tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58952940358655649842024-03-09T10:33:56.524+10:30International Medical GraduatesThis blog has been created to provide information and discussion platform to international medical graduates/overseas trained doctors who want to work in Australia as a doctor. This will also provide free AMC MCQ and AMC Clinical discussion platform.Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-54509042674322698202013-05-20T08:49:00.000+09:302013-05-20T08:49:42.357+09:30Free AMC OSCE / RACGP OSCE course <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Any of you are interested in finding out more about exam, preparing for above exam, need some help or would like to do some practice, please contact Ms Angela Aldred at Grampian Medicare Local, Ballarat.<br />
They run this course on Saturday and it is once a month. To my knowledge, this course is free.<br />
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Contact detail for Ms Aldred is<br />
Phone - 03 5331 6303<br />
Email - angelaa@grampiansml.com.au<br />
Website - www.grampiansML.com.au</div>
Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-70112160485733898332013-02-12T14:40:00.000+10:302013-02-12T17:20:19.892+10:30Fitness to drive<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently received queries from an OTD/IMG regarding AMC exams and Australian medical practice. I will post question and answer as I find time. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Q - I carefully checked the list you provided us with (from your blog </span><a href="http://imgaustralia.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/books-you-need-to-read-for-amc-exam.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">http://imgaustralia.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com.au/2010/10/books-you-need-<wbr></wbr>to-read-for-amc-exam.html</a><span style="background-color: white;"> ) . Some books I managed to find online but some others I couldn't. But there is one book in the list which is quite shocking and it is "Assessing fitness to drive - freely available from </span><a href="http://www.austroads.com.au/images/stories/AFTD_reduced_for_web.pdf" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">website</a><span style="background-color: white;">" . I mean why is that among the must read books and is it in the list by mistake?!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - There are always one or two question related to fitness to drive in AMC exam - only one authentic book out there for fitness to drive in Australia. I know it is extensive and messy, but no other way around. I would suggest you try to find answer related to common scenario like MI, epilepsy, DM, collapse and visual requirement for driving and that will be enough rather than reading whole book.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Q - Medicine is really a huge field and pretty much hard to cover (you can't be 100% prepared), so is there a catch how to learn the stuff from the books and what is the best way to be prepared for the exam (it is not just a single book or 3 books it is a complete knowledge)? Should we basically prepare that exam by reading each of the MCQs from the main AMC MCQ book and then expand/build the knowledge for each of the questions by reading about them from other books listed?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Answer of this question lies in your question. There is no such thing that you read 1-2 books in medicine. On fun side, I can tell you read John Murtagh GP, Harrison's Internal Medicine and AMC MCQ book and if you can remember everything you don't need any other book. You will pass. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Q- Since I'm about to prepare myself just for the MCQ CAT and then start the internship in Australia (if possible) I want to ask are all the books you listed</span><a href="http://imgaustralia.blogspot.com.au/2010/10/books-you-need-to-read-for-amc-exam.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">http://imgaustralia.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com.au/2010/10/books-you-need-<wbr></wbr>to-read-for-amc-exam.html</a><span style="background-color: white;"> just for that first part (not for the clinical part which can be taken later during or upon the completion of internship)? I'm asking you that because you put as 3rd book in the list -</span><span style="background-color: white;"> " AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment (for part 2, but should read for part 1 if you can)"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> and again as 7th in the second group - </span><span style="background-color: white;">" Systemic Guide to Physical Diagnose by Talley and O'Connor - DVD comes with the book and that is really helpful for physical examination"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> . Are these books for the MCQ ? Or for the clinical part?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - You should read all the book to start with. The book you specifically asked, they are for clinical examination only, but while you looking for internship and doing internship that knowledge will come handy. <br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Q - What about the therapeutic guidelines, there are plenty of them (</span><a href="http://www.amc.org.au/index.php/pub#pophealth" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">http://www.amc.org.au/index.<wbr></wbr>php/pub#pophealth</a><span style="background-color: white;"> the huge list starts from Public health) , which to use exactly?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Simple answer is yes. In my view you don't need to read any. If you really want to read then read Therapeutic Guidelines for antibiotics as they are different in different region of the world. <br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Q- You listed some books that are not even in the AMC list </span><a href="http://www.amc.org.au/index.php/pub" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">http://www.amc.org.au/index.