AMC CAT MCQ Examination

Exam at a glance

Questions

150

Duration

210 minutes

Pass mark

not published

Sections

Computer adaptive MCQ: 150 single-best-answer items with 5 options, 3.5 hours, Pearson VUE; no going back to earlier items · Blueprint: adult medicine 30 %, adult surgery 20 %, women's, child, mental and population health 12.5 % each

Exam type

Written

Language

English

Authority

AMC

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 18 modules · 817 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

1. 01Cardiovascular medicine64 questions · 7.8 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: anatomy of the heart
   • Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
   • Foundations: circulation and blood vessels

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   Which drug used in heart failure relieves congestion but has not been shown to reduce mortality?

   ASpironolactoneBBisoprololCFurosemideDDapagliflozinESacubitril with valsartan

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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2. 02Emergency medicine, trauma and toxicology58 questions · 7.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
   • Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
   • Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   A 32-year-old woman develops stridor, widespread urticaria and BP 80/50 mmHg after eating prawns. What is the most appropriate first drug and route?

   AAdrenaline 0.5 mg IM into the thighBPromethazine 25 mg IVCHydrocortisone 200 mg IVDAdrenaline 1 mg IV pushENebulised salbutamol as the only treatment

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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3. 03Endocrinology and diabetes52 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
   • Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies

   Sample question

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   A 50-year-old man has a routine HbA1c of 52 mmol/mol (6.9%). A repeat test 2 weeks later is 50 mmol/mol (6.7%). He has no symptoms. What does this indicate?

   AImpaired fasting glucoseBA normal result for his ageCType 2 diabetesDImpaired glucose toleranceEType 1 diabetes for certain

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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4. 04Ethics, law and professional practice40 questions · 4.9 % of the bank

   Sample question

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   A doctor makes a medication error that causes a patient temporary harm. What is required under the Australian Open Disclosure Framework?

   ANo disclosure unless askedBAn apology and explanation to the patientCDisclosure only by lawyersDDisclosure only if permanent harmEWaiting until investigation ends

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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5. 05Eyes, ENT and skin9 questions · 1.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
   • Foundations: the ear and the larynx
   • Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes
   • Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth

   Sample question

   Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

   A 35-year-old tradesman splashes cement-containing liquid into his right eye at a building site. He arrives at a GP clinic 10 minutes later. What is the most appropriate first step?

   AIrrigate the eye immediately and copiouslyBMeasure visual acuity before any treatmentCApply a firm double eye padDInstil topical antibiotic drops onlyENeutralise with an acidic solution

   Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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6. 06Gastroenterology and hepatology50 questions · 6.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
   • Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding
7. 07Gynaecology and sexual health61 questions · 7.5 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: the menstrual cycle in the ovary, endometrium and cervix
   • Foundations: breast anatomy and lymphatic drainage
   • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
   • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
   • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
8. 08Haematology and oncology9 questions · 1.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: blood cells, haematopoiesis and haemostasis
   • Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
9. 09Infectious diseases9 questions · 1.1 % of the bank

   Chapters

   • Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
   • Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
10. 10Musculoskeletal medicine and orthopaedics9 questions · 1.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
    • Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
    • Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
11. 11Neurology6 questions · 0.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
    • Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
    • Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
    • Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
12. 12Obstetrics58 questions · 7.1 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: female pelvic anatomy
    • Foundations: placenta, pregnancy physiology and fetal circulation
    • Foundations: labour and the fetal skull
13. 13Child health86 questions · 10.5 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: the newborn and the transition after birth
    • Foundations: growth and development
    • Foundations: the child's airway, vital signs and resuscitation
14. 14Mental health89 questions · 10.9 % of the bank
15. 15Population health and Indigenous health63 questions · 7.7 % of the bank
16. 16Renal medicine, fluids and electrolytes38 questions · 4.7 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
    • Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
    • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis
17. 17Respiratory medicine52 questions · 6.4 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
    • Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
18. 18General surgery and urology64 questions · 7.8 % of the bank

    Chapters

    • Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
    • Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
    • Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics
    • Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis

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