Test Bank Primary Care
Interprofessional
Collaborative Practice 7th
Edition by Terry Mahan
Buttaro Chapter 1-
228|Complete Guide A+
with rationales guaranteed
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Test Bank Primary Care Interprofessional
Collaborative Practice 7th Edition by Terry Mahan
Buttaro Chapter 1-228|Complete Guide A+ with
rationales guaranteed +
1. According to the American Heart Association, which blood pressure is
categorized as Stage 2 hypertension?
• A) 120/80 mmHg
• B) 130/85 mmHg
• C) 140/90 mmHg
• D) 150/95 mmHg
Answer: C) 140/90 mmHg
Rationale: Stage 2 hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Early
intervention at this stage is critical to prevent cardiovascular complications.
2. Which vaccine should be administered annually to all adults to reduce the risk
of seasonal respiratory infections?
• A) Influenza vaccine
• B) Hepatitis B vaccine
• C) Varicella vaccine
• D) Tetanus vaccine
Answer: A) Influenza vaccine
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is recommended annually, as flu virus strains vary each year.
It is particularly important for high-risk populations, such as the elderly and those with chronic
health conditions.
3. At what age should routine screening for colorectal cancer begin for adults at
average risk, according to USPSTF guidelines?
• A) 40 years
• B) 45 years
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• C) 50 years
• D) 55 years
Answer: B) 45 years
Rationale: The USPSTF recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for adults at
average risk, due to rising incidence rates in younger adults.
4. Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle change for managing
prediabetes?
• A) Losing 5-7% of body weight
• B) Reducing carbohydrate intake drastically
• C) Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week
• D) Following a Mediterranean diet
Answer: B) Reducing carbohydrate intake drastically
Rationale: While moderating carbohydrate intake is beneficial, drastic reduction is not
necessary. Sustainable changes, such as moderate weight loss and physical activity, are most
effective.
5. Which of the following is the preferred first-line pharmacologic treatment for
type 2 diabetes?
• A) Insulin
• B) Sulfonylureas
• C) Metformin
• D) DPP-4 inhibitors
Answer: C) Metformin
Rationale: Metformin is typically the first-line treatment due to its safety, effectiveness, and low
risk of hypoglycemia.
6. For a patient diagnosed with asthma, what is the preferred initial treatment
for mild persistent asthma?
• A) Short-acting beta agonist as needed
• B) Long-acting beta agonist alone
• C) Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids
• D) Oral corticosteroids
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Answer: C) Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids
Rationale: For mild persistent asthma, low-dose inhaled corticosteroids are preferred to reduce
inflammation and control symptoms.
7. In a 65-year-old smoker, which of the following screenings is recommended to
assess the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• A) Abdominal ultrasound
• B) Chest X-ray
• C) CT scan of the abdomen
• D) Carotid ultrasound
Answer: A) Abdominal ultrasound
Rationale: The USPSTF recommends a one-time abdominal ultrasound for men aged 65-75 who
have ever smoked to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
8. According to current guidelines, how often should adults aged 50-75 with an
average risk for colon cancer undergo colonoscopy if previous results were
normal?
• A) Every 5 years
• B) Every 10 years
• C) Every 15 years
• D) Only once after age 50
Answer: B) Every 10 years
Rationale: A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years for adults with an average risk if
previous screenings were normal.
9. Which of the following medications is contraindicated in pregnant women due
to teratogenic effects?
• A) Insulin
• B) ACE inhibitors
• C) Levothyroxine
• D) Heparin
Interprofessional
Collaborative Practice 7th
Edition by Terry Mahan
Buttaro Chapter 1-
228|Complete Guide A+
with rationales guaranteed
a+
,1|Page
Test Bank Primary Care Interprofessional
Collaborative Practice 7th Edition by Terry Mahan
Buttaro Chapter 1-228|Complete Guide A+ with
rationales guaranteed +
1. According to the American Heart Association, which blood pressure is
categorized as Stage 2 hypertension?
• A) 120/80 mmHg
• B) 130/85 mmHg
• C) 140/90 mmHg
• D) 150/95 mmHg
Answer: C) 140/90 mmHg
Rationale: Stage 2 hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Early
intervention at this stage is critical to prevent cardiovascular complications.
2. Which vaccine should be administered annually to all adults to reduce the risk
of seasonal respiratory infections?
• A) Influenza vaccine
• B) Hepatitis B vaccine
• C) Varicella vaccine
• D) Tetanus vaccine
Answer: A) Influenza vaccine
Rationale: The influenza vaccine is recommended annually, as flu virus strains vary each year.
It is particularly important for high-risk populations, such as the elderly and those with chronic
health conditions.
3. At what age should routine screening for colorectal cancer begin for adults at
average risk, according to USPSTF guidelines?
• A) 40 years
• B) 45 years
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• C) 50 years
• D) 55 years
Answer: B) 45 years
Rationale: The USPSTF recommends starting colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for adults at
average risk, due to rising incidence rates in younger adults.
4. Which of the following is NOT a recommended lifestyle change for managing
prediabetes?
• A) Losing 5-7% of body weight
• B) Reducing carbohydrate intake drastically
• C) Increasing physical activity to at least 150 minutes per week
• D) Following a Mediterranean diet
Answer: B) Reducing carbohydrate intake drastically
Rationale: While moderating carbohydrate intake is beneficial, drastic reduction is not
necessary. Sustainable changes, such as moderate weight loss and physical activity, are most
effective.
5. Which of the following is the preferred first-line pharmacologic treatment for
type 2 diabetes?
• A) Insulin
• B) Sulfonylureas
• C) Metformin
• D) DPP-4 inhibitors
Answer: C) Metformin
Rationale: Metformin is typically the first-line treatment due to its safety, effectiveness, and low
risk of hypoglycemia.
6. For a patient diagnosed with asthma, what is the preferred initial treatment
for mild persistent asthma?
• A) Short-acting beta agonist as needed
• B) Long-acting beta agonist alone
• C) Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids
• D) Oral corticosteroids
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Answer: C) Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids
Rationale: For mild persistent asthma, low-dose inhaled corticosteroids are preferred to reduce
inflammation and control symptoms.
7. In a 65-year-old smoker, which of the following screenings is recommended to
assess the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm?
• A) Abdominal ultrasound
• B) Chest X-ray
• C) CT scan of the abdomen
• D) Carotid ultrasound
Answer: A) Abdominal ultrasound
Rationale: The USPSTF recommends a one-time abdominal ultrasound for men aged 65-75 who
have ever smoked to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
8. According to current guidelines, how often should adults aged 50-75 with an
average risk for colon cancer undergo colonoscopy if previous results were
normal?
• A) Every 5 years
• B) Every 10 years
• C) Every 15 years
• D) Only once after age 50
Answer: B) Every 10 years
Rationale: A colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years for adults with an average risk if
previous screenings were normal.
9. Which of the following medications is contraindicated in pregnant women due
to teratogenic effects?
• A) Insulin
• B) ACE inhibitors
• C) Levothyroxine
• D) Heparin
