Nccaom Biomed Review 500 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

What is the first hormone produced in the biochemical pathway of steroid synthesis?\n(A) Estrogen.\n(B) Aldosterone.\n(C) Testosterone.\n(D) Progesterone. {Ans: D) Progesterone}Which of the following eye conditions is due to irregularities in the curvature of the\nlens and/or cornea, leading to a blurred vision?\n(A) Cataract.\n(B) Diplopia.\n(C) Glaucoma.\n(D) Astigmatism. {Ans: D) Astigmatism}Epicondylitis as seen in tennis elbow or golfer's elbow is the inflammation at the end\nof which bone?\n(A)Ulna.\n(B) Radius.\n(C) Carpals.\n(D)Humerus. {Ans: D) Humerus}Which cranial nerve innervates muscles of mastication?\n(A) CN V (Trigeminal).\n(B) CN VII (Facial).\n(C) CN IX (Glossopharyngeal).\n(D) CN X (Vagus). {Ans: A) CN V (Trigeminal)}Sustained clonus, which is the rhythmic oscillations between flexion and extension,\nmay confirm the presence of\n(A) Normal reflexes.\n(B) Lack of reflexes.\n(C) Hypoactive reflexes.\n(D) Hyperactive reflexes. {Ans: D) Hyperactive reflexes}Which of the following is an example of oral hypoglycemic drugs?\n(A) Oxytocin (Pitocin®).\n(B) Methimazole (Tapazole®).\n(C) Metformin (Glucophage®).\n(D) Levothyroxine (Synthroid®). {Ans: C) Metformin (Glucophage)}