Medical Board Exam Practice Assessment Questionnaire
Complete this practice assessment to evaluate your readiness for the medical board exam. All questions are for self-assessment purposes only.
Which of the following is a common symptom of myocardial infarction?
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Chest pain
Blurred vision
Abdominal distension
Tremor
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate your confidence in diagnosing acute appendicitis.
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Which antibiotic is most appropriate for initial treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
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Amoxicillin
Vancomycin
Ciprofloxacin
Acyclovir
Rate your familiarity with the following emergency procedures:
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Rows
Not familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
Endotracheal intubation
1
2
3
Central line placement
4
5
6
Defibrillation
7
8
9
Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of beta-blockers?
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Block beta-adrenergic receptors
Inhibit calcium channels
Stimulate alpha receptors
Increase renin secretion
On a scale of 1 to 5, how prepared do you feel for the pharmacology portion of the exam?
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Not prepared
1
2
3
4
Very prepared
5
1 is Not prepared, 5 is Very prepared
Match the following clinical signs to the most likely diagnosis.
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Rows
Pneumonia
Heart failure
Asthma
Crackles on lung auscultation
10
11
12
Bilateral lower limb edema
13
14
15
Wheezing
16
17
18
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with prolonged vomiting?
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Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate your ability to interpret ECG findings.
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Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Poor, 5 is Excellent
Briefly describe your approach to a patient presenting with acute shortness of breath.
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