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CDM QBank for the MCCQE Part 1
Medicine
Abdominal Pain Impotence/Erectile DysfunctionAbnormal Heart Sounds and Murmurs Incontinence, StoolAbnormal Liver Function Tests Infective EndocarditisAcid Base Disturbance InfertilityAcoustic Neuroma Intervertebral Disc ProlapseAcute Cholecystitis IV Drug AbuseAcute Conjunctivitis JaundiceAcute Diarrhea Kidney TransplantationAcute glaucoma or Chronic glaucomaAcute PancreatitisAcute Visual Disturbance/Loss; Chronic Visual Disturbance/Loss; Legionella PneumoniaAdults with Developmental Disabilities LichenificationAlcoholism Localized EdemaAllergic Reactions/Food Allergies Intolerance/Atopy ( Anaphylaxis) Lung CancerAlopecia LymphadenopathyAlzheimer's Disease MeningitisAnemia Miocardial InfarctionAnkylosing Spondylitis MononucleosisAortic Stenosis Movement Disorders, InvoluntaryArthritis Movement Disorders, Involuntary/Tic DisordersAsthma Multiple SclerosisAtrial Fibrillation Myasthenia GravisBack Pain Nail ComplaintsBites, Animal/Insects NeglectBleeding Tendency/Bruising Nephrotic SyndromeBlood in Urine/Hematuria Nerve InjuriesBPPV Numbness/Tingling/Altered SensationBreast Cancer Numbness/Tingling/Altered Sensation;Carcinoid Syndrome ObesityCeliac Disease Obstructive Sleep ApneaCentral/Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Occular manifestations of systemic diseaseChest Pain Ocular emergenciesChronic Diarrhea OsteoporosisChronic Liver Disease Pain, NeuropathicChronic Renal Failure Palpitations (Abnormal ECG-‐Arrhythmia)Claudication Parkinson's DiseaseCoagulation Abnormalities PediculosisComa Perforated Peptic UlcerComprehensive Geriatric Assessment PheochromocytomaConcussion Pleural Effusion/Pleural AbnormalitiesConstipation Pneumocystic PneumoniaCOPD PneumoniaCoronary Artery Disease PoisoningCrohn's Disease Polyarteritis NodosaCyanosis/Hypoxemia/Hypoxia Polycythemia/Elevated HemoglobinDiabetes Mellitus Polymyalgia RheumaticaDiabetes Mellitus Polyuria/PolydipsiaDiabetes Mellitus Pressure SoresDiplopia Primary Biliary CirrhosisDiverticular Disease Prostate CancerDrowning (Near Drowning) ProteinuriaDrug Allergy PruritusDrug Overdose Rectal BleedingDyspnea Red eyeDysuria and/or Pyuria Renal InsufficiencyECG Rheumatoid ArthritisEdema/Anasarca/Ascites SclerodermaEthylene Glycol Poisoning Seborrheic DermatitisEye Injuries SeizureFacial Injuries Seizures (Epilepsy)Fatigue Septic Arthritis
Legal, Ethical and Organizational Aspects of Medicine -‐ Consent , Truth Telling , Negligence , Confidentiality , Legal System
The Clinical Decision Making (CDM) QBank for the MCCQE Part 1 covers six subjects:Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) | Pediatrics | Preventive Medicine and Community Health (PMCH) | Psychiatry | Surgery The QBank contains carefully prepared, classic simulated cases for each of the Topics listed below.
