COMSAE PHASE 1 FORM 114 Actual EXAM – 176 QUESTIONS
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1. Choose from the list provided, the best response that identify which medical
diagnosis is often associated with meconium ileus?
Cerebral palsy
Cystic fibrosis
Muscular dystrophy
Congenital aganglionic megacolon
2. A patient complains of having proximal weakness (weakness in the trunk of
the body). The nurse knows that this might be associated with a problem in
the muscle tissue. What is this problem in the muscle tissue referred to?
pathophysiology
myopathy
nephrology
neuropathy
3. Describe how myopathy can lead to proximal lower limb muscle weakness.
Myopathy leads to proximal lower limb muscle weakness by causing
damage to muscle fibers, resulting in decreased strength and
function.
Myopathy causes pain in the joints, which limits movement and
strength.
, Myopathy affects the nerves that control muscle movement, leading
to weakness.
Myopathy increases muscle size, which can impair movement.
4. What is a common symptom of Addison's disease?
Hyperglycemia
Weight gain
Hypertension
Fatigue
5. If a traveler returning from Central America presents with bloody diarrhea,
what initial diagnostic test would be most appropriate to confirm the
suspected infection?
Urinalysis
Stool examination for ova and parasites
Chest X-ray
Blood culture
6. Describe why sodium restriction is important for managing edema in patients
with cirrhosis.
Sodium restriction increases protein synthesis, which helps reduce
edema.
Sodium restriction helps reduce fluid retention and edema by
decreasing the amount of sodium available for the body to hold
onto water.
Sodium restriction promotes fat metabolism, which alleviates edema.
Sodium restriction is irrelevant to edema management in cirrhosis.
7. What class of medication is commonly prescribed for Alzheimer's disease?
, Cholinesterase inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
8. This type of headache can begin weeks or months after trauma and can
persist for years, and is considered chronic.
Sinus
Post-traumatic
Cluster
9. A patient presents with a persistent fungal infection that has not responded
to over-the-counter treatments. What would be the next appropriate step in
management?
Recommend a course of antibiotics.
Suggest a topical steroid for inflammation.
Prescribe a prescription-strength antifungal medication.
Advise the patient to continue using over-the-counter treatments.
10. Describe the role of the lateral pterygoid muscle in jaw movement and how
a trigger point may affect this function.
The lateral pterygoid muscle stabilizes the skull, and a trigger point
has no effect on jaw movement.
The lateral pterygoid muscle is involved in swallowing, and a trigger
point causes difficulty in breathing.
The lateral pterygoid muscle is responsible for depressing and
protracting the mandible, and a trigger point can lead to restricted
, jaw movement and pain.
The lateral pterygoid muscle elevates the mandible, and a trigger
point can enhance jaw movement.
11. If a patient with anorexia is undergoing nutritional rehabilitation, what
electrolyte level should be monitored closely during the initial phase of
treatment?
Potassium levels
Magnesium levels
Sodium levels
Calcium levels
12. Which of the following are adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of statins?
Increased blood sugar
Rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown)
Myalgia (muscle aches)
Elevated LFTs
All the above
13. What dietary modification is typically recommended for patients with
cirrhosis and edema?
Sodium restriction
High carbohydrate diet
Increased fat intake
Increased protein intake
14. The typical murmur associated with patent ductus arteriosus is
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1. Choose from the list provided, the best response that identify which medical
diagnosis is often associated with meconium ileus?
Cerebral palsy
Cystic fibrosis
Muscular dystrophy
Congenital aganglionic megacolon
2. A patient complains of having proximal weakness (weakness in the trunk of
the body). The nurse knows that this might be associated with a problem in
the muscle tissue. What is this problem in the muscle tissue referred to?
pathophysiology
myopathy
nephrology
neuropathy
3. Describe how myopathy can lead to proximal lower limb muscle weakness.
Myopathy leads to proximal lower limb muscle weakness by causing
damage to muscle fibers, resulting in decreased strength and
function.
Myopathy causes pain in the joints, which limits movement and
strength.
, Myopathy affects the nerves that control muscle movement, leading
to weakness.
Myopathy increases muscle size, which can impair movement.
4. What is a common symptom of Addison's disease?
Hyperglycemia
Weight gain
Hypertension
Fatigue
5. If a traveler returning from Central America presents with bloody diarrhea,
what initial diagnostic test would be most appropriate to confirm the
suspected infection?
Urinalysis
Stool examination for ova and parasites
Chest X-ray
Blood culture
6. Describe why sodium restriction is important for managing edema in patients
with cirrhosis.
Sodium restriction increases protein synthesis, which helps reduce
edema.
Sodium restriction helps reduce fluid retention and edema by
decreasing the amount of sodium available for the body to hold
onto water.
Sodium restriction promotes fat metabolism, which alleviates edema.
Sodium restriction is irrelevant to edema management in cirrhosis.
7. What class of medication is commonly prescribed for Alzheimer's disease?
, Cholinesterase inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
8. This type of headache can begin weeks or months after trauma and can
persist for years, and is considered chronic.
Sinus
Post-traumatic
Cluster
9. A patient presents with a persistent fungal infection that has not responded
to over-the-counter treatments. What would be the next appropriate step in
management?
Recommend a course of antibiotics.
Suggest a topical steroid for inflammation.
Prescribe a prescription-strength antifungal medication.
Advise the patient to continue using over-the-counter treatments.
10. Describe the role of the lateral pterygoid muscle in jaw movement and how
a trigger point may affect this function.
The lateral pterygoid muscle stabilizes the skull, and a trigger point
has no effect on jaw movement.
The lateral pterygoid muscle is involved in swallowing, and a trigger
point causes difficulty in breathing.
The lateral pterygoid muscle is responsible for depressing and
protracting the mandible, and a trigger point can lead to restricted
, jaw movement and pain.
The lateral pterygoid muscle elevates the mandible, and a trigger
point can enhance jaw movement.
11. If a patient with anorexia is undergoing nutritional rehabilitation, what
electrolyte level should be monitored closely during the initial phase of
treatment?
Potassium levels
Magnesium levels
Sodium levels
Calcium levels
12. Which of the following are adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of statins?
Increased blood sugar
Rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle breakdown)
Myalgia (muscle aches)
Elevated LFTs
All the above
13. What dietary modification is typically recommended for patients with
cirrhosis and edema?
Sodium restriction
High carbohydrate diet
Increased fat intake
Increased protein intake
14. The typical murmur associated with patent ductus arteriosus is
