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What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? - amoxicillin Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. - pernicious; macrocytic Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? - 4 weeks The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - mycoplasma pneumoniae An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - saw palme...

1. A 76 year-old depressed patient is started on an SSRI. When should another antidepressant be tried if there is no response? - 8-12 weeks Most learned authorities agree that if there is no response by 8-12 weeks at a maximal therapeutic dose, a different antidepressant should be tried. The 8- 12 week period is the correct time frame because it will take this long to increase the dose and attempt to reach maximal dose for therapeutic response. 4-6 weeks is nearing the appropriate time fr...

APEA 3P Exam Prep- Cardiovascular 1. Which patient could be expected to have the highest systolic blood pressure? A 21-year-old male A 50-year-old perimenopausal female A 35-year-old patient with Type 2 diabetes A 75-year-old male: D. Nearly 25% of the US population has hypertension. The greatest incidence is in older adults because of changes in the intima of vessels as aging and calcium deposition occur. Males of any age are more likely to be hypertensive than females of the same age....

The species of malaria associated with adherence to endothelial walls, cerebral malaria, and a high mortality rate is: - P. falciparum The fever of malaria: - A, B& C (Can be tertian occurring every 48 hours, Can be quartan occurring every 72 hours, Occur with no pattern at all) The pathogenesis of malaria can affect which of the following organ systems: - A, B& C (Liver and brain, Lungs and kidneys, Spleen and GI tract) Encephalitis is usually the result of which of the following: - Viral...

Your patient Kenneth, age 62, presents to the clinic with pruritis and complaints of lymphadenopathy in his neck. He also complains of night sweats and a low grade fever. He has no weight loss and otherwise feels well today. He is widowed and has been dating a new woman recently. On physical exam, you find enlarged supraclavicular nodes. You suspect a diagnosis of - hodgkins lymphoma The majority of the body's iron is obtained from: - recycled iron content from aged RBCs Physical exami...

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1. Mr. Lopez, who is fairly well-off financially, would like to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan you represent and simply give you a check to cover his premiums for the entire year. What should you tell him? - He will need to mail in his payment with his enrollment form. 2. Mrs. Chou likes a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in her area that does not include drug coverage. She wants to enroll in the plan and enroll in a stand-alone prescription drug plan. What should you ...

1. Ms. Stein retired from her job and she is 69 she did not previously enroll in part D because she had employer group coverage Her last month of group coverage is in February - she has until October to roll in Medicare part B without in curing a late enrollment penalty. 2. Mrs. Fields wants to know whether applying for the Part D low income subsidy will be worth the time to fill out the paperwork. What could you tell her? - The Part D low income subsidy could substantially lower her overa...

1. Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain disabilities, end-stage renal disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease so she will be eligible for Medicare. 2. Mr. Davis is 52 years ...

1. Mr. Carlini has heard that Medicare prescription drug plans are only offered through private companies under a program known as Medicare Advantage (MA), not by the government. He likes Original Medicare and does not want to sign up for an MA product, but he also wants prescription drug coverage. What should you tell him? - Mr. Carlini can stay with Original Medicare and also enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan through a private company that has contracted with the government to...