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Questions on Epidemiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Studies of coronary artery bypass grafting have shown that all the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mortality is ~1-3%, higher with poor LV function; 1% is too specific.
Question 2 of 5
The incidence of cholelithiasis (gallstones) is increased in all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypercholesterolemia isn’t a direct risk; others are.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are associated with a poor prognosis in patients with pneumococcal pneumonia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leukocytosis is a response, not poor prognosis; others worsen outcome.
Question 4 of 5
Complications of diabetes mellitus include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer isn’t a complication; others are.
Question 5 of 5
All the following statements about nonionizing radiation are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No strong CNS neoplasm link; others true.