MCCQE Part I Practice Questions

This set of flashcards captures key medical terms and definitions based on practice questions from the MCCQE Part I exam, promoting better understanding and retention of essential medical concepts.

P-value

The probability that the observed differences could have happened by chance alone.

Overflow incontinence

A condition where the bladder cannot empty properly, leading to frequent leakage as it overfills.

Sacroiliac joints

Joints that are critical for confirming diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis through radiography.

Diabetes insipidus

A condition characterized by insufficient antidiuretic hormone, often requiring desmopressin for treatment.

Eclampsia

Seizures that occur in the context of preeclampsia, necessitating the administration of magnesium sulfate.

HIDA scan

A diagnostic imaging test to assess gallbladder function, often used in biliary dyskinesia.

Lactate dehydrogenase

An important marker for hemolysis and tissue damage, particularly in assessing HELLP syndrome.

Epinephrine

The most critical medication used for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

Prostate cancer

A potential cause of urinary incontinence often associated with aging men.

Atypical antipsychotic

A type of medication that can lead to significant weight gain as a side effect.

Polysomnography

The gold standard investigation for confirming obstructive sleep apnea.

Renal involvement

A critical factor in preventing complications in children with IgA vasculitis, assessed through urinalysis.

Antinuclear antibodies test

A test often used to investigate autoimmune conditions like lupus.

Thyroid stimulating hormone

A hormone measured to assess thyroid function, relevant in evaluating thyroid nodules.

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures

Seizures that are psychological in origin, often linked to stress or trauma.

Fine needle aspiration

A procedure used to obtain a tissue sample from a thyroid nodule for diagnostic purposes.

Pulmonary embolism

A potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries.

Aortoenteric fistula

A rare condition characterized by a connection between aorta and the intestine, often diagnosed via CT angiography.