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1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining Enzyme-linked im-
HIV status is which of the following? munosorbent assay
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load
2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most C-reactive protein (CRP)
helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflamma-
tory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP)
3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake Dopamine
of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
4. Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of Pain at the elbow with re-
pain and sisted movements at the
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain wrist and forearm
has increased following a day of gardening one week
ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diag-
nosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis
(tennis elbow) is:
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Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral
epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the
wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance
5. Which of the following statements concerning the The uninvolved side
musculoskeletal examination is true? should be examined ini-
tially and then compared
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and to the involved side.
then compared to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain
should be examined first.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to
perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to
avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to ex-
amination so as not to cause further injury to the
patient.
6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an Morning stittness
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
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Morning stiffness
Weight gain
7. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian Dogs
bites?
Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
8. A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with com- Transvaginal ultrasound
plaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and
states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals
a single, very large mass. Which of the following diag-
nostic tests should the clinician order first?
Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial biopsy MRI
Abdominal computed tomography scan
9. A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to All of the above
check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. "Control of glucose will
Which of the following responses would be most ap- help postpone or delay
propriate? complications."
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay "Regularly checking
complications." blood sugar will help es-
tablish a routine."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a
routine." "Monitoring glucose will
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promote a sense of con-
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control." trol."
All of the above
10. A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fa- TSH
tigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past
3 months. On physical examination, the clinician no-
tices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse,
dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon re-
flexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered
next?
Serum calcium
TSH
Electrolytes
Urine specific gravity
11. Which of the following medications for type 2 dia- Glucotrol
betes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Insulin
Metformin
Glucotrol
Precose
12. During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician sus- An enlarged rubbery
pects gland
the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding
should make the clinician suspicious?
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1. The most cost-effective screening test for determining Enzyme-linked im-
HIV status is which of the following? munosorbent assay
Western blot
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test Viral load
2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most C-reactive protein (CRP)
helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an inflamma-
tory process?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell count Polymorphonuclear cells
C-reactive protein (CRP)
3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake Dopamine
of
which neurotransmitter?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
4. Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of Pain at the elbow with re-
pain and sisted movements at the
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain wrist and forearm
has increased following a day of gardening one week
ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diag-
nosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis
(tennis elbow) is:
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Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral
epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the
wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance
5. Which of the following statements concerning the The uninvolved side
musculoskeletal examination is true? should be examined ini-
tially and then compared
The uninvolved side should be examined initially and to the involved side.
then compared to the involved side.
The part of the body that is causing the patient pain
should be examined first.
When possible, the patient should not be asked to
perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to
avoid causing pain.
Radiographs should always be obtained prior to ex-
amination so as not to cause further injury to the
patient.
6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an Morning stittness
inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?
Decreased C-reactive protein
Hyperalbuminemia
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Morning stiffness
Weight gain
7. Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian Dogs
bites?
Dogs
Cats
Humans
Rodents
8. A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with com- Transvaginal ultrasound
plaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and
states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals
a single, very large mass. Which of the following diag-
nostic tests should the clinician order first?
Transvaginal ultrasound
Endometrial biopsy MRI
Abdominal computed tomography scan
9. A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to All of the above
check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. "Control of glucose will
Which of the following responses would be most ap- help postpone or delay
propriate? complications."
"Control of glucose will help postpone or delay "Regularly checking
complications." blood sugar will help es-
tablish a routine."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a
routine." "Monitoring glucose will
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promote a sense of con-
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control." trol."
All of the above
10. A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fa- TSH
tigue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and constipation for the past
3 months. On physical examination, the clinician no-
tices a sinus bradycardia; muscular stiffness; coarse,
dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon re-
flexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered
next?
Serum calcium
TSH
Electrolytes
Urine specific gravity
11. Which of the following medications for type 2 dia- Glucotrol
betes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?
Insulin
Metformin
Glucotrol
Precose
12. During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician sus- An enlarged rubbery
pects gland
the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding
should make the clinician suspicious?
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