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TESTSTREAMS.COM 1. In 2008 & 2013 respectively, Chief medical officer for England, Liam Donaldson and her successor, urged doctors not to use antibiotics to ______.
A. E.coli bacteria
B. Klebsiella bacteria
C. Gram negative
D. treat colds and coughs
The correct answer is option [D]
2. In the Nigerian Sector, NHIS is known as ______.
A. Nigerian Insurance Scheme
B. National Insurance Scheme
C. National Investment Scheme
D. Nigerian Housing Insurance Scheme
The correct answer is option [B]
3. In March 2013, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, during a discourse on coffee and, stated that coffee contains ______which regulate metabolism.
A. antioxidants
B. toxics
C. oxidants
D. free radicals
The correct answer is option [A]
4. In March 2013, the chief medical officer for England advised that the growing resistance to antibiotics be ranked with _____ on a list of threats to the UK.
A. risk TESTSTREAMS.COMB. epidemic C. terrorism
D. economic risks
The correct answer is option [C]
5. In 2008, Chief medical officer for England urged doctors not to use antibiotics to treat colds and coughs as these are caused by _____ and do not respond to antibiotics.
A. viruses
B. bacteria
C. protozoa
D. fungi
The correct answer is option [A]
6. In 2013, chief medical officer for England, urged pharmaceutical companies to ______due to increased resistance to antibiotics.
A. develop organ transplants
B. cancer treatment drugs
C. develop new drugs to fight infections
D. to develop superbug meticillin
The correct answer is option [C]
7. Medical research has it that, the more we take antibiotics when they ______, the more bacteria will become resistant to them.
A. are not necessary
B. are expired
C. are not real drugs
D. are not properly made TESTSTREAMS.COMThe correct answer is option [A] 8. In the Nigerian Sector, NIMR is known as ______.
A. Nigerian Institute of Medical Resources
B. National Institute of Medical Research
C. Nigerian Institute of Medicine Research
D. Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
The correct answer is option [D]
9. In the Nigerian sector, PMTCT is known as ______.
A. Post Mortem Care Transmission
B. Prevention of Mother to Children Transmission
C. Post Maternal Child Trust
D. Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
The correct answer is option [D]
10. In March 2013, NYSC commenced immunisation of Corps members against Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM), in ______.
A. Niger State
B. Kano State
C. Sokoto State
D. Zamfara State
The correct answer is option [C]
11. In 2013, the Minister of State for in Nigeria was ______.
A. Manason Garkuwa Rubainu
B. Dr. Orduen Abunku TESTSTREAMS.COMC. Professor Anthony Emeribe D. Muhammad Ali Pate The correct answer is option [D]
12. In March 2013, the Nigerian Minister of, inaugurated _____ Ministerial Committees in Abuja to address vital components of Nigeria’s system.
A. two
B. four
C. one
D. three
The correct answer is option [B]
13. In 2012, Abuja had a redesigned and updated ______aimed at improving access to vital care information.
A. Awareness Campaign for Hepatitis B
B. World Organization Readers Digest
C. care Directory
D. Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists Review
The correct answer is option [C]
14. In 1999, 2008 & 2013, medical professionals have repeatedly warned that when patients are prescribed antibiotics, they do not stop taking them ______.
A. when they notice no improvements
B. when they vomit repeatedly
C. as soon as they finish the course
D. as soon as they feel better
The correct answer is option [D]
TESTSTREAMS.COM15. In 2011, ______was rated the second among four northern states in Nigeria with highest record of polio victims. A. Kebbi State
B. Kano State
C. Bauchi State
D. Yobe State
The correct answer is option [A]
16. The discovery of ______in processed beef products made by Irish firms and sold by UK supermarket chains led to a huge food scandal across Europe in the first quarter of 2013.
A. Puppy meat
B. Shark fish
C. Rabbit meat
D. Horsemeat
The correct answer is option [D]
17. In March 2013, according to the chief medical officer for England, pharmaceutical companies did not view the manufacture of antibiotics as ______.
A. necessary
B. profitable
C. a risk
D. extremely indispensable
The correct answer is option [B]
18. Recent medical observation in the UK reveals more cases of patients with bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics made worse by the problem of ______.
A. less anti-viral drugs
B. fewer treatment options TESTSTREAMS.COMC. with more anti-bacterial treatments available D. less effective anti-fungal treatment available
The correct answer is option [B]
19. Peter Hardwick, head of trade development English beef and Sheep industry body in 2013, believes ______may have contributed to the horsemeat scandal across Europe.
A. rising beef prices and public preference for cheap food
B. intense supermarket competition
C. rising costs of food testing
D. diverse effects of food inflation
The correct answer is option [A]
20. In March 2013, Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Government’s principal medical adviser warned of the dangers of ______overuse.
A. antibiotics
B. vitamins
C. anti-malarial drugs
D. insecticides
The correct answer is option [A]
21. In July 2012, the World Organisation (WHO) Coordinator in Kebbi state was ______.
A. Dr. Isameldin Mirghani Abdelrahim
B. Dr. Isah Hameed
C. Alhaji Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar
D. Malam AbdulNasir Sani Argungu
The correct answer is option [A]
TESTSTREAMS.COM 22. In March 2013, ______cabinet greed to a bill allowing women going through unwanted pregnancies to give birth in hospital under a false name.
A. French
B. Russian
C. German
D. British
The correct answer is option [C]
23. In March 2013, Dr. Jide Idris was the ______Commissioner for.
A. Rivers State
B. Abuja
C. Niger State
D. Lagos State
The correct answer is option [D]
24. The first female Doctor in Nigeria was ______.
A. Dr. Rosemary Abdullahi
B. Dr. Elizabeth Awoniyi Abimbola
C. Dr. Francesca Emmanuel
D. Dr. Agatha Obiageli Aghedo
The correct answer is option [B]
25. Next the renal medulla is composed of tissue called ______.
(a). Renal pyramids
(b).Nephrons TESTSTREAMS.COM(c). Renal sinus (d).Renal pelvis Answer: a
26. Juxtaglomerular cells combine with ______cells to form the juxtaglomerular apparatus
in the kidney.
(a).Macula densa
(b).Renal pelvis
(c). Nephron
(d).Renal sinus
Answer: a
27. Which of the following is not in the sequence of proper kidney blood flow? The starting point is the renal artery and the finishing point is the renal vein.
(a). Arciform artery
(b).Afferent arteriole
(c). Interlobar vein
(d). Arciform vein
Answer: c
28. Which is found in the highest concentration in the urine?
(a).Uric acid
(b).Urea
(c). Glucose
(d).Creatinine
Answer: b
TESTSTREAMS.COM29. The primary function of the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney is? (a). The active re-absorption of sodium (b).The active re-absorption of chloride ions
(c). The passive re-absorption of potassium
(d).The passive re-absorption of urea
Answer: b
30. The middle layer of the urinary bladder is identified as ______.
(a). Mucous coat
(b).Submucous coat
(c). Muscular Coat
(d).Sphincter Coat
Answer: b
31. The micturition reflex center is located in the _____.
(a). Pons
(b).Midbrain
(c). Lumbar plexus
(d).Sacral plexus
Answer: d
32. Which of the following match with the definition: a poor output of urine?
(a).Oliguria
(b).Pyruia
(c). Enuresis
(d).Diuresis
Answer: a TESTSTREAMS.COM 33. Capillary loops located in the medulla are also known as ______.
(a). Vasa recta
(b).Urea collectors
(c). Trigone
(d).Macula densa
Answer: a
34. The primary function of the descending loop of Henle in the kidney is?
(a). Reabsorption of sodium ions
(b).Reabsoption of water by osmosis
(c). Secretion of hydrogen ions
(d).Secretion of potassium ions
Answer: b
35. Which of the following reflexes is not found at birth?
a. Babinski
b. Palmar
c. Moro
d. Flexion
Answer: d
36. Parallel play for toddlers develops in this age range?
a. 5 − 10 months
b. 10 − 14 months
c. 12 − 24 months TESTSTREAMS.COMd. 24 − 48 months Answer: d
37. Which of the following is not a sign of anxiety?
a. Dyspnea
b. Hyperventilation
c. Moist mouth
d. GI symptoms
Answer: c
38. Which of the following best describes a person that is completely awake falling asleep spontaneously?
a. Cataplexy
b. Narcolepsy
c. Transitional sleep
d. REM absence
Answer: a
39. Which of the following best describes a person that is unable to tell you were there hand or foot is?
a. Autotopagnosia
b. Cataplexy
c. Ergophobia
d. Anosognosia
Answer: a
TESTSTREAMS.COM40. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a panic disorder? a. Nausea
b. Excessive perspiration
c. Urination
d. Chest pain
Answer: c
41. Which of the following categories would a 70 year old adult be placed in?
a. Intimacy vs. Isolation
b. Generativity vs. Stagnation
c. Integrity vs. Despair
d. Longevity vs. Guilt
Answer: c
42. Which of the following categories would a 60 year old adult be placed in?
a. Intimacy vs. Isolation
b. Generativity vs. Stagnation
c. Integrity vs. Despair
d. Longevity vs. Guilt
Answer: b
43. Which of the following categories would a 20 year old adult be placed in?
a. Intimacy vs. Isolation
b. Generativity vs. Stagnation
c. Integrity vs. Despair
d. Longevity vs. Guilt TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: a 45. Which of the following describes a person using words that have no known meaning?
a. Neologisms
b. Neolithic
c. Verbalism
d. Delusional blocking
Answer: a
46. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: A failure of neutrophils to generate an immune response and lab values indicate elevated IgE levels?
a. Job's syndrome
b. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
c. Carcinoid syndrome
d. Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Answer: a
47. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Right sided valvular disease and diarrhea?
a. Job's syndrome
b. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
c. Carcinoid syndrome
d. Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Answer: c
48. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Lab values indicate elevated IgA levels and presence of thrombocytopenia?
a. Job's syndrome
b. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
TESTSTREAMS.COMc. Carcinoid syndrome d. Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Answer: b
49. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Presence of arthritis and commonly found in males?
a. Reiter's syndrome
b. Sjogren's syndrome
c. Kartagener's syndrome
d. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Answer: a
50. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Immotile sperm and presence of reoccurring sinusitis?
a. Reiter's syndrome
b. Sjogren's syndrome
c. Kartagener's syndrome
d. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Answer: c
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Set 2
TESTSTREAMS.COM 1. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Presence of arthritis, exophthalmia and commonly found in females?
a. Reiter's syndrome
b. Sjogren's syndrome
c. Kartagener's syndrome
d. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Answer: b
2. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Excessive movement occurring at joints and loose skin?
a. Reiter's syndrome
b. Sjogren's syndrome
c. Kartagener's syndrome
d. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Answer: d
3. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Hematuria, glomerulonephritis and pulmonary dysfunction?
