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Dunphy Musculoskeletal Problems Questions and Answers 100% Solved One of the initial steps in assessing patients with musculoskeletal complaints is to determine whether the complaint is articular or nonarticular in origin. Which of the following is an example of an articular structure? A. Bone B. Synovium C. Tendons D. Fascia B. Synovium You have detected the presence of crepitus on examination of a patient with a musculoskeletal complaint. Additionally, there is limited range of mo...

Cardiovascular (Dunphy) Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved What of the following patients is a candidate for statins? A. Jerry is a 55-year-old male with a history of syncope. B. Christa is a 65-year-old female with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). C. Manny is a 75-year-old male with a 10-year cardiovascular risk of 6.5%. D. April is an 80-year-old female with a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level of 180. B. Christa is a 65-year-old female with a history of myocardial infarc...

EENT (Dunphy) Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved Dry Eye This syndrome occurs from the following: 1.) Mechanical abnormalities that interfere with the spread or maintenance of tears over the eyeball surface. 2.) Lacrimal gland malfunction 3.) Mucin deficiency Excessive tearing It is often a case of paradoxical tearing, that is, a response to dry eyes. - Common complaint in elderly & those with allergies. Red eye Is a non-uniform redness of the conjunctiva from hyperemia, which can...

Abdominal Problems-Dunphy Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved 1. Treatment for achalasia may include A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter B. beta blockers C. a fundoplication D. an esophagogastrectomy A. balloon dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter 2. You assess for Cullen's sign in Dan, age 62, after surgery. Cullen's sign may indicate A. intra-abdominal bleeding B. a ventral hernia C. appendicitis D. jaundice A. intra-abdominal bleeding

Dunphy Respiratory Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved A chronic cough lasts longer than: 3 weeks You are doing a cerumen extraction and touch the external meatus of your pt's ear. He winces and starts coughing. What is the name of this reflex? Arnold reflex Julie has a postnasal drip along with her cough. You assess her for: Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis A pt with HTN comes in and insists that one of his new meds is causing him to cough. When looking at his list of meds, you th...

Renal (Dunphy) Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved Is a the subjective experience of pain or burning sensation on urination & can include: --frequency --hesitancy --urgency --strangury: slow, painful urination ***The most commonly associated with lower urinary system infections*** Dysuria True or False? Dysuria is most often associated with a bladder problem & rarely with renal disease True - inflammatory lesions of the: ----prostate ----bladder ----urethra ----including prosta...

Psych (Dunphy) Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved The effectiveness of benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders suggests that which of the following neurotransmitters plays a role in anxiety? A. Acetylcholine B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) C. Dopamine D. Serotonin B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revi...

Dunphy - Endocrine and Metabolic Problems Questions and Answers 100% Solved A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 lbs, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The A1c is 7.1%. What is the best initial treatment? A. No treatment at this time B. Diet and exercise C. Diet, exercise, and metformin D. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin C. Diet, exercise, and metformin The clinician suspects that a patient seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which test shoul...

Dunphy - Urgent Care Problems Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved Which type of heat-related illness involves a core body temperature of at least 104°F and may present with hot dry skin, acute mental status changes, absent sweat, and tachypnea? A. Heat cramps B. Heat syncope C. Heat exhaustion D. Heat stroke D. Heat stroke What percentage of burns is involved using the rule of nines if both front legs are burned? A. 9% B. 18% C. 24% D. 36% B. 18% Which drug commonly prescribed...

Quiz 4 - Dunphy - Abdominal Problems Questions and Answers 100% Solved A 35-year-old female patient is seen in the clinic complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following should be included in the examination? A. Lumbar puncture B. Family history of cardiac problems C. Contrast venography D. Pelvic exam D. Pelvic exam Which of the following is a condition that results in colicky abdominal pain? A. Peptic ulcers B. Glisson's capsule around the liver C. Peritoneum irritation D. ...