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QUESTIONS AND CORRE3CT ANSWERS. WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? - ANSWER: relieved with
use of common analgesics
During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? - ANSWER: They dilate
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has
severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a
high suspicious for bipolar if which symptom is present? - ANSWER: He sleeps less than 4
hours nightly
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? - ANSWER: Low socioeconomic status
A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be: - ANSWER: of average weight
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? - ANSWER: short
acting beta agonist
You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His
family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past
two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? - ANSWER: Tagamet (cimetidine)
What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? - ANSWER: hirsutism
Which is a synovial joint? - ANSWER: Shoulder
, A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and
has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8-2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4
ng/dL. What could account for this change? - ANSWER: Regular use of an antacid
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute sinusisitis? - ANSWER:
Antihistamines
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease? -
ANSWER: dull aching or cramping
Jugular vein distention accompanied by chest pain is associated with: - ANSWER: heart failure
Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids
and can lead to chronic liver disease? - ANSWER: Hepatitis C
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the
likely diagnosis? - ANSWER: Tinea capitis
Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating. On exam you
note a beefy red, glossy, smooth tongue. What do you suspect? - ANSWER: Pernicious anemia
due to insufficient intrinsic factor
A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional numbness that is worse with
ambulation and improved with lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis? - ANSWER: spinal
stenosis
What is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV? - ANSWER: persistent vomiting
A pregnant patient presents for her 16 week prenatal visit. Her blood pressure had reduced from
118/79 to 109/68. What hemodynamic change is responsible for this? - ANSWER: decrease in
systemic vascular resistance
QUESTIONS AND CORRE3CT ANSWERS. WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
What headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? - ANSWER: relieved with
use of common analgesics
During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? - ANSWER: They dilate
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has
severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a
high suspicious for bipolar if which symptom is present? - ANSWER: He sleeps less than 4
hours nightly
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? - ANSWER: Low socioeconomic status
A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be: - ANSWER: of average weight
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? - ANSWER: short
acting beta agonist
You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His
family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past
two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? - ANSWER: Tagamet (cimetidine)
What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? - ANSWER: hirsutism
Which is a synovial joint? - ANSWER: Shoulder
, A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and
has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8-2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4
ng/dL. What could account for this change? - ANSWER: Regular use of an antacid
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute sinusisitis? - ANSWER:
Antihistamines
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease? -
ANSWER: dull aching or cramping
Jugular vein distention accompanied by chest pain is associated with: - ANSWER: heart failure
Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids
and can lead to chronic liver disease? - ANSWER: Hepatitis C
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the
likely diagnosis? - ANSWER: Tinea capitis
Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating. On exam you
note a beefy red, glossy, smooth tongue. What do you suspect? - ANSWER: Pernicious anemia
due to insufficient intrinsic factor
A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional numbness that is worse with
ambulation and improved with lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis? - ANSWER: spinal
stenosis
What is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV? - ANSWER: persistent vomiting
A pregnant patient presents for her 16 week prenatal visit. Her blood pressure had reduced from
118/79 to 109/68. What hemodynamic change is responsible for this? - ANSWER: decrease in
systemic vascular resistance
