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An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of
the rapid onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is
gradually worsening. The patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well.
During the abdominal exam, the nurse practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just
above the umbilicus as she palpates this area with her hand. Which of the following
conditions is most likely?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid
disease?
Women aged 50 years or older
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except:
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?
Rovsing's sign
, Which of the following symptoms characterize this disorder?
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?
Paroxetine (paxil CR)
Which of the following conditions is most likely?
Injury to the meniscus of the right knee
Which of the following actions is the best course for patient?
Refer him to an orthopedic specialist
The patient's symptoms are highly suggestive of what condition?
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.
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?
Consult ith a cardiologist for further evaluation
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An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of
the rapid onset of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is
gradually worsening. The patient appears pale and complains that he does not feel well.
During the abdominal exam, the nurse practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just
above the umbilicus as she palpates this area with her hand. Which of the following
conditions is most likely?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid
disease?
Women aged 50 years or older
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except:
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?
Rovsing's sign
, Which of the following symptoms characterize this disorder?
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?
Paroxetine (paxil CR)
Which of the following conditions is most likely?
Injury to the meniscus of the right knee
Which of the following actions is the best course for patient?
Refer him to an orthopedic specialist
The patient's symptoms are highly suggestive of what condition?
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.
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?
Consult ith a cardiologist for further evaluation
