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Medical English PCEM 2 & PCEP 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an interventional study? A. To combine data from multiple studies B. To compare disease rates in different populations C. To describe unusual cases D. To determine the natural history of a disease E. To study the effects of an intervention

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cohort studies? A. They are inexpensive to conduct B. They are suitable for studying rare diseases C. They can study multiple outcomes and risk factors D. They have issues with participant retention over time E. They provide quick results

Question 3

What does a case control study typically compare? A. Data from multiple studies on a similar topic B. Disease rates between different countries C. Effects of a new drug versus a placebo D. Exposure histories of people with and without a disease E. Long-term outcomes of people with a specific disease

Question 4

What is one of the main advantages of an ecological study? A. Ensures participant blinding B. Provides individual-level data C. Quick and inexpensive to conduct D. Requires a large sample size E. Suitable for rare disease study

Question 5

What is the main measurement used in cohort studies to assess the relationship between exposure and disease? A. Hazard ratio B. Incidence rate C. Odds ratio D. Prevalence ratio E. Relative risk

Question 6

Which study type involves following a group of people over time to observe outcomes? A. Case series B. Case control study C. Cohort study D. Ecological study E. Systematic review

Question 7

In a systematic review, what is one of the key processes? A. Assessing the quality of each included study B. Blinding participants and investigators C. Collecting new data from participants D. Following participants over a long period of time E. Randomizing participants to different groups

Question 8

Why might a randomized controlled study be considered the best design for testing a new drug? A. It allows for the study of rare diseases B. It can establish a cause-and-effect relationship C. It is quick and inexpensive to conduct D. It minimizes recall bias E. It requires a small number of participants

Question 9

Why is it important to identify and remediate unprofessional behaviors early in a medical trainee's career? A. Because early behaviors can predict future unprofessional conduct B. To encourage competitiveness among trainees C. To increase workload for the profession D. To prioritize personal interests over professional duties E. To reward exceptional behavior

Question 10

Which of the following describes the principle of "Primacy of patient welfare" in the Physician Charter? A. Focusing on altruism, trust, and patient interest B. Focusing on societal needs C. Limiting patient involvement in decision-making D. Promoting physician self-interest E. Withholding information from patients

Question 11

What is one of the ten categories of responsibilities of physicians outlined in the Physician Charter? A. Advancing scientific knowledge B. Avoiding professional competence C. Diminishing trust in medical practice D. Ignoring patient confidentiality E. Promoting inappropriate relations with patients

Question 12

What does the concept of "honor and integrity" require from physicians? A. Avoiding patient interactions B. Being fair, truthful, and straightforward C. Disregarding truthfulness D. Ignoring ethical dilemmas E. Promoting self-interest

Question 13

Why might students be less certain about what constitutes plagiarism? A. They are well-informed about academic honesty B. They believe plagiarism is acceptable in group work C. They find plagiarism easier to avoid than other forms of cheating D. They have clear guidelines on plagiarism E. They often lack understanding of specific practices considered dishonest

Question 14

How does cheating harm the student who cheats? A. It fosters a sense of camaraderie with peers B. It improves their relationship with instructors C. It leads to immediate academic success D. It prevents the student from fully engaging with the learning material E. It results in learning the material more thoroughly

Question 15

What is the main reason students may hesitate to report fellow students for cheating? A. Fear of academic consequences B. Fear of being perceived as a "tattletale" C. Fear of retaliation from the cheating student D. Lack of evidence E. Lack of knowledge about academic regulations

Question 16

Why is it important to report academic dishonesty, even if it seems harmless? A. To avoid personal involvement in academic disputes B. To gain recognition from instructors C. To promote future instances of cheating D. To protect the academic reputation of the institution E. To uphold the values of honesty and integrity

Question 17

What is a student's ethical responsibility if they know a peer is cheating? A. Confront the peer privately B. Ignore the situation to avoid conflict C. Report the infraction to uphold academic integrity D. Seek advice from another student E. Use the same cheating methods to compete

Question 18

What is the potential impact of plagiarism on the original author of the work? A. They are able to publish more work B. They are not given proper credit for their effort C. They gain financial compensation D. They lose academic credibility E. They receive more recognition for their work

Question 19

What is the potential harm of cheating to the future patient? A. Decreased trust in the medical profession B. Delayed treatment for current patients C. Increased cost of medical care D. Overprescription of medication E. Reduced ability of the student to care for patients

Question 20

Why is it crucial for a profession to have a code of ethics? A. To avoid societal expectations B. To increase personal freedoms C. To limit professional obligations D. To promote self-interest E. To state standards by which members are judged