#aug2026 What fine-motor skill is expected in a 3-year-old child? Answer: Using safety scissors to cut out a circle. What is the approximate risk of schizophrenia when both parents have schizophrenia? Answer: Approximately 40–46%. A woman has postpartum haemorrhage with a firm, well-contracted uterus and a vaginal tear. What should you do? Answer: Perform a thorough cervical and vaginal examination and repair the trauma. A pregnant woman has recurrent symptomatic gallstones. What is the appropriate management? Answer: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be considered. A patient has chronic cough, fever, weight loss and an abnormal chest X-ray suggestive of TB. What investigation should be performed? Answer: Sputum testing for mycobacterial culture and NAAT/PCR. What is appropriate VTE prevention for a low-risk patient undergoing short laparoscopic surgery with early mobilisation? Answer: Early mobilisation and hydration; pharmacological prophylaxis may not be required. A child has a displaced supracondylar fracture with a cold, pale, pulseless hand. What is the next step? Answer: Urgent orthopaedic management with immediate reduction and restoration of circulation. What is an appropriate medication for acute hypomania in bipolar disorder? Answer: Quetiapine. A 3-year-old has episodic abdominal pain, vomiting and blood/mucus in the stool. What is the best initial imaging investigation? Answer: Abdominal ultrasound. How should confirmed asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy be managed? Answer: Treat with an appropriate antibiotic based on urine culture and sensitivities. What is the most important preventive measure for altitude sickness? Answer: Gradual ascent. What treatment should be considered after an osteoporotic fragility fracture? Answer: Anti-resorptive therapy such as a bisphosphonate, after appropriate assessment. What is the treatment for an acute haemarthrosis in a patient with severe haemophilia A? Answer: Factor VIII replacement. What is the initial management of a concerning CTG suggesting fetal compromise? Answer: Intrauterine resuscitation and expedited delivery if fetal compromise persists or is severe. What is first-line psychological treatment for OCD? Answer: Cognitive behavioural therapy with exposure and response prevention. What is the most likely diagnosis of a tender subareolar breast lump in a pubertal boy? Answer: Physiological pubertal gynaecomastia. What is the diagnosis when a patient has a persistent fixed delusion without other prominent psychotic symptoms? Answer: Delusional disorder. What is initial treatment for mild plaque psoriasis? Answer: Topical therapy, such as topical corticosteroids. What is first-line management for mild atopic dermatitis in a child? Answer: Regular emollients/moisturisers. A patient taking warfarin develops a significant rectus sheath haematoma. What is the initial management? Answer: Withhold anticoagulation and reverse it if clinically significant bleeding is present. What is initial management of uncomplicated constipation in an infant after starting solids? Answer: Dietary measures including adequate fluids and fibre; use an appropriate laxative if needed. A 6-year-old Aboriginal child has an incomplete vaccination history. What should be done? Answer: Follow the Australian catch-up immunisation schedule without restarting the vaccination course. Does a positive IGRA confirm active tuberculosis? Answer: No. What is first-line management for mild primary Raynaud phenomenon? Answer: Avoid cold exposure and keep the extremities warm. Which finding strongly suggests secondary Raynaud phenomenon? Answer: Digital ulcers or ischaemic changes.
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