Question 1 (2 points) Saved A patient is seen in the clinic with hematuria confirmed on microscopic examination. The clinician should inquire about the
... [Show More] ingestion of which of these substances that might be the cause of hematuria? Question 1 options: a) NSAIDs b) Beets c) Vitamin A d) Red meat Question 2 (2 points) Saved Mark has necrotizing fasciitis of his left lower extremity. Pressure on the skin reveals crepitus due to gas production by which anaerobic bacteria? Question 2 options: a) Staphylococcal aureus b) Clostridium perfringens c) S. pyrogenes d) Streptococcus Question 3 (2 points) Saved Which of the following is “a linear crack extending from the epidermis to the dermis?” Question 3 options: a) An ulcer b) A fissure c) Lichenification d) An excoriation Question 4 (2 points) Saved The patient is diagnosed with ARF. Which of the following conditions is the most common cause? Question 4 options: a) Renal calculi b) Acute tubular necrosis c) Cardiac failure d) Acute glomerulonephritis Question 5 (2 points) Saved A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action? Question 5 options: a) Refer to a urologist immediately. b) Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan. c) Instruct the patient to elevate the scrotum. d) Prescribe ibuprofen. Question 6 (2 points) Saved Which scalp problem can be caused by a fever and certain drugs? Question 6 options: a) Telogen effluvium (TE) b) Trichotillomania c) Psoriasis d) Alopecia areata Question 7 (2 points) Saved A 46-year-old man presents with urinary hesitancy and low back pain. He has no history of UTI. Digital rectal examination (DRE) reveals a normal prostate, and a diagnosis of prostatodynia is made. Which is the appropriate treatment? Question 7 options: a) Terazosin 2 mg PO once a day b) Ice pack to the scrotal area c) Saw palmetto 320 mg per day d) All of the above Question 8 (2 points) Saved The most common precancerous skin lesion found in Caucasians is: Question 8 options: a) A skin tag b) Actinic keratosis c) A melanoma d) A basal cell lesion Question 9 (2 points) Saved A 27-year-old female presents with a chief complaint of burning and pain on urination. She has no previous history of urinary tract infection (UTI). What are some additional symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of lower UTI? Question 9 options: a) Back and abdominal pain b) Fever, chills, costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness c) Blood in urine and frequency d) Foul-smelling discharge, perineal itch Question 10 (2 points) Saved Which is the most potent and irritating dose of tretinoin? Question 10 options: a) 0.05% liquid formulation b) 0.1% cream c) 1% foam d) 0.02% cream Question 11 (2 points) Saved Prevalence of psoriasis is highest in which group? Question 11 options: a) Scandinavians b) African Americans c) Asians d) Native Americans Question 12 (2 points) Saved A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. In addition to nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential diagnoses? Question 12 options: a) Pancreatitis b) Peptic ulcer disease c) Diverticulitis d) All of the above Question 13 (2 points) Saved Simon presents with alopecia areata with well-circumscribed patches of hair loss on the crown of his head. How do you respond when he asks you the cause? Question 13 options: a) “You must be under a lot of stress lately.” b) “It is hereditary. Did your father experience this also?” c) “The cause is unknown, but we suspect it is due to an immunologic mechanism.” d) “We’ll have to do some tests.” Question 14 (2 points) Saved Which of the following is an infraorbital fold skin manifestation in a patient with atopic dermatitis? Question 14 options: a) Keratosis pilaris b) Dennie’s sign c) Keratoconus d) Pityriasis alba Question 15 (2 points) Saved An example of ecchymosis is: Question 15 options: a) A hematoma b) A keloid c) A bruise d) A patch Question 16 (2 points) Saved Harvey has a rubbery, smooth, round mass on his chest that is compressible and has a soft-to-very-firm texture. What do you diagnose this as? Question 16 options: a) A lipoma b) A nevi c) A skin tag d) A possible adenoma Question 17 (2 points) Saved When instructing your elderly client about treating her xerosis, what do you tell her? Question 17 options: a) A daily hot bath may help the associated pruritus. b) Rub the skin briskly to make sure it is completely dry after bathing. c) Only take short tepid showers. d) Use a gel that is alcohol-based after bathing to soften the skin. Question 18 (2 points) Saved A 23-year-old sexually active man is seen in the clinic with unilateral painful testicular swelling, and he is diagnosed with epididymitis. In order to prescribe the correct drug, the clinician must understand that which of these is the most common causative organism? Question 18 options: a) Escherichia coli b) Staphylococcus aureus c) Chlamydia trachomatis d) Pseudomonas aeruginosa Question 19 (2 points) Saved Which of the following instructions should be given to the patient with nephrolithiasis? Question 19 options: a) Take ibuprofen, 600 mg every 8 hours. b) Take Tums for stomach upset. c) Drink more black tea. d) Increase intake of vegetables, like spinach. Question 20 (2 points) Saved A 60-year-old man presents with an enlarged scrotum. The clinician uses a penlight to transilluminate the scrotum. In a patient with a hydrocele, what would the clinician expect to find? Question 20 options: a) The scrotum will be [Show Less]