QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the
renal function Answer: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
● Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened
for thyroid disease? Answer: Women aged 50 years or older
● All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus
except: Answer: A 30-year-old White man with hypertension
● A 40-year-old White woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32
complains of colicky pain in the right upper quadrant of her abdomen
that gets worse if she eats fried food. During the physical exam, the
nurse practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the
abdomen and the patient complains of pain on the right side of the lower
abdomen. What is the name of this finding? Answer: Rovsing's sign
● Which of the following symptoms characterize this disorder? Answer:
1.Ritualistic behaviors that the patient feels compelled to repeat.
2. increased axiety when attempting to ignore or suppress the repetitive
behaviors.
3.frequent intrusive and repetive thoughts and impluses
, All the above
● Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of
obsessive-compulsive disorder? Answer: Paroxetine (paxil CR)
● Which of the following conditions is most likely? Answer: Injury to
the meniscus of the right knee
● Which of the following actions is the best course for patient? Answer:
Refer him to an orthopedic specialist
● The patient's symptoms are highly suggestive of what condition?
Answer:
● A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in
his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was
relieved immediately when he stopped. Answer: Angina pectoris
● A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in
his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was
relieved immediately when he stopped.
Which of the following would you recommend to this 55-year-old
patient? Answer: Consult ith a cardiologist for further evaluation