TEST 2026 FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because
he just flew back from a business trip and feels unusual pressure in
his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your next action? Answer:
Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants
◉ Josh, age 22, is a stock boy and has an acute episode of low back
pain. You order and NSAID and tell him which of the following?
Answer: Begin lower back strengthening exercises depending on
pain tolerance
◉ Risk factors for Addison's disease include which of the following?
Answer: all of the above (autoimmune disease, AIDS, and TB)
◉ Urine cultures should be obtained for which of the following
patients? Answer: Suspected urinary tract infection in
pregnancyFebrile patientsYoung men
, All of the above
◉ Jennifer says that she has heard that caffeine can cause
osteoporosis and asks you why. how do you respond? Answer: A
high caffeine intake has a diuretic effect that may cause calcium to
be excreted more rapidly."
◉ The diagnosis which must be considered in a patient who
presents with a severe headache of sudden onset, with neck stiffness
and fever, is: Answer: meningitits
◉ What conditions must be met for you to bill "incident to" the
physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? Answer:
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
◉ The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer
screening in a 55 year old male is Answer: Digital rectal examination
(DRE) plus prostate specific antigen (PSA)
◉ The primary goals of treatment for patients with alcohol abuse
disorder are: Answer: Psychotherapeutic and pharmacological
interventions to decrease desire for and effects of alcohol