Nr 511 FiNal Exam NEwEst 2025/2026 actual Exam complEtE
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|alrEady GradEd a+
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the
following? - DETAILED ANSWER-Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the
severity and course of aninflammatory process? - DETAILED ANSWER-C-
reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which
neurotransmitter? - DETAILED ANSWER-Dopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day
of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis
and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is: - DETAILED
ANSWER-Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true? - DETAILED ANSWER-The uninvolved side
should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
,Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? - DETAILED ANSWER-Morning
stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? - DETAILED
ANSWERDogs
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the clinician order first? - DETAILED ANSWER-Transvaginal
ultrasound
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at
home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate? - DETAILED ANSWER-Control of glucose will help postpone
or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical
examination, the clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness;
coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the
following tests should be ordered next? - DETAILED ANSWER-TSH
, Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? - DETAILED
ANSWERGlucotrol
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has
prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
- DETAILED ANSWER-An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing
a lot of distress. What should be your first step? - DETAILED ANSWER-Immobilize
the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? - DETAILED ANSWER-
Irondeficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with
complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the
following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
- DETAILED ANSWER-Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of theabove
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: - DETAILED ANSWER-Joint swelling
and immobility on rising
QuEstioNs aNd corrEct dEtailEd aNswErs (VEriFiEd aNswErs)
|alrEady GradEd a+
The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the
following? - DETAILED ANSWER-Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the
severity and course of aninflammatory process? - DETAILED ANSWER-C-
reactive protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which
neurotransmitter? - DETAILED ANSWER-Dopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day
of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis
and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is: - DETAILED
ANSWER-Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true? - DETAILED ANSWER-The uninvolved side
should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.
,Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? - DETAILED ANSWER-Morning
stiffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? - DETAILED
ANSWERDogs
A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer
exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the clinician order first? - DETAILED ANSWER-Transvaginal
ultrasound
A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at
home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate? - DETAILED ANSWER-Control of glucose will help postpone
or delay complications."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past 3 months. On physical
examination, the clinician notices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness;
coarse, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the
following tests should be ordered next? - DETAILED ANSWER-TSH
, Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? - DETAILED
ANSWERGlucotrol
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects the patient has
prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious?
- DETAILED ANSWER-An enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in his ear canal causing
a lot of distress. What should be your first step? - DETAILED ANSWER-Immobilize
the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcytic anemia? - DETAILED ANSWER-
Irondeficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with
complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty starting his stream. Which of the
following should be included in the list of differential diagnoses?
- DETAILED ANSWER-Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of theabove
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: - DETAILED ANSWER-Joint swelling
and immobility on rising
