NBCE Part II - ACS Questions from Dev QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Normal degenerative arterial changes are most likely to be present in which location? CORRECT ANSWERS: Along the course of an artery where it passes through fascia Which tumor typically has the greatest variety of colors including red, white, blue, gray, brown and black? CORRECT ANSWERS: Superficial spreading melanoma Hemophilia ducreyi is transmitted by sexual activity and has the ability to cause what? CORRECT ANSWERS: Chancroid What results from excessive intake of mineral oil? CORRECT ANSWERS: Inhibited Vit K absorption A 45 yr old woman presents with LBD, dysmenorrhea, and painful defecation. Exam reveals a lumpy uterus, what is the best diagnosis? CORRECT ANSWERS: Uterine leiomyoma (fibroids) A therapy to stop smoking which consists of the therapist sensitizing the smoker to all the discomforts of smoking may be characterized by? CORRECT ANSWERS: Aversion therapy What is the primary goal in the management of a severe asthmatic attack? CORRECT ANSWERS: Relieve bronchospasms The most common complication of varicella is what? CORRECT ANSWERS: Secondary infection Which is characteristic of symptomatic disc herniation in the elderly? CORRECT ANSWERS: Less common than in middle ages A pregnant woman presents with diffuse brown pigmentation on her cheeks, forehead and upper lip, whats the best diagnosis? CORRECT ANSWERS: Chloasma (mask of pregnancy) Which virus commonly causes aseptic meningitis in the neonate? CORRECT ANSWERS: Herpes simplex What is the most appropriate care for a newborn's umbilical stump? CORRECT ANSWERS: Keep it clean and dry Emesis is contra-indicated for a person that has swallowed a mouthful of mineral spirits, why? CORRECT ANSWERS: Severe damage to the esophagus would result An exaggerated sense of self preoccupation is indicative of what? CORRECT ANSWERS: Narcissistic behavior