SHADOW HEALTH: TINA JONES
HEALTH HISTORY COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is Tina Jones’ primary reason for seeking medical attention today?
A. Routine physical examination for graduate school
B. Worsening symptoms of an asthma flare-up
C. Follow-up for uncontrolled hypertension
D. A painful wound on her right foot that is not healing
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina Jones presents with a right foot wound caused by stepping
on a metal scrap, which has become painful and shows signs of infection.
2. At what age was Tina Jones diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes?
A. 18 years old
B. She was born with it
C. 30 years old
D. 24 years old
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina reports that she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at age
24, indicating she has lived with the condition for four years.
3. Which of Tina’s family members also suffers from Type 2 Diabetes?
A. Only her father
B. Only her mother
C. Only her maternal grandfather
D. Her father, mother, and sister
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina’s family history is significant for diabetes, affecting her
father, mother, and sister, showing a strong genetic predisposition.
4. What medication does Tina use to manage her asthma as a ‘rescue’ treatment?
A. Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
B. Prednisone
C. Singulair (Montelukast)
D. Proventil (Albuterol)
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Tina uses Albuterol (Proventil) as a short-acting beta-agonist
(SABA) for acute asthma symptoms and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
5. Tina’s BMI is calculated at 34.2. How is this classification defined?
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Morbidly Obese
D. Obese Class I
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A BMI between 30.0 and 34.9 is classified as Obese Class I. Tina’s
weight is a significant factor in her diabetes management.
6. Which medication does Tina take for hypertension and renal protection?
A. Metformin
B. Amlodipine
C. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Lisinopril
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina takes Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, which is standard for
treating hypertension in diabetic patients to protect the kidneys from nephropathy.
HEALTH HISTORY COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is Tina Jones’ primary reason for seeking medical attention today?
A. Routine physical examination for graduate school
B. Worsening symptoms of an asthma flare-up
C. Follow-up for uncontrolled hypertension
D. A painful wound on her right foot that is not healing
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina Jones presents with a right foot wound caused by stepping
on a metal scrap, which has become painful and shows signs of infection.
2. At what age was Tina Jones diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes?
A. 18 years old
B. She was born with it
C. 30 years old
D. 24 years old
,Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina reports that she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at age
24, indicating she has lived with the condition for four years.
3. Which of Tina’s family members also suffers from Type 2 Diabetes?
A. Only her father
B. Only her mother
C. Only her maternal grandfather
D. Her father, mother, and sister
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina’s family history is significant for diabetes, affecting her
father, mother, and sister, showing a strong genetic predisposition.
4. What medication does Tina use to manage her asthma as a ‘rescue’ treatment?
A. Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
B. Prednisone
C. Singulair (Montelukast)
D. Proventil (Albuterol)
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: Tina uses Albuterol (Proventil) as a short-acting beta-agonist
(SABA) for acute asthma symptoms and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
5. Tina’s BMI is calculated at 34.2. How is this classification defined?
A. Normal weight
B. Overweight
C. Morbidly Obese
D. Obese Class I
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A BMI between 30.0 and 34.9 is classified as Obese Class I. Tina’s
weight is a significant factor in her diabetes management.
6. Which medication does Tina take for hypertension and renal protection?
A. Metformin
B. Amlodipine
C. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Lisinopril
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Tina takes Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, which is standard for
treating hypertension in diabetic patients to protect the kidneys from nephropathy.
