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Absence of rugae - Correct Answers-Sign of estrogen deficiency in women.
Acarbose (Precose) - Correct Answers-Medication that inhibits enzymes needed to digest
carbohydrates, specifically alpha-glucosidase enzymes.
ACE inhibitor cough - Correct Answers-Typically resolves 1-4 days after discontinuation of
therapy but may linger up to 4 weeks.
Acromegaly features - Correct Answers-Elongated head with prominent facial bones.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis - Correct Answers-Usually diagnosed by a completed
blood count.
Acute sinusitis treatment to avoid - Correct Answers-Antihistamines should be avoided in
children.
Albuterol - Correct Answers-Common SABA, brand name Ventolin.
Alpha-adrenergic blockers - Correct Answers-Relax prostate smooth muscle to increase urine
flow.
Aminoglycosides - Correct Answers-Class of antibiotics that can cause hearing loss.
Anticholinergics - Correct Answers-Drugs blocking acetylcholine, treat urinary incontinence.
Antihistamines and BPH - Correct Answers-Should be avoided due to the risk of urinary
retention.
Asthma treatment - Correct Answers-Short-acting bronchodilators are used to relieve acute
wheezing in asthma patients.
Atopic dermatitis treatment - Correct Answers-Next choice is topical corticosteroids.
Atrophic vaginitis - Correct Answers-Vaginal disorder with thinning after menopause.
Atypical pneumonia findings - Correct Answers-Includes low-grade fever, malaise, and clear
lung fields on auscultation.
, Avoided medication for headache prophylaxis - Correct Answers-Venlafaxine (Effexor) should
be avoided due to serious side effects.
Bacterial meningitis headaches - Correct Answers-Caused by increased intracranial pressure.
Benign positional vertigo treatment - Correct Answers-Initial treatment is Meclizine
(Antivert).
Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin - Correct Answers-Improves the efficacy of erythromycin
for acne treatment.
Bloody nipple discharge - Correct Answers-Bloody spontaneous discharge from the right
nipple indicates the need for further evaluation.
Breast cancer risk factors - Correct Answers-Low socioeconomic status is not a risk.
Bulimia weight characteristic - Correct Answers-Patients are often of average weight.
Calf pain in peripheral artery disease - Correct Answers-A dull pain or cramp describes lower
extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease.
Cardiac evaluation indicators - Correct Answers-LDL of 190 mg/dl suggests further
evaluation.
Cataract - Correct Answers-Clouding of the lens affecting vision.
Chondrodermatitis - Correct Answers-Painful skin condition, often on ear or nose.
Chronic bloody diarrhea - Correct Answers-Suggestive of Crohn's disease.
Combined hormonal contraceptive contraindications - Correct Answers-Contraindicated in
women older than 45, breastfeeding, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or history of stroke.
Common finding in asthma - Correct Answers-Hypertrophy of smooth muscle.
Contagious disease symptoms - Correct Answers-Fever, headache, stiff neck, photophobia,
nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status prevented by the meningococcal vaccine.
Cranial nerves for eye movement - Correct Answers-CN III, IV, VI are responsible for eye
movement.
Croup symptom - Correct Answers-Characteristic barking cough is common.
Cullen's sign - Correct Answers-Bruising around umbilicus, indicates hemorrhagic conditions.