a. Brown-Sequard syndrome
b. Thoracic outlet syndrome
c. Angelman's syndrome
d. Goodpasture's syndrome
Answer: d
4. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Presence of ipsilateral motor loss and contralateral spinothalamic tract damage? TESTSTREAMS.COMa. Brown-Sequard syndrome b. Thoracic outlet syndrome c. Angelman's syndrome
d. Goodpasture's syndrome
Answer: a
5. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: C8/T1 nerve involvement and weakness in hand muscles?
a. Brown-Sequard syndrome
b. Thoracic outlet syndrome
c. Angelman's syndrome
d. Goodpasture's syndrome
Answer: b
6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Krabbe's disease?
a. Autosomal recessive condition
b. Spasticity
c. Nausea
d. Optic nerve deficits
Answer: c
7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Fabry's disease?
a. X-linked disease
b. Low levels of alpha-galactosidase A
c. Profound muscular weakness
d. Increased levels of ceramide trihexoside
Answer: c TESTSTREAMS.COM 6. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Sickle Cell Anemia? a. More common in African
b. Americans Autosomal dominant
c. Mutation in beta-globin
d. Intense chronic pain
Answer: b
7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Southern blot?
a. DNA hybridization
b. Use of a filter and film combination
c. Activated by antigen/antibody reactions
d. Uses a DNA sample
Answer: c
8. Which of the following is not a characteristic of S-adenosyl-methionine?
a. May be associated phosphocreatine
b. Considered a rate limiting enzyme of glycolysis
c. Aids in the transfer of methyl
d. Byproduct of Methionine and ATP combination
Answer: b
9. Which of the following is not an activated carrier?
a. ATP
b. SAM
c. TPP
d. GMP TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: d 10. The end product of the TCA cycle produces ____ NADH.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
Answer: a
11. How many ATP are required to transform pyruvate into glucose? 5 6 7 8 Answer: b
Which of the following is not a derivative of the amino acid (Tryptophan)?
a. Melatonin
b. Serotonin
c. Creatine
d. Niacin
Answer: c
12. Pompe's disease is a type ___ glycogen storage disease.
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
Answer: b
13. Which of the following is not a specific element of duodenal ulcers?
a. Primarily affects males
b. Occasional malignancy TESTSTREAMS.COMc. Can lead to weight gain d. Affects people over 65
Answer: d
14. Which of the following is not a specific element of Hepatitis C?
a. Vaccine available
b. May be transmitted with sexual contact
c. Inflammation of the liver
d. Lifetime carrier
Answer: a
15. Which of the following Vitamins is not stored in the Liver?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin C
d. Vitamin D
Answer: c
16. Which of the following is not a contributor to a condition of ascites?
a. Elevated levels of aldosterone
b. Hypertension
c. Low levels of albumin
d. Elevated levels of angiotension I
Answer: d
17. Which of the following drugs is a histamine blocker and reduces levels of gastric acid? TESTSTREAMS.COMa. Omeprazole (Prilosec) b. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
c. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
d. Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox)
Answer: c
18. Which of the following drugs is an antacid?
a. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
b. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
c. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
d. Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox)
Answer: d
19. Which of the following drugs is a dopamine antagonist?
a. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
b. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
c. Cimetidine (Tagamet)
d. Magnesium Hydroxide (Maalox)
Answer: b
20. Another name for the Whipple procedure is a ______.
a. Cholangiopancreatography
b. Pancreatoduodenectomy
c. Cholangiogram
d. Cholecystogram
Answer: b TESTSTREAMS.COM 21. Which of the following microorganisms has been linked to Parotitis?
a. Staphylococcus aureus
b. Schistosoma
c. Wucheria bancrofti
d. Trypanosoma cruzi
Answer: a
22. What type of cell releases somatostatin?
a. b cells
b. a cells
c. plasma cells
d. D cells
Answer: d
23. Which of the following passageways contain the maxillary nerve and blood vessels?
a. Stylomastoid foramin
b. Inferior orbital fissure
c. Foramen ovale
d. Carotid canal
Answer: b
24. Which of the following passageways contain the facial nerve and blood vessels?
a. Stylomastoid foramin
b. Inferior orbital fissure
c. Foramen ovale TESTSTREAMS.COMd. Carotid canal Answer: a
25. Which of the following passageways contain the internal carotid artery?
a. Foramen rotundum
b. Condylar canal
c. Foramen ovale
d. Carotid canal
Answer: d
26. Which of the following is the most common site of disc herniation?
a. C6 − 7
b. T12 − L1
c. L4 − 5
d. L5 − S1
Answer: d
27. Which of the following ligaments is not found in the knee?
a. Patellar ligament
b. Oblique popliteal ligament
c. Arcuate popliteal ligament
d. Deltoid ligament
Answer: d
28. Which of the following nerves innervates the teres minor muscle?
a. Subscapular nerve TESTSTREAMS.COMb. Suprascapular nerve c. Axillary nerve
d. Pectoral nerve
Answer: c
27. Which of the following nerves innervates the pronator teres muscle?
a. Radial
b. Median
c. Musculocutaneous
d. Ulnar
Answer: b
28. Which of the following supplies the muscles of the perineum?
a. Pudendal nerve
b. Sciatic nerve
c. Femoral nerve
d. Tibial nerve
Answer: a
29. Which of the following eye muscles rotates the eye downward and away from midline?
a. Inferior oblique
b. Superior oblique
c. Inferior rectus
d. Superior rectus
Answer: b
TESTSTREAMS.COM30. Which of the following eye muscles rotates the eye upward and toward midline? a. Inferior oblique
b. Superior oblique
c.Inferior rectus
d. Superior rectus
Answer: d
31. Which of the following is not directly associated with the lymphatic pathway?
a. Lymphatic trunk
b. Collecting duct
c. Subclavian vein
d.Carotid arteries
Answer: d
32. The thymus is responsible for secreting _____ from epithelial cells.
a. Thymosin
b.Growth hormone
c. Macrophages
d. Plasma cells
Answer: a
33. Which of the following types of cytokines is responsible for the growth and maturation of B cells?
a. Interleukin-1
b. Interleukin-2
c. Interleukin-4 TESTSTREAMS.COMd. Interleukin-7 Answer: c 34. Which of the following types of immunoglobulins is the most responsible for promoting allergic reactions?
a. IgA
b. IgM
c. IgD
d. IgE
Answer: d
35. Which of the following types of immunoglobulins is located on the surface of most Blymphocytes?
a. IgA
b. IgM
c. IgD
d. IgE
Answer: c
36. Which of the following types of immunoglobulins does not cross the barrier between mother and infant in the womb?
a. IgA
b. IgM
c. IgD
d. IgE
Answer: a
37. Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease?
a. Graves disease TESTSTREAMS.COMb. Myasthenia gravis c. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
d. Alzheimer's disease
Answer: d
38. T-cell activation requires a/an ______cell.
a. Activation
b. Accessory
c. Plasma
d. Helper
Answer: b
38. The thymus is located with the ______.
a. Mediastinum
b. Peristinum
c. Epistinum
d. Endostinum
Answer: a
39. Which of the following statements is false regarding the spleen?
a. Divided up into lobules
b. Similar to a large lymph node
c. Contains macrophages
d. Limited blood within the lobules
Answer: d
TESTSTREAMS.COM40. The Tsetse fly is a transmission factor for which of the following organisms? a. Trichomonas vaginalis
b. Trypanosoma gambiense
c. Entamoeba histolytica
d. Toxoplasma
Answer: b
‘41. The Ixodes tick is a transmission factor for which of the following organisms?
a. Trichomonas vaginalis
b. Leishmania donovani
c. Babesia
d. Giardia lamblia
Answer: c
42. Chagas'disease is commonly treated with Nifurtimox and is linked to the ____ microorganism.
a. Naegleria
b. Schistosoma
c. Wucheria bancrofti
d. Trypanosoma cruzi
Answer: d
43. Which of the following is not fungal related?
a. Cryptococcus neoformans
b. Candida albicans
c. Tinea nigra TESTSTREAMS.COMd. Chlamydiae Answer: d 44. Which of the following is not a DNA virus?
a. Adenovirus
b. Calicivirus
c. Papovirus
d. Poxvirus
Answer: b
45. Which of the following is not a RNA virus?
a. Reovirus
b. Orthomyxovirus
c. Deltavirus
d. Herpesvirus
Answer: d
46. Which of the following viruses is not a double strand linear DNA virus?
a. Poxvirus
b. Papovavirus
c. Adenovirus
d. Herpesvirus
Answer: b
47. Which of the following viruses is not a single strand linear RNA virus?
a. Togavirus
b. Retrovirus
c. Bunyavirus TESTSTREAMS.COMd. Picornavirus Answer: c
49. The Tzanck test is not used on which of the following viruses?
a. VZV
b. HSV-2
c. HHV-8
d. HSV-1
Answer: c
50. Which of the following microorganisms has not been linked to UTI's?
a. Coli
b. Pseudomonas
c. Klebsiella
d. Haemophilus
Answer: d
TESTSTREAMS.COM Set 3
TESTSTREAMS.COM 1. Which of the following cranial nerves is not directly related to the eye?
a. II
b. III
c. VI
d. VII
Answer: d
2. Which of the following cranial nerves can cause movement of trapezius muscle?
a. IV
b. VII
c. X
d. XI
Answer: d
3. Which of the following cranial nerves causes sensation to ⅓ of the tongue?
a. IV
b. VII
c. X
d. XI
Answer: b
4. Which of the following cranial nerves can be directly linked to respiratory and cardiac dysfunction?
a. IV
b. VII TESTSTREAMS.COMc. X d. XI Answer: c
5. Which of the following cranial nerves can be directly linked to ptosis?
a. III
b. IV
c. V
d. VI
Answer: b
6. Which of the following cranial nerves can be directly linked to diplopia?
a. III
b. IV
c. V
d. VI
Answer: b
7. Which of the following is another name for cranial nerve IX?
a. Trochlear
b. Vestibulocochlear
c. Hypoglossal
d. Glosspharyngeal
Answer: d
8. Athetosis type movements are often identified with a ______lesion.
a. Midbrain TESTSTREAMS.COMb. Basal ganglia c. Subthalamic
d. Thalamus
Answer: b
9. Changes in personality and judgment are often associated with a _____lesion.
a. Frontal lobe
b. Parietal lobe
c. Broca's area
d. Wernicke's area
Answer: a
10. Changes in motor aphasia are often associated with a ______lesion.
a. Frontal lobe
b. Parietal lobe
c. Broca's area
d. Wernicke's area
Answer: c
11. Which of the following is not directly related with Hasimoto's thyroiditis?
a. Hypothyroidism
b. Slow onset
c. Neuropathy
d. Autoimmune disease
Answer: c
TESTSTREAMS.COM12. Which of the following is not a causative agent with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion? a. Pulmonary disorders
b. TBI
c. Drug induced
d. HIV
Answer: d
13. Which of the following is not a type of embolus?
a. Air
b. Bacteria
c. Tumor
d. Viral
Answer: d
14. Which of the following is not directly related with Buerger's disease?
a. Claudication
b. Thromboangitis obliterans
c. Night sweats
d. Poor tolerance of cold
Answer: c
15. Which of the following is not directly related with Kawasaki disease?
a. Lymphadenitis
b. Fever
c. Arthritis
d. Conjunctiva TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: c 16. Which of the following is not directly related with Pericarditis?