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Fever in the Immune Compromised Host/Recurrent Fever Shortness of BreathFlank Pain Skin Rash, MaculesGait Disturbances/Ataxia Skin Rash, PapulesGeneralized Edema SLEGenital Warts Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders/Sleep Apnea Syndrome/InsomniaGERD Small Fiber NeuropathyGout Smell/Taste DysfunctionGranuloma Inguinale Sodium Concentration Abnormal, SerumHair and Nail Complaints Sore Throat (Rhinorrhea)Head Trauma/Brain Death/Transplant Donation SpondylosisHeadache Strabismus and/or AmblyopiaHeadache StrokeHemiplegia/Hemisensory Loss +/-‐ Aphasia Subarachnoid HemorrhageHemochromatosis Sympathetic Pain/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic DystrophyHemoglobin Serum, Abnormal Syncope/Pre-‐Syncope/Loss of ConsciousnessHemoptysis SyphilisHepatitis C Temperature Abnormal/Fever and/or ChillsHip Fracture ThalassemiaHirsutism/Virilization Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraHIV TIAHoarseness/Dysphonia/Speech and Language Abnormalities TinnitusHydrogen Ion Concentration Abnormal, Serum Trigeminal NeuralgiaHypercoagulable State UreterolithiasisHyperkalemia Urinary FrequencyHyperparathyroidism Urinary IncontinenceHypertension Urticaria/Angioedema/AnaphylaxisHyperthermia VertigoHyperthyroidism Visual DisturbanceHypocalcemia Vomiting/NauseaHypokalemia Weakness/Paralysis/Paresis/Loss of Motion;Hypotension/Shock Weight LossHypothermia Whiplash Syndrome
Wolff-‐Parkinson-‐White Syndrome
OBGYN
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Fibroid PIDAmbiguous Genitalia Postmenopausal bleeding evaluationAmenorrhea/Oligomenorrhea Postmenopausal bleeding, Endometrial cancerAmenorrhea/Oligomenorrhea Postmenopausal Bleeding, Endometrial HyperplasiaAntepartum Care Postmenopausal Bleeding, Endometriod AdenocarcinomaBreast, Candidiasis Postpartum DepressionContraception Postpartum hemorrhageCystitis Pre-‐Menstrual SyndromeDiagnostic Investigations PregnancyDVT, PE in pregnancy Pregnancy LossDysmenorrhea Prenatal CareEctopic Pregnancy Preterm LabourEndometriosis Primary Amenorrhea, Complete Androgen Insensitivity SyndromeFace Presentation Prolactinoma, Pituitary adenomaFibrocystic Breast Disease Prolapse/Pelvic RelaxationFTT, Postpartum depression Screening, Down syndrome, TeratogensGenital Herpes Secondary Amenorrhea, Pituitary MacroadenomaHematuria Smoking cessationHypertension in pregnancy, Preeclampsia STIs vs RTIsInfertility Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Uterine prolapse, CystoceleIntrapartum Care/Postpartum Care TrichomoniasisIntrauterine Growth Restriction Urge incontinenceLabour, GBS +ve, Fetal Presentation Uterine fibroidsLower Abdominal Pain, PID UTI, recurrenceMenopause, HRT Vaginal Discharge Menorrhagia Evaluation Vaginal itching, TrichomoniasisMenstrual Cycle, Abnormal Vaginitis -‐ CandidiasisPCOS Women's Health
Pediatrics
Abdominal Pain (Children) Incontinence, Urine, Pediatric (Enuresis)Acid Base Disorders Infant and Child ImmunizationAirway Obstruction Infectious MononucleosisAllergic Rhinitis Iron Deficiency AnemiaAnaphylaxis JaundiceAsperger's Disorder Kawasaki Disease
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Asthma LeukemiaBronchiolitis MeaslesBruton Agammaglobulinemia MeningitisBullous Impetigo Neonatal JaundiceCeliac Disease Neonatal ResuscitationChild Abuse Newborn AssessmentChild Nutrition Non-‐Reassuring Fetal Status (Fetal Distress)Chronic Granulomatous Disease OnychomycosisComplete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Otitis MediaCongenital Hip Subluxation Pediatric ConstipationCroup Pediatric DiarrheaCrying/Fussing Child Pediatric Dyspnea, Respiratory DistressCyanosis/Hypoxemia/Hypoxia in Children Pediatric Emergencies: Accutely Ill Infant/ChildCyanosis/Hypoxemia/Hypoxia in Children Pityriasis AlbaCystic Fibrosis PneumoniaDeformity/Limp/Pain in Lower Extremity in Child PolycythemiaDevelopmental Milestones PrematurityDysmorphic Features PurpuraEbstein Anomaly Pyloric StenosisFailure to Thrive Recurrent Abdominal