<wbr></wbr>php/pub</a><span style="background-color: white;"> such are </span><span style="background-color: white;">"The Australian Immunisation Handbook"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> , </span><span style="background-color: white;">"Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> , </span><span style="background-color: white;">"Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialities"</span><span style="background-color: white;"> etc.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br />A - This is from my personal experience and I used these books when I prepared for my exam. Remember clinical knowledge remains same throughout world, but application of that knowledge changes according to area. <br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Q- The immunisation book is in the list too? Is this the book. </span><span style="background-color: white;">What should we paid attention to when learning from this book since there are so many information and tables there ?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Focus on immunisation schedule, requirement, contraindication, administration and common side effects of vaccination listed on schedule.<br /><br />Q - As for the test, is it a test which we do by writing on the paper or some other way (since I read that we can look back at the questions we did not answer at the first place after completing the very last question).<br /><br />A - In Australia, it (AMC MCQ) is all computer based exam. I am not sure about overseas centres, but I think all are computer based now for AMC exam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Q - There are also the non-scored questions mentioned so do we have to answer them too?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Don't worry about them, as you will not able to recognise them differently. To you all will look same. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Q- What about the dosages of the medications ? Should we learn them and if yes for which conditions ?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A - Common (i.e Abx for pneumonia, COPD, analgesia etc) and emergency medications ( like medication for MI, anaphylaxis etc), you need to remember everything including dosage. </span></span></div>
Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-5739434640870017522012-08-30T17:03:00.000+09:302012-08-30T17:03:54.509+09:30AON, DWS question<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dear Sir</span><br />
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How are you? I passed all 16stations in amc clinicals. I didnt get job in NT campaign and I am not selected in round 1 WA. I am very concerned about my career.Now I am thinking about taking up GP job but for this I need to pass PESCI and thers lot of other confusions like AON, DWS. Could you please advise me in this regard? I am getting few GP jobs in Sydney but I dont know whether I would get registration if its not in AON or DWS. I called AHPRA they told me I dont require AON or DWS to obtain registration but what about provider number? could you please explain me these?</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hi Dr Z, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Don't feel bad - at present market in Australia is saturated. People not even getting observership, so if you has observership, you will get there. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Try less competition area - like SA and QLD, where you have higher chances. Try in rural area of this states. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you want to get in GP land - you have to understand<a href="http://www.doctorconnect.gov.au/internet/otd/publishing.nsf/Content/medicareProviderNumberLegislation" target="_blank"> 10 year memorandum for overseas trained doctor</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You cannot have your provider number for 10 years, but you can work in hospital without that. As a GP, you get limited provider number and it is location specific. You can only work in AON and DWS - in rural area, where you can get provider number. After 10 years, you are free to go anywhere in Australia. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It is unlikely that you will get provider number for Sydney, but outer Sydney or other area would be fine. It is not your problem, your employer will apply and get that done, otherwise you won't get job. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Remember, registration and provider numbers are not your problem, if your prospective employer is happy to give you job, then things will get sorted and he/she will have answer for that. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">APHRA is registration body who usually gives registration to all appropriate candidates. If you have job as doctor - obviously you are appropriate!!</span></div>
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Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-49247009085593155762012-07-26T09:00:00.000+09:302012-07-26T09:00:01.097+09:30NSW Jobs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Application for NSW Junior Medical Officer (JMO) has commenced today. Please visit <a href="http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/recruitment/jmo.asp">http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/recruitment/jmo.asp</a><br />
for further information about application.<br />
Remember application closes on 15 August 2012. </div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-62984570435076123272012-07-19T09:00:00.000+09:302012-07-19T09:00:00.218+09:30QLD jobs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Application for junior medical officer (resident medical officer) for Queensland Health has commenced today. Please visit <a href="http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/apply_now.asp">http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/apply_now.asp</a> for application and further information.<br />