a. Conjunctiva
b. SLE
c. Uremia
d. Rheumatic fever
Answer: a
17. Which of the following is not directly related with pheochromocytoma?
a. Pallor
b. Perspiration
c. Decreased blood pressure
d. Headaches
Answer: c
18. Which of the following is not directly related with Sarcoidosis?
a. Interstitial fibrosis
b. Elevated levels of ACE
c. RA
d. Obstructive lung disease
Answer: d
19. Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension?
a. Genetics
b. Obesity
c. Youth TESTSTREAMS.COMd. Smoking Answer: c
20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of MS?
a. Nystagmus
b. Elevated Ig
c. E levels
d. Optic neuritis
e. Tremors
Answer: b
21. Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Benzodiazepines?
a. Flumazenil
b. Methylene blue
c. Deferoxamine
d. Alkalinize urine
Answer: a
22. Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Lead?
a. Naloxone
b. Nitrite
c. CaEDTA
d. Dialysis
Answer: c
23. Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin? TESTSTREAMS.COMa) Kidney b) Liver c) Blood d) Heart
Answer: b
24. Lansoprazole is not used in which of the following cases?
a) Gastritis b) Peptic Ulcers c) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome d) Thalamus hypertrophy
Answer: d
25. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Cinchonism?
a) Valproic acid b) Quinidine c) Isoniazid d) Ethosuximide
Answer: b
26. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of hepatitis?
a) Valproic acid b) Quinidine c) Isoniazid d) Ethosuximide
Answer: c
27. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
a) Valproic acid b) Quinidine c) Isoniazid TESTSTREAMS.COMd) Ethosuximide Answer: d 28. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Tendon dyfunction?
a) Digitalis b) Niacin c) Tetracycline d) Fluoroquinolones
Answer: d
29. A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.
a) H b) ACE inhibitor c) Antifungal d) Beta agonist
Answer: b
30. A drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered a ______.
a) H b) ACE inhibitor c) Antifungal d) Beta agonist
Answer: c
31. PAH is secreted in which of the following locations?
a) Distal tubule b) Loop of Henle c) Collecting tubule d) Proximal tubule
Answer: d
TESTSTREAMS.COM32. Which of the following is not an anterior pituitary gland secretion? a) TSH b) GH c) Vasopressin d) Prolactin
Answer: c
33. Thyroid Hormone T3 does not have which of the following functions?
a) Stimulate bone development and growth b) Create beta-adrenergic responses c) Cause brain development d) Decrease calcium re-absorption
Answer: d
34. Hypercalcemia has not been linked with which of the following?
a) Paget's disease b) Aldosterone c) Sarcoidosis d) Malignancy
Answer: b
35. Which of the following does not require the pre-cursor progesterone?
a) Cortisol b) Testosterone c) ACTH d) Aldosterone
Answer: c
36. Which of the following is the source cell for the secretion Pepsinogen?
a) Chief cell TESTSTREAMS.COMb) Plasma cell c) G cell d) Parietal cell
Answer: a
37. Which of the following is the primary activator of zymogen secretion?
a) Somatostatin b) Secretin c) Acetylcholine d) Gastrin
Answer: c
38. Which of the following is not a function of Angiotensin II?
(a). Causes release of aldosterone
(b).Causes vasodilation
(c). Causes increased posterior pituitary activation
(d).Elevates blood pressure
Answer: b
39. Which of the following is not a function of Progesterone?
a) Causes increased body temperature. b) Causes some smooth muscle relaxation. c) Causes increased spiral artery growth d) Causes activation of FSH
Answer: d
40. Which of the following is not a function of Estrogen?
a) Causes breast growth. b) Causes inhibition of FSH c) Increased follicle development TESTSTREAMS.COMd) Decreased overall transport proteins Answer: d
41. Which of the following conditions correlate with the following information: High pH High HCO3 High BE Neutral pCO2
a) Respiratory alkalosis b) Respiratory acidosis c) Metabolic acidosis d) Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: d
42. Which of the following conditions correlate with the following information: High pH Neutral
HCO3 Neutral BE Low pCO2
a) Respiratory alkalosis b) Respiratory acidosis c) Metabolic acidosis d) Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: a
43. Which of the following conditions correlate with the following information: Low pH Low HCO3
a) Low BE Neutral pCO2 b) Respiratory alkalosis c) Respiratory acidosis d) Metabolic acidosis e) Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: c
44. Which of the following information corresponds with a negative TB test?
a) 0 − 4 mm induration at 48 hours TESTSTREAMS.COMb) 0 − 5 mm induration at 48 hours c) 0 − 6 mm induration at 48 hours d) 0 − 7 mm induration at 48 hours
Answer: a
45. Which of the following is the most common type of lung cancer?
a) Large cell b) Adenocarcinoma c) Oat cell d) Squamous cell
Answer: d
46. What cell type secrets surfactant?
a) Plasma cell b) Type I alveolar cell c) Type II alveolar cell d) Type III alveolar cell
Answer: c
47. Which of the following pulmonary term correlates with the definition: Noted obstruction of the trachea or larynx.
a) Rhonchi b) Stridor c) Wheezes d) Vesicular e) Answer: b
48. Normal values for pCO2 are considered:
a) 20 − 40 mm Hg b) 25 − 30 mm Hg c) 30 − 40 mm Hg TESTSTREAMS.COMd) 35 − 45 mm Hg Answer: d 49. Normal values for HCO3 are considered:
a) 15 − 30 mEq/L b) 20 − 35 mEq/L c) 22 − 26 mEq/L d) 24 − 29 mEq/L
Answer: c
50. Pneumocystis carinii infections are commonly treated with which of the following medications?
a) Pentamidine b) Allopurinol c) Lorazepam d) Chlorpropamide
Answer: a
TESTSTREAMS.COM
Set 4
TESTSTREAMS.COM 1. Which of the following is not considered a part of the male urethra
(a) Prostatic
b) Membranous
c) Vasapore
d) Penile
Answer: c
2. When glucose if found in urine it is called _____.
a) Glucosuria
b) Uremia
c) Ureteritis
d) Glucose intolerance
Answer: a
3. Which of the following is not considered a component of kidney stones?
a) Calcium phosphate
b) Uric Acid
c) Calcium oxalate
d) HCO3
Answer: d
4. The one of the functions occurring at the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney is?
a) Passive secretion of hydrogen ions
b) Passive secretion of potassium ions TESTSTREAMS.COMc) Limited re-absorption of water d) No re-absorption of sodium
Answer: b 5. ADH has which of the following effects on the distal convoluted tubule?
a) Decrease water re-absorption
b) Increase water re-absorption
c) Decrease the concentration of urine
d) Increase the urine volume
Answer: b
6. Which of the following is not associated with the role of the kidneys?
a) Release of erythropoietin (hormone)
b) Release of renin (enzyme)
c) Release of Vitamin E
d) Activate Vitamin
Answer: c
7. Each kidney contains approximately ______nephrons.
a)10 million
b)1 million
c) 100, 000
d) 10, 000
Answer: b
8. The release of Angiotension II causes which of the following to occur?
a) Increased filtration rate
b) Decreased glomerular hydrostatic pressure
c) Increase synthesis of Vitamin E TESTSTREAMS.COMd) Increased release of erythropoietin Answer: a
9. Which of the following is an effect of a diuretic?
a) Decreased Cardiac Output
b) Increased fluid volume
c) Increased sodium re-absorption
d) Increased chloride ion re-absorption
Answer: a
10. Which of the following is not considered a loop diuretic?
a) Bumetadine (BUMEX)
b) Furosemide (LASIX)
c) Chlorthiazide (DIURIL)
d) Ethacrynic Acid (EDECRIN)
Answer: c
11. Which of the following is the mRNA start codon in most cases?
a) UAA
b) AGU
c) AUG
d) UGA
Answer: c
12. Which of the types of RNA is the smallest?
a) mRNA TESTSTREAMS.COMb) tRNA c) rRNA
Answer: b
13. Which of the following is not considered a pyrimidine?
a) C
b) T
c) U
d) G
Answer: d
14. Which of the following is paired correctly?
a) A-G
b) C-G
c) A-U
d) G-T
Answer: b
15. Which of the following characterizes a Western blot?
a) Antibody/protein hybridization
b) DNA/RNA combination
c) RNA transcription
d) Polymerase chain reaction
Answer: a
16. Which of the following is the approximate prevalence ratio for cystic fibrosis? TESTSTREAMS.COMa) 1: 25, 000 b) 1: 5, 000
c) 1: 2, 000
d) 1: 800
Answer: c
17. Which of the following divisions of cell growth precedes Mitosis in the cell cycle?
a) G
b) G
c) S
d) G0
Answer: a
18. Down syndrome is directly linked to a genetic abnormality of chromosome?
a) XXII
b) XXI
c) XIIX
d) XV
Answer: b
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hardy-Weinberg law?
a) Mating between species occurs at a set rate.
b) Migration is a considerable factor.
c) Mutation occurs at the locus
d) Genotype selection does not occur at the locus
Answer: d TESTSTREAMS.COM 20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Hurler's syndrome?
a) Autosomal recessive condition
b) Associated with delayed mental development
c) Spasticity
d) Corneal deficits
Answer: c
22. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Maternal genetic phenotype syndrome?
a) Brown-Sequard syndrome
b) Thoracic outlet syndrome
c) Angelman's syndrome
d) Goodpasture's syndrome
Answer: c
23. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Abnormal development of the 3rd and 4th
(Pharyngeal pouches)?
a) Acute coronary syndrome
b) ARDS
c) Budd-Chiari syndrome
d) DiGeorge's syndrome
Answer: d
24. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Leads to an increased risk of stroke?
a) Acute coronary syndrome
b) ARDS TESTSTREAMS.COMc) Budd-Chiari syndrome d) DiGeorge's syndrome
Answer: a
25. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Abdominal pain, ascites, and hepatic vein occulsions?
a) Acute coronary syndrome
b) ARDS
c) Budd-Chiari syndrome
d) DiGeorge's syndrome
Answer: c
26. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Increased pulmonary permeability and fluid entering the lung space?
a) Acute coronary syndrome
b) ARDS
c) Budd-Chiari syndrome
d) DiGeorge's syndrome
Answer: b
27. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Can be caused by high doses of
Tetracyclines?
a) Dubin-Johnson syndrome
b) Fanconi's syndrome
c) Edward's syndrome
d) Cri-du-chat syndrome TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: b 28. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Caused by poor liver excretion?
