Task 5 LQ (Mrs. Lizaveta)

OET 2.
0 LISTENING TASK 5
Part A
In this part of the test, you will hear two different extracts. In each extract, a Healthcare
Professional is talking to his patient. For questions 1 to 24 complete the notes with the
information you hear.
Now, look at the notes for extract 1.
Extract 1: Questions 1 to 12
You hear a neurologist talking to a new patient called Mrs. Lizaveta. For questions 1 to 12,
complete the following notes with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
Patient: Mrs. Lizaveta:

Age: 71
Symptoms &disease: Suspected case of (1) -----------------
Patient’s description of symptoms: she has been walking in a strange manner for the past three
months. has a broadened base and has developed (2) ---------------------------
: her balance is declining. Not using any assistive device.
: normal bowel & bladder movements. No headache.
: memory is slowing down.
Medical history: no trouble with (3) ---------------- but she has vertigo.
: she was diagnosed for (4) --------------------- in 2014 but no snoring or apnea.
: arthritis since 2000 and (5) ---------------------- since 1975.
Past surgeries: had a (6) --------------- in 1992, and a wrist operation in 1972
Family history: mother had a (7) --------------------colon cancer.
Medications: Premarin 0.625 mg, Aciphex 20 mg daily, Toprol 50 mg daily, Norvasc 5 mg daily,
multivitamin, (8) ------------------ B-complex vitamins calcium, magnesium, and vitamin C daily.
Physical examination: blood pressure 154/72, (9) ------------------- and weight 153 pounds
: spine is straight and nontender. Has a mild kyphosis, but no scoliosis
: gait assessment shows she has some unsteadiness and a widened base
: a (10) --------------------- with trace expansion into the temporal horns
: The (11) ------------------- is patent
: corpus callosum is bowed and effaced
: developed a couple of small T2 signal abnormalities no changes in periventricular signal
Further diagnosis: (12) ---------------------- test through lumbar punch method.
Extract 2: Questions 13 to 24
You hear a physician talking to a patient. For questions 13 to 24, complete the following
notes with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
Patient: Mrs. Jamila

Age: 45
Reason for referral: Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Patient’s description of symptoms: had abdominal pain eight months back. Treated for suspected
pneumonia with (13) -------------------
: admitted to emerge ncy ward as her pain worsened
: further diagnosis detected (14) --------------- and was medicated with Percocet.
: prescription was changed to Ultram as she was getting nausea with Percocet.
: further diagnosis showed (15) --------------- and a spleen of 19 cm
: positron emission tomography showed (16) ------------------- of 1 to 2 cm diameter, and an
enlarged hypermetabolic spleen. lymph node biopsy last month detected mantle cell
lymphoma bone marrow biopsy showed bone marrow involvement with lymphoma and has
circulating lymphoma cells on (17) ---------------
Medical history: (18) --------------- in 2001, cyst from left neck was operated in 2005
: had tonsillectomy
: gets occasional (19) ---------------------
Family history: father had (20) ------------------ and colon cancer
: mother has hypertension and (21) ------------------------
Medications: Estradiol / Prometrium 200 mg, Ultram when gets pain, Baby aspirin (22) ---------------
for sleeping and iron supplements
Further treatment: chemotherapy with hyperfractionated,(23) ----------------------- dexamethasone,
doxorubicin, vincristine.
: Discontinue aspirin and continue with Estradiol / Prometrium. Ativan as and when feeling
anxiety.
: To start (24) ----------------- from today and hydration, to avoid tumor lysis syndrome. Plan
: to add Rituxan a little later, since the patient has circulating lymphoma cells.
: to be evaluated for bone marrow transplant in first remission.
That is the end of Part A
Now look at Part B
Part B
In this part of the test, you will hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people
talking in a different healthcare environment.
For questions, 25 to 30 choose the answer (A, B, or C) which fit best according to what you
hear. You will have time to read each question before you listen to the audio. Complete the
answers as you listen the audio.
Now look at question 25
(25) ----------------- You hear two doctors discussing the topic of keeping the immune system
under control.
Which of the following statements best suits this extract?
A. Drugs used for autoimmune diseases blocks the energy pathway to deactivate the disease
B. Energy pathways are feasible targets to treat certain diseases that involve dietary measures
C. Diets are going to play a prominent role in disease management
ANSWER: ----------------------
(26) You hear physicians discussing the topic of coping with a peanut allergy.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Children with eczema should not ingest peanuts.
B. Children with eczema should eat peanuts at an early stage.
C. Parents should avoid feeding every kind of food that can cause an allergic reaction to their
children.
ANSWER: -----------------------
(27) You hear the discussion between physicians on the importance of food challenge
Which of the following statements best suits this extract?
A. Food challenge test becomes inevitable with patients with food allergies
B. Food allergy tests are an alternative to the food challenge test.
C. Food allergy tests carry lots of false positives.
ANSWER: ------------------------
(28) You hear a discussion between doctors on fake Stop the Bleed kits.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Counterfeit tourniquets would probably cost between 25 to 35 dollars.
B. Genuine tourniquets range from 25 to 35 dollars.
C. One should not buy Stop the Bleed kits for a cost lesser than 25 dollars.
ANSWER: -------------------
(29) You hear a physician explaining to his nurse about causes of obesity.
Which of the following is the main cause for obesity?
A. The interaction between genes and the bacteria in our guts
B. The interaction between the diet we eat, our genes, and our bacteria in our body.
C. Genes colonized with bacteria that produce more nutrients for the host.
ANSWER: ---------------------
(30) You hear a physician briefing staff about the Herpes virus infection.
Which of the following is not a symptom of the Herpes virus infection?
A. Tingling
B. Bleeding
C. Swollen lymph nodes
ANSWER: -------------------------
Part C
In this part of the test, you'll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you'll hear health
professionals talking about specific aspects of their work.
For questions, 31 to 42 choose the answer (A, B, or C) which fits best according to what you
hear. Complete the answers as you listen the audio.
Now, look at extract one.
Extract 1
Questions 31 to 36
You hear the lecture given by a senior physician to junior doctors on the risk factors of
osteoporosis disease.
You have 90 seconds to read questions 31 to 36
(31) A person is considered drunk when the blood alcohol level reaches;
A. 0.08
B. 2.08
C. 0.28
ANSWER: ----------------------
(32) Thirty days of a rat’s life are equivalent to;

