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,Question 1
A 52-year-old male presents for routine evaluation. His blood
pressure averages 146/92 mm Hg on two separate visits.
What is the first-line treatment?
A. Start beta blocker
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Initiate thiazide diuretic
D. Start ACE inhibitor and beta blocker
Answer: C. Initiate thiazide diuretic
Thiazide diuretics are recommended first-line therapy for
uncomplicated hypertension unless contraindicated.
Question 2
A 68-year-old patient presents with sudden unilateral
weakness and facial droop lasting 30 minutes that resolved.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Migraine
B. Seizure
C. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
D. Bell's palsy
Answer: C. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A TIA involves temporary neurologic deficits resolving
within 24 hours, often minutes.
Question 3
, A 25-year-old female presents with dysuria and frequency
without fever. Urinalysis shows positive leukocyte esterase.
What is the best treatment?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Nitrofurantoin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Metronidazole
Answer: B. Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is first-line therapy for uncomplicated cystitis
in women.
Question 4
Which laboratory test best evaluates long-term glycemic
control?
A. Fasting glucose
B. Random glucose
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Oral glucose tolerance test
Answer: C. Hemoglobin A1c
A1c reflects average blood glucose over approximately 3
months.
Question 5
A patient presents with severe chest pain radiating to the left
arm and diaphoresis. What is the priority action?
Practice Exam EXAM
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VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
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,
,Question 1
A 52-year-old male presents for routine evaluation. His blood
pressure averages 146/92 mm Hg on two separate visits.
What is the first-line treatment?
A. Start beta blocker
B. Lifestyle modifications only
C. Initiate thiazide diuretic
D. Start ACE inhibitor and beta blocker
Answer: C. Initiate thiazide diuretic
Thiazide diuretics are recommended first-line therapy for
uncomplicated hypertension unless contraindicated.
Question 2
A 68-year-old patient presents with sudden unilateral
weakness and facial droop lasting 30 minutes that resolved.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Migraine
B. Seizure
C. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
D. Bell's palsy
Answer: C. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A TIA involves temporary neurologic deficits resolving
within 24 hours, often minutes.
Question 3
, A 25-year-old female presents with dysuria and frequency
without fever. Urinalysis shows positive leukocyte esterase.
What is the best treatment?
A. Amoxicillin
B. Nitrofurantoin
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Metronidazole
Answer: B. Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is first-line therapy for uncomplicated cystitis
in women.
Question 4
Which laboratory test best evaluates long-term glycemic
control?
A. Fasting glucose
B. Random glucose
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Oral glucose tolerance test
Answer: C. Hemoglobin A1c
A1c reflects average blood glucose over approximately 3
months.
Question 5
A patient presents with severe chest pain radiating to the left
arm and diaphoresis. What is the priority action?