a) Dubin-Johnson syndrome
b) Fanconi's syndrome
c) Edward's syndrome
d) Cri-du-chat syndrome
Answer: a
29. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Chromosomal deficit of #5?
a) Dubin-Johnson syndrome
b) Fanconi's syndrome
c) Edward's syndrome
d) Cri-du-chat syndrome
Answer: d
30. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Chromosomal deficit of #18?
a) Dubin-Johnson syndrome
b) Fanconi's syndrome
c) Edward's syndrome
d) Cri-du-chat syndrome
Answer: c
31. Which of the following syndromes corresponds to: Chromosomal deficit of #13?
a) Dubin-Johnson
b) Patau's syndrome
c) Edward's syndrome TESTSTREAMS.COMd) Down syndrome Answer: b
32. Prothrombin is a ____ globulin and is produced by the _____.
a) Alpha, Kidney
b) Alpha, Liver
c) Beta, Kidney
d) Beta, Liver
Answer: b
33. Blood flowing into the cardiac veins enters the ______next.
a) Coronary Sinus
b) Left Ventricle
c) Right Ventricle
d) Left Atrium
Answer: a
34. If you are using a stethoscope and trying to detect the tricuspid valve which of the following would be the best location?
a) Within 2 inches of the xyphoid process
b) On the right side of the sternum
c) On the left side of the sternum near the midpoint
d) On the left side of the sternum near the midpoint of the sixth rib
Answer: a
35. Which of the following occurs during ventricular systole? TESTSTREAMS.COMa) Increased aortic pressure b) Increased ventricular volume c) Dup heart sound
d) P wave
Answer: a
36. Which of the following occurs during ventricular diastole?
a) Increased aortic pressure
b) Increased ventricular volume
c) Lub heart sound
d) T wave
Answer: b
37. The innermost layer of a blood vessel is lined with ______cells.
a) Simple squamous
b) Stratified squamous
c) Simple cuboidal epithelium
d) Stratified cuboidal epithelium
Answer: a
38. Angiotensin can directly cause the release of ____ from the adrenal cortex.
a) Renin
b) Aldosterone
c) Calcitonin
d) Thyroxine
Answer: b
39. Cardiac output is the product of ____ and ____. TESTSTREAMS.COMa) HR and Disastolic pressure b) HR and Stroke Volume
c) HR and EF
d) Diastolic and Systolic pressure
Answer: b
40. Pulmonary edema is most like associated with a failing ______.
a) Right atrium
b) Left atrium
c) Right ventricle
d) Left ventricle
Answer: d
41. What type of cell releases glucagon?
a) b cells
b) a cells
c) plasma cells
d) D cells
Answer: b
42. What type of cell releases insulin?
a) b cells
b) a cells
c) plasma cells
d) D cells TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: a 43. Another name for the (Billroth II) procedure is a ______.
a) Gastrojejunostomy
b) Gastroduodenostomy
c) Cholangiogram
d) Cholecystogram
Answer: a
44. Another name for the (Billroth I) procedure is a ______.
a) Gastrojejunostomy
b) Gastroduodenostomy
c) Cholangiogram
d) Cholecystogram
Answer: b
45. Which of the following arteries supplies blood primarily to the Midgut?
a) IMA
b) Celiac
c) SMA
d) Axillary
Answer: c
46. Which of the following is not considered a right of medication?
a) Dose
b) Time
c) Route TESTSTREAMS.COMd) Limit Answer: d
47. Another name for the Myenteric plexus is the ______.
a) Submucosal plexus
b) Branchial plexus
c) Auer Bach’s plexus
d) Lumbar plexus
Answer: c
48. Which of the following enzyme breaks down starches to maltose.
a) Amylase
b) Lipase
c) Trypsinogen
d) Pepsin
Answer: a
49. Which of the following is not considered an H2 blocker?
a) Ranitidine (Zantac)
b) Famotidine (Pepcid)
c) Cimetidine (Tagament)
d) Sucralfate (Carafate)
Answer: d
50. Which of the following drugs aids in gastric emptying? TESTSTREAMS.COMa) Cisapride (Propulsid) b) Ranitidine (Zantac)
c) Famotidine (Pepcid)
d) Tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
Answer: a
TESTSTREAMS.COM Set 5
TESTSTREAMS.COM 1. Which of the following is a longitudinal incision through eschar and down to subcutaneous tissue?
a) Dehiscence
b) Transection
c) Escharotomy
d) Escharotic's procedure
Answer: a
2. Which of the following types of wounds match the criteria: Plantar aspect of foot, met heads, heel?
a) Arterial
b) Plantar
c) Venous
d) Diabetic
Answer: d
3. Which of the following terms matches: Water and electrolytes (clear)?
a) Exudate
b) Transudate
c) Serosanguineous
d) Induration
Answer: b
4. Which of the following edema assessment levels corresponds with: Depression resolving in 10 − 15 sec?
a) + 1 TESTSTREAMS.COMb) + 2 c) + 3
d) + 4
Answer: b
5. Which of the following terms matches the statement: To increase the fibrous element; to make hard as in the presence of cellulites?
a) Induration
b) Necrosis
c) Eschar
d) Maceration
Answer: a
6. Following the rule of nines. What percent would a third degree burn to the entire arm and back cover?
a) 28%
b) 27%
c) 20%
d) 18%
Answer: b
7. Which of the following matches the defintion: A full thickness skin loss involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue that may extend down to but not through underlying fascia, infection and/or necrosis may be present?
a) Stage I wound Stage
b) II wound Stage
c) III wound Stage TESTSTREAMS.COMd) IV wound Answer: c 8. Which of the following types of wound is indicated by the definition: Relatively painless, decreased with elevation?
a) Arterial
b) Plantar
c) Venous
d) Diabetic
Answer: b
9. Which of the following matches the definition: The loss of circulatory fluids into interstitial spaces?
a) Hypovolemia
b) Necrosis
c) Eschar
d) Maceration
Answer: a
10. Which of the following is not considered a central location of lymph nodes?
a) Cervical
b) Axillary
c) Inguinal
d) Tibial
Answer: d
11. Lymphocytes that reach the thymus become.
a) T-cells
TESTSTREAMS.COMb) B-cells c) Plasma cells
d) Beta cells
Answer: a
12. Lymphocytes that do not reach the thymus become _____.
a) T-cells
b) B-cells
c) Plasma cells
d) Beta cells
Answer: b
13. Which of the following is associated with a B cell deficiency?
a) Job's syndrome
b) Chronic granulomatous disease
c) Burton’s agammaglobulinemic
d) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Answer: c
14. Which of the following is the autoantibody for systemic lupus?
a) Anti-microsomal
b) Antinuclear antibodies
c) Anti-gliadin
d) Anti-histone
Answer: b
TESTSTREAMS.COM15. The TB skin test is an example of ______. a) Delayed hypersensitivity
b) Serum sickness
c) Cytotoxic reaction
d) Arthus reaction
Answer: a
16. Which of the following types of cytokines is secreted by macrophages?
a) IL-1
b) IL-2
c) IL-3
d) IL-4
Answer: a
17. Which of the following types of immunoglobulins binds complement?
a) IgA
b) IgD
c) IgE
d) IgG
Answer: d
18. Which of the following is a key component of cytotoxic T cells?
a) CD2
b) CD4
c) CD8
d) CD10 TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: c 19. Which of the following is not a primary target group of T cells?
a) Viruse
b) Toxins
c) Fungi
d) TB
Answer: b
20. Oligodendrocytes are located in the _____.
a) PNS
b) CNS
c) Both
d) None
Answer: b
21. Schwann cells are located in the _____.
a) PNS
b) CNS
c) Both
d) None
Answer: a
22. Which of the following types of cells is the most common in the CNS?
a) Astrocytes
b) Oligocytes TESTSTREAMS.COMc) Neurocytes d) Celiac cells
Answer: a
23. Which of the following is a regulatory protein in the cytoplasm that helps the processes at the synapse?
a) Calmodulin Protein
b) Kinase
c) Ligand
d) Gap protein
Answer: a
24. Myasthenia gravis is due to ____ receptors being blocked and destroyed by antibodies.
a) Epinephrine
b) Nicotinic
c) Acetylcholine
d) Transient
Answer: c
25. The primary effect of cocaine on the nervous system is that cocaine blocks the re-uptake of ____.
a) Monoamines
b) Transamines
c) Catecholamine
d) Monoamine oxidase
Answer: a
TESTSTREAMS.COM26. Which of the following amino acids can function as a neurotransmitter in the CNS? a) Leucine
b) Glutamic acid
c) Lysine
d) Valine
Answer: b
27. Huntington's chorea has been linked with a deficiency in the amino acid ______.
a) Lysine
b) GABA
c) Valine
d) Tyrosine
Answer: b
28. Which of the following is not considered a monoamine?
a) Epinephrine
b) Norepinephrine
c) Dopamine
d) Adenosine
Answer: d
29. Which of the following is not considered a catecholamine?
a) Norepinephrine
b) Dopamine
c) Serotonin
d) Epinephrine TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: c 30. Changes in sensory aphasia are often associated with a ______lesion.
a) Frontal lobe
b) Parietal lobe
c) Broca's area
d) Wernicke's area
Answer: d
31. Which of the following diseases has not been directly linked with Bell's palsy?
a) AIDS
b) Diabetes
c) Lyme disease
d) Alzheimer's disease
Answer: d
32. Which of the following cervical nerve roots best corresponds with activation of the triceps muscle?
a) C5
b) C6
c) C7
d) T2
Answer: c
33. The upper and middle trucks of the brachial plexus combine to form the ____ cord.
a) Lateral TESTSTREAMS.COMb) Posterior c) Medial d) Anterior
Answer: a
34. The upper, middle, and lower trucks of the brachial plexus combine to form the ____ cord.
a) Lateral
b) Posterior
c) Medial
d) Anterior
Answer: b
35. The lower truck of the brachial plexus forms the ____ cord.
a) Lateral
b) Posterior
c) Medial
d) Anterior
Answer: a
36. Jerky and sudden random movements are often associated with a _____lesion.
a) Midbrain
b) Basal ganglia
c) Subthalamic
d) Thalamus
Answer: b
37. Which of the following arteries supplies Broca's area? TESTSTREAMS.COMa) ACA b) MCA
c) PCA
d) Lateral striate
Answer: b
38. Which of the following arteries if ruptured can cause an oculomotor palsy?
a) ACA
b) MCA
c) PCA
d) Lateral striate
Answer: c
39. Which of the following is not true concerning Brown-Sequard syndrome?
a) Contralateral spinothalamic deficits
b) Ipsilateral spinothalamic deficits
c) Ipsilateral dorsal column deficits
d) Ipsilateral pyramidal tract deficits
Answer: b
40. Which of the following is not a side effect of the cholinoreceptor blocker (Atropine)?
a) Increased pulse
b) Urinary retention
c) Constipation
d) Mydriasis
Answer: b TESTSTREAMS.COM41. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Ace Inhibitor (Captopril)? a) Rash
b) Angioedema
c) Cough
d) Congestion
Answer: d
42. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Vasodilator (Nifedipine)?
