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1. The most common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis.:
Bone deformity
2. A class of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction.:
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
3. May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual activity will
take place two or more times per week.: Tadalafil (Cialis)
4. A condition that is not common in osteoporosis, resulting
from fat obstruc-tion due to injury or trauma.: Fat embolism
5. A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most
common clinical manifestation.: Bone pain
6. Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect blood clotting.:
Sympathetic tone
7. The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which promotes blood
clotting.: Vascular wall injury
8. The third component of Virchow's triad, which can lead to
thrombosis.: Cir-culatory stasis
9. 5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four hours before
sexual activity.: -
Vardenafil (Levitra)
10. 50 mg may be taken one hour before sexual activity as long
as the patient has a resting blood pressure below 170/110 mm Hg.:
Sildenafil (Viagra)
11. Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and may be
taken 30 minutes before sexual activity.: Avanafil (Stendra)
12. A method of describing the three main factors that lead to
thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to endothelial cells, and
turbulent blood flow.: - Virchow's Triad
13. A condition that leads to clotting, including malignancy,
trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia.: Hypercoagulability
14. Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood to clot by
promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the vessels.: Endothelial
cell damage
15. A component of circulatory stasis in Virchow's triad, which
, Barkley 3P Exam Questions and Answers 2025
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can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous obstruction, and
ventricular dysfunction.: Turbulent blood flow
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16. A condition that may present with hypercalcemia and mental
confusion.: -
Kidney stones
17. A condition that may be evaluated in patients with kidney
stones, hypercal-cemia, and mental confusion.: Cushing Syndrome
18. A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone structure,
commonly associ-ated with osteoporosis.: Pathologic fracture
19. A symptom that may accompany hypercalcemia in patients
with kidney stones.: Mental confusion
20. An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often
associated with kidney stones.: Hypercalcemia
21. A condition characterized by excessive production of
aldosterone, leading to hypertension and electrolyte imbalances.:
Conn's Syndrome
22. A soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo murmur
best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base, initiated with S2 and
heard when the patient sits up and leans forward.: Aortic regurgitation
23. A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not radiate, best
heard at the apex when in the left lateral position.: Mitral stenosis
24. A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole, radiating down the
side of the neck and down to the apex.: Aortic stenosis
25. A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that is pansystolic.:
Mitral regurgitation
26. The most common metabolic bone disease characterized by
chronic, pro-gressive, systemic low bone mass and deterioration of
bone tissue, leading to increased skeletal fragility and deformity.:
Osteoporosis
27. A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too
much parathyroid hormone, resulting in elevated calcium levels in
the blood.: Hyperparathyroidism
28. A type of fat found in the blood, high levels can increase
the risk of heart disease.: Triglycerides
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29. A low-molecular-weight heparin used in combination with
warfarin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.: Tinzaparin
30. An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.:
Warfarin
31. A hormonal contraceptive implant that releases
etonogestrel to prevent pregnancy.: Etonogestrel (Nexplanon)
32. A common reason for discontinuing hormonal contraceptive
methods due to unpredictable menstrual cycles.: Irregular bleeding
33. The most effective agent to help a patient with insomnia
that involves both difficulty falling asleep and maintaining sleep.:
Zolpidem (Ambien CR)
34. A test that assesses parallel alignment of the eyes by
shining a light towards the patient's eyes and assessing the
reflection of light on the corneas.: Hirschberg test
35. Indicates a low testosterone level in a male patient desiring
testosterone replacement to enhance libido.: Testosterone level of 250
ng/dL
36. Most likely to cause torsades de pointes in females, as they
have a pro-longed QT interval that is 10 microseconds longer than
in men.: Azole antifungals
37. The phase during which the split S2 heart sound occurs,
allowing for the aortic valve to close earlier than normal.: End
inspiration
38. A low-molecular-weight heparin used independently for
anticoagulation.: -
Nadroparin
39. disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce
sufficient steroid hormones.: Addison's disease
40. Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, which may
have various side effects and risks.: Oral contraceptives
41. Drugs that are contraindicated in pregnancy due to evidence
