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,A patient with a history of anorexia and calf cramping
presents for a physical examination. Laboratory test
results would most likely indicate a decreased level of
A.potassium (K+)
B.lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
C.creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
D.blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
A. Anorexia leads to malnutrition and is associated with
hypokalemia.Hypokalemia may cause muscle weakness
and cramps.
A 40-year-old healthy patient who has a creatinine level
of 1.9 should be advised to
A.increase alcohol intake
B.increase potassium intake
C.decrease HDL cholesterol
D.discontinue the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs)
D. NSAIDs are highly metabolized by the kidneys.
,A 43-year-old woman is concerned about tired, weak,
achy muscles in both legs. She states that about the same
time this started, the skin around her nails became red
and she developed "purple" scales over the joints of her
fingers and toes. Muscle testing demonstrates weakness
in the hip flexors and extensors, although muscle girth is
symmetrical and within normal limits. The ankle joint
dorsiflexors and plantarflexors are of normal strength.
Serology reveals a marked increase of creatine kinase
MM band and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and in the
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). An appropriate
presumptive diagnosis would be
A.scleroderma
B.hypothyroidism
C.dermatomyositis
D.Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
C. Dermatomyositis is characterized by muscle weakness
and a skin rash.
, A 65-year-old patient presents with a discolored streak in
the hallux toenail that originates at the proximal nail fold.
The sudden appearance of a subungual pigmented band
such as this one is highly suggestive of
A.Bowen's disease.
B.Kaposi's sarcoma.
C.verrucous carcinoma.
D.acral lentiginous melanoma.
D. Acral lentiginous melanoma on the nail bed
traditionally begins at the proximal nail folds.
Which of the following is a major risk factor for
developing asthma?
A.Acne
B.Fungal infections
C.Early puberty
D.Atopy
D. Atopy refers to the genetic tendency to develop an
allergic disease such as asthma
2026 | COMPLETE EXAM PREP QUESTION
BANK
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,A patient with a history of anorexia and calf cramping
presents for a physical examination. Laboratory test
results would most likely indicate a decreased level of
A.potassium (K+)
B.lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
C.creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
D.blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
A. Anorexia leads to malnutrition and is associated with
hypokalemia.Hypokalemia may cause muscle weakness
and cramps.
A 40-year-old healthy patient who has a creatinine level
of 1.9 should be advised to
A.increase alcohol intake
B.increase potassium intake
C.decrease HDL cholesterol
D.discontinue the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs)
D. NSAIDs are highly metabolized by the kidneys.
,A 43-year-old woman is concerned about tired, weak,
achy muscles in both legs. She states that about the same
time this started, the skin around her nails became red
and she developed "purple" scales over the joints of her
fingers and toes. Muscle testing demonstrates weakness
in the hip flexors and extensors, although muscle girth is
symmetrical and within normal limits. The ankle joint
dorsiflexors and plantarflexors are of normal strength.
Serology reveals a marked increase of creatine kinase
MM band and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and in the
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). An appropriate
presumptive diagnosis would be
A.scleroderma
B.hypothyroidism
C.dermatomyositis
D.Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
C. Dermatomyositis is characterized by muscle weakness
and a skin rash.
, A 65-year-old patient presents with a discolored streak in
the hallux toenail that originates at the proximal nail fold.
The sudden appearance of a subungual pigmented band
such as this one is highly suggestive of
A.Bowen's disease.
B.Kaposi's sarcoma.
C.verrucous carcinoma.
D.acral lentiginous melanoma.
D. Acral lentiginous melanoma on the nail bed
traditionally begins at the proximal nail folds.
Which of the following is a major risk factor for
developing asthma?
A.Acne
B.Fungal infections
C.Early puberty
D.Atopy
D. Atopy refers to the genetic tendency to develop an
allergic disease such as asthma
