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Nyctalopia (night blindness) may be caused by a deficiency of
(A)Vitamin A.
(B) Vitamin C.
(C) Vitamin E.
(D)Vitamin K.
A) Vitamin A
In addition to T3 and T4, which of the following blood tests is most helpful in the
differentiation of hyperthyroidism (e.g. Graves’ disease) and hypothyroidism (e.g.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis)?
(A)GH.
(B) FSH.
(C) TSH.
(D)ACTH.
C) TSH
Which one of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for cervical cancer?
(A)HPV infection.
(B) Family history.
(C) Multiple gestations.
(D) Early sexual intercourse.
C) Multiple gestations
What is the correct CPT code for acupuncture in which one or more needles are used
without electrical stimulation for initial 15 minutes of personal one-on-one contact
with the patient?
(A) 97810.
(B) 97811.
(C) 97813.
(D) 97814.
A) 97810
Patients with what infectious diseases may present with fatigue?
(A)Hepatitis.
(B) Tuberculosis.
(C) Infectious mononucleosis.
(D)All of the above.
D) All of the above
In grading a deep tendon reflex, which scale below is considered to be average or
normal?
(A) 1+.
(B) 2+.
(C) 3+.
(D) 4+.
B) 2+
A young female patient, who has suffered from an autoimmune disease, and is being
treated with a glucocorticoid, shows the appearance of a moon-shaped face, buffalo
hump, and truncal obesity. This is a typical case of
(A)Graves’ disease.
(B) Addison’s disease.
(C) Turner’s syndrome.
(D) Cushing’s syndrome.
D) Cushing's syndrome
Which of the following ear structures is responsible for hearing?
(A) Cochlea.
(B) Vestibule.
(C) Semicircular canals.
(D) Tympanic membrane.
A) Cochlea
The most common route of drug administration is
(A)Oral.
(B) Sublingual.
(C) Intravenous.
(D) Intramuscular.
A) Oral
Patients with type I diabetes mellitus are mainly treated with
(A) Insulin.
(B) Exercise.
(C) Dietary therapy.
(D)Hypoglycemic drugs.
A) Insulin
Painless resistance to passive neck flexion is LEAST likely to be caused by
(A)Meningitis.
(B) Parkinson’s disease.
(C) Cervical spondylosis.
(D) Raised intracranial pressure.
A) Meningitis
Purified protein derivative (PPD) or Mantoux test is a diagnostic tool for
(A) Syphilis.
(B) Leprosy.
(C) Tuberculosis.
(D) Lyme disease.
C) Tuberculosis
With a normal fluid intake of about 2 litters per day, the 24-hour urine volume would
be
(A) 500 - 1,000 ml.
(B) 800 - 2,000 ml.
(C) 1,000 - 1,500 ml.
(D) 1,500 - 2,500 ml.
B) 800-2,000
Epicondylitis as seen in tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow is the inflammation at the end
of which bone?
(A)Ulna.
(B) Radius.
(C) Carpals.
(D)Humerus.
D) Humerus
Non-stress test (NST) is a simple, non-invasive test performed in pregnancies over 28
weeks of gestation. It measures the
(A)Mental growth of the fetus.
(B) Development of the visceral organs.
(C) Maturation of the central nervous system.
(D) Reactivity of the fetal heart rate to movement.
D) Reactivity of the fetal heart rate to movement
Which of the following is a typical feature of rheumatoid arthritis?
(A)Wrist drop.
(B) Claw hand.
(C) Ulnar deviation.
(D)All of the above.
C) Ulnar deviation
Dextromethorphan (Benylin-DM®) is an FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC)
drug, which acts as a(n)
(A)Antiemetic.
(B) Antitussive.
(C) Expectorant.
(D)Decongestant.
B) Antitussive
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the minimum age for
hepatitis B vaccine is
(A) Birth.
(B) 2 months.
(C) 4 months.
