Diagnostic EMQs
A Comprehensive Collection for Medical Examinations
MasterPass Series

Authored by experienced medical professionals, this essential book equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of medical diagnosis. It is an extensive collection of Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) covering a wide range of topics in general medicine. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations to provide comprehensive insights. By engaging with these realistic scenarios, readers will develop a deeper understanding of medical conditions, their presentations, and the appropriate diagnostic approaches. The book goes beyond memorization, fostering analytical skills and honing the ability to identify key diagnostic clues within the questions themselves.

Chapter 1: Gastroenterology

Theme: Bowel conditions 1

Theme: Bowel conditions 2

Theme: Bowel conditions 3

Theme: Esophageal disorders 1

Theme: Esophageal disorders 2

Theme: Gastric disorders 1

Theme: Gastric disorders 2

Theme: Gastrointestinal conditions (Paediatric) 1

Theme: Gastrointestinal conditions (Paediatric) 2

Theme: Gastrointestinal imaging 1

Theme: Gastrointestinal imaging 2

Theme: Gastrointestinal imaging 3

Theme: Hepatobiliary disease 1

Theme: Hepatobiliary disease 2

Theme: Hepatobiliary disease 3

Theme: Lumps and Hernias 1

Theme: Lumps and Hernias 2

Theme: Perianal conditions 1

Theme: Perianal conditions 2

Theme: Paediatric jaundice 1

Theme: Paediatric jaundice 2

Answers

Chapter 2: Dermatology

Theme: Childhood infections 1

Theme: Childhood infections 2

Theme: Skin reactions 1

Theme: Hair

Theme: Nails 1

Theme: Nails 2

Theme: Nail signs of systemic illness

Theme: Dermatitis 1

Theme: Dermatitis 2

Theme: Inflammatory disorders 1

Theme: Inflammatory disorders 2

Theme: Skin lesions 1

Theme: Skin lesions 2

Theme: Pigmentation disorders 1

Theme: Pigmentation disorders 2

Answers

Chapter 3: Psychiatry

Theme: Mood disorders 1

Theme: Mood disorders 2

Theme: Sleep disturbances 1

Theme: Sleep disturbances 2

Theme: Anxiety 1

Theme: Anxiety 2

Theme: Behavioural conditions 1

Theme: Behavioural conditions 2

Theme: Memory 1

Theme: Memory 2

Theme: Paraphilic conditions 1

Theme: Paraphilic conditions 2

Theme: Personality disorders 1

Theme: Personality disorders 2

Theme: Substance related and Addictive disorders 1

Theme: Substance related and Addictive disorders 2

Theme: Eating disorders 1

Theme: Eating disorders 2

Answers

Chapter 4: Neurology

Theme: Cranial nerve pathology

Theme: Dizziness

Theme: Epilepsy 1

Theme: Epilepsy 2

Theme: Facial pain

Theme: Headache 1

Theme: Headache 2

Theme: Hearing loss 1

Theme: Hearing loss 2

Theme: Movement disorders 1

Theme: Movement disorders 2

Theme: Neuromuscular disorders 1

Theme: Neuromuscular disorders 2

Theme: Vision loss 1

Theme: Vision loss 2

Answers

Chapter 5: Women’s and Sexual health

Theme: Amenorrhoea 1

Theme: Amenorrhoea 2

Theme: Breast pathology 1

Theme: Breast pathology 2

Theme: Breast pathology 3

Theme: Menstrual irregularities 1

Theme: Menstrual irregularities 2

Theme: Male Infertility 1

Theme: Male Infertility 2

Theme: Complications of pregnancy 1

Theme: Complications of pregnancy 2

Theme: Vulvovaginal pathology 1

Theme: Vulvovaginal pathology 2

Theme: Female infertility 1

Theme: Female infertility 2

Theme: Obstetric complications 1

Theme: Obstetric complications 2

Theme: Dysmenorrhoea

Theme: Sexually Transmitted Infection 1

Theme: Sexually Transmitted Infection 2

Theme: Genetic disorders 1

Theme: Genetic disorders 1

Theme: Pelvic-Abdominal pain 1

Theme: Pelvic-Abdominal pain 2

Answers

Chapter 6: Urology

Theme: Penis disorders

Theme: Testicular and scrotal conditions 1

Theme: Testicular and scrotal conditions 2

Theme: Testicular and scrotal conditions 3

Theme: Urology 1

Theme: Urology 2

Answers

Chapter 7: Musculoskeletal

Theme: Ankle and shin 1

Theme: Ankle and shin 2

Theme: Back pain 1

Theme: Back pain 2

Theme: Elbow and Forearm 1

Theme: Elbow and Forearm 2

Theme: Foot pain 1

Theme: Foot pain 2

Theme: Foot pain 3

Theme: Hand and Wrist 1

Theme: Hand and Wrist 2

Theme: Hip pain 1

Theme: Hip pain 2

Theme: Knee pain 1

Theme: Knee pain 2

Theme: Neck and Shoulder pain 1

Theme: Neck and Shoulder pain 2

Answers

Chapter 8: Cardiology

Theme: Chest pain 1

Theme: Chest pain 2

Theme: Cardiac vessels

Theme: Collapse 1

Theme: Collapse 2

Theme: Arrhythmias 1

Theme: Arrhythmias 2

Theme: Hypertension 1

Theme: Hypertension 2

Theme: Murmurs 1

Theme: Murmurs 2

Theme: CHA2DS2-VASc Scoring

Theme: Hypertension grading

Theme: Heart failure grading

Theme: Cardiac structure 1

Theme: Cardiac structure 2

Answers

Chapter 9: Respiratory

Theme: Arterial blood gas interpretation 1

Theme: Arterial blood gas interpretation 2

Theme: ENT 1

Theme: ENT 2

Theme: Paediatric Respiratory 1

Theme: Paediatric Respiratory 2

Theme: Paediatric Respiratory 2

Theme: Respiratory conditions 1

Theme: Respiratory conditions 2

Theme: Respiratory conditions 3

Theme: Respiratory conditions 4

Theme: Pneumothorax

Theme: Occupational respiratory conditions 1

Theme: Occupational respiratory conditions 2

Theme: Lung cancer

Theme: Chest imaging findings 1

Theme: Chest imaging findings 2

Theme: Chest imaging findings 3

Theme: Respiratory microbiology 1

Theme: Respiratory microbiology 2

Answers

Syed Hussain, BSc (Botany), MBBS, FRACGP

Umber Rind, MBBS, FRACGP

Jawed Noori, BMedSci, MBBS, FRACS

Yasmean Klam, BSc, MBBS

Haseeb Ata, MBBS

Emmanuel Papageorgiou, BMedSsci, MBBS, FRACGP