QuestionQuestion : The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIVstatus is which of the following?

Question : The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV

status is which of the following?

Western blot

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test

Viral load

 

 

Question 2.Question : Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful

for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory

process?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

White blood cell count

Polymorphonuclear cells

C-reactive protein (CRP)

C-reactive protein (CRP)

 

 

Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of

which neurotransmitter?

GABA

Acetylcholine

Dopamine

Serotonin

 

 

Question 4.Question : Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and

point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has

increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A

physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most

consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:

Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral

epicondyle

Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist

and forearm

Inability to supinate and pronate the arm

Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance

 

 

Question 5.Question : Which of the following statements concerning the

musculoskeletal examination is true?

The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then

compared to the involved side.

The part of the body that is causing the patient pain

should be examined first.

When possible, the patient should not be asked to

perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid

causing pain.

Radiographs should always be obtained prior to

examination so as not to cause further injury to the patient.

 

 

Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an

Question 6.Question : Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an

inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain?

Decreased C-reactive protein

Hyperalbuminemia

Morning stiffness

Weight gain

 

 

Question 7.Question : Which causes the greatest percentage of mammalian bites?

Dogs

Cats

Humans

Rodents

 

 

Question 8.Question : A 48-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints of

prolonged heavy menstrual periods. She is pale and states

she can no longer exercise. Pelvic exam reveals a single,

very large mass. Which of the following diagnostic tests

should the clinician order first?

Transvaginal ultrasound

Endometrial biopsy

MRI

Abdominal computed tomography scan

 

 

Question 9.Question : A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check

his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of

the following responses would be most appropriate?

“Control of glucose will help postpone or delay

complications.”

“Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a

routine.”

“Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control.”

All of the above

 

 

Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold

Question 10.Question : A 25-year-old patient 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?

Serum calcium

TSH

Electrolytes

Urine specific gravity

 

 

Question 11.Question : Which of the following medications for type 2 diabetes

mellitus should not be prescribed during pregnancy?

Insulin

Metformin

Glucotrol

Precose

 

 

Question 12.Question : During a DRE on a 75-year-old man, the clinician suspects

the patient has prostate cancer. What physical finding

should make the clinician suspicious?

An enlarged rubbery gland

A hard irregular gland

A tender gland

A boggy gland

 

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