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1. What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated
pneumonia?
Answer> amoxicillin
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of anemia.
Answer> perni- cious; macrocytic
3. Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should
this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection?
Answer> 4 weeks
4. The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults
Answer> mycoplasma pneumoniae
5. An herbal supplement thought to help BPH
Answer> saw palmetto
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work this
up?
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, Answer> clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
7. If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics,
what should you then prescribe?
Answer> a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta lactamase coverage
8. How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be
transferred?
Answer> 48 hours
9. When should kids be treated for hypertension?
Answer> if they also have diabetes, are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile,
or when end organ damage is present
10. ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality?
Answer> hyperkalemia
11. A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what?
Answer> torn rotator cuff
12. The medical term for spoon shaped nails
Answer> koilonychia
13. Koilonychia is a sign of what?
Answer> iron deficiency anemia
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