We are excited to see so many of you join our FMEP courses. Several of you have requested we continue to post more practice SAMPs, so here you go!

Just a reminder… pay attention to the questions. Here are our general tips one more time:

1. Pay attention to the questions. Look carefully at how many items you are being asked to list. If the question asks for five items, you will not get more marks if you list eight items; the examiner will look at the first five and allocate marks only for the first five answers so be careful. On a SAMP, if it is not clearly stated how many items you should list, look at the amount of points/marks being allocated for the question to get an idea of how many answers the examiner may be anticipating you write down.

2. Do not write lengthy answers. Most questions can be answered in 10 words or less!

3. Be specific when writing down investigations (hemoglobin instead of CBC; CT abdomen instead of CT).

4. Remember that trade names and generic names are both acceptable when writing down medications.

5. For more helpful tips, you can refer to CCFP’s SAMP instructions by clicking here.

SAMP
(5 points)

1. Which statement about cerebral palsy (CP) prevalence is correct? (1 point)

• 1. CP only affects children
  2. Most individuals with CP are adults
  3. The average lifespan of adults with CP is less than 40 years
  4. Adults with CP rarely require multidisciplinary care
• Answer: B

2. Which of the following is TRUE about functional ability in adults with CP? (1 point)

• 1. Functional decline only occurs in severe cases
     
  2. Gross motor and communication abilities remain stable across adulthood
     
  3. Functional decline often begins in middle age
     
  4. Functional decline is irreversible and cannot be managed
     
• Answer: C

3. Loss of motor abilities in adults with CP may indicate: (1 point)

• 1. Natural aging only
     
  2. A new or treatable condition like osteoarthritis or myelopathy
     
  3. Inadequate nutrition
     
  4. Emotional distress alone
     
• Answer: B

4. Adults with CP are at higher risk of which chronic conditions? (1 point)

• 1. Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and mental illness
     
  2. Infectious diseases and skin cancer
     
  3. Only orthopedic problems
     
  4. Fewer chronic conditions than the general population
     
• Answer: A

5. What is the recommended approach to managing adults with CP? (1 point)

• 1. Routine pediatric follow-up only
     
  2. Short-term rehabilitation post-surgery
     
  3. Multidisciplinary, individualized care across the lifespan
     
  4. Annual medication review only
• Answer: C