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Which of the following findings is most likely in young primigravidas with
pregnancy-induced hypertension?
A) Abdominal cramping and constipation
B) Edema of the face and the upper extremities
C) Shortness of breath
D) Dysuria and frequency - ANS ✓B) Edema of the face and the upper
extremities
Common signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension include
edema of the face and the upper extremities, weight gain, blurred vision,
elevated BP, proteinuria, and headaches.
Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
A) Spoon-shaped nails and pica
B) An abnormal neurological exam
C) A vegan diet
D) Tingling and numbness of both feet - ANS ✓D) Tingling and numbness of
both feet
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia can cause nerve cell damage if not treated.
Symptoms of B12 deficiency anemia may include tingling or numbness in
fingers and toes, difficulty walking, mood changes or depression, memory
loss, disorientation, and dementia.
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A second triple screen on a 35-year-old primigravida reveals abnormally
low lev- els of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human
chorionic gonad- otropin. Which of the following interventions is the best
choice for this patient?
A) Order an ultrasound
B) Order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
C) Order a 24-hour urine for protein clearance
D) Assess for a history of illicit drug or alcohol use - ANS ✓A) Order an
ultrasound
Abnormally low levels of alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of
human chorionic gonadotropin are abnormal during pregnancy. An
ultrasound should be ordered to further evaluate the fetus for
characteristics of Down syndrome and/or fetal demise.
All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
A) Diverticula are located in the colon
B) A low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
C) Most diverticula in the colon are infected with gram-negative bacteria
D) Supplementingwithfibersuchaspsyllium(Metamucil)is recommended -
ANS ✓C) Most diverticula in the colon are infected with gram-negative bacte-
ria
Diverticuli in the colon can be infected with both gram-negative and gram-
positive bacteria.
Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for
which of the following infections?
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A) Chancroid
B) Chlamydia trachomatis
C) Herpes genitalis
D) PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) - ANS ✓B) Chlamydia trachomatis
When diagnosed with gonorrhea, the patient should also be treated for
Chlamydia trachomatis.
Kyphosis is a late sign of:
A) Old age
B) Osteopenia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Osteoarthritis - ANS ✓C) Osteoporosis
Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine that causes a rounding of the back,
which leads to a slouching posture. Severe thinning of the bones
(osteoporosis) contributes to this curvature in the spine. Symptoms that
may occur with severe cases of kyphosis include difficulty breathing,
fatigue, and back pain.
A 35-year-old primigravida who is at 28 weeks of gestation is expecting
twins. What would you would expect her alpha fetoprotein (AFP) values to
be?
A) Normal
B) Higher than normal
C) Lower than normal
D) None of the above - ANS ✓B) Higher than normal
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Alpha fetoprotein is produced in the fetal and maternal liver. Higher levels
of alpha fetoprotein are commonly seen in multiple gestations due to the
growing fetuses and enlargement of the livers.
Which of the following antihypertensive medications has beneficial effects
for an elderly White female with osteoporosis?
A) Calcium channel blocker
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
C) Beta-blocker
D) Diuretic - ANS ✓A) Calcium channel blocker
Calcium channel blockers act by blocking the cal- cium channels in the
heart muscle and the blood vessels, thereby keeping more calcium in the
bones.
The Lachman maneuver is used to detect which of the following?
A) Knee instability
B) Nerve damage of the knee due to past knee injuries
C) The integrity of the patellar tendon
D) Tears on the meniscus of the knee - ANS ✓A) Knee instability
The Lachman maneuver is a test performed to assess for knee instability.
Knee instability indicates a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament.
When an adolescent male's penis grows more in length than width, at which
of the following Tanner stages is he classified?
A) Tanner Stage II
B) Tanner Stage III
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