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1. A 55-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of "heartburn" that
worsens after meals and when lying flat. Which assessment finding is
most consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
A) Epigastric pain that is relieved by eating
B) Substernal burning sensation that radiates to the back
C) Substernal burning sensation with regurgitation and relief with
antacids
D) Pain that is worsened by deep inspiration
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: GERD is characterized by substernal burning (heartburn) with
regurgitation and relief with antacids. Option A is more consistent with
peptic ulcer disease. Option D suggests pericarditis or pleurisy .
2. What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism of Type 2 diabetes
mellitus?
A) Absolute insulin deficiency
B) Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
C) Insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency
D) Excess glucagon secretion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance in
peripheral tissues combined with a relative deficiency of insulin secretion
from the pancreas. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which involves absolute
insulin deficiency and autoimmune beta-cell destruction, Type 2 patients
, often have normal or elevated insulin levels initially, but their cells are
resistant to its effects .
3. Chronic hypertension leads to left ventricular hypertrophy due to
which factor?
A) Volume overload
B) Increased afterload
C) Decreased cardiac output
D) Reduced peripheral resistance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic hypertension increases afterload (the resistance the
left ventricle must overcome to eject blood). The left ventricle
compensates by increasing muscle mass (concentric hypertrophy), which
initially maintains cardiac output but eventually leads to diastolic
dysfunction. Volume overload is more associated with valvular
regurgitation.
, 4. A 68-year-old female presents with a 2-week history of progressive
weakness in her right arm and leg, along with difficulty speaking. Her
symptoms began suddenly and have been improving slightly over the
past few days. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Hemorrhagic stroke
D) Bell's palsy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ischemic stroke is characterized by sudden onset of focal
neurologic deficits that persist (unlike TIA, which resolves within 24
hours). The symptoms have been present for 2 weeks and are improving
but not resolving. Bell's palsy would not cause right-sided weakness .
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1. A 55-year-old male presents with a chief complaint of "heartburn" that
worsens after meals and when lying flat. Which assessment finding is
most consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
A) Epigastric pain that is relieved by eating
B) Substernal burning sensation that radiates to the back
C) Substernal burning sensation with regurgitation and relief with
antacids
D) Pain that is worsened by deep inspiration
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: GERD is characterized by substernal burning (heartburn) with
regurgitation and relief with antacids. Option A is more consistent with
peptic ulcer disease. Option D suggests pericarditis or pleurisy .
2. What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism of Type 2 diabetes
mellitus?
A) Absolute insulin deficiency
B) Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
C) Insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency
D) Excess glucagon secretion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance in
peripheral tissues combined with a relative deficiency of insulin secretion
from the pancreas. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which involves absolute
insulin deficiency and autoimmune beta-cell destruction, Type 2 patients
, often have normal or elevated insulin levels initially, but their cells are
resistant to its effects .
3. Chronic hypertension leads to left ventricular hypertrophy due to
which factor?
A) Volume overload
B) Increased afterload
C) Decreased cardiac output
D) Reduced peripheral resistance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic hypertension increases afterload (the resistance the
left ventricle must overcome to eject blood). The left ventricle
compensates by increasing muscle mass (concentric hypertrophy), which
initially maintains cardiac output but eventually leads to diastolic
dysfunction. Volume overload is more associated with valvular
regurgitation.
, 4. A 68-year-old female presents with a 2-week history of progressive
weakness in her right arm and leg, along with difficulty speaking. Her
symptoms began suddenly and have been improving slightly over the
past few days. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
B) Ischemic stroke
C) Hemorrhagic stroke
D) Bell's palsy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ischemic stroke is characterized by sudden onset of focal
neurologic deficits that persist (unlike TIA, which resolves within 24
hours). The symptoms have been present for 2 weeks and are improving
but not resolving. Bell's palsy would not cause right-sided weakness .
