b) Peptic ulcer disease
Question 1 2 / 2 points
A patient is seen with a sudden onset of flank pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and diaphoresis. In addition to nephrolithiasis, which of the following should be added to the list of differential diagnoses?
Question options:
a) Pancreatitis
b) Peptic ulcer disease
c) Diverticulitis
d) All of the above
Question 2 2 / 2 points
Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with mild BPH?
Question options:
a) Refer to a urologist for surgery.
b) Prescribe a trial of tamsulosin.
c) Recommend cranberry supplements.
d) Reevaluate symptoms in 1 to 3 months.
Question 3 2 / 2 points
The result of the patient’s 24-hour urine for protein was 4.2 g/day. The clinician should take which of the following actions?
Question options:
a) Repeat the test.
b) Refer to a nephrologist.
c) Measure the serum protein.
d) Obtain a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.
Question 4 2 / 2 points
Which is the most potent and irritating dose of tretinoin?
Question options:
a) 0.05% liquid formulation
b) 0.1% cream
c) 1% foam
d) 0.02% cream
Question 5 2 / 2 points
Which of the following clinical manifestations are consistent with a patient in ARF?
Question options:
a) Pruritis
b) Glycosuria
c) Irritability
Question 6 2 / 2 points
Which of the following is an infraorbital fold skin manifestation in a patient with atopic dermatitis?
Question options:
a) Keratosis pilaris
b) Dennie’s sign
c) Keratoconus
d) Pityriasis alba
Question 7 2 / 2 points
The patient with BPH is seen for follow-up. He has been taking finasteride (Proscar) for 6 months. The clinician should assess this patient for which of these side effects?
Question options:
a) Erectile dysfunction
b) Glaucoma
c) Hypotension
d) Headache
Question 8 2 / 2 points
When using the microscope for an intravaginal infection, you see something translucent and colorless. What do you suspect?
Question options:
a) A piece of hair or a thread
b) Hyphae
c) Leukocytes
d) Spores
Question 9 2 / 2 points
Your patient is in her second trimester of pregnancy and has a yeast infection. Which of the following is a treatment that you usually recommend/order in nonpregnant patients, but is listed as a Pregnancy category D?
Question options:
a) Vagistat vaginal cream
b) Monistat combination pack
c) Terazol vaginal cream
d) Diflucan, 150 mg
Question 10 2 / 2 points
A patient is seen in the clinic with hematuria confirmed on microscopic examination. The clinician should inquire about the ingestion of which of these substances that might be the cause of hematuria?
Question options:
a) NSAIDs
b) Beets
c) Vitamin A
d) Red meat
Question 11 2 / 2 points
Which of the following tests is most useful in determining renal function in a patient suspected of CRF?
Question options:
a) BUN and creatinine
b) Electrolytes
c) Creatinine clearance
d) Urinalysis
Question 12 2 / 2 points
Eighty percent of men have noticeable hair loss by what age?
