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Section 1: Pathophysiology (60 minutes)
1. A 45-year-old male presents with fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath.
Laboratory results show a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a low reticulocyte count.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Iron-deficiency anemia
B. Aplastic anemia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Vitamin B12 deficiency
Answer: B. Aplastic anemia
2. A 24-year-old female presents with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and an
elevated serum amylase level. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cholecystitis
B. Pancreatitis
C. Peptic ulcer disease
D. Appendicitis
Answer: B. Pancreatitis
3. Which of the following microorganisms is the most common cause of pneumonia in
hospitalized patients?
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
B. Klebsiella pneumoniae
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Answer: A. Streptococcus pneumoniae
Section 2: Pharmacology (60 minutes)
4. A patient is treated with propranolol for hypertension. Which of the following
conditions is a contraindication to this medication?
A. Asthma
B. Hyperlipidemia
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Chronic kidney disease
Answer: A. Asthma
5. Which of the following medications is used as the first-line treatment for status
epilepticus?
A. Phenytoin
B. Valproic acid