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1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand”

When a researcher obtains significant results that are opposite to what was originally hypothesized, it is likely that this occurred because of: Question 1 options: Inadequate sample size Unreliable data collection instruments A flawed statistical analysis Faulty reasoning

The measure of variability that takes into account all score values is the: Question 1 options: Range Median Mean Standard deviation

The standard deviation of a sampling distribution is called a: Question 1 options: . Sampling error . Standard error Variance Parameter

Sampling may be defined as the: Question 1 options: Identification of the set of elements used for selecting study participants Process of selecting a subset of the population to represent the entire population Aggregation of study participants who meet a designated set of criteria for inclusion in the study Technique used to ensure that every element in the population has an equal chance of being included in the study

The overall purpose of a theory is to: Question 1 options: Explain relationships that exist among variables as well as the nature of those relationships Make scientific findings meaningful and generalizable Stimulate the generation of hypotheses that can be empirically tested Summarize accumulated facts

The research design for a quantitative study involves decisions with regard to the following Question 1 options: Whether there will be a theoretical context Whether there will be an intervention What types of comparisons will be made How many times data will be collected

The overall purpose of a theory is to: Question 1 options: Explain relationships that exist among variables as well as the nature of those relationships Make scientific findings meaningful and generalizable Stimulate the generation of hypotheses that can be empirically tested Summarize accumulated facts

1. Question : When using the “step-up” approach in caring for a patient with GERD, the “step up” from OTC antacid use is: Student Answer: Prokinetic (metoclopramide) for four to eight weeks A PPI (omeprazole) for twelve weeks Histamine 2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for four to eight weeks Cytoprotective drug (misoprostol) for two weeks

Scott is presenting for follow-up on his lipid panel. He had elevated total cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and an LDL of 122 mg/dL. He has already implemented diet changes and increased physical activity. He has mildly elevated liver studies. An appropriate next step for therapy would be: Student Answer: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) CORRECT Niacin (Niaspan) Simvastatin and ezetimibe (Vytorin) Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Points Received: 2.5 of 2.5 Comments: