Quiz

Author: Laura Bryan, CMT, FAAMT
Plexus, Volume 2, Issue 5 - September 2006
1 CE in Clinical Medicine

question 1

The class of drugs commonly referred to as statins are used to treat:

A	bacterial infections.
B	dyslipidemia.
C	hypertension.
D	acne.

question 2

Which of the following lab values would be consistent with renal failure?

A	Hemoglobin A1c 4.9
B	Creatinine 2.0, BUN 49
C	ALT 100, AST 120
D	BNP 20

question 3

CT scans use which imaging technology?

A	Sound waves
B	Gamma rays
C	Microwaves
D	X-rays

question 4

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

A	Her goal in physical therapy is to have decreased pain during ADLs.
B	Her goal in physical therapy is to have decreased pain during HDLs.
C	Her goal in physical therapy is to have decreased pain during AVLs.
D	Her goal of physical therapy is to have decreased pain during ADL's.

question 5

Along with other laboratory results, the dictator says "polys 75." The dictator is referring to:

A	a liver enzyme.
B	an amino acid level.
C	a triglyceride value.
D	a type of white cell.

question 6

The prefix ipsi- means:

A	same.
B	opposite.
C	right.
D	left.

question 7

Which of the following terms corresponds to the word parts (blood) + (chloride) + (low, decreased)?

A	. hypochloruria
B	hypochloremia
C	hypochlorhydria
D	hypochondria

question 8

The piriformis muscle is located

A	in the shoulder extending to the upper arm.
B	in the pelvic region extending to the thigh.
C	in the upper arm extending to the elbow.
D	next to the frontal sinuses.

question 9

Transaminitis, a possible side effect of statin therapy, is indicated by:

A	decreased hemoglobin.
B	elevated sedimentation rate.
C	elevated ALT and AST.
D	elevated WBC

question 10

. Fosamax, a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis, is often prescribed at a dose of:

A	70 mg per day.
B	70 mg per month.
C	70 mg per week.
D	7 mg per week.

question 11

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

A	The patient presents with small vesicles on the back of his right hand and vesical hematuria.
B	The patient presents with small vesicals on the back of his right hand and vesical hematuria.
C	The patient presents with small vesicles on the back of his right hand and vesicle hematuria.
D	The patient presents with small vesicals on the back of his right hand and vesicle hematuria.

question 12

Which of the following contains a prepositional phrase?

A	He asked for either water or milk.
B	Dr. Jones, an expert pediatrician, was able to treat the child.
C	The lesion on his right upper thigh was biopsied.
D	My goodness!

question 13

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

A	Her cervical motion is 50 per cent of normal flexion. She has a positive Sterling test on the right side.
B	Her cervical motion is 50% of normal flexion. She has a positive spur ring test on the right side.
C	Her cervical motion is 50% of normal flection. She has a positive Spurling's test on the right side.
D	Her cervical motion is 50% of normal flexion. She has a positive Spurling test on the right side.

question 14

Which of the following is transcribed correctly?

A	A CT scan with myelogram was performed. The C6 root sleeves did not fill well.
B	A CT scan with myelogram was performed. The C6 route sleeves did not fill well.
C	A CT scan with myelogram was performed. The C6 route sleeves did not feel well.
D	A CT scan with myelogram was performed. The C6 root sleeves did not feel well.

question 15

Which is the correct dose of Synthroid?

A	25 mcg
B	25 g
C	25 mg
D	0.025 mcg

question 16

Which of the following might be a sequela of stroke?

A	intention tremor
B	retention tremor
C	attention tremor
D	distention tremor

question 17

Which of the following tests uses a Bruce protocol?

A	Angiogram
B	Exercise stress test
C	Color Doppler
D	MRI of the brain

question 18

Which of the following would correctly denote a prescription for Diovan 80 mg with hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg to be taken twice a day?

A	Diovan HCT 80 mg/12.5 mg two per day
B	Diovan HCT 80/12.5 2 per day
C	Diovan HCl 80 mg/12.5 mg 2 tablets per day
D	Diovan HCT 80 mg/12.5 mg 2 per day

question 19

Which of the following would best complete this sentence: I would like him to see Dr. Smith for a _______ consultation regarding his postsurgical frequency and nocturia.

A	gynecologic
B	neurologic
C	nephrologic
D	urologic

question 20

The genus Mycobacterium includes:

A	parasites which cause pneumonia.
B	viruses which cause pneumonia.
C	fungi which cause upper respiratory infections.
D	the causative agent of tuberculosis.