a) Nausea
b) Flush appearance
c) Vertigo
d) Sexual dysfunction
e) Answer: d
43. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Sympathoplegics (Clonidine)?
a) Hypertension
b) Asthma
c) Dry oral cavity
d) Lethargic behavior
Answer: b
44. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Dieuretics (Loop dieuretics)?
a) Alkalosis
b) Nausea
c) Hypotension
d) Potassium deficits TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: b 45. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Isoflurane)?
a) Elevated lipid levels
b) Nausea
c) Increased blood flow to the brain.
d) Decreased respiratory function
Answer: a
46. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Midazolam)?
a) Amnesia
b) Decreased respiratory function
c) Anesthetic
d) Dizziness
Answer: d
47. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Clozapine)?
a) Agranulocytosis
b) Antipsychotic
c) Used for Schizophrenia
d) Increased appetite
Answer: d
48. Which of the following is not treated with (Epinephrine)?
a) Renal disease
b) Asthma TESTSTREAMS.COMc) Hypotension d) Glaucoma
Answer: a
49. Which of the following is not treated with (Ephedrine)?
a) COPD
b) Hypotension
c) Congestion
d) Incontinence
Answer: a
50. A drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered a ______.
a) Antidepressant
b) Protease inhibitor
c) Beta antagonist
d) H2 antagonist
Answer: d
TESTSTREAMS.COM Set 6
TESTSTREAMS.COM1. A drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered a ______. a) Antidepressant Protease inhibitor
b) Beta antagonist
c) H2 antagonist
Answer: b
2. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?
a) Digitalis
b) Niacin
c) Tetracycline
d) Fluoroquinolones
Answer: c
3. Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Prednisone
a) Cataracts
b) Hypotension
c) Psychosis
d) Acne
Answer: b
5. Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Atenolol?
a) CHF
b) Tachycardia
c) AV block
d) Sedative appearance
Answer: b TESTSTREAMS.COM6. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker? a) Mexiletine
b) Aminodarone
c) Quinidine
d) Procainamide
Answer: b
7. Which of the following is considered a class IA Sodium Channel blocker?
a) Propafenone
b) Disopyramide
c) Aminodarone
d) Quinidine
Answer: a
8. Potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect upon the _____ found in the kidney.
a) Proximal convoluted tubule
b) Loop of Henle
c) Collecting duct
d) Distal convoluted tubule
Answer: d
9. Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Nitroglycerin?
a) Headaches
b) Tachycardia
c) Dizziness
d) Projectile vomiting TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: d 10. Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of Ibuprofen?
a) Nausea
b) Renal dysfunction
c) Anemia
d) Muscle wasting
Answer: d
11. Which of the following is the location where fertilization occurs?
a) Ovaries
b) Vagina
c) Uterus
d) Fallopian Tubes
Answer: d
12. Which of the following terms correspond with the phrase: a woman that is pregnant?
a) Gravida
b) Parity
c) Spermatogonia
d) Zona pellucida
Answer:
13. Which of the following sign's may indicate pregnancy?
a) Chadwick's sign
b) Turner's sign TESTSTREAMS.COMc) Virchow's sign d) Kock's sign
Answer: a
14. Which of the following is not an associated change during the antepartum period?
a) Increased urination frequency
b) Increased respiratory requirements
c) Decreased basal metabolic rate
d) Goodell's sign
Answer: c
15. Which of the following matches the definition: Abnormal placenta development covering the cervix?
a) Placenta Previa
b) Abruptio Placentae
c) Multigravida
d) Proliferative phase
Answer: a
16. Which of the following is not scored with the APGAR?
a) 0
b) Heart Rate
c) Color
d) Tone
Answer: a
TESTSTREAMS.COM17. Which of these is not considered a TORCH infection? a) Rubella b) Herpes
c) Cytomegalovirus
d) Croup
Answer: d
18. Which of the following develops into the ejaculatory duct and ductus deferens?
a) Paramesonephric duct
b) Mesonephric duct
c) Sympathetic duct
d) Parasympathetic duct
Answer: b
19. Which of the following is the result of poor fusion between the paramesonephric ducts in females?
a) Placenta Previa
b) Bicornuate uterus
c) Multigravida
d) Proliferative phase
Answer: b
20. Where does spermatogenesis occur?
a) Seminiferous tubules
b) Corpus spongiosoma
c) Prostate gland
d) Scrotum TESTSTREAMS.COMAnswer: a 21. Drugs that are ionised enter the cell via A. carrier mediated transport
B. diffusion through cell membranes
C. endocytosis
22. Atropine given intravenously can treat
A. bradycardia
B. dilated pupils (constricts them)
C. high blood pressure
D. tachycardia
23. The lowest dose that produces maximum effect is
A. ceiling
B. ED50
C. efficacy
D. potencu
E. threshold
24. Affinity is
A. Refers to the ratio of receptors occupied by a ligand at equilibrium and the total number of receptors available, usually expressed as a percentage pf the total number of receptors.
B.The ability of a drug, once bound, to activate the receptor and produce a response.
C.The chemical forces that cause the drug to associate with the receptor.
D. the dose of a drug necessary to produce a specified effect.
25. What neurotransmitter binds to nicotinic receptors? TESTSTREAMS.COMA. Acetylcholine B. Dopamine C. Serotonin
26. Where are nicotine receptors located?
A Post-synaptically at the parasympathetic neuroeffector junction
B Post-synaptically at the sympathetic neuroeffector junction
C Post-synaptically in autonomic ganglia and at neuromuscular junctions
D Presynaptically in the autonomic ganglia and at neuromuscular junctions
29. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A as the concentration of drugs inside the cell falls, the drug will dissociate from its protein binding site in order to maintain the concentration.
B protein binding lowers the plasma free drug concentration
C protein binding reduces the amount of drug available for acting on receptors
D the drug binds to a protein so that it can be transported in the blood stream
E. the drug can only act when in a drug-protein complex
30. Aspirin is ______.
A.Irreversible
B.Reversible
C. Aspirin is irreversible.
D. Ibuprofen is reversible.
31. Filtration of free unbound drug molecules that are in solution occur via
A. Carrier mediated transport
B.Diffusion TESTSTREAMS.COMC.Endocytosis D.Exocytosis E. Gap junctions
32. "How the drug is transported around the body" relates to ______.
A. clearance
B. distribution
C. pharmacodynamics
D. pharmacokinetics
33. Which of the following is refered to as a "fast acting molecular switch"?
A. adrenergic receptor
B. muscarinic receptor
C. nicotine ACh receptor
34. Pharmacokinetics is
A. the movement of the drug from the time taken to the time eliminated from the body
B. the process of transfer of a drug from its site of administration into the systemic circulation and into tissues where the drug exerts its therapeutic effect.
C. what a drug does to the body, involves receptor binding, post receptor effects and chemical interactions.
35. "The time taken for the concentration of a drug to fall by half its original value" relates to
A. bio-availability
B. ED50
C. Half life
D. potency
TESTSTREAMS.COM36. Muscarinic receptors are located A. Post-synaptically at the parasympathetic neuroeffector junction
B. Post-synaptically at the sympathetic neuroeffector junction
C. Post-synaptically in the autonomic ganglia at the neuromuscular junctions
22. "The margin of safety that exists between the dose needed for the desired effect and the dose that produces unwanted and possibly dangerous side effects"
A. Certain safety factor
B. Efficacy
C. Therapeutic index
37. Where are muscarinic receptors located?
A. Post-synaptically at the parasympathetic neuro-effector junction
B. P-synaptically at the synaptic neuro-effector junction
C. Pre-synaptically at the parasympathetic neuro-effector junction
D. Pre-synaptically at the sympathetic neuro-effector junction
38. What describes the relationship between concentration and the amount of drug in the body?
A. clearance
B. efficacy
C. potency
D. volume of distribution
39. COX-1
A. produced in normal cells to create prostaglandins
B. produced in normal cells to signal inflammation and pain
C. produced in special cells to create prostaglandins TESTSTREAMS.COMD. produced in special cells to signal inflammation and pain
40. Beta 3 receptors cause
A. bronchodilation/ vasodilation
B. increase in heart rate
C.Lypolysis
41. What drug stop the formation of prostaglandins by inhibiting COX enzymes?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. beta-blockers
C.NSAIDS
42. What affects the degree of ionisation?
A.blood flow
B. concentration
C.pH
D. protein binding
E.temperature
43. The Cockcroft gault equation calculates
A. creatinine clearance
B. drug dose required for height and weight
C. drug metabolism by the liver
D drug potency
44. MAO inhibitor is used to treat
A.Asthma TESTSTREAMS.COMB.Depression C. High blood pressure
D. Prostaglandin production
45. Local anesthetics work by
A. Blocking calcium ion channels to prevent depolarisation
B. Blocking potassium ion channels to prevent depolarisation
C. Blocking sodium ion channels to prevent depolarisation
46. What is used to determine the loading dose necessary for a desired blood concentration of drug
A. Clearance
B. Efficacy
C. Potency
D. Volume of distribution
47. Margin of safety of a drug measured form the ratio of the median lethal dose and the median effective dose
A. Certain safety factor
B. Efficacy
C. Therapeutic index
48. "The proportion of administered drug that reaches the system circulation" relates to
A. Bio-availability
B. Clearance
C. Potency TESTSTREAMS.COMD. Volume of distribution END OF STUDY PACK
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2. Senator Barrack Obama is the first African-American president. He became present in January, 2009.
3. On 7th January 2013, John Dramain Mahama took the oath as the fourth elected president and commander-in-chief of the fourth Republic of Ghana. He won the 7th Dec, 2012 election.
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30. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975. The headquarters is in Abuja and the first chairman was Gen. Yakubu Gowon.
31. The highest mountain in Africa is Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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34. Ethiopia is the only African country not colonized.
35. On 11th September 2001, terrorist attacked the World Trade Centre building in USA.
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41. The highest rank in the police is the inspector general.
42. The military coup in Nigeria took place in 1st January, 1966 by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu.
43. The current chief of the army staff is Gen. Tukur Burutai
44. The current managing director of the NNPC is Mr. Ibe kachikwu?
45. The current speaker of the house of representative is Alhaji Yakubu Dogara?
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47. The first senate president in Nigeria is Akwaeke NwazorOrizu.
48. The first speaker of the National Assembly is Edwin Umezeoke.
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51. The first executive president of Nigeria is Alh. Shehu Shagari (1st Oct. 1976-31st Dec.1983)
52. The first military head of state was Late Thomas Aguiyi Ironsi (Jan 1966-Jun 1966)
53. The current managing director of NDDC is Ibinabo Sementari (Acting chairman)
54. The current chairman of EFCC is Ibrahim Magu?
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57. The first woman to drive a vehicle in Nigeria was Funmilayo Kuti.
