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PRACTICE SHEET ‒ LOM (MEDICOS)

This test is to evaluate the medical knowledge of the candidate. The medical knowledge is tested across
all specialties and is not subjected to a specific specialty.

Pattern of the Question


Paper:

The question paper is for 25 marks MCQs under the following


categories:
Sr. No. of Max
No Section Definition Modality Ques Score
Overall clinical understanding of collaborating
1 Case Studies signs and symptoms to a diagnosis MCQ 5 5
To check labs and investigation related
2 Result Interpretation knowledge MCQ 5 5
Clinical Note Check on mapping a history to different
3 understanding section of a clinical note MCQ 5 5
Check medication dosage and assessment
4 Plan comprehension advise MCQ 5 5
5 Attention to details Gauge orientation to proof reading MCQ 5 5

Sample Question:

1. Case Studies:

The patient presents today with complaints of feeling lightheaded when getting up suddenly. He denies any
breathlessness or fatigue. He has a history of fall in the past.

a. Hypertension

b. Labyrinthitis

c. Orthostatic hypotension

d. Coronary artery disease

Patient complains of right lower quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting and decreased appetite. On physical exam the
patient has right lower quadrant tenderness on palpation. What could be the possible diagnosis?

a. IBD

b. Appendicitis

c. Gastroenteritits

d. None of the above


2. Result Interpretation

Normal range of HbA1c:

a. 5.7% - 6.4%

b. 6.4% - 7%

c. 5% - 5.7%

d. All of the above

Which of the below mentioned option relates best to AST (aspartate


aminotransferase):

a. Anticoagulation status

b. Rule out clots

c. Liver enzyme

d. Measure blood glucose over time period

3. Clinical Note understanding


Doctor: How are you doing today? Patient: Not that well. Doctor: What brings you here today? Patient: I have
been vomiting since yesterday; I have not been able to keep anything down in my stomach. Doctor: oh. Do u have
abdominal pain? Patient: no Doctor: difficulty in breathing, chest pain? Patient: no Where will you document the
answer pertaining to difficulty in breathing?

a. History of present illness

b. Reason for visit

c. Review of systems

d. Physical examination

4. Plan comprehension:

Which of the following would be the appropriate advice for a patient


placed on Metformin?

a. Have a HbA1c done in every 6 months

b. Eat more fruits and vegetables


c. Drink more liquids

d. Avoid crowds

Which of the following test is advised for patient who is suffering from
diabetes since last 10 years:

1. Lipid profile

2. Ophthalmic evaluation

3. Bone density

4. Complete blood count

5. Attention to detail:

Patient is suffering from Shoulder osteoarthritis. She had Cortisone shots in her shoulders and had symptomatic
improvement for a few days. Has recurrence of pain and reports restricted range of motion in her shoulders.
She has a history of polymyalgia that has resolved with Prednisone and is currently not on any medications.
Hydroxychloroquine was tried for her in the past but she was found to be allergic to it.
Has persistent hand numbness. States that her hands "drive her crazy." She is not using the prescribed splints as
she has trouble putting them on. Is status post carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands 7 years ago with no
benefit.

Which shot was she given in the past:


a. Cortisone
b. Prednisone

Is she suffering from Carpal tunnel syndrome?


a. Yes
b. No

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