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NDDC-MEDICAL-SCIENCES.Pdf I TABLE OF CONTENTS I Title page Table of content II About the NDDC Scholarship test 111 PART 1 Table of content 6 2017-PAPER 1: English Language 8 ANSWER KEYS 27 2017-PAPER 1: English Language 2 29 2017-PAPER 1: 30 ANSWER KEYS 49 CINFORES QUESTIONS PART2 306 MEDICAL SCIENCES CURRENT AFFAIRS 397 NDDC SCHOLARSHIP TEST PAPER - 2 This section is discipline-specific tests for 2016 & 2017 is section is discilineseciic tests or TESTSTREAMS.COM M TESTSTREAMS.COM NDDC SCHOLARSHIP TEST – UPDATE 2018 Test Information: There are ___questions in this test. Questions are specific to your discipline and you are required to choose the correct answer from the options lettered A-D. You have ___minutes to answer as many questions as you can. Instructions: • If you have any questions, or you need attention while the test is going on, please do so by raising your hands quietly, and you will be attended to. • Do not leave the test room unless you are told to do so. • Submit all scratch paper to the invigilators after your test. • Once you are ready to begin, please click the start button. • The next screen will be the test questions Type: Medical Science (All Medical / Biological Science Courses) Number of questions: 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.
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