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1. Ludwig's angina indicates which of the following? - ANSWER ✔
Submandibular infection
2. Which of the following is true regarding epistaxis? - ANSWER ✔ Anterior
form originates from Kiesselbach's plexus.
3. A patient with bulging cheeks often described as "chipmunk" facies likely
has which of the following diseases? - ANSWER ✔ mumps
4. A diffusely enlarged and firm thyroid is most suggestive of what diagnosis?
- ANSWER ✔ Hashimoto's disease
5. What does a bruit heard on auscultation over the thyroid suggest? -
ANSWER ✔ Graves' disease
,6. What sign associated with hyperthyroidism is found on physical
examination? - ANSWER ✔ Lid lag
7. What physical exam finding is most suggestive of otitis externa? -
ANSWER ✔ Pain when pulling on the ear
8. What is pterygium? - ANSWER ✔ A wing of conjunctival tissue that
extends toward the cornea
9. What is the best way to position a patient for examination with a handheld
ophthalmoscope? - ANSWER ✔ Face-to-face with the patient's eyes close to
the height of the examiner
10.Medicare Part A - ANSWER ✔ Covers inpatient hospitalizations and skilled
nursing care.
11.Nursing home care - ANSWER ✔ Custodial care not covered by Medicare
Part A.
12.Mycoplasma pneumonia - ANSWER ✔ Common in young adults; spread
via respiratory droplets.
13.Induration - ANSWER ✔ Firmness at PPD test site indicating tuberculosis
exposure.
14.Positive PPD size - ANSWER ✔ 10 mm or greater in low-risk patients.
,15.Durable power of attorney - ANSWER ✔ Agent makes medical decisions if
patient is incompetent.
16.Agent's decisions - ANSWER ✔ Legally binding; cannot be overridden by
spouse.
17.Munchausen syndrome - ANSWER ✔ Patients fake illness for attention
from providers.
18.PPD test - ANSWER ✔ Skin test for tuberculosis exposure; read after 48
hours.
19.Erythema - ANSWER ✔ Redness at PPD site; does not indicate positive
result.
20.Optic neuropathy - ANSWER ✔ Damage to optic nerve affecting vision.
21.Neurofibromatosis - ANSWER ✔ Genetic disorder causing nerve tumors
and skin changes.
22.Lumbosacral area - ANSWER ✔ Lower back region associated with spinal
conditions.
23.Intracranial pressure - ANSWER ✔ Pressure within the skull affecting brain
function.
24.Heartburn - ANSWER ✔ Burning sensation in chest from acid reflux.
, 25.Antacid - ANSWER ✔ Medication used to neutralize stomach acid.
26.Blurry disc margins - ANSWER ✔ Sign of potential optic nerve swelling.
27.Tan-to-light brown stains - ANSWER ✔ Skin discoloration associated with
certain genetic conditions.
28.Over-the-counter (OTC) - ANSWER ✔ Medications available without
prescription.
29.Severe headache - ANSWER ✔ Intense pain often signaling serious health
issues.
30.Respiratory symptoms - ANSWER ✔ Signs indicating potential lung or
airway problems.
31.Cataracts - ANSWER ✔ Clouding of the lens causing vision impairment.
32.Strabismus - ANSWER ✔ Misalignment of the eyes, affecting vision.
33.Blindness - ANSWER ✔ Complete or partial loss of vision.
34.Blinking response - ANSWER ✔ Involuntary eye closure to protect from
stimuli.