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- Treatment of scabies involves which of the following. medications? a. lindane b. permethrin cream and malathion lotion c. hydrocortisone d. mayonnaise Answer> permethrin cream and malathion lotion
- Infection of the hair, skin, and nails is known as? a. a bad day b. dermatophytosis c. tinea corporis d. paronychia Answer> dermatophytosis
- Scaly, silver plaques on the elbows and knees are likely? a. tinea pedis b. tinea cruris c. keratosis d. psoriasis Answer> psoriasis
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- treatment of mild to moderate acne involves which of the following meds? (select all that apply) a. benzoyl peroxide b. erythromycin c. keflex d. metrondiazole Answer> benzoyl peroxide b. erythromycin
- Carol reports a cough since starting a medication for her blood pressure. Which medication is she likely taking? A. CCB B. ACE inhibitor C. beta blockers D. diuretics Answer> ACE inhibitor
- Janeway lesions are a skin manifestation of which disease? a. hypertension b. peripheral artery disease c. endocarditis d. multiple sclerosis Answer> endocarditis
- Which of the following med(s) are contraindicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia? (select all that apply) a. ACE inhibitors b. CCB
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- blood sugar lowering medications that can cause hypoglycemia include? a. glucatrol (sulfonylureas) b. metformin c. SGLT2 inhibitors d. insulin Answer> glucatrol (sulfonylureas) c. SGLT2 inhibitors D. insulin
- myxedema is a dermatologic change that is generally related to severe hypothyroidism? (True or false) Answer>: True
- assessment findings in PCOS include hirsutism and obesity due to in- creased androgen activity? (True or false) Answer>: True
- PCOS is a syndrome that include which of the following? a. signs of androgen excess b. unopposed estrogen c. insulin resistance d. all of the above Answer> all of the above
- oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, decreased libido, infertility, and decreased bone mass are all findings in?
5 / 71 a. hyperthyroidism b. hypothyroidism c. hyperprolactinemia d. osteoporosis Answer> hyperprolactinemia
- giardiasis presents with foul smelling poop that floats, cramping, gas, diarrhea, and dehydration. How to treat? a. bactrim DS b. doxycycline c. vancomycin d. metronidazole Answer> metronidazole
- what are the most common pathogens for gastroenteritis? (select all that apply) a. E. coli b. shigella c. salmonella d. campylobacter jejuni Answer> e. coli b. shigella c. salmonella d. campylobacter jejuni
- patients with GERD should be considered to be possibly infected with H. pylori? (true or false) Answer>: True
- which of the following assessment findings do you see in patients with
7 / 71 false) Answer>: True
- the most common presentation of small bowel obstruction includes? a. loss of appetite b. diarrhea c. vomiting d. crampy abdominal pain that comes and goes Answer> loss of appetite c. vomiting d. crampy abdominal pain that comes and goes
- which of the following are sequelae of undescended testicles? a. infertility b. testicular torsion c. epididymitis d. testicular cancer Answer> infertility e. testicular cancer
- the mechanism of action of medications to treat urinary incontinence is? a. reduces spasmolytic effects on bladder smooth muscle b. is an anticholinergic that works on muscarinic receptors c. decreases the sensation of needing to urinate d. causes tightening of the urinary sphincter Answer> reduces spasmolytic effects on bladder smooth muscle b. is an anticholinergic that works on muscarinic receptors
- treatment of chronic prostatitis includes?
