SAEM TEST |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |BRAND NEW UPDATE|GRADED A+

Question 1

What is the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis?

Answers:

1.foods, including shellfish, nuts, and eggs



2.insect stings



3.penicillin



4.radiographic contrast dye

CORRECT ANSWER

3.penicillin




Question 2

For a patient who has suffered a severe anaphylactic reaction, which of the following
medications would serve little purpose if prescribed upon discharge?

Answers:

1.prednisone 60mg daily for 5 days



2.benadryl 25-50mg every 4-6 hours



3.Epi-Pen



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, 4.albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours

CORRECT ANSWER

4.albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours




Question 3

All of the following are true regarding acute hepatitis EXCEPT:

Answers:

1.An IgM antibody to HAV indicates acute infection with HAV.



2.HBe antigen indicates active acute or chronic infection with HBV of high infectivity.



3.HBV core antibody indicates immunity to HBV.



4.Fecal excretion of hepatitis A virus usually occurs prior to symptoms of acute HAV
infection.



5.The incubation period of HCV is 30-90 days.

CORRECT ANSWER

3.HBV core antibody indicates immunity to HBV.




Question 4

The primary etiology of peptic ulcer disease is:

Answers:

1.Helicobactor pylori



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