(D) 6 months.
A) Birth
As a federal regulation, HIPAA Privacy Rule requires that health care workers
provide detailed notice in writing of privacy practices. This notice
(A) Should be prominently posted in the office and be available to any person
who asks for it.
(B) Describes the patient's rights regarding the use and disclosure of protected
health information.
(C) Describes the practitioner's obligations regarding the use and disclosure of
protected health information.
(D)All of the above.
D) All of the above
A 20-year-old college student presents with fever, sore throat, and fatigue. Upon
examination, enlarged lymph nodes are found in the posterolateral neck. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis?
(A) Palatine tonsillitis.
(B) Cervical tuberculosis.
(C) Infectious mononucleosis.
(D) Streptococcal pharyngitis.
C) Infectious mononucleosis
Which medical imaging technology is NOT useful for detecting breast cancer?
(A)MRI.
(B) Ultrasound.
(C) Chest X-ray.
(D)Mammography.
C) Chest X-ray
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are dietary or nutritional supplements that are
used for what medical condition listed below?
(A) Insomnia.
(B) Depression.
(C) Osteoarthritis.
(D) Loss of memory.
C) Osteoarthritis
A patient presents to the clinic with high fever and swelling and pain of the right knee
joint. How would you manage this patient?
(A)Ordering an X-ray examination.
(B) Giving a fever-reducing medication.
(C) Pricking to release blood around the joint.
(D) Sending the patient to the emergency room.
D) Sending the patient to the emergency room.
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the lower portion of the performer’s
palm (near the wrist) is placed onto the patient’s chest at what part of the sternum?
(A)Upper 1/3.
(B) Lower 1/3.
(C) Middle 1/3.
(D) Center of the sternum.
B) Lower 1/3
Erythropoietin is a hormone released by the kidneys. Blood test of this hormone is
helpful for the diagnosis of
(A)Anemia.
(B) Embolism.
(C) Thrombosis.
(D)Hemorrhage.
A) Anemia
A surge of which of the following hormones is required for ovulation?
(A) Estrogen.
(B) Progesterone.
(C) Luteinizing hormone (LH).
(D) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
The definitive diagnosis of the prostatic carcinoma is based on
(A) Biopsy.
(B) Computed tomography (CT).
(C) Prostate specific antigen (PSA).
(D)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
A) Biopsy
The change in blood pressure during cardiac contraction is referred to as
(A) Pulse pressure.
(B) Systolic pressure.
(C) Diastolic pressure.
(D)Mean arterial pressure.
A) Pulse pressure
Immediate treatment for sports injuries consists of each of the following EXCEPT
(A) Rest.
(B) Ice.
(C) Cushion.
(D) Elevation.
C) Cushion
A serotonin agonist for the treatment of migraine headache is
(A)Aspirin.
(B) Codeine.
(C) Propranolol.
(D) Sumatriptan.
D) Sumatriptan
In acute supraspinatus tendinitis (rotator cuff syndrome), movements are usually not
limited but there is a painful arc between
(A) 30º and 90º of flexion of the arm.
(B) 60º and 120º of flexion of the arm.
(C) 30º and 90º of abduction of the arm.
(D) 60º and 120º of abduction of the arm.
D) 60 and 120 degrees of abduction of the arm
A cardiac stress test is performed to evaluate arterial blood flow to the myocardium
during physical exercise, compared to blood flow while at rest. Which of the
following is NOT measured in this test?
(A) ECG.
(B) Heart rate.
(C) Blood pressure.
(D) Cardiac enzymes.
D) Cardiac enzymes
The most common bacterium that causes urinary tract infection (UTI) would be
(A) Escherichia coli.
(B) Proteus mirabilis.
(C) Klebsiella pneumoniae.
(D) Staphylococcus saprophyticus.
A) Escherichia coli
Which of the following drugs is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
(A) Furosemide (Lasix®).
(B) Acetazolamide (Diamox®).
