Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation ✔✔ Relieved with use of common analgesics
During a migraine what happens to the
... [Show More] cerebral arteries? ✔✔ they dilate
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was present? ✔✔ he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer? ✔✔ low socioeconomic status A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be: ✔✔ of average weight
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma? ✔✔ short acting beta agonist
You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this? ✔✔ Tagamet (cimetidine)
What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female? ✔✔ hirsutism Which is a synovial joint? ✔✔ shoulder
A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8 to 2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4 ng/dL. What could account for this change? ✔✔ regular use of an antacid
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis? ✔✔ nasal steroids
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease? ✔✔ dull aching or cramping
Jugular venous distention accompanied by chest pain is associated with: ✔✔ heart failure
Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids and can lead to chronic liver disease? ✔✔ Hepatitis C
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the likely diagnosis? ✔✔ tinea capitis
Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating. On exam you note a beefy red, glossy smooth tongue. What do you suspect? ✔✔ pernicious anemia due to insufficient intrinsic factor
A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional numbness that is worse with ambulation and improved with lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis? ✔✔ spinal stenosis
Which is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV? ✔✔ persistent vomiting
A pregnant patient presents for her 16 week prenatal visit. Her blood pressure had reduced from 118/79 to 109/68. Whathemodynamic change is responsible for this? ✔✔ decrease in systemic vascular resistance
Your 62 year old patient has been taking Griseofulvin 500 mg po BID for 3 weeks to treat tinea capitis and has only had marginal improvement. What is your next step? ✔✔ continue the current therapy for 6-8 weeks
Rapid HIV testing would be most appropriate for a patient with complaints of: ✔✔ painful urination, dyspareunia, and penile or vaginal discharge
What is a frequent side effect of SSRIs? ✔✔ sexual dysfunction
You might suspect small bowel obstruction in a patient who complains of: ✔✔ vomiting and pain
What finding would be suggestive of osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient? ✔✔ pain in the affected bone
What clinical manifestation suggests primary syphilis? ✔✔ Chancre
What medication is used first line for a patient with benign positional vertigo? ✔✔ meclizine
Which symptom is most associated with testicular torsion? ✔✔ testicular pain
A clinical breast exam should include palpation at the tail of Spence. Where is this located? ✔✔ laterally across the anterior axillary fold
Which area does not drain to the right lymph duct? ✔✔ the right leg
Which presentation is most suspicious for penile cancer? ✔✔ a nontender, indurated penile nodule
What is important to consider before prescribing metronidazole for giardiasis? ✔✔ whether the patient drinks alcohol
In which condition would the use of triptans for migraine headaches be contraindicated?
✔✔ hypertension
Which is a true statement about varicose veins? ✔✔ They are more symptomatic during ovulation.
When measuring the fundal height of a pregnant woman at 32 weeks, which measurement would prompt the nurse practitioner to suspect fetal growth restriction?
✔✔ 29 cm
What is the term for excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity between the visceral and parietal spaces? ✔✔ pleural effusion
Which pathogen is associated with common UTIs? ✔✔ E coli
Which medication inhibits blood coagulation by selectively blocking the active site of factor X ✔✔ Eliquis (apixaban)
Which is a contraindication for menopausal estrogen replacement therapy in a 55 year old woman? ✔✔ prior breast or uterine carcinoma
During abdominal exam, which sound over the bulging area of the abdomen would indicate ascitic fluid? ✔✔ dullness
What is a typical finding in a patient with a meniscal tear? ✔✔ positive McMurray's test
What is the most common presenting symptom of a woman with trichomoniasis? ✔✔ vaginal discharge
What is the single dose treatment for chlamydia? ✔✔ Zithromax (azithromycin) 1 g po
What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 in a patient with transposition of the great arteries? ✔✔ to produce vasodilation and adequate oxygen saturation
How do 5alpha reductase inhibitors work to reduce the symptoms of BPH? ✔✔ decrease the size of the prostate
Which condition is best treated by using alpha adrenergic antagonists? ✔✔ overflow incontinence
What should not be prescribed for migraine prophylaxis in a 42 year old woman? ✔✔ amitriptyline (Elavil)
How would a 60 year old man typically describe prostate pain? ✔✔ Located in the perineum
What is the most common characteristic among patients with migraine headache? ✔✔ family history
Which patient would be at highest risk for contracting TB? ✔✔ A low income immigrant
Which is not a location of pain associated with kidney and ureter disorders? ✔✔ suprapubic
Which medication is appropriate for a woman with bladder sphincter dysfunction and stress incontinence? ✔✔ Urispas (flavoxate)
Which condition is associated with chronic, bloody diarrhea? ✔✔ Crohn's disease
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