of fetal harm.-
: Pregnancy category X drugs
Update
1. The most common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis.:
Bone deformity
2. A class of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction.:
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
3. May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual activity will
take place two or more times per week.: Tadalafil (Cialis)
4. A condition that is not common in osteoporosis, resulting
from fat obstruc-tion due to injury or trauma.: Fat embolism
5. A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most
common clinical manifestation.: Bone pain
6. Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect blood clotting.:
Sympathetic tone
7. The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which promotes blood
clotting.: Vascular wall injury
8. The third component of Virchow's triad, which can lead to
thrombosis.: Cir-culatory stasis
9. 5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four hours before
sexual activity.: -
Vardenafil (Levitra)
10. 50 mg may be taken one hour before sexual activity as long
as the patient has a resting blood pressure below 170/110 mm Hg.:
Sildenafil (Viagra)
11. Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and may be
taken 30 minutes before sexual activity.: Avanafil (Stendra)
12. A method of describing the three main factors that lead to
thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to endothelial cells, and
turbulent blood flow.: - Virchow's Triad
13. A condition that leads to clotting, including malignancy,
trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia.: Hypercoagulability
14. Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood to clot by
promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the vessels.: Endothelial
cell damage
15. A component of circulatory stasis in Virchow's triad, which
, Barkley 3P Exam Questions and Answers 2025
Update
can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous obstruction, and
ventricular dysfunction.: Turbulent blood flow
, Barkley 3P Exam Questions and Answers 2025
Update
16. A condition that may present with hypercalcemia and mental
confusion.: -
Kidney stones
17. A condition that may be evaluated in patients with kidney
stones, hypercal-cemia, and mental confusion.: Cushing Syndrome
18. A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone structure,
commonly associ-ated with osteoporosis.: Pathologic fracture
19. A symptom that may accompany hypercalcemia in patients
with kidney stones.: Mental confusion
20. An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often
associated with kidney stones.: Hypercalcemia
21. A condition characterized by excessive production of
aldosterone, leading to hypertension and electrolyte imbalances.:
Conn's Syndrome
22. A soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo murmur
best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base, initiated with S2 and
heard when the patient sits up and leans forward.: Aortic regurgitation
23. A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not radiate, best
heard at the apex when in the left lateral position.: Mitral stenosis
24. A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole, radiating down the
side of the neck and down to the apex.: Aortic stenosis
25. A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that is pansystolic.:
Mitral regurgitation
26. The most common metabolic bone disease characterized by
chronic, pro-gressive, systemic low bone mass and deterioration of
bone tissue, leading to increased skeletal fragility and deformity.:
Osteoporosis
27. A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too
much parathyroid hormone, resulting in elevated calcium levels in
the blood.: Hyperparathyroidism
28. A type of fat found in the blood, high levels can increase
the risk of heart disease.: Triglycerides
, Barkley 3P Exam Questions and Answers 2025
Update
29. A low-molecular-weight heparin used in combination with
warfarin for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis.: Tinzaparin
30. An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.:
Warfarin
31. A hormonal contraceptive implant that releases
etonogestrel to prevent pregnancy.: Etonogestrel (Nexplanon)
32. A common reason for discontinuing hormonal contraceptive
methods due to unpredictable menstrual cycles.: Irregular bleeding
33. The most effective agent to help a patient with insomnia
that involves both difficulty falling asleep and maintaining sleep.:
Zolpidem (Ambien CR)
34. A test that assesses parallel alignment of the eyes by
shining a light towards the patient's eyes and assessing the
reflection of light on the corneas.: Hirschberg test
35. Indicates a low testosterone level in a male patient desiring
testosterone replacement to enhance libido.: Testosterone level of 250
ng/dL
36. Most likely to cause torsades de pointes in females, as they
have a pro-longed QT interval that is 10 microseconds longer than
in men.: Azole antifungals
37. The phase during which the split S2 heart sound occurs,
allowing for the aortic valve to close earlier than normal.: End
inspiration
38. A low-molecular-weight heparin used independently for
anticoagulation.: -
Nadroparin
39. disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce
sufficient steroid hormones.: Addison's disease
40. Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, which may
have various side effects and risks.: Oral contraceptives
41. Drugs that are contraindicated in pregnancy due to evidence
of fetal harm.-
: Pregnancy category X drugs