Remember application closes on 16 of July 2012.</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-75279718214440701182012-06-29T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-29T09:00:00.547+09:30MCQ 62<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Haematochromatosis is<br />
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<li>Autosomal dominant</li>
<li>Autosomal recessive</li>
<li>X - linked condition</li>
<li>It has not genetic cause</li>
<li>It is a type of iron deficiency anaemia</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-7214563083318447452012-06-28T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-28T09:00:01.790+09:30MCQ 61<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You arranged FNAC for patient in question 58. Showed degenerative colloid nodule with carcinomatous changes. You refer patient to Endocrine surgeon for review and further management. What is not true about Thyroid surgery from following?<br />
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<li>If there are pressure symptoms due to multinodulat goitre with a dominant nodule, total thyroidectomy is recommended choice</li>
<li>In a patient with a thyroid nodule and Graves' disease, anaesthesia and surgery must be deferred until TSH has normalized</li>
<li>If there is a definite diagnose of malignancy, hemithyroidectomy is appropriate</li>
<li>The major risks of total thyroidecomy are hoarseness of the voice and permanent hypothyroidecomy</li>
<li>Surgery should be done if there is clinical suspicion about malignancy or concern about growth of nodule even if investigations are unremarkable. </li>
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</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-29874222615449415042012-06-27T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-27T09:00:02.434+09:30MCQ 60<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Patient in question 58 came to see you again for blood result and US. TFT was unremarkable. US showed 4 cm nodule in thyroid in right side. Unable to comment whether it is malignant or not, but suggest it showed some cystic and solid area. What will be the next step?<br />
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<li>US guided FNAC</li>
<li>CT scan</li>
<li>MRI</li>
<li>Nuclear medicine scan</li>
<li>Do nothing and review in 6 months time. </li>
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</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-88198637160489653002012-06-26T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-26T09:00:01.639+09:30MCQ 59<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Patient in Question 58, you are suspicious about thyroid gland nodule. What will be the next step for investigation?<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">TFT and US of thyroid gland</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">TFT and XR of neck</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">TFT and CT scan of neck</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">TFT only</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">TFT and MRI of thyroid gland </span></li>
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</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-57143016538514683062012-06-25T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-25T09:00:00.851+09:30MCQ 58<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
60 y.o male presented with lump on right side of his neck, which he noted about 2 months ago and has increased in size. He is otherwise asymptomatic. His lump is about 4 cm in size and move with tongue. What is likely diagnose?<br />
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<li>Lymphadenopathy</li>
<li>Thyroid nodule</li>
<li>SCM muscle haematoma</li>
<li>Skin cancer</li>
<li>Subcutaneous Lipoma</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-31746709471213415042012-06-22T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-22T09:00:00.493+09:30MCQ 57<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Which of following shows best outcome on superficial burn patient?<br />
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<li>Application of ice</li>
<li>Urgent medical intervention</li>
<li>Application of cold water for 20 minutes</li>
<li>Application of burnaid </li>
<li>Surgical intervention like skin graft </li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-83510745099860463382012-06-21T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-21T09:00:00.416+09:30MCQ 56<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you are being ask to request only one blood test for anaphylaxis, what of following will you order?<br />
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<li>FBC</li>
<li>Tryptase</li>
<li>IgE</li>
<li>CK</li>
<li>Electrolytes</li>
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</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-18542740903361767782012-06-20T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-20T09:00:00.218+09:30MCQ 55<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Which of following is not common sign of anaphylaxis reaction?<br />
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<li>Hypotension</li>
<li>Abdominal pain</li>
<li>Wheeze in chest</li>
<li>Cold and clammy skin</li>
<li>Tachycardia</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-80325779414217146492012-06-19T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-19T09:00:00.436+09:30MCQ 54<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
30 year old male presented with thickening of skin on extensor surface of both elbow. O/E the thickening showed erythmatous patch with silvery scaly appearance. He also mentioned that his father also had similar rash. What would be the likely cause of his rash?<br />
