typically reddish-brown and can
appear on the trunk and extremities.
The rash is usually yellow and localized to the face.
The rash is white and primarily found on the arms.
The rash is purple and only appears on the legs.
14. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes hyperuricosuric calcium
stones from uric acid stones?
Uric acid stones are more common than hyperuricosuric calcium
stones.
