The most cost-effec ve screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following? -
correct answersEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evalua ng the severity and course of aninflammatory process? -correct answersC-reac ve
protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a s mulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmi er? -correct answersDopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening
one week ago. A physical finding that differen ates the diagnosis and is most consistent with
lateral epicondyli s (tennis elbow) is: -correct answersPain at the elbow with resisted
movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examina on is true? -correct answersThe uninvolved side should be examined
ini ally and then compared to the involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory e ology to musculoskeletal pain? -correct answersMorning s ffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? -correct answersDogs
,A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic
exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnos c tests should the
clinician order first? -correct answersTransvaginal ultrasound
A diabe c pa ent asks the clinician why he needs to check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate? -correct answersControl of glucose will help postpone or delay
complica ons."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a rou ne."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old pa ent presents to the clinic with fa gue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and cons pa on for the past 3 months. On physical examina on, the
clinician no ces a sinus bradycardia; muscular s ffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxa on in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next? -
correct answersTSH
Which of the following medica ons for type 2 diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? -correct answersGlucotrol
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects
the pa ent has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious? -
correct answersAn enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in
, his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What should be your first step? -correct
answersImmobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcy c anemia? -correct answersIron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with
complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty star ng his stream. Which of the following should be
included in the list of differen al diagnoses? -correct answersBenign prosta c hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of theabove
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: -correct answersJoint swelling and immobility on
rising
A 70-year-old female has fallen 2 weeks ago and developed
immediate pain in her le wrist. She thought she just bruised it but is worried because it has
not improved. She has used Tylenol® and ice at home, and that has helped slightly. You examine
her and find she has moderate swelling and ecchymosis but no overtly obvious deformity. Her
ROM is uncomfortable and severely diminished due to the pain. No crepitus is heard or felt. Her
fingers are warm; her pulse is strong; and capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. What should you
do? -correct answersObtain a wrist x-ray and place her wrist in a splint or
prescribe a splint
The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in
the American Psychiatric Associa on's Diagnos c and Sta s cal Manual of Mental Disorders,
5th edi on (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more
days than not for at least: -correct answers6 months
A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The
correct answersEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful
for evalua ng the severity and course of aninflammatory process? -correct answersC-reac ve
protein (CRP
Cocaine acts as a s mulant by blocking the reuptake of
which neurotransmi er? -correct answersDopamine
Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and
point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening
one week ago. A physical finding that differen ates the diagnosis and is most consistent with
lateral epicondyli s (tennis elbow) is: -correct answersPain at the elbow with resisted
movements at the wrist and forearm
Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examina on is true? -correct answersThe uninvolved side should be examined
ini ally and then compared to the involved side.
Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an
inflammatory e ology to musculoskeletal pain? -correct answersMorning s ffness
Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites? -correct answersDogs
,A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of
prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states she can no longer exercise. Pelvic
exam reveals a single, very large mass. Which of the following diagnos c tests should the
clinician order first? -correct answersTransvaginal ultrasound
A diabe c pa ent asks the clinician why he needs to check
his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be
most appropriate? -correct answersControl of glucose will help postpone or delay
complica ons."
"Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a rou ne."
"Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control."
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A 25-year-old pa ent presents to the clinic with fa gue, cold
intolerance, weight gain, and cons pa on for the past 3 months. On physical examina on, the
clinician no ces a sinus bradycardia; muscular s ffness; coarse, dry hair; and a delay in
relaxa on in deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following tests should be ordered next? -
correct answersTSH
Which of the following medica ons for type 2 diabetes
mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy? -correct answersGlucotrol
During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects
the pa ent has prostate cancer. What physical finding should make the clinician suspicious? -
correct answersAn enlarged rubbery gland
Eddie, age 4, presents to the ED with a live insect trapped in
, his ear canal causing a lot of distress. What should be your first step? -correct
answersImmobilize the insect with 2% lidocaine.
What is the most common cause of microcy c anemia? -correct answersIron-deficiency anemia
An 82-year-old man is seen in the primary care office with
complaints of dribbling urine and difficulty star ng his stream. Which of the following should be
included in the list of differen al diagnoses? -correct answersBenign prosta c hyperplasia (BPH)
Parkinson's disease Prostate cancer
All of theabove
Early rheumatoid disease is characterized by: -correct answersJoint swelling and immobility on
rising
A 70-year-old female has fallen 2 weeks ago and developed
immediate pain in her le wrist. She thought she just bruised it but is worried because it has
not improved. She has used Tylenol® and ice at home, and that has helped slightly. You examine
her and find she has moderate swelling and ecchymosis but no overtly obvious deformity. Her
ROM is uncomfortable and severely diminished due to the pain. No crepitus is heard or felt. Her
fingers are warm; her pulse is strong; and capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. What should you
do? -correct answersObtain a wrist x-ray and place her wrist in a splint or
prescribe a splint
The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in
the American Psychiatric Associa on's Diagnos c and Sta s cal Manual of Mental Disorders,
5th edi on (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more
days than not for at least: -correct answers6 months
A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The
