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MCQ Decemeber 2023
| 1. | Which of the following is NOT a non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant? |
| A. | Dabigatran. |
| B. | Rivaroxaban. |
| C. | Apixaban. |
| D. | Edoxaban. |
| E. | Cardoxaban. |
Answer: E.
| 2. | In the study titled “Utilisation rate of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant, and associated factors of refusal of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant usage in atrial fibrillation patients - A study in two Hong Kong general out-patient clinics”; which of the following was found to be associated with NOAC refusal? |
| A. | Smoker. |
| B. | Higher financial strain score. |
| C. | Lower education level. |
| D. | Higher CHA2DS2-VASc score. |
| E. | Male. |
Answer: B.
| 3. | Which of the following is NOT a sign of periodontal disease? |
| A. | Gingiva reddens and sores. |
| B. | Gingiva is sensitive to cold and sweet food. |
| C. | Gingiva bleeds on probing. |
| D. | Gingiva is swollen. |
| E. | Increased probing depth of the gingiva. |
Answer: B.
| 4. | Which of the following is NOT regarded as proper oral hygiene practice? |
| A. | Toothbrushing twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste. |
| B. | Use of an electric toothbrush for toothbrushing. |
| C. | Use warm saltwater gargle daily. |
| D. | Interdental cleaning with the use of dental floss. |
| E. | Interdental cleaning with the use of an interdental brush. |
Answer: C.
| 5. | Which of the following is NOT included in the Simon Broome Diagnostic Criteria for familial hyperlipidaemia? |
| A. | LDL-Cholesterol >4.9 mmol/L in adults. |
| B. | Presence of tendon xanthomas. |
| C. | Presence of xanthelasma. |
| D. | Family history of myocardial infarction before age 60 years in a first-degree relative. |
| E. | Family history of elevated TC >7.5mmol/L in a first-degree relative. |
Answer: C.
| 6. | What is the LDL- Cholesterol treatment target for the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients with familial hyperlipidaemia? |
| A. | LDL- Cholesterol <4.1 mmol/L. |
| B. | LDL- Cholesterol <2.6 mmol/L. |
| C. | LDL- Cholesterol <1.8 mmol/L. |
| D. | LDL- Cholesterol <1.4 mmol/L. |
| E. | Depends on the Framingham algorithm. |
Answer: B.
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