MRCP Part 2 Written
An online resource of challenging 'Best of Many' case problems which provides excellent exam preparation for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 written exams.
The MRCP Part 2 exam of the Royal College of Physicians consists of 'One from many (Best of Five)' and 'n from many' questions. The exam has evolved over recent years testing clinical problem solving across specialties and has moved away from factual recall. Our resource has evolved over the years to become the premier resource for candidates preparing for this difficult exam. Based on typical question styles, with detailed clinica images and highly rich clinical scenarios, this resource will greatly assist your revsion and exam preparation.
- Over 1100 'n of many' questions
- High quality clinical and radiographic images with data interpretation
- Question themes from previous exams
- Detailed performance analysis and feedback
- Adaptive learning
- Exam specific revision advice
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Question of the day
Try our Question of the Day based on topics that appeared in the July 2007 exam.
A previously well 46 year-old man presents with a two day
history of progressively worsening headaches, dizziness, double
vision, dry mouth and swallowing difficulties. His wife has also
noticed that his face has been slightly asymmetrical over the last
day or so. He denies any sensory or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Three days ago he injured his left hand while gardening and the
wound on his little finger is red and tender.
On examination, he is alert and orientated. Pulse is 60
beats/min, BP 130/65 mmHg, temperature 38°C. He has ptosis, large
poorly reactive pupils, diplopia on looking to the extremities
horizontally bilaterally, weakness of closing the eyelids (right
worse than left) and inability to whistle properly. He also chokes
when asked to swallow a little water. Power is mildly generally
reduced in the upper limbs and lower limbs. Deep tendon reflexes
are generally depressed and sensation is normal.
Investigations reveal:
| Haemoglobin |
14.0 g/dL (13.0-18.0) |
| White blood count |
10.0 x109/L (4-11 x109) |
| Platelets |
200 x109/L (150-400 x109) |
| Serum sodium |
139 mmol/L (137-144) |
| Serum potassium |
4.0 mmol/L (3.5-4.9) |
| Serum urea |
6.8 mmol/L (2.5-7.5) |
| Plasma glucose |
7.5 mmol/L (3.0-6.0) |
CSF examination
| Opening pressure |
15 mm H2O (50-180) |
| Cell count |
< 2 per mm3 |
| CSF protein |
0.3 g/L (0.15-0.45) |
| CSF glucose |
6.1 mmol/L (3.3-4.4) |
What is the most likely diagnosis?
(Please select 1 option)