58. The first chattered accountant general in Nigeria was Akintola Williams
59. The first female novelist in Nigeria was Mrs. Flora Nwamkpa.
60. The first Nigerian Olympic gold medalist was Chioma Ajunwa (USA‘94)
61. The first woman governor in Nigeria was Chief Mrs. Virginia Etiaba of Anambra state. TESTSTREAMS.COM62. The first female vice-chancellor was Prof. Grace Allele Williams 63. The first female speaker of the house of representative was Mrs. Patricia Etteh
64. The naira note was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.
65. Fifty naira was introduced in 27th August, 1991
66. The N100 note was introduced in November, 1999.
67. The N200 note was introduced in November, 2000.
68. The N500 note was introduced in April, 2001.
69. The N1000 note was introduced in 12st October, 2005.
70. On February 28th 2007, N50, N20, N10, N5, N1, 50k were issued with a new design while a new denomination N2 coin was introduced.
71. N20 is the first currency note to bear the portrait of a Nigerian citizen and that is Gen. Murtala Mohammed. It was introduced in 1977, 11th February,
72. On 15th December, 2012, navy helicopter crashed in Okoroba, Bayelsa state claimed the lives of Governor Ibrahim Yakowa of Kaduna state, General Andrew Owoye Azai (former national security adviser NSA and four others).
73. The first civilian transition took place in Nigeria on 29th May, 2007 from Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to Alh. Umar Musa Yar’adua. TESTSTREAMS.COM 74. There are 450 languages in Nigeria with about 374 cultures 75. There are 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
76. There are 109 senators in Nigeria.
77. There are 360 members in the house of representatives.
78. Ikeja cantonment explosion took place in 2002.
79. On 26th November, 2011, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died at the age of 78.
80. Nigerian first lady Mrs Stella Obasanjo died in Spanish hospital on 23rd October, 2005.
81. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor is the current president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
82. The first eclipse of the sun by the moon occurred in Nigeria in 1947.
83. The second eclipse of the sun by the moon occurred in Nigeria in March 9th, 2006.
84. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) went on strike action for the first time in the history of Nigeria on 1st February 2002 during Musiliu Smith Tenure.
85. The first oil well was dug in a town called Oloibiri in Rivers state in the year 1958.
86. Prof. Dora Akunyili is the female Nigerian with highest awards of over 200. TESTSTREAMS.COM 87. The first governor of central bank of Nigeria was Dr. Clement Isong. 88. The former chairman of National Electoral Commission that ever conducted free and fair election in the history of Nigeria was Prof. Humphrey Nwosu. (He conducted June 12 election that was annulled by Gen. Ibrahim Babngida)
89. The first US president to be impeached was Mr. Andrew Johnson.
90. The first airplane landed in Nigeria in Kano in 1975.
91. Nigeria changed from right to left hand drive in2nd April, 1972.
92. The Nigerian civil war started on 6th July 1967 and ended 15th January, 1970.
93. Aba women riot took place in 1929.
94. The first female pilot in Nigeria was Miss Chinyere Onyemaucheya
95. Herbert Macaulay was the first to own a car in Nigeria.
96. BBC world service was established in 1932.
97. The first Nigerian inspector general of police was Louis Edet.
98. The first university graduate inspector general of police was Tafa Balogun.
99. AIDS was discovered first in USA in 18th July, 1981.
TESTSTREAMS.COM 100. The Nigerian national flag was designed by Mr. Michael Taiwo Akinkumi
101. On February 10th 2013, the super eagles of Nigeria won the African cup of nations for the third time in history. Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso by a lone goal in South Africa.
102. The motto of Nigeria is unity, faith, peace and progress.
103. The Nigeria’s first university graduate president was Alh. Umaru Musa Yar’adua.
104. The GSM intercellular telecommunication was introduced in Nigeria in July, 2001
105. On Sunday, 29th October, 2006, the ADC boeing 737 aircraft crashed few minutes after taking off from Abuja airport with prominent traditional ruler Sultan Muhammed Maccido and his son Senator Maccido.
106. On 10th December, 2005, the Sosoliso plane crashed in Port- Harcourt killing 106 passengers and among them was Pst. Mrs. Bimbo Odukoya.
107. On 22nd October, 2005, the Bellview Airline Boeing 737 crashed at Lisa Village in Ifo local government in Ogun state, killing 117 people on board.
108. The president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) is Mr Ayuba Wabba
109. Mary Slessor stopped the killing of twins in Calabar.
110. The widest river in Africa is River Congo. TESTSTREAMS.COM 111. The Republican constitution of 1963 erased the last traces of colonialism in Nigeria. 112. The longest river in Africa is River Nile.
113. The first woman to head paramilitary in Nigeria is Lady Uzoamaka Nwizu (former controller
of Nigerian Immigration).
114. The first American elected president was George Washington.
115. Mauritania has withdrawn its membership from ECOWAS.
116. The largest lake in Africa is Lake Victoria.
117. The green colour of the Nigerian flag represents agriculture.
118. The current governor of central bank is Emefiele Godmin
119. Three banks acquired by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) are Keystone bank limited (formerly bank PHB), Mainstreet bank limited (formerly Afribank) and Enterprise bank limited (formerly Spring Bank).
120. The seven continents of the earth are: Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Antarctica and Europe.
SOME TRADITIONAL TITLES IN NIGERIA
TESTSTREAMS.COM121. Owa Obokun of Ijesha land 122. Emir of Kano
123. Obi of Onistha
124. Alake of Egba land
125. Ooni of Ife
126. Sultan of Sokoto
127. Alaafin of Oyo
128. Awujale of Ijebu land
129. Attah of Igala land
130. Emir of Zauzau
131. Emir of Ilorin
132. Bong Gwong of Jos
133. Emir of Bauchi
TESTSTREAMS.COM134. Deji of Akure 135. Olowo of Owo
136. EtsuNupe of Nupe land
137. Ewi of Ado Ekiti
138. Lamido of Adamawa
139. Shehu of Borno
140. Oluibadan of Ibadan
141. Oba of Lagos
142. Oba of Benin
143. Tor Tiv of Tiv land
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS AND THEIR MEANINGS
144. EFCC - Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
145. FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
146. SEEDS – State Economics Empowerment and Development Strategies
147. SARS – Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
148. ATM – Automatic Teller Machine TESTSTREAMS.COM149. NCE – National Certificate of Education 150. SSS – State security service
151. CID – Criminal Investigation Department
152. BON – Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria
153. NOA – National Orientation Agency
154. FESTAC – Festival of Arts and Culture
155. RTEAN – Road Transport Employer’s Association of Nigeria.
156. EPI – Expanded Programme on Immunization
157. NAN – News Agency of Nigeria
158. NIGCOMSAT – Nigeria Communication Satellite
159. CAC – Corporate Affairs Commission
160. PPPRA – Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency
161. NACA – National Action Committee on AIDS
162. FRCN – Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria
163. UBE – Universal basic Education
164. VAT – Value Added Tax
165. GDP – Gross Domestic Product
166. PAP – Poverty Alleviation Programme
167. GCFR – Grand Commander of the Federal Republic
168. GCON – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger
169. OFR – Officer of the Federal Republic
170. NAPEP – National Poverty Eradication Programme
171. NDE – National Directorate of Employment
172. UNESCO – United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
173. Nigeria has won the African cup of nations in 1980, 1994 and 2013.
TESTSTREAMS.COMAFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE (2000-2012) YEAR AWARD WINNERS AND YEARS
174. 2000 – Patrick Mboma
175. 2001 – El haji Diouf
176. 2002 – El Haji Diouf
177. 2003 – Samuel Eto’o
178. 2004 – Samuel Eto’o
179. 2005 – SamuleEto’o
180. 2006 – Didier Drogba
181. 2007 – Kanoute Frederick
182. 2008 – Emmanuel Adebayo
183. 2009 – Didier Drogba
184. 2010 – Samuel Eto’o
185. 2011 – YahayaToure
186. 2012 – YahayaToure
187. 2013 – Yahaya Toure
188. 2014 – Yahaya Toure 189.
FIFA WORLD PLAYERS FROM 2005-2013
190. 2005 – Ronaldinho
191. 2006 – Fabio Cannavaro
192. 2007 – Ricardo Izecson (Kaka)
193. 2008 – Cristiano Ronaldo
194. 2009 – Lionel Messi
195. 2010 – Lionel Messi
196. 2011 – Lionel Messi TESTSTREAMS.COM197. 2012 – Lionel Messi 198. 2013 – Cristiano Ronaldo
199. The 2010 world cup was won by Spain.
200. The 2014 world cup will hold in Brazil.
201. The 2012 Olympic was won by Mexico
202. On December 12th 1991, the capital of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to Abuja by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
203. The first managing director of NNPC is F.R.T. Mourinho
204. The first Nigerian to obtain Ph.D in mathematics is Prof. Chike Obi
205. The four service chiefs in Nigeria are: the chief of defence staff, the chief of army staff, the chief of air staff and the chief of naval staff.
206. The director general of SSS is Daura Lawal? Find Out Recent Info
207. The new national security adviser is find out?
208. The six geo-political zones of Nigeria are: the south-east, the south-south, the south-west, the north central, the northeast and the north-west.
209. The first chief judge of Nigeria is Adetokunbo Ademola
210. The first director general of NYSC is Col. Alhmadu Ali
211. The current chief of the air staff is ? Find Out Recent Info
212. The first Nigerian to speak foreign language was Oba Esiege of Benin in 1503.
213. The first Nigerian traditional ruler to be dethroned by colonist is King Jaja of Opobo
214. In 1906, FCT was taken from Calabar to Lokoja, from Lokoja to Lagos and from Lagos to Abuja on Thursday 12th December, 1991.
215. Odumegwu Ojukwu is the first university graduate out of the Nigerian Defence Academy.
216. The first wrestler in Nigeria to win World Belt was Mike Okpala
217. The first storey building in Nigeria was in Badagry, Lagos.
218. Pope John Paul II died on 2nd April, 1005 at the age84yrs.
219. The current pope of the catholic church is Pope Francis Jorge Bergoglio and he became TESTSTREAMS.COMpope on March 13th, 2013
BIRTH AND TERMS
220. One offspring is called singleton
221. Two offspring is called twins
222. Three offspring is called triplets
223. Four offspring is called quadruplets
224. Five offspring is called quintuplets
225. Six offspring is called sextuplets
226. Seven offspring is called septuplets
227. Eight offspring is called octuplets
228. Nine offspring is called nonuplets
229. Ten offspring is called decaplets
230. Eleven offspring is called undecaplets
231. Twelve offspring is called duodecaplets
THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
232. Right of life
233. Right to dignity of human person
234. Right to personal liberty
235. Right of fair hearing
236. Right to private family
237. Right to freedom of expression and the press
238. Right of peaceful association
239. Right to freedom and movement
240. Right to freedom from discrimination
241. Right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria TESTSTREAMS.COM242. Compulsory acquisition of property 243. Special jurisdiction of high court and legal aid
244. The green colour in the Nigerian flag depicts country’s land and agricultural potential while the white colour stand for peace and unity
245. The red eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represents Nigeria’s strength
246. The black shield signifies the abundant qualities of the land in agriculture, solid mineral resources.
247. The Y silver wavy band represents the two major rivers in the country (Niger and Benue).
248. The white horse represents dignity
249. The base upon which the shield rests is coctus spectabilis, a wild flower grown in many parts of Nigeria.
250. Underneath is the motto: Unity and faith, peace and progress.
251. Miss Agbani Darego of Nigeria became the first to win Miss World in the whole Africa on Nov. 17, 2001
252. World bank was founded on the 27th of Dec. 1945 in Switzerland.
253. 1848 Mary sleasor stopped killing of twins in Nigeria. She died in 1915.
