Loss of posterior tibial reflex often indicates a lesion at
A) L3
B) L4
C) L5
D) S1
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c) L5
Acute cerbral hemorrhage is best identified with which of the following imaging
techniques?
a) transesophageal echocardiogram
b) CT scan
c) cerebral angiogram
d) MRA
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b) CT
All of the following are common signs of osteoporosis except:
a) gradual loss of height with stooped posture
b) hip or wrist fracture
c) increase in waist circumference
d) patient report of back pain
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c) increase in waist circumference
Besides aging, a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration is:
A. hypertension.
B. hyperlipidemia.
C. tobacco use.
D. alcohol abuse.
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c) tobacco use
An 18 year old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief
complaint of headache and fever. On physical examination, he has positive Kernig
and Brudzinski signs. The most likely diagnosis is:
a) encephalitis
b) meningitis
,c) subarachnoid hemorrhage
d) epidural hematoma
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b) meningitis
You see a 68-year-old woman as a patient who is transferring
care into your practice. She has a 10-year history
of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.
Current medications include hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ), glipizide, metformin, simvastatin, and daily
low-dose aspirin. Today's BP reading is 142/88 mm Hg,
and the rest of her history and examination are unremarkable.
Documentation from her former healthcare
provider indicates that her BP has been in the range for
the past 12 months. Your next best action is to:
A. prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
(ACEI).
B. have her return for a BP check in 1 week.
C. advise that her current therapy is adequate.
D. add therapy with an aldosterone antagonist
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a) prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
Which of the following best describes ethnicity and insulin sensitivity?
a) little variation exists in insulin sensitivity among different ethnic groups
b) African Americans are typically less sensitive to the effects of insulin when
compared with people of European ancestry
c) Mexican Americans are likely the most insulin-sensitive ethnic group residing in
, North America
d) the degree of insulin sensitivity has little influence on insulin production
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b) African Americans are typically less sensitive to the effects of insulin
when compared with people of European ancestry
An overweight with diabetes patient has agreed to walk for 20 minutes, 5 times a
week. To encourage the patient to follow through on her plan, the FNP should say
what?
a) how much weight do you want to lose?
b) after a week, you should plan to increase to 40 minutes of walking
c) when do you plan to do your walking?
d) it's about time you took care of yourself
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c) when do you plan to do your walking?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of biologics in the
management of asthma?
a) their use is recommended for patients with mild persistent asthma to prevent
asthma flares
b) the medications are administered via injection or IV infusion
c) labeled indications are generally for patients with asthma that is poorly controlled
despite active standard treatment
d) special evaluation is required prior to its use, and ongoing monitoring is needed
during use
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A) L3
B) L4
C) L5
D) S1
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c) L5
Acute cerbral hemorrhage is best identified with which of the following imaging
techniques?
a) transesophageal echocardiogram
b) CT scan
c) cerebral angiogram
d) MRA
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b) CT
All of the following are common signs of osteoporosis except:
a) gradual loss of height with stooped posture
b) hip or wrist fracture
c) increase in waist circumference
d) patient report of back pain
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c) increase in waist circumference
Besides aging, a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration is:
A. hypertension.
B. hyperlipidemia.
C. tobacco use.
D. alcohol abuse.
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c) tobacco use
An 18 year old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief
complaint of headache and fever. On physical examination, he has positive Kernig
and Brudzinski signs. The most likely diagnosis is:
a) encephalitis
b) meningitis
,c) subarachnoid hemorrhage
d) epidural hematoma
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b) meningitis
You see a 68-year-old woman as a patient who is transferring
care into your practice. She has a 10-year history
of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia.
Current medications include hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ), glipizide, metformin, simvastatin, and daily
low-dose aspirin. Today's BP reading is 142/88 mm Hg,
and the rest of her history and examination are unremarkable.
Documentation from her former healthcare
provider indicates that her BP has been in the range for
the past 12 months. Your next best action is to:
A. prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
(ACEI).
B. have her return for a BP check in 1 week.
C. advise that her current therapy is adequate.
D. add therapy with an aldosterone antagonist
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a) prescribe an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
Which of the following best describes ethnicity and insulin sensitivity?
a) little variation exists in insulin sensitivity among different ethnic groups
b) African Americans are typically less sensitive to the effects of insulin when
compared with people of European ancestry
c) Mexican Americans are likely the most insulin-sensitive ethnic group residing in
, North America
d) the degree of insulin sensitivity has little influence on insulin production
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b) African Americans are typically less sensitive to the effects of insulin
when compared with people of European ancestry
An overweight with diabetes patient has agreed to walk for 20 minutes, 5 times a
week. To encourage the patient to follow through on her plan, the FNP should say
what?
a) how much weight do you want to lose?
b) after a week, you should plan to increase to 40 minutes of walking
c) when do you plan to do your walking?
d) it's about time you took care of yourself
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c) when do you plan to do your walking?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of biologics in the
management of asthma?
a) their use is recommended for patients with mild persistent asthma to prevent
asthma flares
b) the medications are administered via injection or IV infusion
c) labeled indications are generally for patients with asthma that is poorly controlled
despite active standard treatment
d) special evaluation is required prior to its use, and ongoing monitoring is needed
during use
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