Symptoms of depression

1.Symptoms of depression are a side e�ect of which neurotransmi�er medica�on?A-Dopamine B-Gabapen�n C-Mu D-Cor�sol

2.Which of the following is considered a synovial joint?

A--Vertebral bodies of the spine B-- Skull C--Shoulder D-- Pubic symphysis of the pelvis

3.The most common sign associated with substance abuse in an

adolescent is:

A-- Poor school performance B-- Change in sleep habits C-- Increased blood pressure D-- Changes in behavior

4.Which pathogen is associated with common urinary tract infec�ons?A-E. coli B-Klebsiella C-Streptococcus D-Proteus mirabilis Downloaded by SAMUEL WAM (samek2029@gmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|13778330

5.Which medica�on can cause a false posi�ve result for amphetamines in a urine drug screen?A-Me�ormin B-Lisinopril C-Glyburide D-Bupropion

6.Pregnant women are evaluated for syphilis with serology tes�ng

because:

A-Syphilis during pregnancy predisposes the fetus to spontaneously abor�on or the newborn to have syphilis B-Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy may trigger ac�va�on of latent syphilis C-Syphilis may be passed to the fetus beginning in the third trimester D-Untreated syphilis can cause neonatal respiratory distress

7.Heartburn and regurgita�on are symptoms associated with:

A-Hiatal hernia B-Gastroesophageal re�ux = GERD C-Pep�c ulcer disease D-Esophageal cancer

8.Which pa�ent causes the greatest concern for complica�ons related to scoliosis?A-13-year-old girl with a 10° curve B-17-year-old girl with a 10° curve C-12-year-old boy with a 5° curve Downloaded by SAMUEL WAM (samek2029@gmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|13778330

D-18-year-old boy with a 5° curve

9.Which medica�on is contraindicated during an acute a�ack of gout?A-Colchicine (for acute a�ack) B-Allopurinol = prophylaxis, preven�ve, meds pa�ent drinks everyday C-A steroid D-NSAIDs

10.A cloudy opacity of the eye is noted on ophthalmoscopic

examina�on. This is sugges�ve of:

A-Corneal arcus B-A corneal scar C-A pterygium D-A cataract

11.Which medica�on is the �rst-line treatment for chronic bacterial prosta��s (CBP)?A-Erythromycin 4 �mes daily for 7 to 10 days B-Doxycycline (Vibramycin) twice daily for 14 days C-Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin) twice daily for 6 weeks D-Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) twice daily for 4 to 12 weeks

12.Which medica�on is ini�ally used for pa�ents with benign posi�onal ver�go?A-Hydrochlorothiazide Downloaded by SAMUEL WAM (samek2029@gmail.com) lOMoARcPSD|13778330

B-Meclizine (An�vert) = or Dimenhydrinate (dramamine) a ves�bular suppressant C-Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) D-Promethazine (Phenergan)which immuniza�on

13.Which of the following condi�ons is associated with chronic bloody diarrhea?A-Irritable bowel syndrome B- Crohn’s disease C-Hepa��s A D-Celiac disease

14.What is the ini�al treatment for a pa�ent with premenstrual syndrome who is experiencing acute pain?A-Black cohosh B-B vitamins C-An�depressant agents D-Heat applied to the lower abdomen

15.Why would a combined hormonal contracep�ve be contraindicated in a 36-year-old pa�ent with a past medical history of diabetes, obesity, current smoking and sedentary lifestyle?A-She is obese B-She has type 2 diabetes mellitus C-Her age and tobacco use = risk for blood clots D-She leads a sedentary lifestyle

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