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<li>Eczema</li>
<li>Psoriasis</li>
<li>Tinea Versicolour</li>
<li>Squamous Cell Carcinoma</li>
<li>Contact dermatitis</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-56518979597248672962012-06-18T09:00:00.001+09:302012-06-18T09:00:01.033+09:30MCQ 53<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In MCQ 52, you diagnosed that this person is having anaphyxis. What is your next step?<br />
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<li>Give 0.5 mg of 1:1000 adrenalin IV</li>
<li>Give 0.5 mg of 1:10000 adrenalin IV</li>
<li>Give 0.5 mg of 1:1000 adrenalin IM in thigh</li>
<li>Give 0.5 mg of 1:10000 adrenalin IM</li>
<li>Give 0.5 mg of 1:1000 adrenalin IM in deltoid</li>
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(Note - If you don't the answer of above question, I would recommend that you visit ASCIA website and consider doing free e-training. Follow the link <a href="http://www.allergy.org.au/about-ascia/about-ascia-e-training">ASCIA website</a> )</div>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-4367710771866190972012-06-15T12:58:00.002+09:302012-06-15T12:58:41.517+09:30<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The CEPD at Monash University will be running a 3 day intensive weekend AMC Clinical Bridging Course for IMG / OTD.<br />
Date 27-29 July 2012<br />
Cost $1500<br />
Contact - Ms Caroline Menara Ph - 03 9902 4498 Email - caroline.menara@monash.edu.au</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-52240695468037526952012-06-15T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-15T09:00:01.363+09:30MCQ 52<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
25 year old male presented with difficulty in breathing. He mentioned that he is allergic to peanuts and he probably had peanuts with his lunch. On examination, he was flushed with tachycardia and widespread wheeze on lung auscultation. What would be the correct diagnosed?<br />
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Allergic reaction to peanut</li>
<li>Anaphylaxis to peanut</li>
<li>Asthma exacerabation</li>
<li>Septic shock</li>
<li>Cannot tell, he will need further investigation including blood and CXR prior to making diagnose. </li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-47942684309625745392012-06-14T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-14T09:00:00.531+09:30MCQ 51<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What is Bowen's disease?<br />
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<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>SCC</li>
<li>BCC</li>
<li>Melanoma</li>
<li>Squamous Cell Carcinoma in situ</li>
<li>None of above</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-63120540111544209652012-06-13T19:48:00.000+09:302012-06-13T19:48:00.669+09:30MCQ 50<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How does Melanoma of skin spread?<br />
<ol>
<li>Direct spread</li>
<li>Lymphatic system</li>
<li>Blood stream</li>
<li>All of above</li>
<li>Neither of above</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-1437169870965017692012-06-12T19:47:00.000+09:302012-06-12T19:47:00.158+09:30MCQ 49<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How does SCC of skin spread?<br />
<ol>
<li>Direct spread</li>
<li>Lymphatic system</li>
<li>Blood stream</li>
<li>All of above</li>
<li>Neither of above</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-80855317146593851082012-06-11T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-11T09:00:01.300+09:30MCQ 48<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
How does BCC of skin spread?<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Direct spread</li>
<li>Lymphatic system</li>
<li>Blood stream</li>
<li>All of above</li>
<li>Neither of above</li>
</ol>
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What is the first line abx for tonsillitis in children in Australia (according to evidence based medicine - answer in Therapeutic Guideline)?<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Amoxicillin</li>
<li>Phenoxymethyl penicillin</li>
<li>Cephelexin</li>
<li>Azithromycin</li>
<li>Doxycycline</li>
</ol>
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45 year old teacher presented with right sided hand pain which is worse at night time and gets better when she wakes up and walk around. What will be the likely cause of her pain?<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Malignancy</li>
<li>Osteoarthritis</li>
<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</li>
<li>Raynaud's phenomenon</li>
<li>Rhematoid arthritis </li>
</ol>
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What is the most common cause of moderate to severe exudative pleural effusion in Australia?<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Tuberculosis</li>
<li>Bronchial Carcinoma</li>
<li>Metastatic Carcinoma to lung</li>
<li>Pneumonia</li>
<li>Cardiac failure</li>
</ol>
</div>Sachinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336136700271899793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5895294035865564984.post-88235528034476813632012-06-05T09:00:00.000+09:302012-06-05T09:00:00.785+09:30Hepatitis - Free resource<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you are working in Western Australia (WA) or planning to work in WA, you will find this resource invaluable. Even if you are not planning to work in WA and planning to come to Australia as health practitioner I would recommend that you go through this resource which provide free online education for Hepatitis B and C. Edith Cowan University has provided this invaluable resource for free which is useful for GP, medical students and health workers. You will need to register once to access, but registration is free (you just need a valid email address).<br />
<br />
<a href="http://hepatitis.ecu.edu.au/">http://hepatitis.ecu.edu.au/</a>
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