Curtin CAT
150 free practice questions shared by students. Answer them right here — no account needed.
A 68-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a severe right-sided headache and temple tenderness for the past two weeks. She also reports jaw pain while chew…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
A 62-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe right eye pain and vision changes for the past 3 hours, accompanied by a s…
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which mechanism explains how antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, duloxetine) provide pain relief?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the primary mechanism of action of ketamine in pain management?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following mediators plays a key role in pain sensitization by enhancing nociceptor activity?
Year 4 · Mechanisms of disease · common
What is the first-line treatment for mild acne?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is the characteristic crystal found in pseudogout?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results are as follows: Parameter Given Value Reference Range pH 7.25 7.35 - 7.45 PaCO₂ 50 mmHg 35 - 45 mmHg HCO₃⁻ 24 mEq/L…
Year 2 · Foundations · common
For how long should doxycycline be continued after leaving a malaria-endemic area?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is NOT a major criterion of acute rheumatic fever (ARF)?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following interventions is most effective in reducing the risk of delirium in hospitalized patients during the night?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a cherry-red macula on fundoscopic examination?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the initial management step for a patient with a chemical eye injury?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the most common type of malignant tumor of the urinary tract?
Year 3 · Mechanisms of disease · common
Which of the following medications is commonly used to facilitate the passage of ureteral stones?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
Which of the following is a key principle of herniorrhaphy (hernia repair)?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
What is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Year 3 · Clinical rotations · common
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with acute pancreatitis?
Year 4 · Pre-internship · common
What is the first-line medical treatment for major depressive disorder?
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common
A 42-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a painless mass on the right side of her face that has been present for the past 8 months. On examination, there…
Year 4 · Clinical rotations · common