254. The largest library in the world is the united state library of congress Washington D.C.
255. The first female president in the world is Isabela Porte of Argentina in 1974.
256. The youngest pope was Benedict IX at age 11-12 in 1032 AD.
257. The estimated age of the earth is 4.6 billion years.
258. The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest about 8848m high.
259. The largest stadium in the world is maracana stadium Brazil with about 245,000 capacity.
260. The youngest professor is Colin Mclaurin in mathematics at age of 19.
261. The first man to travel to space is Yuri Gagarin in April 1961- Russia.
262. The first man to walk on the moon is Neli Armstrong July 1969- USA.
• largest desert in the world is Sahara desert in North Africa.
• coolest place in the world is Plateau Station Anterctica. TESTSTREAMS.COM• driest place in the world is Atacama desert Chile. • largest ocean in the world is Pacific ocean about 64,000sq. mile. 263. The largest continent is Asia and Oceania the smallest.
264. On 21st may, 1904. FIFA was formed.
265. The first African female president is Mrs. Ellen Johnson from Liberia.
266. The first African country to gain independent is Liberia on
26th July, 1847.
267. The smallest independent country in the world is Vatican City.
268. The first Eclipse of the sun was on 20th July, 1947.
269. The longest river in the world is River Nile. About 6,825km.
270. On Sept.11th 2001 world trade centre was bombed in America, Osama Bin laden was the prime suspect.
271. On March, 20th 2003. Golf war between Iraq and America and Sadam Hussein was Over thrown by American Forces.
272. The first country to lose national team in plane crash is Zambia 1993.
273. The first coup in Ghana was on 29th February, 1966.
274. The first coup in Togo was on 13th January 1963.
275. On 12th Aug, 1989. Sam Oparaji died on the field while playing for Nigeria at the national stadium Surulere, Lagos.
276. On 3rd Dec, 2001 the Attorney General of the federation Bola Ige was assassinated.
277. The first execution of arm robbers in Nigeria took place on 1st April 1971.
278. The first execution of drug traffickers in Nigeria took place on 1st April 1986 at Kirikiri. Lagos.
279. On 16th Aug, 2003. IDi Amin of Uganda died in Exile.
280. On 13th Dec, 2003 Sadam Hussein was capture by American forces.
281. On 16th of Jan, 2006 Mrs. Ellen Johnson Saleaf become the president of Liberia.
282. The largest international organization is FIFA, with 208 nations.
283. The largest country by population is China, with 1.32 billion people. TESTSTREAMS.COM284. The smallest country by population is Vatican City, with 786. 285. The first country to allow woman to vote is New Zealand in 1893. 286. The first country to allow women stand for election is Finland, 1905.
287. The oldest parliament person to win an election is Senator Storm Thurmond, of South Carolina for the republicans, United Sate of America in 1995.
288. The longest serving head of state is king Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand currently, since 9th June 1946.
289. The longest serving head of state ever is Pharaoh Papi II of Egypt, from c. 227 BC-c.2184 BC (94 years).
290. The shortest reigning Monarch is Lous-Antonio, Duke of Angouleme, approximately 20min on 2nd Aug , 1830.
291. The oldest serving president of a country is Ratu Josefa Hoilo Uluivuda of the Fiji, at 86 years as of year 2006.45. The longest monarchy by age is king Louis XIV at age 5, rule lasted 72 years.
292. The largest empire is British Empire, 37 million km2 (1912).
293. The largest air battle is Battle of Britain in 1940.
294. The largest tank battle is the Battle of Kurst in 1943.
295. The first radio news program: 8MK in Detriot,Michinga, USA on 31st Aug, 1920.
296. The longest continuously operating television channel is BBC One, started on the 2nd Nov, 1936.
297. The largest audience for a TV series is Baywatch, 1.1 billion viewers.
298. The longest movie is The Cure for Insomnia, 5220 minutes (87 hours).
299. The highest paid actor are; Chris Tuker, Will Smith, Tom Cruise, all $100+million dollars with only two or more movie.
300. The largest film studio is Son Ramoji Film City in Hyderabed, Indian; 674 ha.
301. The best selling male artist; under dispute Michael Jackson.
302. The best selling Female artist; under dispute Celine Dion, Madonna or Mariah Carey.
303. The best selling rap/hip-hop artist under dispute 2pac or Eminem. (Both approx. 80 Million.
304. The best selling album; Thriller by Michael Jackson. (104 million copies). TESTSTREAMS.COM305. The best selling history; Michael Jackson.( 18 million, 16million) 306. The best selling remix album; blood on the dance floor- Michael Jackson. 307. The best selling album by a female; Shania Twain-Come On Over.
308. The best selling gospel album; The preacher’s wife soundtrack- Whitney Houston. (16 million copies).
309. The best selling non-English album; Billo De Ghar -Abr-ul-haq. (16 million).
310. The highest earning entertainer of all time is Michael Jackson.
311. The largest recording contract- Michael Jackson. ( Sony music $890 million)
312. Highest earning female singer of all time: Madonna.
313. The longest music video: Ghost by Micheal Jackson. (35 min).
314. The most awarded recording artist: Michael Jackson with 538 awards.
315. The most awarded female artist: Whitney Houston, with 411 awards.
316. The most expensive music video ever: Scream by Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.
317. The highest number of song sung by a person. Lata mangeshkar, 30,000 songs.
318. The language with most number of speakers. Manderin Chinese. (1.08 billion).
319. The language isolated with most number of speakers: Esperantor (between 100,000 and 2 million)
320. The most wide spread spoken language: English (73 countries and territories).
321. The country with most number of languages: Indian, at least 800 different languages and around 200 dialect.
322. The country with most numbers of official languages, Indian with total of 23 official languages.
323. The first political party in Nigeria was formed by Herbert Macauly
324. The first political party in Nigeria is Nigerian National Democratic party
325. The eagle in the Nigerian coat of arm represents Strength
326. The two horses on the Nigerian coat of arm represent Dignity
327. The first capital city in Nigeria is Calabar
328. When did Nigerian Golden eaglets win the world under-17 FIFA world cup? 1985, 1993, TESTSTREAMS.COM2007, 2013 329. The first female vice chancellor in Nigerian university is Prof. Grace Alele Williams 330. The Nigerian flag was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi
331. The first man to buy a car in Nigeria is Bob Jensen
332. The first woman to buy and drive a car in Nigeria is Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
333. The first TV station in Nigeria is The Western Nigerian Government Broadcasting Corporation (WNTV) in 1959
334. Crude oil was first discovered in Nigeria in Oloibiri Oilfield, located in Oloibiri in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State
335. The first Nigerian to become a Noble Laureate is Prof. Wole Soyinka
336. The current chief justice of Nigeria is Mahmoud Mohammed.
337. When was the first military coup carried out in Nigeria? 1966
338. What is the largest continent in the world? ASIA with population of 3,641,000,000 while Australia & Oceania is the smallest continent
339. The five Oceans in the world are: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Arctic Ocean
340. What is the full meaning of UNICEF? Children’s Emergency Fund United Nations International
341. Which country’s flag is called the Union Jack? Great Britain
342. Coal was discover at Enugu in 1912.
343. The National Stadium in Lagos was Commissioned on Dec. 4th 1972.
344. Operation WETTIE happened after 1965 election
345. Lagos-Ibadan Railway line was completed in 1901
346. War against Indiscipline was inaugurated in March 20th 1984.
347. First wrestler Nigeria to win a world Belt is Mike Okpala.
348. The seat of the Federal Government was move from Lagos to Abuja on Dec. 12th 1991.
349. Queen Elizabeth visited Nigeria in 1956 and again in 2003. She has only visited Nigeria twice·
350. Pound sterling was introduce as Nigeria currency in 1945. TESTSTREAMS.COM351. First motor road in Nigeria (Ibadan-Oyo) was completed in 1905. 352. University College Hospital Ibadan was established and headed by Dr. Kenneth Mallany in 1948.
353. Niger Dam (Kanji Dam) was opened in 1970
354. Alhaji Shehu Shagari became the first Nigeria executive President on Oct. 1st 1979.
355. Slave trade was abolish in Nigeria between 1976-1898.
356. Prof. Wole Shoyinka became the first Africa and Nigeria to win the world Noble price for literature in Stock-ham Sweden on Oct. 16th 1986.
357. The first Nigeria Hospital was built by Father Coquard at Abeokuta.
358. Gen I.B Babangida became 1st Millitary President in August 27th, 1986.
359. Nigeria change into metric system of currency (Naira and Kobbo) on Jan. 1st 1958.
360. Central Bank of Nigeria was Opened for business on 1958.
361. The first Landing of Aeroplane in Nigeria took place in Kano in 1925.
362. The first woman Pilot in Nigeria was Chinyere Onyemaucheya.
363. Hitler War started in 1939.
364. The first chairman of P.D.P was chief Solomon Lar.
365. The first chairman of A.D was Mamman A.D was Mamman Yusuf.
366. The first chairman of A.P.P was Alhji Yusuf Ali.
LIST OF BUHARI’S APPOINTMENTS
1. Aide de Camp to president: Lt. Col Abubakar Lawal, [Kano State, North-West and husband to President Buhari’s foster daughter].
2. Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the president: Femi Adesina, [Osun State, South-West].
3. Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity: Garba Shehu, [Kano State, North-West].
4. State Chief of Protocol/Special Assistant (Presidential Matters): Lawal Abdullahi Kazaure, [Jigawa State, North-West].
5. Accountant General of the Federation: Ahmed Idris [Kano State, North- West]. TESTSTREAMS.COM6. National Security Adviser: Babagana Monguno [Borno State, North-East]. 7. Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olonishakin, [Ekiti State, South-West]. 8. Chief of Army Staff: Tukur Buratai, [Borno State, North-East].
9. Chief of Naval Staff: Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, [Cross Rivers, South-South].
10. Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, [Bauchi State, North-East].
11. Chief of Defence Intelligence: Monday Riku Morgan [Benue State, North- Central].
12. Director General, State Security Services, SSS: Lawal Daura, [Katsina State, North-West].
13. Acting Chairperson, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Amina Zakari, [Jigawa State, North-West].
14. Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA: Habibu Abdulahi [Kano State, North- West].
