SARAH MICHELLE LIVE REVIEW STUDY
GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is going on in Type 1 DM that isn't going on in type 2 DM?
Correct Answer
There are antibodies in type 1- this is going to impact type 1 because these
antibodies are destroying all of their beta cells and because of that they are going
to be insulin dependent
Question 2
Define fidelity
Correct Answer
Loyalty
Question 3
RLQ pain can indicate?
Correct Answer
Appendicitis
Question 4
In the geriatric population, what are some expected changes to see regarding
cardiac?
Correct Answer
Arteriosclerosis
S4 sound may be normal (unless they have heart disease)
Left ventricle becomes more thick
Heart valves may have calcium deposits
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,Question 5
What is quadruple therapy for treatment of H. Pylori?
Correct Answer
PPI, Tetracycline, Flagyl, Bismuth Salt x 2 weeks
Question 6
What is Medicare Part A?
Correct Answer
All of your inpatient stuff, including hospice.
Question 7
What is the common presentation of a patient with BPH?
Correct Answer
After age 50
Urinary frequency, hesitancy, nocturnal, post-void dribbling, and weak stream
Question 8
What are risk factors for balanitis?
Correct Answer
Uncircumcised, poor hygiene, underlying skin conditions, and uncontrolled diabetes
Question 9
If a woman screens positive for Group B Strep, what is the treatment?
Correct Answer
PCN administered during labor
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,Question 10
What are the different start option your patient can use when starting their
contraception pills?
Correct Answer
Quick start: takes first pill the day she receives them, no matter where she is in her
cycle. She will need to use backup method for 7 days.
First-day start: start the first day of her next period- no back up method needed.
Sunday-start: start the pack on the Sunday following start of menses. By doing this,
the woman will ideally be able to avoid having a period on the weekends. Back up
method needed.
Question 11
What is the MOA of DPP-4 inhibitors?
Correct Answer
Increase insulin production/decrease glucagon secretion
Impacts fasting and postprandial glucose levels
Question 12
What is treatment for ACL tear?
Correct Answer
Send to ortho
Treat: RICE and Physical Therapy once fixed
Question 13
Describe use of Ortho-Vera patch
Correct Answer
Apply once a week for 3 weeks and then take off for one week for period
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, Question 14
What is Tinel's sign?
Correct Answer
Tap the inner wrist on the median nerve
Indicates carpal tunnel syndrome
Question 15
How to diagnose Meniscal injury?
Correct Answer
McMurray test
Question 16
What is the treatment for BV?
Correct Answer
Flagyl
Question 17
What is an example of an osmotic laxative?
Correct Answer
Lactulose
Question 18
What H2 blocker to be avoided when prescribing and why?
Correct Answer
Cimetidine (Tagamet) it tends to have a lot more drug drug interactions than other
H2 blockers
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GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question 1
What is going on in Type 1 DM that isn't going on in type 2 DM?
Correct Answer
There are antibodies in type 1- this is going to impact type 1 because these
antibodies are destroying all of their beta cells and because of that they are going
to be insulin dependent
Question 2
Define fidelity
Correct Answer
Loyalty
Question 3
RLQ pain can indicate?
Correct Answer
Appendicitis
Question 4
In the geriatric population, what are some expected changes to see regarding
cardiac?
Correct Answer
Arteriosclerosis
S4 sound may be normal (unless they have heart disease)
Left ventricle becomes more thick
Heart valves may have calcium deposits
Page 1 of 146
,Question 5
What is quadruple therapy for treatment of H. Pylori?
Correct Answer
PPI, Tetracycline, Flagyl, Bismuth Salt x 2 weeks
Question 6
What is Medicare Part A?
Correct Answer
All of your inpatient stuff, including hospice.
Question 7
What is the common presentation of a patient with BPH?
Correct Answer
After age 50
Urinary frequency, hesitancy, nocturnal, post-void dribbling, and weak stream
Question 8
What are risk factors for balanitis?
Correct Answer
Uncircumcised, poor hygiene, underlying skin conditions, and uncontrolled diabetes
Question 9
If a woman screens positive for Group B Strep, what is the treatment?
Correct Answer
PCN administered during labor
Page 2 of 146
,Question 10
What are the different start option your patient can use when starting their
contraception pills?
Correct Answer
Quick start: takes first pill the day she receives them, no matter where she is in her
cycle. She will need to use backup method for 7 days.
First-day start: start the first day of her next period- no back up method needed.
Sunday-start: start the pack on the Sunday following start of menses. By doing this,
the woman will ideally be able to avoid having a period on the weekends. Back up
method needed.
Question 11
What is the MOA of DPP-4 inhibitors?
Correct Answer
Increase insulin production/decrease glucagon secretion
Impacts fasting and postprandial glucose levels
Question 12
What is treatment for ACL tear?
Correct Answer
Send to ortho
Treat: RICE and Physical Therapy once fixed
Question 13
Describe use of Ortho-Vera patch
Correct Answer
Apply once a week for 3 weeks and then take off for one week for period
Page 3 of 146
, Question 14
What is Tinel's sign?
Correct Answer
Tap the inner wrist on the median nerve
Indicates carpal tunnel syndrome
Question 15
How to diagnose Meniscal injury?
Correct Answer
McMurray test
Question 16
What is the treatment for BV?
Correct Answer
Flagyl
Question 17
What is an example of an osmotic laxative?
Correct Answer
Lactulose
Question 18
What H2 blocker to be avoided when prescribing and why?
Correct Answer
Cimetidine (Tagamet) it tends to have a lot more drug drug interactions than other
H2 blockers
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