PMED Medical Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
A 71 year old female presents with dyspnea and wheezing of unknown origin. After treating the hypoxia, what should you do?
A. Administer epinephrine to the patient
B. Administer corticosteroids to the patient
C.Apply CPAP mask to the patient...
A 71 year old female presents with dyspnea and wheezing of unknown origin. After treating the hypoxia,
what should you do?
A. Administer epinephrine to the patient
B. Administer corticosteroids to the patient
C.Apply CPAP mask to the patient
D. Obtain additional information to determine the cause - ANSWERSD. Obtain additional information to
determine the cause
A 57 year old male complains of bleeding with defecation. He takes a daily multivitamin and denies any
significant medical history. What should you suspect? - ANSWERSUlcerative colitis
What should you suspect in drug toxicity or underdose? - ANSWERSNarrow therapeutic index
A 43 year old female who was found unconscious by her husband. He also states that she takes
hydrocortisone and has a problem with her adrenal glands. She is unresponsive to verbal stimuli. Her
vital signs are BP 63/60, P 140, R 6. What should you suspect? - ANSWERSAddisonian Crisis
A 29 year old female cut her hand while pruning a tree. You ask her when she last got a tetanus shot and
she states that it was just before graduating high school.
What should you do? - ANSWERSWarn her that there is a risk of tetanus and encourage her to seek
further medical care
Why is transport to the hospital critical for sickle cell patients who are having a "crisis"? -
ANSWERSCardiorespiratory collapse is imminent.
, A 32 year old female complains of sharp extremity pain, weakness, and burning sensations in her legs.
She also has difficulty walking, and a loss of coordination. Her prescribed medications include Lantus,
Simvastatin, and HCTZ. What is the most likely cause? - ANSWERSPeripheral neuropathy
A 26 year old male suddenly complains of itching, hives, shortness of breath and wheezing while
receiving a blood transfusion. What should you do? - ANSWERSStop the transfusion
A 38 year old male is receiving a blood transfusion. He suddenly complains of itching, hives, shortness of
breath and wheezing. After stopping the transfusion, what medication should be administered? -
ANSWERSDiphenhydramine
A 67 year old male complains of bloody stool with accompanying nausea and emesis. He states his
symptoms began 3 days ago. Vital signs are BP 90/70, P 110, R 22. What should you administer? -
ANSWERSAntiemetic
A 34 year old female with a history of hypothyroidism is unresponsive. A physical exam reveals facial
swelling and cold skin. Vital signs are BP 90/62, P 46, R 10, temp 95 F,
What should you suspect? - ANSWERSMyxedema
A conscious 70 year old male complains of "chills" and has had a productive cough for the past 3 days
with difficulty breathing. Vital signs are: BP 130/60, P 110, R 26 rhonchi, Sp02 92%. What should you do?
- ANSWERSPlace in a position of comfort and apply oxygen
How should you treat a patient suspected of having gastroenteritis? - ANSWERSAssess for signs of
dehydration and rehydrate as necessary
A 70 year old female patient is unconscious and unresponsive. She is a resident in a skilled nursing
facility. Her primary physician ordered transport for evaluation. She is pale but hot to the touch. What
should you suspect? - ANSWERSSepsis
A 23 year old female is 6 months pregnant. She was stung by a bee and is
experiencing hives, and difficulty breathing. She hesitated to use her epinephrine auto injector for fear it
will induce labor. What should you do? - ANSWERSAdminister an antihistamine and transport
emergently
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