QUESTION AND ANSWER 2023/2024
An 80-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presents with complaints of the rapid onset
of severe low-back pain accompanied by abdominal pain that is gradually worsening. The patient
appears pale and complains that he does not feel well. During the abdominal exam, the nurse
practitioner detects a soft pulsatile mass just above the umbilicus as she palpates this area with her
hand. Which of the following conditions is most likely? - ANSWERAbdominal aortic aneurysm
Which of the following laboratory test is sensitive for evaluating the renal function - ANSWEREstimated
glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Which of the following groups has been recommended to be screened for thyroid disease? -
ANSWERWomen aged 50 years or older
All of the following patients should be screened for diabetes mellitus except: - ANSWERA 30-year-old
White man with hypertension
A 40-year-old White woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 32 complains of colicky pain in the right
upper quadrant of her abdomen that gets worse if she eats fried food. During the physical exam, the
nurse practitioner presses deeply on the left lower quadrant of the abdomen and the patient complains
of pain on the right side of the lower abdomen. What is the name of this finding? - ANSWERRovsing's
sign
Which of the following symptoms characterize this disorder? - ANSWER1.Ritualistic behaviors that the
patient feels compelled to repeat.
2. increased axiety when attempting to ignore or suppress the repetitive behaviors.
3.frequent intrusive and repetive thoughts and impluses
All the above
Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder? -
ANSWERParoxetine (paxil CR)
, Which of the following conditions is most likely? - ANSWERInjury to the meniscus of the right knee
Which of the following actions is the best course for patient? - ANSWERRefer him to an orthopedic
specialist
The patient's symptoms are highly suggestive of what condition? - ANSWER
A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to
his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. - ANSWERAngina pectoris
A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to
his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped.
Which of the following would you recommend to this 55-year-old patient? - ANSWERConsult ith a
cardiologist for further evaluation
A faun tail nevus is a sign of which of the following? - ANSWERSpina bifida
A new mother is planning to breastfeed her newborn infant for at least 6 months. She wants to know
whether she should give the infant vitamins. Which of the following vitamin supplements is
recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) during the first few days of life? -
ANSWERVit D drops
An asthmatic exacerbation is characterized by all of the following symptoms except: - ANSWERChronic
coughing
A 76-year-old woman reports that for the previous 4 months, she has noticed severe stiffness and aching
in her neck and both shoulders and hips that is worsened by movement. She reports having a difficult
time getting out of bed because of the severe stiffness and pain. It is difficult for her to put on a jacket or
blouse or to fasten her bra. Along with these symptoms, she also has a low-grade fever, fatigue, loss of
appetite, and weight loss. Starting yesterday, the vision in her right eye has progressively worsened. She
has annual eye exams and denies that she has glaucoma. Which of the following conditions is most
likely? - ANSWERPolymyalogia rheumatic (PMR)