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,A 27-year-old male patient, who works as a janitor, presents with a 6-month history of an
intermittent rash on his hands. History reveals itching and occasional burning. Examination
reveals irregularly-distributed scaly maculopapular erythematous patches extending from the
dorsum of the hand several inches up the forearms, and dry palms with no nail involvement. The
most likely diagnosis is:
1. contact dermatitis.
2. scabies infestation.
3. psoriasis.
4. eczema. - Answer>>> contact dermatitis
A geriatric female presents for her annual examination. She has been on antihypertensive
medications for over 20 years, with good control. Laboratory values are within normal ranges.
The nurse practitioner is concerned about the patient's cardiac health risks, due her to weight and
her waist circumference. According to the AHA guidelines, which of the following goals is
expected for this patient?
1. Physical activity for 60 minutes daily, for a minimum of 6 days a week
2. Physical activity for 30 minutes daily, 7 days a week
3. Physical activity for 30 minutes daily, for a minimum of 5 days a week
4. Physical activity for 60 minutes daily, 7 days a week - Answer>>> physical activity for 30
minutes daily, for a minimum of 5 days a week
A 26-year-old female presents with abdominal distention, bloating, and intermittent crampy
abdominal pain relieved by defecation. She has four to six loose stools a day when stressed.
Between bouts of diarrhea, she often has constipation. Physical examination results are normal.
The CBC was normal. The most likely diagnosis is:
, 1. diverticulitis.
2. viral gastroenteritis.
3. inflammatory bowel disease.
4. irritable bowel syndrome - Answer>>> irritable bowel syndrome
A pediatric male is present with his mother, who states that he is extremely restless at night and
constantly scratches his anal area. Which diagnostic procedure would confirm a diagnosis of
pinworm infestation?
1. The patch test
2. Examination of bed linens
3. Examination of transparent tape sample from perianal skin
4. Blood tests for anemia and eosinophilia - Answer>>> examination of transparent tape sample
from perianal skin
A mother has just noticed that her 15-month-old, 15-kg child has recently ingested an unknown
quantity of iron tablets. The mother has ipecac syrup and activated charcoal on hand. The mother
should be advised to:
1. take the child to the primary care provider.
2. give ipecac per recommendation on the bottle label.
3. take the child to the emergency room.
4. give the child 30 g of activated charcoal diluted with water - Answer>>> take child to
emergency room
A 50-year-old male presents with bruises and abrasions on the left leg and forearm, claiming to
have had a number of minor accidents at home and at work. The patient reports general feelings
of depression, forgetfulness, and, despite the fact that he is regularly employed, a mounting
collection of unpaid and overdue bills. In taking the patient's history, a significant pattern of