🔬 General Science Solved MCQs with Answers

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4010 solved MCQs

What is a major dietary recommendation for patients with dumping syndrome post-gastrectomy?Answer: Separate liquid intake from meals A patient with a history of difficulty swallowing and frequent regurgitation is diagnosed with esophageal diverticula. What is the major complication of this condition?Answer: Esophageal perforation A 55-year-old male patient presents to the outpatient clinic with complaints of persistent burning sensation in his chest and a sour taste in his mouth, especially after meals. He also experiences frequent belching and occasional difficulty in swallowing. The patient reports that his symptoms worsen when he lies down after eating. On examination, he is overweight, and his diet consists of spicy and fatty foods. He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and drinks coffee frequently. Based on this scenario, answer the following MCQs: What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?Answer: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) A pregnant woman has opted for a planned home birth. You, as her community health nurse, are assisting with the preparations and will be present during the delivery. Considering the potential risks associated with home births, which of the following actions is your highest priority during the delivery to ensure a safe outcome for both Sarah and her new born?Answer: Ensuring a clean and sterile environment for the delivery, including proper hand hygiene and clean supplies. What is the main goal of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?Answer: To ensure equitable access to vaccines for preventable diseases A mother and father constantly make all decisions in a household without considering their children’s opinions. What type of family boundary is this?Answer: Rigid boundaries A 14-year-old boy notices his voice cracking and deepening over time. He feels embarrassed while talking in class. Based on your knowledge of puberty, what would be the best explanation for this change?Answer: It is a normal part of puberty caused by hormonal changes. A 40-year-old male from rural Sindh presents with jaundice, abdominal pain, fatigue, and dark-colored urine. He reports a history of multiple blood transfusions due to a prior medical condition. Based on his history and symptoms, which type of viral hepatitis is most likely responsible for his condition?Answer: Hepatitis C A construction worker is hospitalized with severe muscle stiffness and spasms after stepping on a nail at a worksite. The wound was not properly cleaned, and the worker was not vaccinated against tetanus. Which statement best describes how tetanus was transmitted in this case?Answer: Entry of Clostridium tetani spores through a deep wound A 4-year-old child in Pakistan presents with fever, muscle weakness, and difficulty breathing. The parents report that the child had a minor fever and vomiting a few days ago, but now struggles to move their legs. Based on the disease progression, what is the most critical next step in diagnosis?Answer: Conduct a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) to examine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) A 3-year-old child diagnosed with severe Haemophilus influenzae infection is started on ampicillin. However, symptoms worsen after 48 hours, and laboratory tests reveal that the bacterial strain is beta-lactamase-producing, making it resistant to ampicillin. Which of the following is the most appropriate alternative treatment?Answer: Ceftriaxone or cefotaxime A local health authority reports an outbreak of diphtheria in a village with low vaccination coverage. As a public health official, what would be the most effective strategy to control the outbreak?Answer: Vaccinate all unvaccinated individuals and close contacts A mother refuses to vaccinate her child against diphtheria, citing concerns about vaccine safety. As a healthcare provider, how would you best address her concerns?Answer: Explain that vaccines have mild side effects but prevent deadly infections What is the "cardinal movement" where the baby's head rotates to pass through the pelvis?Answer: Internal rotation During antenatal classes, a midwife explains that lochia consists of _____?Answer: Blood, mucus, and uterine tissue A patient with a previous classical (vertical) uterine incision is now pregnant again. What is the recommended mode of delivery?Answer: Repeat C-section due to high rupture risk Which of these is not a complication of childbirth? Postpartum bleeding, Eclampsia, Abstracted labour, DyspneoaAnswer: Dyspneoa 30-year-old G2P0 at 39 weeks is admitted in labor with spontaneous rupture of membranes occurring 2 hours prior to admission and regular uterine contractions. On examination, her cervix is 4-cm dilated and completely effaced. The fetal head is at 0 station and the fetal heart tracing is reactive. Two hours later, on repeat examination, her cervix is 5-cm dilated and the fetal head is at +1 station. Early decelerations are noted on the fetal heart tracing as Nurse what is your next plan for this mother?Answer: No intervention; labor is progressing normally Chlamydia is most commonly prevalent both in men and women. If left untreated in women, chlamydia can lead to _____?Answer: Pelvic inflammatory disease TT2 vaccine is given to married women (15-45 years) after TT1?Answer: 4 weeks after TT1 The nurse is speaking to a group of women about early detection of breast cancer. The average age of the women in the group is 47. Following the American Cancer Society guidelines, the nurse should recommend that the women?Answer: Have a mammogram annually A Nurse observes a first time mother with her newborn. Which of the following actions would prompt the nurse to give the mother further instructions?Answer: Placing the newborn to sleep prone after feeding A primigravida complains to the nurse about dyspnea, nausea and bladder fullness. The nurse should be aware that these symptoms during pregnancy are the result of an increased in which of the following hormones?Answer: Progesterone In dog the peak prevalence of diabetes mellitus occurs at:Answer: 7-9 years of age Usual dose rate of Cal. borogluconate for the treatment of Milk fever is:Answer: 100-200 gm as 25% soln. Tinkling or metallic sound is found in which colic?Answer: Flatulence colic Choose the correct option:Answer: White spotted kidney is found in Interstitial Nephritis Praying posture is the pathognomic sign of:Answer: Gastritis Rapid putrefaction of the carcass occurs in _______Answer: Fatty animals Choose the most appropriate option regarding oxen:Answer: Oxen have a larger right lung due to an extra lobe