PainFebrile Seizure RetinoblastomaFever in a Child/Fever in a Child Less Than Three Weeks Rheumatic FeverFractures RicketsFragile X Syndrome Salicylate PoisoningGastroenteritis Spinal Muscle AtrophyGenetic Concerns Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)/Acute Life Threatening Event -‐ (ALTE)GERD Testicular TumourGiardiasis Transient SynovitisGranuloma Annulare Transient Tachypnea of NewbornGynecomastia VaricoceleHemolytic Uremic Syndrome Ventricular Septal DefectHenoch-‐Schonlein Purpura Viral PapulesHypertension in Childhood Weight (Low) at Birth/Intrauterine Growth Restriction)Hypotonia/Floppy Infant/Child Weight (Low) at Birth/ntrauterine Growth Restriction
PMCH
Aboriginal Population Ear Pain (Hearing Loss/Deafness)Administration of Effective Health Programs at the Population Level EncephalitisAssessing and Measuring Health Status at the Population Level Eye Redness (Disturbance/Loss)Breast Cancer Health of Special PopulationsCancer Screening Hearing Loss/DeafnessCardiovascular Disease Interventions at the Population LevelCervical Cancer Living WillChronic Visual Disturbance/Loss MalariaColorectal Cancer Organophosphate PoisoningConcepts of Health and Its Determinants OsteoporosisCystic Fibrosis Outbreak ManagementDengue Fever Prostate CancerDiplopia RabiesDomestic Violence Work-‐Related Health Issues
Psychiatry
ADHD Elder AbuseAdult Abuse/Spouse Abuse Generalized Anxiety DisorderAIDS Dementia Complex Heroin AddictionAlcohol Dependence Lithium ToxicityAlcohol Withdrawal Normal-‐Pressure Hydrocephalus DementiaAnorexia Nervosa Obsessive Compulsive DisorderAvoidant Personality Disorder Panic DisorderBenzodiazepine Addiction Pediatric DepressionBereavement Pervasive Developmental DisorderBipolar Disorder Schizoid Personality DisorderChronic Pain SchizophreniaConduct Disorder Schizotypal Personality DisorderCreutzfeldt-‐Jakob Disease Selective MutismDelirium Sexual AbuseDelirium Tremens Sexually Concerned Patient/Gender Identity DisorderDementia Somatization DisorderDepression Substance Abuse/Drug Addiction/WithdrawalDrug Overdose Suicidal BehaviorDying Patient SuicideEating Disorders Tic Disorders
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Violence, Family
Surgery
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Lump/Mass, MusculoskeletalAbdominal Distension Lung CancerAbdominal Injuries MediastanitisAbdominal Pain, Acute Mediastinal Mass/Hilar AdenopathyAbdominal Pain, Anorectal Mitral StenosisAbdominal Pain, Chronic Mouth ProblemsAbdominal/Pelvic Mass Neck Mass/Goiter/Thyroid DiseaseAcute Arterial Occlusion NephrolithiasisAcute Lung Injury Ophthalmologic Foreign BodyAdrenal Mass OsteosacromaAngina Pain, NociceptiveBlood From Gastrointestinal Tract Pain, SomaticBlood From Gastrointestinal Tract, Lower/Hematochezia Pancreatic CarcinomaBlood From Gastrointestinal Tract, Upper/Hematemesis Pelvic PainBone/Joint Injury Perforated Abdominal ViscusBreast Cancer Perianal AbscessBurns Periarticular Pain/Soft Tissue Rheumatic DisordersChest Injuries Post Operative FeverCholecystitis Pyogenic GranulomaClaudication Renal ColicDiverticular Disease Scrotal MassDysphagia/Difficulty Swallowing Scrotal PainFractures/Dislocations Sexual Maturation, AbnormalGalactorrhea/Discharge Skin Ulcers/Skin TumorsGeneralized Pain Disorders Skin Wounds/Regional AnaesthesiaGynecomastia Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisHand/Wrist Injuries Spinal TraumaHepatomegaly Splenic RuptureHernia (Abdominal Wall) Splenomegaly Abdominal Pain (see also Blood in Urine/Hematuria)Inguinal Hernia Subdural HematomaJoint Pain, Mono-‐Articular (Acute, Chronic) Testicular TorsionJoint Pain, Poly-‐Articular (Acute, Chronic) TetanusLipoma TraumaLocal Pain, Hip/Knee/Ankle/Foot Urinary Obstruction/Hesitancy/Prostatic Cancer Local Pain, Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist/Hand Urinary Tract InjuriesLocal Pain, Spinal Compression/Osteoporosis Varicose VeinsLocal Pain, Spine/Low Back Pain Vascular InjuryLocal Pain, Spine/Neck/Thoracic Von Hippel Lindau Syndrome