#01 Flashcards
Which one of the following statements about diet and nutrition after bariatric surgery is correct?
A. Breads and fibrous vegetables are usually well tolerated.
B. Meals should be consumed with fluids.
C. Each meal should begin with protein.
D. Vitamin supplementation is not necessary.
C. Each meal should begin with protein.
Which one of the following bariatric procedures usually leads to the greatest weight loss during the first two years after surgery?
A. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
B. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
C. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
D. There are no significant differences.
B. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Which one of the following bariatric procedures is associated with more long-term complications, more reoperations, and less weight loss?
A. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
B. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
C. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
D. There are no significant differences.
A. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.
Which one of the following is the most common diagnosis in nonpregnant, reproductive-aged women who present with acute pelvic pain?
A. Acute appendicitis.
B. Endometriosis.
C. Idiopathic pelvic pain.
D. Ovarian cysts.
E. Pelvic inflammatory disease.
C. Idiopathic pelvic pain.
Which one of the following causes of acute pelvic pain is suggested if a patient has a positive Carnett sign (i.e., increased pain to palpation when the abdominal wall musculature is voluntarily contracted)?
A. Appendicitis.
B. Ectopic pregnancy.
C. Musculoskeletal (abdominal wall) pain.
D. Ovarian torsion.
C. Musculoskeletal (abdominal wall) pain.
Which one of the following principles is recommended in treating patients with somatic symptoms?
A. Establishing a network of subspecialists to maximize attention to the patient’s symptoms.
B. Encouraging the patient to call for an appointment as soon as new symptoms emerge.
C. Setting the goal of functional improvement rather than cure.
D. Reminding the patient that there is nothing medically wrong with him or her.
C. Setting the goal of functional improvement rather than cure.
Which one of the following treatments is most effective for patients with somatic symptom disorder?
A. Fluoxetine (Prozac).
B. Antiepileptics.
C. Antipsychotics.
D. Bupropion (Wellbutrin).
A. Fluoxetine (Prozac).
Which one of the following statements about cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for patients with generalized anxiety disorder is correct?
A. Therapist-supported online CBT and control interventions (e.g., waiting list) have similar effects on anxiety and quality of life.
B. Compared with unguided CBT (self-help), therapist-supported online CBT is less effective at reducing general anxiety symptoms.
C. Patients receiving face-to-face CBT have better quality-of-life scores than patients receiving therapist-supported online CBT.
D. Current guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend that CBT be part of a stepwise approach to treating generalized anxiety disorder.
D. Current guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommend that CBT be part of a stepwise approach to treating generalized anxiety disorder.
