GCU 3P EXAM
Janeway Lesions are a skin manifestation of which disease? ANS: Endocarditis
Which meds are contraindicated for the treatment of hypertension if the patient has hyperkalemia?
ANS: ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Treatment of scabies involves which of the following medications? ANS: Permethrin Cream and
Malathion lotion
Infection of the hair, skin, and nails is known as: ANS: Dermatophytosis
Scaly, silver plaques on elbows and knees is likely: ANS: Psoriasis
Treatment of mild- moderate acne involves which of the following medications? ANS: Benzoyl Peroxide
and Erythromycin (Minocin)
Treatment of Rosacea is best with: ANS: Topical Metronidazole
Acute sinusitis that lasts >7-10 days is usually treated with: ANS: High dose Amoxicillin of Amoxicillin
Clavuanate
Ototoxicity is a side effect of amino-glycoside ¯olide ABX, salicylates and loop diuretics. ANS: TRUE
Patients with a long history of hypertension that is not well controlled with have what findings on an eye
exam? ANS: Cotton wool spots, flame hemorrhages, and papilledema
,Blood sugar lower medications that can cause hypoglycemia include: ANS: Insulin and Sulfonylureas, and
SGLT2 inhibitors.
Myedema is a dermatologic change that is generally related to severe hypothyroidism ANS: True
Assessment findings in PCOS include hirsutism and obesity due to increased androgen activity: ANS:
TRUE
PCOS Is a syndrome that includes: ANS: Signs of androgen excess, insulin resistance, and unoppposed
estrogen
A woman presents with periorbital edema, what is this expected of? ANS: SLE (lupus)
Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, decreased libido, infertility, and decreased bone mass are
findings in: ANS: Hyperprolactinemia
Giardiasis presents with foul smelling greasy poop that floats, cramping, gas, diarrhea, and dehydration.
How do you treat this? ANS: Metronidazole
What are the most common pathogens for gastroenteritis? ANS: E. Coli, Salmonella, Shigella, and
Campylobacter Jejuni
Patients with GERD should be considered to possibly be infected with H. Pylori ANS: TRUE
Which of the following assessment findings do you see in patients with cirrhosis of the liver? ANS:
Jaundice, Spider nevi, Palmar erythema, and Gynecomastia
A common finding in Crohn's disease includes: ANS: Weight loss, anemia, Ulcerations from mouth to
anus, and Chronic bloody diarrhea.
,Presentation of pyloric stenosis in children includes: ANS: Projectile non-bilious emesis and vomiting
after most meals.
Projectile vomiting from pyloric stenosis should not be bilious. ANS: TRUE
The most common presentation of small bowel obstruction includes: ANS: Loss of appetite, Crampy ABD
pain that is intermittent, and vomiting
Which of the following are sequalae of undescended testicles? ANS: Infertility and Testicular cancer
The mechanism of action of medications to treat urinary incontinence is: ANS: Reduces spasmolytic
effects on bladder smooth muscle and is an anticholinergic that works on muscarinic receptors.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis includes: ANS: 4-12 wks of treatments w/ an ABX that shows
susceptibility of the organism.
What immunizations can be safely given in pregnancy? ANS: Flu shot and Tdap
Serotonin syndrome findings include: ANS: Insomnia, rapid HR, HTN, restless/anxiety, confusion, fever,
and muscle rigidity.
John has pain on the right side of his face and scalp. It is burning and there are blooming blisters on the
scalp. This finding is consistent with: ANS: Herpes Zoster
What would refer a patient to with Herpes Zoster to face and scalp? ANS: Opthalmologist
Hydroceles are usually quite painful ANS: FALSE
, Penile cancer presents with: ANS: Painless lump that may bleed, small crusty bumps, skin thickening or
changing skin color
Joe is 63 and wants to know why he has erectile dysfunction. He drinks 4 cocktails at night to deal with
stress. ANS: Stress, Alcohol, HTN, and poorly controlled diabetes can be a factor.
Beta Thalassemia is inherited and is due to a defect in the control production of hemoglobin ANS: TRUE
Iron supplementation is generally taken at 326mg 2-3x/day with vitamin C for about 6-12 months to
build up iron stores ANS: TRUE
Which of the following are appropriate treatments for epididymitis? ANS: Elevation of the scrotum
(PHRENS)
Ceftriaxone and doxycycline for STI
C&S of urine for best ABX tx
Treatment of all sexual contacts if due to STI
Which of the following organisms is most commonly found in meningitis? ANS: Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Neisseria meningititis
Hemophilus influenzae
The Beer's list is a reference to help one decide what medications to avoid in elderly patients ANS: TRUE
Which of the following medications are likely found on the Beer's list? ANS: Opioids, Barbiturates,
Anticholinergics
Janeway Lesions are a skin manifestation of which disease? ANS: Endocarditis
Which meds are contraindicated for the treatment of hypertension if the patient has hyperkalemia?
