Internal Medicine CBT Quiz Form
Test your knowledge with this internal medicine computer-based quiz. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. No sensitive or personal information is collected.
Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults?
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
A 65-year-old male presents with acute chest pain and diaphoresis. Which diagnostic test is most useful for confirming acute myocardial infarction?
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Chest X-ray
Echocardiogram
CT angiography
What is the first-line treatment for newly diagnosed hypertension in a 45-year-old patient without comorbidities?
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Lifestyle modification
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Which laboratory abnormality is most characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?
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Metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Non-anion gap acidosis
A patient with chronic liver disease develops confusion and asterixis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Hepatic encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy
Delirium tremens
Subdural hematoma
Which of the following is a common side effect of loop diuretics?
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Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperglycemia
Which physical exam finding is most specific for diagnosing congestive heart failure?
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Bilateral lower extremity edema
Jugular venous distension
Pulmonary crackles
S3 gallop
A 30-year-old woman presents with heat intolerance, weight loss, and palpitations. Which test is most specific for diagnosing Graves’ disease?
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TSH receptor antibody test
Thyroid ultrasound
Serum TSH
Serum free T4
What is the recommended initial diagnostic test for suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Compression ultrasonography
D-dimer assay
Venography
CT venogram
Briefly explain the mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors.
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