Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Exam Dumps - Actual Questions Answers

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Rapid progression of pain out of proportion to exam, systemic symptoms (anxiety), and skinchanges without major swelling are classic for necrotizing fasciitis—a surgical emergency. Discoloration and extreme tenderness should raise immediate concern.

Toronto Notes 2023 – Emergency Medicine / Surgery:

“Necrotizing fasciitis presents with severe pain, systemic toxicity, rapid progression, and early skin changes (discoloration). Pain out of proportion is a key clue.”

MCCQE1 Objectives (Emergency Medicine > 51-1: Soft Tissue Infections):

“Candidates must recognize necrotizing fasciitis and initiate urgent surgical consultation.”

Plantaris rupture (A) is benign and localized. DVT (B) is more gradual and often with swelling. Cellulitis (C) progresses more slowly and is less painful. Baker’s cyst (D) causes posterior knee pain, not severe systemic illness.

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One of the strongest modifiable risk factors for postoperative delirium in older adults is exposure to anticholinergic medications (e.g., diphenhydramine, certain antidepressants). Avoiding these can reduce delirium risk.

Toronto Notes 2023 – Geriatrics, “Delirium Prevention”:

“Avoid high-risk medications including anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, and narcotics if possible. Maintain orientation cues and adequate pain control.”

MCCQE1 Objectives (Medicine > Geriatrics > 41-1: Cognitive Impairment):

“Candidates must recognize predisposing factors for delirium and apply prevention strategies, including medication review.”

Opiates (B) should be used judiciously; untreated pain can also cause delirium. Cognitive screening (C) is helpful for baseline but does not prevent delirium. Benzodiazepines (D) increase delirium risk. Family involvement is actually helpful (E).

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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Decreased libido in elderly patients can be multifactorial, but depression is a common and important cause that must be ruled out before hormone therapy or other steps. A proper mental health screen should precede further interventions.

Toronto Notes 2023 – Psychiatry / Geriatrics:

“In elderly men, reduced libido may be linked to depression, medical illness, or medications. Depression screening is essential.”

MCCQE1 Objectives (Psychiatry > 71-1: Mood Disorders / Sexual Health):

“Candidates must consider depression as a common cause of decreased libido and assess accordingly before initiating hormone therapy.”

Testosterone testing (D) may follow. Prescribing (C) is premature. Couples counselling (B) may help if interpersonal issues are identified. Interviewing together (A) may inhibit disclosure.

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