{"id":36577,"date":"2026-04-15T07:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T01:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atsixty.com\/?p=36577"},"modified":"2026-04-19T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:58:16","slug":"cms-2021-p1-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atsixty.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/cms-2021-p1-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"CMS 2021 P1 Part-1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>CMS 2021 Paper I \u2013 Part 1 (Q1\u2013Q30)<\/title>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700&#038;family=Source+Serif+4:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;1,400&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Namespace: cms21p1a \u2500\u2500 *\/\n#cms21p1a *,#cms21p1a *::before,#cms21p1a *::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n#cms21p1a{\n  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  <h1>Combined Medical Services Examination 2021<br>Paper I &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Part 1<\/h1>\n    <p>Cardiology &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Respiratory &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Gastroenterology<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cq-meta\">\n      <span class=\"cq-badge\">Questions 1 \u2013 30<\/span>\n      <span class=\"cq-badge\">Options reshuffled<\/span>\n      <button class=\"cq-timer-btn\" id=\"cms21p1a-timer-btn\">\u23f1 Start Timed Mode<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"cq-body\">\n    <div id=\"cms21p1a-questions\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"cq-submit-wrap\">\n      <button class=\"cq-btn\" id=\"cms21p1a-submit\">Submit Answers<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cq-score\" id=\"cms21p1a-score\">\n      <div class=\"cq-score-ring\" id=\"cms21p1a-ring\">\n        <div class=\"cq-ring-inner\">\n          <span class=\"cq-ring-pct\" id=\"cms21p1a-ring-pct\">0%<\/span>\n          <span class=\"cq-ring-sub\">score<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2>Your Result<\/h2>\n     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The ECG shows ST depression and T wave inversion. Cardiac biomarkers in blood are not elevated. What will be the appropriate management?',\n      correct:'Antiplatelets + LMW Heparin subcutaneous',\n      options:['Oxygen + Aspirin + Ticagrelor + Metoprolol','Oxygen + Sublingual nitroglycerin + Antiplatelets + Streptokinase','Antiplatelets + LMW Heparin subcutaneous','Oxygen + Sublingual nitroglycerin + Digoxin'],\n      exp:'ST depression + T wave inversion + negative biomarkers = NSTE-ACS (NSTEMI or unstable angina). Management is antiplatelet therapy + anticoagulation (LMWH). Thrombolysis (streptokinase) is contraindicated in NSTEMI. Digoxin has no role in ACS management.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:2,\n      stem:'A victim is found unconscious at the roadside. As a trained rescuer, after checking response and pulse, you decide on resuscitation. What is the recommended ratio of chest compression to ventilation during CPR?',\n      correct:'30 : 2',\n      options:['90 : 4','60 : 2','30 : 2','60 : 1'],\n      exp:'Current AHA\/ERC guideline ratio for adult CPR (single or two rescuers) is 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths. Compressions are delivered at 100\u2013120\/min to a depth of 5\u20136 cm. Minimising interruptions is the key principle.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:3,\n      stem:'Which one of the following is NOT a differential diagnosis of ST segment elevation in ECG?',\n      correct:'Hypocalcaemia',\n      options:['Acute pericarditis','Trauma to ventricles','Hypothermia','Hypocalcaemia'],\n      exp:'ST elevation causes include: STEMI, acute pericarditis (saddle-shaped), hypothermia (Osborn\/J waves), ventricular trauma, Brugada syndrome, LV aneurysm, and early repolarisation. Hypocalcaemia causes QT prolongation, not ST elevation. Hypocalcaemia is therefore the EXCEPT answer.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:4,\n      stem:'Which one of the following is a non-shockable rhythm in respect to use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)?',\n      correct:'Pulseless electrical activity',\n      options:['Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia','Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia','Ventricular fibrillation','Pulseless electrical activity'],\n      exp:'AED\/defibrillation is indicated for shockable rhythms: VF and pulseless VT (both mono and polymorphic). Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) shows organised electrical activity without a perfusing pulse and is non-shockable. Treatment is CPR plus reversing the 4Hs and 4Ts. Asystole is also non-shockable.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:5,\n      stem:'A 50-year-old man reports to Emergency with breathlessness, palpitations and acute chest pain. On auscultation there is a systolic murmur at apex and ECG shows ST elevations in anterior chest leads. Which one of the following would be the next choice of investigation?',\n      correct:'Cardiac marker troponin T\/I',\n      options:['Cardiac marker troponin T\/I','Echocardiography','TMT','24-hour Holter monitoring'],\n      exp:'ST elevation in anterior leads (V1\u2013V4) indicates likely anterior STEMI. The immediate next investigation is cardiac biomarkers (troponin T\/I) to confirm myocardial necrosis. TMT is contraindicated in acute MI. Biomarkers are the critical confirmatory step before initiating reperfusion therapy.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:6,\n      stem:'Which of the following electro-cardiographic findings are manifestations of digitalis intoxication?\\n1. Ventricular bigeminy\\n2. Ventricular tachycardia\\n3. Atrial flutter\\n4. Atrial tachycardia with variable block',\n      correct:'1, 2 and 4',\n      options:['1, 2 and 3','1, 2 and 4','1, 3 and 4','2, 3 and 4'],\n      exp:'Digitalis toxicity causes: ventricular bigeminy (very characteristic), ventricular tachycardia, atrial tachycardia with AV block (pathognomonic), and junctional tachycardia. Atrial flutter is NOT a recognised feature of digoxin toxicity. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:7,\n      stem:'According to modified WHO classification of Heart Disease in Pregnancy, which cardiac lesion is a contraindication for pregnancy?',\n      correct:'Pulmonary arterial hypertension',\n      options:['Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy','Uncomplicated, small or mild pulmonary stenosis','Successfully repaired Tetralogy of Fallot','Pulmonary arterial hypertension'],\n      exp:'WHO Class IV cardiac lesions are absolute contraindications to pregnancy (mortality risk above 25%). These include pulmonary arterial hypertension, severe systemic ventricular dysfunction (EF below 30%), and severe mitral stenosis. PAH carries the highest maternal mortality in pregnancy, approaching 30\u201350%.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:8,\n      stem:'A 35-year-old patient presents in Emergency with sudden onset palpitations. His heart rate is 150\/minute and reverts after carotid massage. The most probable diagnosis is:',\n      correct:'Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia',\n      options:['Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia','Ventricular tachycardia','Ventricular fibrillation','Atrial flutter with block'],\n      exp:'Reversion to sinus rhythm with carotid sinus massage (vagal manoeuvre) is diagnostic of PSVT (AV nodal re-entrant tachycardia or AVRT). VT and VF do not respond to vagal manoeuvres. Atrial flutter may slow with increased AV block but does not typically terminate with carotid massage.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:9,\n      stem:'Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Opening Snap in cardiac auscultation?',\n      correct:'It is a high-pitched diastolic sound.',\n      options:['It is a high-pitched diastolic sound.','It is due to opening of stenosed aortic valve.','It indicates pulmonary arterial hypertension.','It precedes the aortic component of second heart sound.'],\n      exp:'Opening Snap (OS) is a high-pitched, snapping diastolic sound caused by sudden tensing of the stiffened mitral valve leaflets at maximum excursion in mitral stenosis. It follows S2 (does not precede it). A shorter S2\u2013OS interval indicates more severe stenosis. It is NOT due to the aortic valve.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:10,\n      stem:'A 35-year-old labourer with recurrent chest pain (family history of similar complaint, brother died at 40) was prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. After taking it, the chest pain INCREASED in intensity. Which one of the following is most likely?',\n      correct:'Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy',\n      options:['Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy','Chronic type A dissection of aorta','Degenerative mitral regurgitation','Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis involving aortic valve'],\n      exp:'Nitroglycerin reduces preload (venous pooling) which reduces LV filling. In HOCM, reduced filling worsens dynamic outflow obstruction, increasing chest pain. This paradoxical worsening with nitrates combined with positive family history of sudden cardiac death in young age is classic for HOCM. Confirmed by echo showing asymmetric septal hypertrophy and systolic anterior motion of mitral valve.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:11,\n      stem:'A patient with atrial fibrillation on regular treatment presents with photosensitivity, skin discoloration and peripheral neuropathy. Which drug may be implicated?',\n      correct:'Amiodarone',\n      options:['Digoxin','Disopyramide','Amiodarone','Bisoprolol'],\n      exp:'Amiodarone causes multisystem adverse effects including: photosensitivity and slate-grey skin discoloration (lipofuscin deposits), peripheral neuropathy, hypo\/hyperthyroidism, pulmonary fibrosis, corneal microdeposits, and hepatotoxicity. It contains iodine (~37% by weight) and has an extremely long half-life of 40\u201355 days.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:12,\n      stem:'Which of the following are categorised under obstructive lung disease?\\n1. Bronchial asthma\\n2. Bronchiectasis\\n3. Bronchiolitis\\n4. Pulmonary sarcoidosis',\n      correct:'1, 2 and 3',\n      options:['1, 2 and 3','1, 2 and 4','1, 3 and 4','2, 3 and 4'],\n      exp:'Obstructive lung diseases include bronchial asthma, COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema), bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, and cystic fibrosis. Pulmonary sarcoidosis causes RESTRICTIVE lung disease via bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy progressing to fibrosis with reduced lung volumes. Statement 4 is false.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:13,\n      stem:'Risk factors for development of COPD include which of the following?\\n1. Tobacco smoking\\n2. Recurrent infection\\n3. Coal dust exposure\\n4. High socio-economic status',\n      correct:'1, 2 and 3',\n      options:['1, 2 and 3','1, 2 and 4','1, 3 and 4','2, 3 and 4'],\n      exp:'COPD risk factors: tobacco smoking (single most important, ~80% of cases), occupational dust\/chemical exposure (coal, silica, cadmium), recurrent respiratory infections, air pollution, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and LOW socio-economic status. HIGH socio-economic status is PROTECTIVE. Statement 4 is false.'\n    },\n    {\n      id:14,\n      stem:'Which one of the following is NOT an aim of asthma therapy?',\n      correct:'Minimal use of inhaled corticosteroid',\n      options:['Peak expiratory flow circadian variation less than 20%','No emergency visits','Minimal use of inhaled corticosteroid','Minimal use of beta-2-agonists'],\n      exp:'Goals of asthma therapy (GINA): minimal chronic symptoms, no exacerbations, no emergency visits, minimal SABA need, PEF circadian variation below 20%, and normal lung function. 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