Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Of the following, which condition is most likely to develop as a result of pressure on the cornea in cases of chalazia.
A.Glaucoma
B.Astigmatism
C.Arcus Senilis
D.Presbyopia
B. Astigmatism
The practitioner knows that which of the following agents is least effective in the treatment of candida balanitis?
A.Griseofulvin
B.Clotrimazole
C.Steroids
D.Miconazole
A.Griseofulvin
Which of these is often the first sign of type 2 diabetes mellitus in females?
A.Amenorrhea
B.Cramps
C.Vaginitis
D.Hirsutism
C.Vaginitis
All of the following musculoskeletal disorders affect women at a higher rate than men except:
A. Rheumatoid Arthritis
B. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
C. Morton's Neuroma
D. Plantar Fasciitis
D. Plantar Fasciitis
What is the estimated rate of male-to-female transmission of gonorrhea following initial exposure?
A. A rate of 20%-30%
B. A rate of 40%-50%
C. A rate of 60%-70%
D. A rate of 80%-90%
D. A rate of 80%-90%
When performing an eye exam, if you have difficulty visualizing the macula, what instruction should you give the patient?
A."Look into the light."
B."Look slightly upward."
C."Look at an object on the distant wall."
D."Look downward."
A." Look into the light."
Which of the following skin conditions is usually not caused by Staphylococci?
A.Erysipelas
B.Impetigo
C.Paronychia
D.Hidradenitis Suppurative
A.Erysipelas
Kussmaul's breathing is a finding most commonly associated with which condition?
A.Hyperthyroidism
B.Diabetic Ketoacidosis
C.Hypothyroidism
D.Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic non-ketosis
B.Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Among patients experiencing knee injuries, which type of tear is typically the most common?
A. Medial Meniscus
B. Anterior cruciate ligament
C. Lateral meniscus
D. Posterior cruciate ligament
A. Medial Meniscus
Which of these STD's is caused by a parasite pathogen?
A. Chancroid
B. Molluscum contagiosum
C. Condyloma acuminata
D. Chlamydia
D. Chlamydia
A 48-year-old male presents with difficulty maintaining a clear visual focus at a near distance. He notes that he has never experienced vision-related condition until recently. You would know that which of these is the most likely diagnosis?
A.Hyperopia
B.Myopia
C.Presbyopia
D.Arcus Senilis
C.Presbyopia
Which of these is not a typical finding of malignant melanoma?
A.Asymmetry
B.Border Irregularity
C.Radius larger than 6mm
D.Elevation
C.Radius larger than 6 mm
What is the preferred diagnostic test for visualized Graves' ophthalmopathy?
A.Thyroid radioactive iodine uptake
B.Magnetic resonance imaging
C.Serum anti-nuclear antibody
D.Thyroid-stimulating hormone assay
B.Magnetic resonance imaging
Which of the following areas is not a common site od bursitis?
A. Postpatellar
B. Olecranon
C. Subdeltoid
D. Ischial
A. Postpatellar
Which of the following diagnostic test is used to confirm HIV?
A. ELISA
B. CD4 lymphocyte count
C. Western blot
D. Viral load
C. Western blot
Cataracts are most commonly associated with which condition?
A.Diabetes
B.Hypertension
C.Hypercholesterolemia
D.Retinal Artery Occlusion
A.Diabetes
The practitioner knows that the peak age of onset for xanthelasma is:
A.20-30 years of age
B.30-40 years of age
C.40-50 years of age
D.60-70 years of age
C.40-50 years of age
Lactic acidosis is a potential side effect of what treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Nateglinide
B. Rosiglitazone
C. Acarbose
D. Metformin
D. Metformin
Which of these tests would provide the best assessment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. McMurray's test
B. Hirschberg's test
C. Phalen's test
D. Allen's test
C. Phalen's test
All of the following keratolytic agents are routinely used to treat condyloma acuminata except:
A. Podophyllin
B. 5-fluorouracil
C. Trichloroacetic acid
D. Bichloroacetic acid
D. Bichloroacetic acid
If a patient with a sore throat has been advised to avoid contact sports, his condition most likely stems from which of the following?
A.Respiratory Syncytial Virus
B.Adenovirus
C.Epstein-Barr Virus
D.Rhinovirus
C.Epstein-Barr Virus
Which of these management strategies is commonly ordered to treat severe cases of allergic contact dermatitis?
A.Biopsy
B.Soap and Water
C.Topical Selenium Sulfide
D.Prednisone Taper
D.Prednisone Taper
As a nurse practitioner, you know that all of the following are insulin analogs that can be used to manage diabetes mellitus except:
A.Lispro
B.Glargine
C.Sitagliptin
D.Aspart
C.Sitagliptin
Common concerns regarding musculoskeletal changes in the gerontologic population often include all of the following except:
A. Thickened Skin
B. Unstable gait and muscle strength
C. Increase percentage of body fat
D. Height reduction
A. Thickened skin
All of the following signs and symptoms are common indicators of an initial outbreak of herpes except:
A. Fever
B. Dysuria
C. Malaise
D. Urinary frequency
D. Urinary frequency