#11 Flashcards
Which one of the following characteristics of skin lesions is consistent with an atypical mole?
A. Symmetry.
B. Smooth, well-demarcated borders.
C. Pebbled surface.
D. Less than 6 mm in diameter.
C. Pebbled surface.
In persons with multiple atypical moles or a family history of melanoma, what is the optimal interval for screening skin examinations?
A. The optimal interval is not known.
B. Annually.
C. Every six months.
D. Every three months.
A. The optimal interval is not known.
Which one of the following relaxation techniques has been proven beneficial in reducing blood pressure?
A. Acupuncture.
B. Yoga.
C. Biofeedback.
D. Transcendental meditation.
C. Biofeedback.
Which one of the following supplements has a small but statistically significant blood pressure–lowering effect, but does not have data on patient-oriented health outcomes?
A. Cocoa.
B. Vitamin C.
C. Coenzyme Q10.
D. Magnesium.
A. Cocoa.
Which one of the following is recommended to prevent sudden infant death syndrome?
A. Infants should sleep on a soft mattress.
B. The crib should be in the parents’ room, preferably next to the parents’ bed.
C. A car seat may be used in place of a crib for naps.
D. Infants with gastroesophageal reflux should be placed in the prone position for sleep.
B. The crib should be in the parents’ room, preferably next to the parents’ bed.
Which one of the following is considered a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome?
A. Asian ethnicity.
B. Pacifier use.
C. Maternal alcohol use disorder during pregnancy.
D. Exclusive breastfeeding at one month of age.
C. Maternal alcohol use disorder during pregnancy.
Which one of the following statements about the use of colchicine for patients with acute gout is correct?
A. It has been found to be superior to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in randomized controlled trials.
B. The high-dose regimen (1.2-mg loading dose followed by 0.6 mg every hour for six hours) has been shown to be more effective than the low-dose regimen (1.2-mg loading dose followed by 0.6 mg in one hour).
C. Adverse effects when using the low-dose regimen are equivalent to those in patients taking placebo.
D. The 2012 American College of Rheumatology guidelines for management of gout suggest using NSAIDs and corticosteroids before colchicine for the treatment of acute gout.
C. Adverse effects when using the low-dose regimen are equivalent to those in patients taking placebo.
