are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Osteoarthritis (OA)
Lupus
Peripheral neuropathy Question 6
A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days.
Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial
treatment should be:
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 3 days Ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 14 days Ciprofloxacin for 3 days
A thymectomy is usually recommended in the early treatment of which disease? Parkinson's
disease
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis Huntington's chorea
Question 8
The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by
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Clinical appearance Viral culture Tzanck smear
KOH prep
Question 9
The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are):
81 mg of aspirin daily
Carotid endarterectomy for patients with high-grade carotid lesions Routine screening for carotid
artery stenosis with auscultation for bruits Smoking cessation and treatment of hypertension
Question 10
What is the most common cause of Cushing's syndrome?
Excessive ACTH production Administration of a glucocorticoid or ACTH
Pituitary adenoma or a non-pituitary ACTH-producing tumor Autonomous cortisol production
from adrenal tissue
Question 11
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain:
Routinely after 3 weeks of low back pain symptoms.
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To screen for spondylolithiasis in patients less than 20 years of age with 2 weeks of more of low
back
pain.
When there is a suspicion of a space-occupying lesion, fracture, cauda equina, or infection. As a
part of a pre-employment physical when heavy lifting is included in the job description.
Question 12
After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has
been cured?
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay titer A urea breath test
A rapid urease test A repeat endoscopy
Question 13
Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease provides the performance
ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities?
MMSE
CAGE questionnaire
FAQ - Functional Activities Questionnaire Holmes and Rahe social readjustment scale
Question 14
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