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1. A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, Arizona) for a regular skin check-up. She has just returned from her annual dig site in Greece. She has fair skin and reddish-blonde hair. She has a family history of melanoma. She has many freckles scattered across her skin. From this description, which of the following is not a risk factor for melanoma in this patient? A) Age B) Hair color C) Actinic lentigines D) Heavy sun exposure Ans: A Chapter: 06 Pag...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 17: The Nervous System Multiple Choice 1. A 28-year-old book editor comes to your clinic, complaining of strange episodes. He states that about once a week for the last 3 months his left hand and arm will stiffen and then start jerking. He says that after a few seconds his whole left arm and then his left leg will also start to jerk. He denies any loss of consciousness or loss of bowel or bla...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 11: The Abdomen Multiple Choice 1. A 52-year-old secretary comes to your office, complaining about accidentally leaking urine when she coughs or sneezes. She says this has been going on for about a year now. She relates that she has not had a period for 2 years. She denies any recent illness or injuries. Her past medical history is significant for four spontaneous vaginal deliveries. She is m...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 7: The Head and Neck Multiple Choice 1. A 38-year-old accountant comes to your clinic for evaluation of a headache. The throbbing sensation is located in the right temporal region and is an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. It started a few hours ago, and she has noted nausea with sensitivity to light; she has had headaches like this in the past, usually less than one per week, but not as severe. She ...

1. A 52-year-old secretary comes to your office, complaining about accidentally leaking urine when she coughs or sneezes. She says this has been going on for about a year now. She relates that she has not had a period for 2 years. She denies any recent illness or injuries. Her past medical history is significant for four spontaneous vaginal deliveries. She is married and has four children. She denies alcohol, tobacco, or drug use. During her pelvic examination you note some atrophic vaginal tis...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 9: The Cardiovascular System Multiple Choice 1. You are performing a thorough cardiac examination. Which of the following chambers of the heart can you assess by palpation? A) Left atrium B) Right atrium C) Right ventricle D) Sinus node Ans: C Chapter: 09 Page and Header: 323, Anatomy and Physiology Feedback: The right ventricle occupies most of the anterior cardiac surface ...

Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 2: Evaluating Clinical Evidence Multiple Choice 1. A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine Ans: A Chapter: 02 Feedback: Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This wo...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 16: The Musculoskeletal System Multiple Choice 1. You are assessing a patient with joint pain and are trying to decide whether it is inflammatory or noninflammatory in nature. Which one of the following symptoms is consistent with an inflammatory process? A) Tenderness B) Cool temperature C) Ecchymosis D) Nodules Ans: A Chapter: 16 Page and Header: 575, The Health History Fee...

1. A 38-year-old accountant comes to your clinic for evaluation of a headache. The throbbing sensation is located in the right temporal region and is an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. It started a few hours ago, and she has noted nausea with sensitivity to light; she has had headaches like this in the past, usually less than one per week, but not as severe. She does not know of any inciting factors. There has been no change in the frequency of her headaches. She usually takes an over-the-counter anal...

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 11th Edition Chapter 20: The Older Adult Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following changes are expected in vision as part of the normal aging process? A) Cataracts B) Glaucoma C) Macular degeneration D) Blurring of near vision Ans: D Chapter: 20 Page and Header: 918, Techniques of Examination Feedback: The lens loses its elasticity over time as part of the normal aging process, and the eye is le...