8 / 71 a. 2 weeks of fluoroquinolone antibiotic b. 7 days of bactrim DS c. 10 days treatments with cefdinir (OMNICEF) d. 4-12 weeks treatment with an antibiotic that shows susceptibility of the organism Answer> 4-12 weeks treatment with an antibiotic that shows susceptibility of the organism
- what immunizations can be safely given in pregnancy? a. Tdap b. COVID vaccination c. flu shots d. measles, mumps, and rubella Answer> Tdap c. flu shots
- serotonin syndrome findings include? a. insomnia b. restlessness/anxiety c. rapid heart rate and high BP d. confusion, fever, muscle rigidity Answer> insomnia b. restlessness/anxiety c. rapid heart rate and high BP d. confusion, muscle rigidity, fever
- john has pain on the right side of his face and scalp. It is burning and there are blooming blisters on his scalp. What's up? a. herpes zoster b. erisypelas
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- what would you refer joe for given your diagnosis of herpes zoster and his presenting symptoms? a. ENT for consultation b. ophthalmologist for consult c. neurology consultation d. no referral is necessary Answer> ophthalmologist for consult
- hydroceles are usually quite painful? (true or false) Answer>: False
- penile cancer may present with? a. painless lump that may bleed b. skin thickening or changing skin color c. small crusty bumps d. all of the above Answer> all of the above
- joe is 63 and wants to know why he has erectile dysfunction. He drinks 4 cocktails a night to deal with stress. a. stress can be a factor b. joe is a poorly controlled diabetic c. joe has high blood pressure and this can affect it d. alcohol can be a factor: all of the above
- beta thalassemia is inherited and is due to a defect in the control of the production of hemoglobin? (true or false) Answer>: True
- iron supplementation is generally taken at 325 mg 2-3 times per day with vitamin C for 6-12 months to build up iron stores? (true or false) Answer>: True
- which of the following are appopriate treatments for epididymitis? (select all that apply)
11 / 71 a. elevation of the scrotum b. ceftriaxone and doxycycline in patients with possible STI c. C&S of urine to ascertain the best antibiotic treatment d. treatment of all sexual contact if infection is due to STI: all of the above
- which of the following organisms in most commonly found in meningitis diagnoses? a. streptococcus pneumoniae b. hemophilus influenzae c. neisseria meningitidis d. all of the above Answer> all of the above
13 / 71 c. immunosuppression with steroids d. allopurinol Answer> NSAIDs
- difference between a tendon sprain and strain: sprains affect ligaments and capsule of joints, strain affects muscle/tendons (true or false) Answer>: True
- when calculating TPAL you are looking for which of the following? (select all that apply) a. T-term births b. P-premature briths
14 / 71 c. A-abortions d. L-living children: all of the above
- naegles rule is subtract 3 months and add 7 days to calculate the estimated due date (EDD)? (true or false) Answer>: True
- UTI in pregnancy is a serious situation and should be treated with which of the following antibiotics? a. cephalosporin antibiotics b. quinolone antibiotics c. nitrofurantoin except in 1st trimester and after 36 weeks gestation Answer> cephalosporin antibiotics c. nitrofurantoin except in 1st trimester and after 36 weeks gestation
- which of the following medications will you remember has to only be given to those with normal renal function? a. bactrim b. amoxicillin c. keflex d. doxycycline Answer> bactrim
- at what age should the babies have their first eye exam? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 6 months d. 1 month Answer> 6 months
- cotton wool spots are seen in which health condition? a. hypertension and diabetes b. severe retinopathy
16 / 71 a. open angle glaucome b. macular degeneration c. normal tension glaucoma d. closed angle/angle closure glaucoma Answer> closed angle/angle closure glaucoma
- suzie has yellowish raised growth on the conjunctiva of her medial right eye. what is this? a. pinguecula b. cyst c. stye d. pterygium Answer> pinguecula
- disease of the mucous membranes called allergic rhinitis is mediated by which of the following? a. IgG b. IgM c. IgE d. IgD Answer> IgE
- which of the following might you see on the CBC of a patient with allergic rhinitis? a. neutropenia b. eosinophilia c. blast cells d. lymphocytosis Answer> eosinophilia
- the preferred agent for treating allergic rhinitis is? a. claritin
17 / 71 b. singulair c. flonase d. cromolyn Answer> flonase
- first line treatment for sinusitis that has lasted for >7-10 days is? a. amoxicillin or augmentin b. cephalexin c. doxycycline d. bactrim DS Answer> amoxicillin or augmentin
- which of the following can cause ototoxicity that is reversible?
10 / 71 c. gland with asymmetry d. small, shriveled gland Answer> boggy, tender gland
- which of the following are the most common causes of acute prostatitis? a. e. coli and syphilis b. e. coli and proteus c. chlamydia d. gonorrhea Answer> e. coli and proteus
- a urologic emergency that occurs due to twisting of the spermatic cord has which of the following assessment findings?
11 / 71 a. exquisitely tender testicle b. loss of the cremasteric reflex c. discoloration of the affected testicle d. all of the above Answer> all of the above
- lack of attachment of testicle to scrotum is called? a. bell clapper deformity b. heinekens sign c. cremasteric reflex d. undescended testis Answer> bell clapper deformity
- the urinalysis finding in testicular torsion are? a. positive for blood b. positive for protein c. positive for nitrates d. normal in 90% Answer> normal in 90%
- patients younger than 35 with epididymitis should be treated for? a. chlamydia and gonorrhea as well as the most likely pathogen e. coli b. just chlamydia c. just gonorrhea d. treated for e. coli and according to results of a urine culture Answer> chlamydia and gonorrhea as well as the most likely pathogen e. coli
- patients with decreased renal function and no other pathology should be assessed for? a. renal artery bruit b. aortic pulsation
