Which of the following findings would be an indication for hospital admission?
Select only one option.
A
Confused mental status
B
Respiratory rate of 24
C
Crackles in the lung bases
D
White blood count 9.5
~ A middle adult male presents for re-evaluation of his asthma control. Last
month, his asthma regimen was increased to a low dose inhaled corticosteroid
and short acting beta agonist as needed. He states that he uses his rescue inhaler
one time a week and has awoken with asthma symptoms once in the last month.
His peak flow is in the green zone. The most appropriate plan for this patient is to:
Select only one option.
A
continue on current therapy.
B
add a long acting beta agonist.
C
discontinue the inhaled corticosteroid.
,D
encourage increased use of the rescue inhaler.
~ A menopausal female has received a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Which of
the following risk factors would be of greatest concern?
Select only one option.
A
Current use of hormone therapy
B
Use of tobacco products
C
First-degree relative with breast cancer
D
Early onset of menopause
~ A middle adult male with a BMI of 19 and a diagnosis of GERD presents for a
follow-up visit after using over-the-counter famotidine (Pepcid) for 6 weeks.
Which of the following is the best treatment option for this patient?
Select only one option.
A
Prescribe a proton pump inhibitor
B
, Weight reduction
C
Prescribe H2 receptor antagonist
D
Endoscopic evaluation
~ Which of the following is the most common risk factor for developing severe
hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn?
Select only one option.
A
Exclusive formula feeding
B
Cesarean section birth
C
Blood incompatibility with the mother
D
Gestational diabetes
~ The most common skin cancer is:
Select only one option.
A
basal cell carcinoma.