• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A Metabolic syndrome
.
B Unilateral
. pheochromocytoma
C Cushing’s syndrome
.
D None of the above
.
• 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
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative treatment
.
B Tight shoes
.
C Arthritis flare
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• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of nonsteroidal
drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid injections
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
SELECTED
Answer: 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)?
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, A. NOCTURIA
B. Urgency incontinence
C. STRONG URINARY STREAM FLOW
D. Straining to void
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to
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, 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:
Nsaid
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
Erythromycin
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1 out of 1 points
Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with:
A Metabolic syndrome
.
B Unilateral
. pheochromocytoma
C Cushing’s syndrome
.
D None of the above
.
• 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
The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative treatment
.
B Tight shoes
.
C Arthritis flare
. Page 1 of 70
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
, includes rest, cold and heat treatments, elevation, administration of nonsteroidal
drugs (NSAIDs), bursal aspiration, and intrabursal steroid injections
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100%
reimbursement from Medicare?
SELECTED
Answer: 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)?
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, A. NOCTURIA
B. Urgency incontinence
C. STRONG URINARY STREAM FLOW
D. Straining to void
• Question 8
1 out of 1 points
Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to
Page 3 of 70
, 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:
Nsaid
• Question 11
1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial
prostatitis?
Erythromycin
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