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Question: a patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor surfaces of elbows, knees,
and back. margins are sharply defined. this is most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema
Answer: a. plaque psoriasis
Question: which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood
cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR
CA at age 65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR
CA at age 45
Answer: B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age 65
Question: serious adverse effects of azithromycin
Answer: D. QT prolongation
Question: serious side effect of sildenafil
Answer: c. priapism
Question: pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider:
Answer: d. c. diff
Question: abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with
BMI of 38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man.
Answer: c. S4 in obese man with DM
Question: side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis
Answer: a. bitter taste
Question: presbycusis
Answer: c. symmetrical hearing loss
Question: do not give corticosteroids in combination with
Answer: live vaccines
Question: side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include
Answer: nausea/vomiting
, Question: cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of
Answer: PID
Question: increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when administered with
Answer: chlorothiazide
Question: symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur indicative of
Answer: MVP
Question: peak bilirubin level in full term infant
Answer: 3-4 days for full term infant premature: 5-7 days
Question: side effect of amoxicillin in children
Answer: abdominal pain hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
Question: monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and inflamed
Answer: gouty arthritis
Question: not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis
Answer: papilledema
Question: bactrim is not effective against
Answer: psuedomonas aeruginosa
Question: pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo:
Answer: hypoglycemia
Question: maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis
Answer: topical nasal steroid
Question: weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia
Answer: chrons disease
Question: peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical steroid use due to
Answer: higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass
Question: joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis
Answer: wrists
Question: patient with eating disorder may also have
Answer: anxiety disorder
Question: meds that do not produce bronchodilation
Answer: gluccocorticoids
Latest Update 2026/2027
Question: a patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor surfaces of elbows, knees,
and back. margins are sharply defined. this is most likely:
a. plaque psoriasis
b. tinea corposis
c. atopic dermatitis
d. eczema
Answer: a. plaque psoriasis
Question: which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer?
a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood
cancer
b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with CR
CA at age 65
c. 38 year old woman with ulcerative colitis
d. 50 year old man with 1st degree relative diagnosed with CR
CA at age 45
Answer: B- 30 year old whose grandmother was diagnosed at age 65
Question: serious adverse effects of azithromycin
Answer: D. QT prolongation
Question: serious side effect of sildenafil
Answer: c. priapism
Question: pt taking PPI for 6 months has diarrhea for 3 weeks. consider:
Answer: d. c. diff
Question: abnormal finding:
a. apical pulse in 22 year old man
b. systolic murmur in a woman who is 18 weeks pregnant with
BMI of 38
c. S4 in 58 year old obese man with DM
d. BP of 118/65 in a frail 78 year old man.
Answer: c. S4 in obese man with DM
Question: side effect of azelastine opthalmic drops for allergic conjunctivitis
Answer: a. bitter taste
Question: presbycusis
Answer: c. symmetrical hearing loss
Question: do not give corticosteroids in combination with
Answer: live vaccines
Question: side effects of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy include
Answer: nausea/vomiting
, Question: cervical motion tenderness (chandelier sign) suggestive of
Answer: PID
Question: increased efficacy of ARBS without increased side effects when administered with
Answer: chlorothiazide
Question: symptomatic female with midsystolic click and late systolic murmur indicative of
Answer: MVP
Question: peak bilirubin level in full term infant
Answer: 3-4 days for full term infant premature: 5-7 days
Question: side effect of amoxicillin in children
Answer: abdominal pain hypersensitivty- nausea, vomiting, pruritis, urticaria etc
Question: monoarticular pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint; edematous and inflamed
Answer: gouty arthritis
Question: not a common neuro sign for suspected meningitis
Answer: papilledema
Question: bactrim is not effective against
Answer: psuedomonas aeruginosa
Question: pt with DM treated with levofloxacin for UTI; monitor fo:
Answer: hypoglycemia
Question: maintenance therapy for allergic rhinitis
Answer: topical nasal steroid
Question: weight loss, elevated CRP and ESR but denies hematochezia
Answer: chrons disease
Question: peds patients at greater risk for adrenal suppression related to topical steroid use due to
Answer: higher ratio of skin surface area to body mass
Question: joints least likely to be affected by osteoarthritis
Answer: wrists
Question: patient with eating disorder may also have
Answer: anxiety disorder
Question: meds that do not produce bronchodilation
Answer: gluccocorticoids