ANS: ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Treatment of scabies involves which of the following medications? ANS: Permethrin Cream and
Malathion lotion
Infection of the hair, skin, and nails is known as: ANS: Dermatophytosis
Scaly, silver plaques on elbows and knees is likely: ANS: Psoriasis
Treatment of mild- moderate acne involves which of the following medications? ANS: Benzoyl Peroxide
and Erythromycin (Minocin)
Treatment of Rosacea is best with: ANS: Topical Metronidazole
Acute sinusitis that lasts >7-10 days is usually treated with: ANS: High dose Amoxicillin of Amoxicillin
Clavuanate
Ototoxicity is a side effect of amino-glycoside ¯olide ABX, salicylates and loop diuretics. ANS: TRUE
Patients with a long history of hypertension that is not well controlled with have what findings on an eye
exam? ANS: Cotton wool spots, flame hemorrhages, and papilledema
,Blood sugar lower medications that can cause hypoglycemia include: ANS: Insulin and Sulfonylureas, and
SGLT2 inhibitors.
Myedema is a dermatologic change that is generally related to severe hypothyroidism ANS: True
Assessment findings in PCOS include hirsutism and obesity due to increased androgen activity: ANS:
TRUE
PCOS Is a syndrome that includes: ANS: Signs of androgen excess, insulin resistance, and unoppposed
estrogen
A woman presents with periorbital edema, what is this expected of? ANS: SLE (lupus)
Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, decreased libido, infertility, and decreased bone mass are
findings in: ANS: Hyperprolactinemia
Giardiasis presents with foul smelling greasy poop that floats, cramping, gas, diarrhea, and dehydration.
How do you treat this? ANS: Metronidazole
What are the most common pathogens for gastroenteritis? ANS: E. Coli, Salmonella, Shigella, and
Campylobacter Jejuni
Patients with GERD should be considered to possibly be infected with H. Pylori ANS: TRUE
Which of the following assessment findings do you see in patients with cirrhosis of the liver? ANS:
Jaundice, Spider nevi, Palmar erythema, and Gynecomastia
A common finding in Crohn's disease includes: ANS: Weight loss, anemia, Ulcerations from mouth to
anus, and Chronic bloody diarrhea.
,Presentation of pyloric stenosis in children includes: ANS: Projectile non-bilious emesis and vomiting
after most meals.
Projectile vomiting from pyloric stenosis should not be bilious. ANS: TRUE
The most common presentation of small bowel obstruction includes: ANS: Loss of appetite, Crampy ABD
pain that is intermittent, and vomiting
Which of the following are sequalae of undescended testicles? ANS: Infertility and Testicular cancer
The mechanism of action of medications to treat urinary incontinence is: ANS: Reduces spasmolytic
effects on bladder smooth muscle and is an anticholinergic that works on muscarinic receptors.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis includes: ANS: 4-12 wks of treatments w/ an ABX that shows
susceptibility of the organism.
What immunizations can be safely given in pregnancy? ANS: Flu shot and Tdap
Serotonin syndrome findings include: ANS: Insomnia, rapid HR, HTN, restless/anxiety, confusion, fever,
and muscle rigidity.
John has pain on the right side of his face and scalp. It is burning and there are blooming blisters on the
scalp. This finding is consistent with: ANS: Herpes Zoster
What would refer a patient to with Herpes Zoster to face and scalp? ANS: Opthalmologist
Hydroceles are usually quite painful ANS: FALSE
, Penile cancer presents with: ANS: Painless lump that may bleed, small crusty bumps, skin thickening or
changing skin color
Joe is 63 and wants to know why he has erectile dysfunction. He drinks 4 cocktails at night to deal with
stress. ANS: Stress, Alcohol, HTN, and poorly controlled diabetes can be a factor.
Beta Thalassemia is inherited and is due to a defect in the control production of hemoglobin ANS: TRUE
Iron supplementation is generally taken at 326mg 2-3x/day with vitamin C for about 6-12 months to
build up iron stores ANS: TRUE
Which of the following are appropriate treatments for epididymitis? ANS: Elevation of the scrotum
(PHRENS)
Ceftriaxone and doxycycline for STI
C&S of urine for best ABX tx
Treatment of all sexual contacts if due to STI
Which of the following organisms is most commonly found in meningitis? ANS: Streptococcus
pneumoniae
Neisseria meningititis
Hemophilus influenzae
The Beer's list is a reference to help one decide what medications to avoid in elderly patients ANS: TRUE
Which of the following medications are likely found on the Beer's list? ANS: Opioids, Barbiturates,
Anticholinergics
