ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
distinguishes psychological from physiological erectile dysfunction - CORRECT
ANSWER - nocturnal tumescence
hypokalemia is often associated with? - CORRECT ANSWER - hypomagnesemia
tx for mild-moderate hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER - oral K supplements (eg. KCL
20 mEq)
tx severe hypokalemia or symptomatic (arrhythmias/muscle weakness) - CORRECT
ANSWER - IV administration of K
what demographic does MI present atypically?
what sxs? - CORRECT ANSWER - women, diabetics, elderly
back/upper abdo pain
when is dosage adjustment required for colchicine - CORRECT ANSWER - if Cr
clearance is < 30 ml/min
isolated elevated GGT - CORRECT ANSWER - alcohol use
1st step for AUB when pt taking OCP - CORRECT ANSWER - increase medication to
higher ratio of estrogen to progestin
what annual screening should be done for Down syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER -
thyroid function
,visual
myxedema coma - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased LOC + sxs hypothyroidism
can be caused by nonadherence to meds
peds pt + renal insufficiency
regular monitoring of what? - CORRECT ANSWER - BP
initial presentation of Parkinsons - CORRECT ANSWER - resting tremors
dx of Lewy body dementia needs at least 1 of the following - CORRECT ANSWER -
hallucinations
extrapyramidal sxs
fluctuation in cognitive function
sleep disorder
contraception very effective in reducing menses + cramping - CORRECT ANSWER -
levonorgestrel-releasing IUD
secondary to atrophic action of progestin on endometrium
common SEs of mirtazapine - CORRECT ANSWER - weight gain
drowsiness
tx hyperphosphatemia - CORRECT ANSWER - phosphate binder -- calcium carbonate
decreasing phosphate intake
protein C deficiency - CORRECT ANSWER - inherited thrombophilia
, protein C deficiency contraception contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER - estrogen-
containing pills b/c they are thrombotic
RFs for suicide - CORRECT ANSWER - hx of attempting suicide
FmHx suicide
serious mental/physical illness
alcohol/substance use disorders
major loss (eg. divorce, unemployment)
major life transition/change
isolation
access to means such as firearms
use of past tense, prepositions, longer phases
age of development? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 yrs
ability to relate a story
age of development? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 yrs
ability to say at least 15 words
age of development? - CORRECT ANSWER - 18 months
can develop in pt with end-stage liver disease
would results in decreased eGFR - CORRECT ANSWER - hepatorenal syndrome
start of tx algorithm for constipation - CORRECT ANSWER - dietary modification
bulk-forming laxatives
most common sxs of long QT syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER - unexplained fainting