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1. Which of the following is the most important aspect of a patient h
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istory?
A. Insurance information v




B. Family history v




C. Chief complaintv




D. Allergies

Rationale: The chief complaint guides the provider in focusing the history, physic
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al exam, and differential diagnosis.
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2. A patient presents with chest pain that improves with rest and is p
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recipitated by exertion. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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A. Pulmonary embolism v




B. Angina

,C. Myocardial infarction v




D. Gastroesophageal reflux v




Rationale: Angina is characterized by exertional chest pain relieved by rest, d
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ifferentiating it from other acute chest conditions.
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3. Which vital sign indicates hypotension?
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A. BP 140/90 mmHg
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B. BP 85/55 mmHg
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C. HR 90 bpm
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D. RR 18/min
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Rationale: Hypotension is defined as systolic BP < 90 mmHg or diastolic BP
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< 60 mmHg.
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4. A patient has a temperature of 102.5°F. What is the correct medical t
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erm?
A. Hypothermia
B. Normothermia
C. Fever (Hyperpyrexia)
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D. Hypoglycemia

Rationale: Fever, or hyperpyrexia, is defined as a body temperature above 100.4
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°F.

5. Which symptom is considered a “red flag” in abdominal pain?
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A. Mild bloating
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B. Rebound tenderness v

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D. Occasional belching v




Rationale: Rebound tenderness may indicate peritonitis or serious intra-
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v abdominal pathology requiring urgent evaluation.
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6. Which of the following is the most appropriate abbreviation for “after
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meals”?
A. ac
B. pc
C. bid
D. qhs

Rationale: “pc” stands for “post cibum,” meaning after meals, while “ac” means
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before meals. v




7. A patient presents with sudden onset shortness of breath, tachypnea, a
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nd pleuritic chest pain. What is the likely cause?
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A. Asthma exacerbation v




B. Pneumonia
C. Pulmonary embolism v




D. Congestive heart failure v v




Rationale: Sudden shortness of breath with pleuritic chest pain and tachypne
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a is classic for pulmonary embolism.
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8. Which component is part of the “SOAP” note?
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A. Surgery

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C. Assessment
D. Allergies

Rationale: SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan; Assess
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ment is the provider’s interpretation of findings.
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9. The abbreviation “NPO” refers to:
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A. New patient only v v




B. Nothing particular observed
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D. Non-productive output v




Rationale: “NPO” is derived from the Latin “nil per os” meaning nothing by mout
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h.

10. A 55-year-
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old male with a history of hypertension presents with sudden, severe
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v headache. Which diagnosis must be ruled out first?
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A. Migraine
B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage v




C. Tension headache v




D. Sinusitis

Rationale: Sudden, severe headache (“worst headache of life”) in a hypertensiv
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e patient raises concern for subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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11. Which lab result indicates renal dysfunction?
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A. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL v v