1 out of 1 points
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A Metabolic syndrome
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B Unilateral
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Cushing’s syndrome
C
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D None of the above
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• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is:
A Trauma
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B Tight shoes
.
C Arthritis flare.
D
. Hydrochlorothiazide
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative treatment
includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid injections
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
reimbursement fro
Selected Answer: What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100% m Medicare?
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
Answers: You must initiate the plan of care for the patient
The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care
You must be employed as an independent contractor
You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk factors,
including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. Nocturia
B. Urgency incontinence
C. Strong urinary stream flowD. Straining to void
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he avoid?
Food that is very hot or very cold
Fatty or fried foods
Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring
Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine
Spicy, highly seasoned foods
Fried food DT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics
• Question 9
1 out of 1 points
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD?
Beta antagonist
• Question 10
1 out of 1 points
The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is:
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