In the outpatient office setting, the most common reason for a malpractice suit is failure to: Properly refer
Diagnose correctly in a timely
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Obtain informed consent
Manage fractures and trauma correctly
Question 3
Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders: Aplastic anemia
Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Question 4
The initial clinical sign of Dupuytren’s contracture is: Pain with ulnar deviation
Painless nodule on palmer fascia
Pain and numbness in the ring finger
Inability to passively extend
finger
Question 5
Musculoskeletal pain
Difficulty sleeping
Depression
Fatigue
Question 6
Decrease the evening insulin dose and check capillary blood glucose (CBG) at 2:00 am.
Instruct the child’s parents on physical activities to help weight loss.
Increase the evening insulin dose and check CBG at 2:00 am.
Refer the child for instruction on a strict diabetic diet.
Question 7
The 4 classic features of Parkinson’s disease are: Mask-like facies, dysarthria, excessive salivation, and dementia.
Tremor at rest, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances.
Depression, cognitive impairment, constipation and shuffling gait.
Tremor with movement, cogwheeling, repetitive movement, and multi-
system atrophy.
Question 8
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 9
The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture is:
Rest from activities which may further stress the bone.
Daily passive range of motion exercises.
Continuation of the patient’s routine physical activities.
Application of ice after activity.
Question 10
Trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole
Erythromycin
Cefuroxime
Levofloxacin
Question 11
Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
Diabetic nephropathy
Chronic renal failure secondary to vascular disorders
Acute tubular necrosis
Kidney trauma
Question 12
A typical description of a tension headache is:
Periorbital pain, sudden onset, often explosive in quality, and associated with nasal stuffiness, lacrimation, red eye, and nausea.
Bilateral, occipital, or frontal tightness or fullness, with waves of aching pain.
Hemicranial pain that is accompanied by vomiting and photophobia.
Steadily worsening pain that interrupts sleep, is exacerbated by orthostatic changes, and may be preceded by nausea and vomiting.
Question 13
A patient taking levothyroxine is being over-replaced. What condition is he at risk for?
Osteoporo sis
Constipati on
Depression
Exopthalmi a
Question 14
Which of the following medications increase the risk for metabolic syndrome?
Antihistamines
Proton pump inhibitors
Protease inhibitors
A and C
All of the above
Question 15
Lateral meniscus
Cruciate ligament
Medical meniscus
Collateral ligament
Question 16
Gout
Epicondyliti
s
Osteoarthri tis
Lyme disease
Question 17
The organism most often associated with prostatitis is: Klebsiella
Neiserria gonorrhoaes
Chlamydia trachomatis
E.Coli
Question 18
Prescribe systemic antibiotics
Prescribe antibiotic ear drops
Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants
Refer him to an ear, nose, and throat specialist
Question 19
Depression
Panic disorder
Anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Question 20
What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
1, 2,
3
2, 3,
4
1, 3,
4
1, 2,
4
Question 21
Prolonged PT suggests: Platelet abnormality
Abnormality in intrinsic coagulation pathway
Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation pathway
None of the above
Question 22
Patient report of bladder dysfunction, saddle anesthesia, and motor weakness of limbs.
History of significant trauma relative to the patient’s age.
Decreased reflexes, strength, and sensation in the lower extremities.
Patient report of pain with the crossed straight leg raise.
Question 23
Underweigh t
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese
Question 24
“Caffeine has not effect on osteoporosis.”
“A high caffeine intake has a diuretic effect that may cause calcium to be excreted more rapidly.”
“Caffeine affects bone metabolism by altering intestinal absorption of calcium and assimilation of calcium into the bone matrix.”
“Caffeine increase bone resorption.”
Question 25
Start him on an ACE Inhibitor
Start him on a diuretic
Have him monitor his blood pressure at home
Try nonpharmacological methods and have him monitor his blood pressure at home
Question 26
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low back pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection.
As a part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
Question 27
Risk factors for Addison’s disease include which of the following?
Tuberculosis
Autoimmune disease
AIDS
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