15. Special Adviser, Niger Delta Amnesty Office: Paul Boroh, [Bayelsa State, South-South]
16. Acting Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration, Safety and Security Agency, NIMASA: Baba Haruna Jauro [Yobe State, North-East].
17. Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission: Umaru Dambatta [Kano State, North-West].
18. Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS: Babatunde Fowler, [Lagos State, South-West].
19. Director General, Budget Office of the Federation: Aliyu Gusau, [Zamfara State, North-West].
20. Group Managing Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Emmanuel Kachikwu, [Delta State, South-South].
21. Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, [Adamawa, North East]
22. Chief of Staff to the President: Abba Kyari, [Borno, North-East].
23. Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service: Hameed Ibrahim Ali, [Kaduna State, North- Central].
24. Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service: Kure Martin Abeshi, [Nasarawa State, North-Central].
25. Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate): Ita Enang, [Akwa Ibom State, South-South].
26. Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives): Suleiman TESTSTREAMS.COMKawu, [Kano State, North-West]. 27. Director, Department Of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Modecai Baba Ladan. [Kano, North West].
28. Managing Director, Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Lawan Kuru.
29. Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission, Mohammed Kari [North-West]
29. Executive Director AMCON: Kola Ayeye.
30. Executive Director, AMCON: Eberechukwu Uneze.
31. Executive Director, AMCON: Aminu Ismail.
32. Group Executive Director, NNPC, Maikanti Baru.
33. Group Executive Director, NNPC, Isiaka Abdulrazaq.
34. Group Executive Director, NNPC: Dennis Nnamdi Ajulu.
35. Group Executive Director, NNPC: Babatunde Victor Adeniran.
LIST OF BUHARI’S MINISTERS
1. Chris Ngige – (Anambra) Minister of Labour & Employment
2. Kayode Fayemi- (Ekiti) Minister of Solid Minerals
3. Rotimi Amaechi – (Rivers) Minister of Transportation
4. Babatunde Fashola -(Lagos) Minister of Power, Works and Housing
5. Abdulrahman Dambazau- (Kano) Minister of Interior
6. Aisha Alhassan – (Taraba) Minister of Women Affairs
7. Ogbonaya Onu- (Ebonyi) Minister of Science and Technology
8. Kemi Adeosun – (Ogun) Minister of Finance
9. Abubakar Malami – (Kebbi) Minister of Justice & Attorney-General
10. Sen Hadi Sirika – (Katsina) Minister of State, Aviation
11. Barr. Adebayo Shittu – (Oyo) Minister of Communication
12. Suleiman Adamu – (Jigawa) Minister of Water Resources
TESTSTREAMS.COM13. Solomon Dalong – (Plateau) Minister for Youth and Sports 14. Ibe Kachikwu – (Delta) Minister of State, Petroleum
15. Osagie Ehanire – (Edo) Minister of State, Health
16. Audu Ogbeh – (Benue) Minister of Agriculture
17. Udo Udo Udoma – (Akwa Ibom) Minister of Budget & National Planning
18. Lai Mohammed – (Kwara) Minister of Information
19. Amina Mohammed – (Gombe) Minister of Environment
20. Ibrahim Usman Jibril – (Nasarawa) Minister of State, Environment
21. Hajia Khadija Bukar Ibrahim- (Yobe) Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
22. Cladius Omoleye Daramola (Ondo) Minister of State, Niger Delta
23. Prof Anthony Onwuka (Imo) Minister of State, Education
24. Geoffrey Onyema (Enugu) Minister of Foreign Affairs
25. Dan Ali (Zamfara) Minister of Defence
26. Barr James Ocholi (Kogi) Minister of State, Labour & Employment
27. Zainab Ahmed (Kaduna) Minister of State Budget and National Planning
28. Okechukwu Enelamah (Abia) Minister of Trade, Investment & Industry
29. Muhammadu Bello (Adamawa) Minister of Federal Capital Territory
30. Mustapha Baba Shehuri (Bornu) Minister of State, Power
31. Aisha Abubakar (Sokoto) Minister of State, Trade & Investment
32. Heineken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa) Minister of State, Agriculture
33. Adamu Adamu (Bauchi) Minister of Education
34. Isaac Adewole (Osun) Minister of Health
35. Abubakar Bawa Bwari (Niger) Minister of State, Solid Minerals
36. Pastor Usani Uguru (Cross River) Minister of Niger Delta
*President Muhammadu Buhari- Minister of Petroleum TESTSTREAMS.COM State Current Governor Party
Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu PDP
Adamawa State Jibrilla Bindow APC
Akwa Ibom State Udom Gabriel Emmanuel PDP
Anambra State Willie Obiano APGA
Bauchi State Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar APC
Bayelsa State Henry Seriake Dickson PDP
Benue State Samuel Ortom APC
Borno State Kashim Shettima APC
Cross River State Benedict Ayade PDP
Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa PDP
Ebonyi State Dave Umahi PDP
Edo State Adams Oshiomhole APC
Ekiti State Ayo Fayose PDP
Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi PDP
Gombe State Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo PDP
Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha APC
Jigawa State Badaru Abubakar APC
Kaduna State Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai APC
Kano State Abdullahi Umar Ganduje APC
Katsina State Aminu Bello Masari APC TESTSTREAMS.COMKebbi State Abubakar Atiku Bagudu APC Kogi State Idris Wada* PDP
Kwara State Abdulfatah Ahmed APC
Lagos State Akinwunmi Ambode APC
Nasarawa State Umaru Tanko Al-Makura APC
Niger State Abubakar Sani Bello APC
Ogun State Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun APC
Ondo State Olusegun Mimiko PDP
Osun State Rauf Aregbesola APC
Oyo State Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi APC
Plateau State Simon Lalong APC
Rivers State Ezenwo Nyesom Wike PDP
Sokoto State Aminu Waziri Tambuwal APC
Taraba State Mr. Darius Ishaku PDP
Yobe State Ibrahim Geidam APC
Zamfara State Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar APC
*The just concluded Kogi Election has Yahaya Bello as the Governor – elect to be sworn in on 20th January, 2016. He replaced Audu Abubakar who died on
22nd November, 2015. James Faleke is controversial the deputy-governor elect.
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NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM ABIA STATE
ZUMA ROCK ABUJA
THREE SISTERS HILL ADAMAWA
ORON MUSEUM AKWA-IBOM
ODINANI MUSEUM ANAMBRA
WIKKI LAME BURRA GAME RESERVE BAUCHI
USHANGO HILLS BENUE
KYARINMI PARK BORNO
NGEJI WARM SPRING BORNO
ODUDU CATTLE RANCH CROSS-RIVER
AGBOKUN FALLS CROSS-RIVER
OGBA ZOO BENIN
NIKE LAKE ENUGU
OGUTA LAKE IMO
ROLLIN HILL, OKIGWE IMO
KUFENA HILL, ZARIA KADUNA
TIGA DAM KANO
GADAN MAKAMAN MUSEUM KANO
KUSUGU WELL KASTINA
KANTA MUSEUM KEBBI
BORGU GAME RESERVE KOGI
ESE MUSEUM OF STONE FIGURES KWARA
OWU WATER FALLS KWARA
NATIONAL MUSEUM LAGOS TESTSTREAMS.COMNATIONAL THEATRE LAGOS SHIRORO DAM NIGER
OLUMO ROCK OGUN
NATIONAL MUSEUM, OWO ONDO
IKOGOSI WARM SPRINGS ONDO
ERIN IJESA WATER FALL OSUN
AGODI ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN OYO
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN PLATEAU
SHERE HILL PLATEAU
ISAAC BORO PACK RIVERS
GIBADI ROCKS SOKOTO
TOMB OF USMAN DAM FODIO SOKOTO
MAMBILA PLATEAU GASHAKA TARABA
KARIMBELA GAME RESERVES TARABA
The former colonial masters in Nigeria are:
Sir Frederick Lord Lugard (1900 - 1919). Sir Hugh Clifford (1919 - 1925).
Sir Creamer Thompson (1925 -1931). Sir Donald Cameroon (1931-1935).
Sir Bernard Bourdilion (1935 –1943).
Sir Anthony Richard (1943 – 1948).
Sir John McPherson (1948 – 1958).
Sir James Robertson (1958 – 19600).
Past Presidents & Heads of State
1. 1st Oct. 1960 – 1st Oct. 1963:Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Governor General) Sir. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; (Prime Minister)
1st Oct. 1963 – 16thJan.1966:Dr. NnamdiAzikiwe (President) Sir. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; (Prime Minister)
TESTSTREAMS.COM 2. 16th Jan. 1966 – 29th July 1966: Gen J.T.U Aguyi Ironsi (Military Head of State) Brig. Babafemi Ogundipe (Chief of Staff, Supreme Hq.)
3. 1st Aug. – 29th July 1975:Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Military Head of State) Vice Admiral Joseph Edet AkinwaleWey, (Chief of Staff, Supreme Hq.)
4. 29th July 1975 – 13th Feb. 1976:Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed (Military Head of State)
Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo (Chief of Staff, Supreme Hq.)
5. 13th Feb. 1976 – 1st Oct. 1979:Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo (Military Head of State)
Maj. Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (Chief of Staff, Supreme Hq.)
6. 1st Oct. 1979 – 31st Dec. 1983: Alhaji Shehu Shagari (President) Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekweme (Vice President)
7. 31st Dec. 1983 – 27th Aug. 1985 Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Military Head of State)
Brig. Babatunde Idiagbon (Chief of Staff, Supreme Hq.)
8. 27th Aug. 1985 – 26th Aug. 1993 Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (Military President)
Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (Chief of General Staff;1985 -1986), Admiral Augustus Aikhomu (Chief of General Staff;1986-1993)
9. 26th Aug. – 17th Nov. 1993: Ernest Shonekan (Head of Interim National Government)
10. 17th Nov. 1993 - 8th June 1998: Gen. Sani Abacha (Military Head of State) Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (Chief of General Staff) TESTSTREAMS.COM 11. 8th June 1998 – 29th May 1999: Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Military Head of State) Vice Admiral Mike Okhai Akhigbe (Chief of General Staff)
12. 29th May 1999 – 29th May 2007: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (President) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (Vice President)
13. 29th May 2007 – 5th May 2010:Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (President) Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Vice President)
14. 9th Feb.2010 – 6th May 2010:Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (Acting President, Acted for Umaru M. Yar’Adua who was indisposed due to ill health)
15. 6th May 2010- 29th May 2011:Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan(President) Arc. Namadi sambo; (Vice president)
16. 29th May 2011 - 28th May 2015: Goodluck Jonathan(President) Arc. Namadi sambo (Vice president)
17. 29th May2015 -to date: President Muhammdu Buhari Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo (Vice President)
This information, especially those political offices are subject to routing change. But we’ll always try to keep it as up to date as possible.
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