Non-communicable diseases: MPOWER: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Non-communicable diseases: MPOWER

Sample item

In the WHO MPOWER package for tobacco control, the letter W stands for:

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Warn about the dangers of tobacco

MPOWER stands for Monitor use and prevention policies, Protect people from tobacco smoke, Offer help to quit, Warn about the dangers, Enforce bans on advertising, and Raise taxes.

Option by option

  • A. Withdraw all tobacco products

    Withdrawal of products is not an MPOWER measure.

  • B. Work with farmers

    Working with farmers is not an MPOWER measure.

  • C. Warn about the dangers of tobacco (correct)

    Correct. W is Warn about the dangers of tobacco.

  • D. Weigh the costs of tobacco

    Weighing costs is not an MPOWER measure.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is C, Warn about the dangers of tobacco. MPOWER stands for Monitor use and prevention policies, Protect people from tobacco smoke, Offer help to quit, Warn about the dangers, Enforce bans on advertising, and Raise taxes.

Why is "Withdraw all tobacco products" not the answer?

Withdrawal of products is not an MPOWER measure.

Why is "Work with farmers" not the answer?

Working with farmers is not an MPOWER measure.

Why is "Weigh the costs of tobacco" not the answer?

Weighing costs is not an MPOWER measure.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Non-communicable diseases: MPOWER in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. W is Warn about the dangers of tobacco.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Non-communicable diseases: MPOWER?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.