VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Which of the following is characteristic of Lewy body dementia?
A. Parkinsonian features
B. Depression
C. Diplopia
D. Echolalia
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
Your 25-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of hypotension, tachycardia,
fever, diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, and erythematous palms. Based on these
symptoms, what element should be included in the physical examination?
A. Pulmonary exam
B. Rectal exam
C. Pelvic exam
D. Musculoskeletal exam
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
A 25-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of fluctuating mood states,
including periods of mild depression and hypomania. These symptoms have not been
severe enough to meet the criteria for major depressive or manic episodes. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
A. Cyclothymic disorder
B. Bipolar II disorder
C. Dysthymia
D. Bipolar I disorder
Correct Answer
A
Question 4
An adult male presents with general malaise and concerns about delayed ejaculation.
His medication regimen consists of quinapril (Accupril) 20 mg daily; paroxetine (Paxil)
20 mg daily; loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg daily; hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg daily.
The delayed ejaculation is most likely caused by the:
A. paroxetine (Paxil).
B. quinapril (Accupril).
C. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
D. loratadine (Claritin).
Correct Answer
A
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,Question 5
Anticholinergic agents such as ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva) are
used in COPD primarily to:
A. Induce bronchodilation.
B. decrease airway inflammation.
C. expand the lung fields.
D. treat hypoxemia
Correct Answer
A
Question 6
A 25-year-old woman presents with dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Urinalysis shows
pyuria and bacteriuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Vaginitis
C. Vaginitis
D. Cystitis
Correct Answer
D
Question 7
A 39-year-old female is being seen by your service for diarrhea. Patient reports 3-4
loose stools a day. She also reports mild cramping. The patients stool culture was
negative, her fecal occult and ESR were elevated. Which lab would be important to
also test if you are suspecting IBD?
A. CBC, CMP
B. CRP
C. D-Dimer
D. Fecal calprotectin
Correct Answer
D
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, Question 8
A 13 year old female who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia is being treated
with ferrous sulfate. Proper treatment typically leads to the resolution of anemia
within:
A. 2 weeks.
B. 4 weeks.
C. 3 months.
D. 8 months.
Correct Answer
C
Question 9
What is the definitive treatment for uncomplicated skin abscess on the arm?
A. Doxycycline IV q 3 days
B. Prescription of gram-negative antibiotic coverage
C. Incision and drainage
D. NSAID pain relief and warm compresses
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
Your patient has been diagnosed with a 4.5cm ascending aortic aneurysm. Which
medical imaging is considered standard of care for serial surveillance?
A. CT PE rule-out protocol
B. CT angiography of the chest
C. Plain film chest X-ray (CXR)
D. Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Correct Answer
B
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