(C) Spironolactone (Aldactone®).
(D)Hydrochlorthiazide (Hydrodiuril®).
C) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Steatorrhea is the presence of greater than normal amounts of fat in the stools that are
frothy, floating, foul smelling, and light-colored. Digestive disorders that may cause it
include
(A) Bile duct obstruction.
(B) Intestinal malabsorption.
(C) Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
(D)All of the above.
D) All of the above
An inflamed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid is called
hordeolum, which is also known as
(A) Sty(e).
(B) Ptosis.
(C) Proptosis.
(D) Blepharitis.
A) Sty(e)
Although its therapeutic benefits remain controversial, coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10)
supplementation may be used for the prevention of
(A) Renal disease.
(B) Hepatic disease.
(C) Cardiac disease.
(D) Pulmonary disease.
C) Cardiac disease
Wright’s test is an orthopedic examination that is used to evaluate
(A) Cervical spondylosis.
(B) Brachial plexus injury.
(C) Carpal tunnel syndrome.
(D) Thoracic outlet syndrome.
D) Thoracic outlet syndrome
Vaginal bleeding in a postmenopausal woman is highly suggestive of
(A)Uterine fibroids.
(B) Fungal vaginitis.
(C) Cervical dysplasia.
(D) Endometrial carcinoma.
D) Endometrial carcinoma
A sign in which pain is elicited upon sudden release of steadily applied pressure on a
suspected area of the abdomen would be
(A) Cullen’s sign.
(B) Murphy’s sign.
(C) Blumberg’s sign.
(D)McBurney’s sign.
C) Blumberg's sign
In the diagnosis of Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome, 17-
hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS) and 17-ketosteroids (17-KS) tests are used to
measure the adrenocortical function. On what sample are these tests performed?
(A)Urine.
(B) Blood.
(C) Stools.
(D) Sputum.
A) Urine
Cardiac conduction can be accurately measured by
(A) Echocardiography.
(B) Electrocardiogram.
(C) Magnetic resonance imaging.
(D) Coronary artery catheterization.
B) Electrocardiogram
Chlamydia is most frequently co-infected with
(A) Syphilis.
(B) Gonorrhea.
(C) Genital herpes.
(D)Nongonococcal urethritis.
B) Gonorrhea
All of the following salts are ingredients of the over-the-counter (OTC) antacids
EXCEPT
(A) Calcium carbonate.
(B) Magnesium sulfate.
(C) Aluminum hydroxide.
(D)Magnesium hydroxide.
B) Magnesium sulfate
A laparoscope is used to visualize alterations in the
(A)Uterine cavity.
(B) Synovial cavity.
(C) Thoracic cavity.
(D)Abdominal cavity.
D) Abdominal cavity
Brainstem consists of
(A) Cerebrum, midbrain, and cerebellum.
(B) Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
(C) Cerebrum, cerebellum, and diencephalon.
(D) Epithalamus, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
B) Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
Which of the following drugs is NOT useful in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease?
(A) Levodopa (Dopar®).
(B) Dopamine (Intropin®).
(C) Amantadine (Symmetrel®).
(D) Bromocriptine (Pardodel®).
B) Dopamine (Intropin)
Phenytoin (Dilantin®) is the preferred drug for each of the following types of
epilepsy EXCEPT
(A) Petit mal.
(B) Grand mal.
(C) Partial seizures.
(D) Status epilepticus.
A) Petit mal
A painful conical thickening of the skin that typically occurs over the bony
prominence (e.g. little toe) and results from recurrent pressure on the normally thin
skin would be
(A)Gout.
(B) Corn.
(C) Callus.
(D) Bunion.
B) Corn
Bone spurs as seen in patients with osteoarthritis are detected by
(A) Bone X-rays.
(B) Bone nuclear scan.
(C) Bone densitometry.
(D) Bone marrow biopsy.
A) Bone X-rays