A. Three months
B. Thirty human months
C. Three years
ANSWER: -------------------------
(33) Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry test costs lesser than the Peripheral test.
B. The peripheral test can show normal results of the patient with osteoporosis in backbone or hips.
C. Dual-energy X-ray test measures only heel, the wrist, or the bones between finger joints.
ANSWER: ----------------------
(34) The mineral density of the bones of all parts will be same;
A. When a woman reaches fifty years.
B. In Caucasian females over seventy years of age.
C. When a woman reaches seventy years of age.
ANSWER: --------------------
(35) The calcium intake per day in people over fifty years should be;
A. 1200 milligrams per day
B. 800 to 1000 international units per day
C. 2500 milligrams per day
ANSWER: -------------------------
(36) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Salmon has soft bones
B. Vitamin D absorbs calcium
C. Individuals over 50 should take 1200 milligrams of Vitamin D
ANSWER: ----------------------
Extract 2
Questions 37 to 42
You hear the brief instruction given by a physician to his staff on the abnormalities in thyroid
functioning.
You have 90 seconds to read questions 37 to 42
(37) Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

A. Depression
B. Weight loss
C. Tremors
ANSWER: ------------------------
(38) Which of the following disease has an inflamed gland?

A. Hashimoto’s disease
B. Thyroiditis
C. Autoimmune disorder
ANSWER: ---------------------
(39) Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder in hypothyroidism?

B. Grave's disease
C. Thyroiditis
ANSWER: ---------------------
(40) Which of the following is not a cause for hypothyroidism?

A. a malfunctioning hypothalamus
B. a radioactive treatment for hypothyroidism
C. a malfunctioning pituitary gland
ANSWER: ---------------------
(41) In which of the following diseases does the autoimmune system mimic the thyroid
stimulating hormone?
B. Thyroiditis
C. Grave's disease
ANSWER: ---------------------
(42) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Goiter can be unnoticeable in certain cases.
B. The nodules or lumps in the gland starts secreting more hormones with the help of the pituitary
gland.
C. Certain medications taken to treat hypothyroidism result in hyperthyroidism.
ANSWER: -------------------

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OET 2.

Patient: Mrs. Lizaveta:

Patient: Mrs. Jamila

(32) Thirty days of a rat’s life are equivalent to;

(33) Which one of the following statements is correct?

(37) Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

(38) Which of the following disease has an inflamed gland?

(39) Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder in hypothyroidism?

(40) Which of the following is not a cause for hypothyroidism?

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