Here is a common question: “What type of EE questions should I expect?”
You should expect multiple choice questions (MCQs). MCQs can be divided in two basic types: one answer type (Q1 and Q2) and k-type (Q3 and Q4) with a combination of possible answers. Please, refer to examples.
Multiple choice questions are composed of one question or stem with multiple possible answers or choices, including the correct answer and several incorrect answers called distractors or foils. MCQs require accurate knowledge and careful reading of the instructions. Therefore, a thorough review of subject areas is needed. The challenge in multiple choice exams is not to be distracted by the distractors. Practicing questions under exam conditions will help enhance your time management skills.
Next time, I will provide a list of helpful exam strategies.
Examples:
Q1. Levodopa may produce all of the following biological effects, EXCEPT:
A. Orthostatic hypotension
B. Depression
C. Nystagmus
D. Anorexia
E. Alopecia
Answer: C
Dyskinesia is another side effect of levodopa. Nystagmus is the side effect of other drugs such as phenytoin, carbamazepine and barbiturates. Alopecia is hair loss.
Levodopa (L-Dopa) is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Q2. Which of the following nasal sprays has been withdrawn form the Canadian market effective October 1st, 2013?
A. Rhinalar (Flunisolide)
B. Miacalcin (Calcitonin)
C. Imitrex (Sumatriptan)
D. Octostim (Desmopressin)
E. Soframycin (Framycetin)
Answer: B
Due to the incidence of cancer.
Q3. Correct statements concerning the enzyme alteplase also known as tissue plasminogen activator include:
I. Given orally
II. Clinical applications include acute pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction and stroke
III. Enhances blood clot degradation via the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
Answer: D
Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent administered by IV.
Q4. Which of the following hormones affect the release of prolactin?
I. Dopamine
II. Thyrotropin releasing hormone
III. Somatostatin
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
Answer: C
Dopamine inhibits the release of prolactin whereas thyrotropin releasing hormone has opposite effect. Prolactin stimulates lactation.
You should expect multiple choice questions (MCQs). MCQs can be divided in two basic types: one answer type (Q1 and Q2) and k-type (Q3 and Q4) with a combination of possible answers. Please, refer to examples.
Multiple choice questions are composed of one question or stem with multiple possible answers or choices, including the correct answer and several incorrect answers called distractors or foils. MCQs require accurate knowledge and careful reading of the instructions. Therefore, a thorough review of subject areas is needed. The challenge in multiple choice exams is not to be distracted by the distractors. Practicing questions under exam conditions will help enhance your time management skills.
Next time, I will provide a list of helpful exam strategies.
Examples:
Q1. Levodopa may produce all of the following biological effects, EXCEPT:
A. Orthostatic hypotension
B. Depression
C. Nystagmus
D. Anorexia
E. Alopecia
Answer: C
Dyskinesia is another side effect of levodopa. Nystagmus is the side effect of other drugs such as phenytoin, carbamazepine and barbiturates. Alopecia is hair loss.
Levodopa (L-Dopa) is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Q2. Which of the following nasal sprays has been withdrawn form the Canadian market effective October 1st, 2013?
A. Rhinalar (Flunisolide)
B. Miacalcin (Calcitonin)
C. Imitrex (Sumatriptan)
D. Octostim (Desmopressin)
E. Soframycin (Framycetin)
Answer: B
Due to the incidence of cancer.
Q3. Correct statements concerning the enzyme alteplase also known as tissue plasminogen activator include:
I. Given orally
II. Clinical applications include acute pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction and stroke
III. Enhances blood clot degradation via the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
Answer: D
Alteplase is a thrombolytic agent administered by IV.
Q4. Which of the following hormones affect the release of prolactin?
I. Dopamine
II. Thyrotropin releasing hormone
III. Somatostatin
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
Answer: C
Dopamine inhibits the release of prolactin whereas thyrotropin releasing hormone has opposite effect. Prolactin stimulates lactation.
