MN 568 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER
Terms in this set (76)
,A 25-year-old patient b) TSH
presents to the clinic with
fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and
constipation for the past 3
months. On physical
examination, the clinician
notices a sinus bradycardia;
muscular stiffness; coarse,
dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the
following tests should be
ordered next?
Question options:
a) Serum calcium
b) TSH
c) Electrolytes
d) Urine specific gravity
A 35-year-old woman b. Pheochromocytoma
presents with symptoms of
hypoglycemia. There is no
history of diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following
should be included in the
differential diagnosis?
a. Anxiety disorder
b. Pheochromocytoma
c. Psychosis
d. All of the above
,A 64-year-old man with a. Tricyclic antidepressants
type 2 diabetes presents to
the clinic with the complaint
of "my feet feel like they are
on fire." He has a loss of
vibratory sense, +1 Achilles
reflex, and a tack
embedded in his left heel.
Which of the following
would be an appropriate
treatment?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Capsaicin cream
c. Vitamin B12 injections
d. Insulin
, A 70-year-old female has c) Obtain a wrist x-ray and place her wrist in a splint or
fallen 2 weeks ago and prescribe a splint.
developed immediate pain
in her left 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?
Question options:
a) Make an immediate
referral for an orthopedic
evaluation without further
assessment.
b) Tell her that it takes time
for these bruises to
improve, so she should be
patient.
c) Obtain a wrist x-ray and
place her wrist in a splint or
prescribe a splint.
d) Send her to the
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER
Terms in this set (76)
,A 25-year-old patient b) TSH
presents to the clinic with
fatigue, cold intolerance,
weight gain, and
constipation for the past 3
months. On physical
examination, the clinician
notices a sinus bradycardia;
muscular stiffness; coarse,
dry hair; and a delay in
relaxation in deep tendon
reflexes. Which of the
following tests should be
ordered next?
Question options:
a) Serum calcium
b) TSH
c) Electrolytes
d) Urine specific gravity
A 35-year-old woman b. Pheochromocytoma
presents with symptoms of
hypoglycemia. There is no
history of diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following
should be included in the
differential diagnosis?
a. Anxiety disorder
b. Pheochromocytoma
c. Psychosis
d. All of the above
,A 64-year-old man with a. Tricyclic antidepressants
type 2 diabetes presents to
the clinic with the complaint
of "my feet feel like they are
on fire." He has a loss of
vibratory sense, +1 Achilles
reflex, and a tack
embedded in his left heel.
Which of the following
would be an appropriate
treatment?
a. Tricyclic antidepressants
b. Capsaicin cream
c. Vitamin B12 injections
d. Insulin
, A 70-year-old female has c) Obtain a wrist x-ray and place her wrist in a splint or
fallen 2 weeks ago and prescribe a splint.
developed immediate pain
in her left 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?
Question options:
a) Make an immediate
referral for an orthopedic
evaluation without further
assessment.
b) Tell her that it takes time
for these bruises to
improve, so she should be
patient.
c) Obtain a wrist x-ray and
place her wrist in a splint or
prescribe a splint.
d) Send her to the
