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1
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Colposcopy is used to visualize

a) vagina and cervix
b) upper colon and SI

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a) vagina and cervix

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A 62 yo has been diagnosed w/Stage I Endometrial Cancer. What are her sx?

a) vag bleeding, vag spotting, postmenopausal bleeding
b) adnexal mass, vaginal spotting, weight loss, pelvic pain

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a) vag bleeding, vag spotting, postmenopausal bleeding

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25 yo comes in complaining of shoulder pain at the top of the shoulder radiating to the neck. Which joint is most commonly involved?

a) coracoid process and humeral articulation
b) acromioclavicular joint

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b) acromioclavicular joint

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A Category III mammography report testing for a breast lump means

a) benign; short term f/u suggested
b) cancer highly suspected

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a) benign; short term f/u suggested

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which dermatome innervates the anterior ankle and foot?

a) L5
b) SI

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a) L5

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Pt comes in w/loss of achilles reflex and sensory loss to the lateral part of their ankle. What nerve root?

a) L2
b) S1

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b) S1

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which is an alpha-beta blocker?

a) vasotec (enalapril)
b) trandate (labetalol)

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b) trandate (labetalol)

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Pt has GERD. Tx consists of dietary changes and the prescription

a) antacids (Maalox)
b) proton pump inhibitors (Nexium)

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b) proton pump inhibitors (Nexium)

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Which of the following is often used for alcohol dependence screening?

a) MANS
b) MAST

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b) MAST

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The reticulocyte count (retic count) blood test

a) evaluates RBC production by the bone marrow
b) measure the number o circulating RBCs

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a) evaluates RBC production by the bone marrow

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what tests for radial nerve health?

a) grip strength
b) extension at the wrist

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b) extension at the wrist

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a spirometer is a machine that can measure

a) air lung volume
b) range of motion

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a) air lung volume

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you are doing the first interview w/a patient. CAGE questions are one of the components of past medical history. What are they intended to determine?

a) validation of coronary artery gross exam for athrosclerosis
b) validation of alcoholism

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b) validation of alcoholism

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Which of the following is not true about HBV?

a) approx 70% of those infected have no signs or sx
b) the hbv vaccination consists of a series of three injections

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a) approx 70% of those infected have no signs or sx

** 30%

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reduced bile production will result in the appearance of what matter in the feces?

a) fat
b) mucous strands

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a) fat

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In the US a traditional chinese medicine college is accredited by

a) acaom
b) nccaom

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a) acaom

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reflexes are usually graded on a scale of

a) 1-5+
b) 0-4+

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b) 0-4+

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in the medical chart notation from another physician you see GR4P3Ab1. what does it mean?

a) gravida 4, people 3, genetic abnormality 1
b) gravida 4, para 3, abortion 1

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b) gravida 4, para 3, abortion 1

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what cranial nerve is involved in sensing taste?

a) cranial nerve XI
b) cranial nerve IX

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b) cranial nerve IX

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what are the most common side effects for the antiarrhythmic drugs Cala (verapamil), Inderal (propanolol) Novaquindine (quinidine sulfate) and Cordarone (amiodarone)?

a) urinary retention and dry mouth
b) bradycardia and dizziness

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b) bradycardia and dizziness

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which cardiac dysrhytmia is 100% fatal if not corrected w/in minutes?

a) ventricular fibrilation
b) atrial fibrilation

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a) ventricular fibrilation

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22
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a myelogram provides a radiographic visualization of the

a) extremities
b) spinal cord

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b) spinal cord

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23
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ICD-10 codes relate to

a) insurance reimbursement
b) diagnosis

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b) diagnosis

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an acute rise of which hormone triggers ovulation?

a) luteinizing hormone
b) follicle stimulating hormone

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a) luteinizing hormone

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valium ( diazepam) and xanax (alprazolam) are

a) benzodiazepines
b) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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a) benzodiazepines

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A 23yo weight lifter presents himself w/a history of shoulder pain. He points to the anterior shoulder. What is the most likely origin of the pain?

a) biciptal tendon
b) suprascapular muscle

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a) biciptal tendon

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A pt taking Theo-Dur (theophylline) should be advised to avoid

a) caffeine containing products
b) being in the sun longer than 15 minutes

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a) caffeine containing products

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the most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is

a) gastrointestinal disturbance
b) cough

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b) cough

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which of the following can increase the risk of hepatoxicity when taken w/acetaminophen?

a) alcohol
b) NSAIDS

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a) alcohol

30
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the KUB xray study helps to evaluate the kidneys, bladder and

a) ureters
b) adrenals

A

a) ureters

31
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menstrual bleeding occurs when

a) estrogen and progesterone decrease
b) estrogen increases and progesterone decreases

A

a) estrogen and progesterone decrease

32
Q

which hormone raises body temperature during the luteal phase?

a) progesterone
b) luteinizing hormone (LH)

A

a) progesterone

33
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bilateral swelling w/tenderness of the fingers for several weeks duration is often associated with?

a) heberden’s nodes
b) rheumatoid arthritis

A

b) rheumatoid arthritis

34
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a 60 yo has DVT in the calf. What is the initial main tx?

a) tegretol (carbamazepine)
b) injectable heparin

A

b) injectable heparin

35
Q

a 57 yo has bronchiectasis. What diagnostic tests confirmed the dx?

a) MRI of chest
b) xray and CT of chest

A

b) xray and CT of chest

36
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on listening to the heart, one hears first a loud sound “lub” followed by a shorter softer sound “dub”. What causes the first louder sound?

a) the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
b) the closure of the aortic valve

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a) the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves

37
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Bouchard’s nodes occur in the

a) PIP joints
b) MCP joints

A

a) PIP joints

38
Q

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted in the

a) anterior pituitary gland
b) hypothalamus

A

a) anterior pituitary gland

39
Q

the right side of the heart pumps blood to the

a) lungs
b) whole body

A

a) lungs

40
Q

ovulation detection kits that determine fertility look for the presence of which hormone?

a) luteinizing hormone (LH)
b) gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)

A

a) luteinizing hormone (LH)

41
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the normal ecg pattern is composed of waves designated by the letters

a) PQRST
b) ABCDE

A

a) PQRST

42
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Which of the following innervates the dorsal aspect of the index, middle, and distal thumb?

a) radial
b) median

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a) radial

** radial = dorsal
median = palmar

43
Q

which of the following requires an emergency referral?

a) migraine w/aura that they never had before
b) sudden severe h/a that they never had before

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b) sudden severe h/a that they never had before

44
Q

Ambien, Darvon, Xanax, Librium and Valium are classified as

a) Schedule III
b) Schedule IV

A

b) Schedule IV

45
Q

Digoxin is mainly used for

a) hypertension
b) arterial stenosis
c) heart failure

A

c) heart failure

46
Q

which of the following ace inhibitors is widely used to treat hypertension in patients w/chronic renal failure?

a) vasotec
b) capoten
c) lotensin

A

b) capoten

47
Q

Which herpes simplex virus is primarily resp. for cold sores?

a) Type 3
b) Type 1
c) Type 2

A

b) Type 1

48
Q

The apex of the heart is located level w/the

a) 5th intercostal space
b) 4th
c) 3rd

A

a) 5th intercostal space

49
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what role does aldosterone play in the human body?

a) controls reabsorption of sodium ions from primary urine in the kd
b) controls the BMR of the body

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a) controls reabsorption of sodium ions from primary urine in the kd

50
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The AST (aminotransferase) test helps to evaluate liver disease and

a) heart and kd disease
b) hyperthyroidism

A

a) heart and kd disease

51
Q

A 42 yo female has endometriosis. Sx?

a) midline pelvic pain, pain during menses, dyspareunia, fixed ovarian masses
b) cervical myomas, dysuria, hematuria, suprapubic pain, abd bloating

A

a) midline pelvic pain, pain during menses, dyspareunia, fixed ovarian masses

52
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The recommended opiate drug of choice for oral controlled release pain medication is

a) percodan (oxycodone)
b) MS Contin (Morphine sulfate)

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b) MS Contin (Morphine sulfate)

53
Q

In traumatic muscle injury or muscular dystrophy the EMG shows

a) decreased electrical activity and increased amplitude
b) decreased electrical activity and amplitude

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b) decreased electrical activity and amplitude

54
Q

What is drug dependence?

a) diminished response to a drug
b) w/drawal syndrome after stopping a drug

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b) w/drawal syndrome after stopping a drug

55
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Which of the following has increased levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)?

a) primary hypothyroidism
b) patients w/increased blood levels of thyroxine

A

a) primary hypothyroidism

56
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A 69 yo male has gastric carcinoma. how is the dx confirmed?

a) endoscopy + biopsy
b) cae125 (cancer marker)

A

a) endoscopy + biopsy

57
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A pt develops a pneumothorax after acupuncture w/chest pain, dyspnea, anxiety, diminished breath sounds. What is the tx?

a) catheter drainage
b) corticosteroids (prednisone)

A

a) catheter drainage

58
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When listening to the carotid artery w/a stethoscope what diagnostic sound are ou listening for?

a) lub
b) dub
c) bruit

A

c) bruit

59
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the biceps reflex tests for

a) C6, C7
b) C5, C6

A

b) C5, C6

60
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Which of the following is a high risk factor for CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)

a) Low HDL and high LDL
b) High HDL and low LDL

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a) Low HDL and high LDL

61
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Pt complains of morning h/a for 1 week that have occurred 3x. He complains of a pulsing pain in the temple area w/a pain rating of 3/10. He is lightheaded w/chest tightness which resolve themselves after taking a warm shower. Yesterday slight nosebleed. Facial flushing during the evening. Son died in car accident 2 months ago. What is the likely dx for the h/a?

a) cardiovascular disease
b) stress headache
c) hypertensive crisis

A

c) hypertensive crisis

62
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Which hormone stimulates contraction of the smooth muscles of the uterus during parturition?

a) GH
b) OT

A

b) OT

oxytocin

63
Q

Which hormone raises body temp during the luteal phase?

a) progesterone
b) follicle stim hormone (FSH)
c) luteinizing hormone (LH)

A

a) progesterone

64
Q

the incubation periof for Hep B is

a) 45-160 days
b) one year
c) 4-6 weeks

A

a) 45-160 days

65
Q

The upper abdominal reflex is primarily associated with

a) T10, T11, T12
b) T8, T9, T10

A

b) T8, T9, T10

66
Q

A 62 yo female has been dx’d w/Stage 1 Endometrial Cancer. What is the tx?

a) hormonal therapy
b) surgery

A

b) surgery

67
Q

Which of the following is an anti craving agent used in the management of alcohol dependence syndrome?

a) acamprosate (Campral)
b) lorazepam

A

a) acamprosate (Campral)

68
Q

Class 3 cells in a pap smear test refer to

a) absence of atypical or abnormal cells (normal)
b) findings suggestive of but not conclusive concerning malignancy (should be further evaluated)

A

b) findings suggestive of but not conclusive concerning malignancy (should be further evaluated)

69
Q

Back pain w/nerve root radiculopathy causes which of the following?

a) bilateral neurological signs and sx
b) unilateral neurological signs and sx

A

b) unilateral neurological signs and sx

70
Q

Hysteroscopy is used to visualize

a) urethra, bladder, ureters, prostate
b) uterus

A

b) uterus

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