Question 1: The most cost-effective screening test
for determining HIV status is which of the
following?
Student Answer: Western blot
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay
Venereal Disease Research
Laboratory test Viral load
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 2.Question : Which blood test is a nonspecific method
and most helpful
for evaluating the severity and course of an
inflammatory process?
Student Answer: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
White blood cell
count
Polymorphonuclear
cells
C-reactive protein
(CRP)
, Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 3.Question : Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake
of
which neurotransmitter?
Student Answer: GABA
Acetylcholi
ne
Dopamine
Serotonin
Points Received: 0 of 2
Comments:
Question 4.Question : Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of
pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow.
The pain has increased following a day of gardening
one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates
the diagnosis and is
most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis
elbow) is:
Student Answer: Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the
lateral epicondyle
Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the
wrist and forearm
Inability to supinate and pronate the arm
Inability to flex or extend the elbow
against
resistance Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5.Question : Which of the following statements concerning the
musculoskeletal examination is true?
Student Answer: The uninvolved side should be examined
initially and then compared to the involved side.