NRE Medical Step I MCQs

Iron-deficiency anaemia is a microcytic anaemia caused by inadequate iron availability for haemoglobin synthesis.

Megaloblastic anaemia is a macrocytic anaemia caused by impaired DNA synthesis, often from folate or vitamin B12 deficiency.

Cirrhosis is diffuse hepatic fibrosis with regenerative nodules and altered liver architecture.

Haemorrhagic shock is circulatory failure caused by acute blood loss and inadequate tissue perfusion.

Tension pneumothorax is progressive pressurised pleural air causing respiratory compromise and obstructive shock.

Acute appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix often producing migratory right-lower-quadrant pain.

Small-bowel obstruction is mechanical or functional blockage causing pain, vomiting, distension and reduced passage of stool or flatus.

Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly due to cystic-duct obstruction by a stone.

Inguinal hernia is protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal region.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is persistent airflow limitation commonly related to smoking or noxious exposure.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is hyperglycaemia with ketonaemia and metabolic acidosis due to severe insulin deficiency.

Hypothyroidism is a state of deficient thyroid hormone action that may cause fatigue, weight gain and bradycardia.