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NGR6200 Exam 2024 Questions with Complete Solutions Passed 100% Sample Question & Answer: Which of the following diagnosis should be considered in the differential diagnoses for syncope (choose all that apply)? - Answer - -Ventricular tachycardia -Profound bradycardia -Cardiac outflow blockage -Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -Aortic valve stenosis -Anemia

Which statement about confusion is true? - ANSWER Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults Sondra's peripheral vestibular dz causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following meds will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear? - ANSWER Diamox. The hallmark of an absence sz is: - ANSWER blank stare How often should drug levels be monitored when a sz med has controlled the sz's and the drug level is adequate? - ANSWER Every 6 months

Which statement about confusion is true? - ANSWER Polypharmacy is a major contributor to confusion in older adults Sondra's peripheral vestibular dz causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following meds will help to decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear? - ANSWER Diamox. The hallmark of an absence sz is: - ANSWER blank stare

1. What are the 4 high risk groups identified in the ACC/AHA Guidelines on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce ASCVD in Adults that should be treated with statins? - ANSWER 1. Individuals with clinical ASCVD including: ACS, MI, angina, revascularization, stroke, TIA, and PVD 2. LDL > 190 mg/dL 3. DM age 40-75 with LDL > 70 mg/dL 4. Individuals age 40-75 with risk of CV disease >7.5% using the Pooled Cohort Calculation

1. What are the causes of mongolian spots? - ANSWER Mongolian spots result from entrapment of melanocytes in the dermis during migration from the neural crest into the epidermis. 2. Do mongolian spots go away? - ANSWER Usually in the first year of life they decrease in size 3. Mongolian spots are associated with what disorders? - ANSWER Cleft lip or palate, spinal meningeal tumor, melanoma and other rare syndromes. Child abuse is sometimes suspected. 4. What are the characteristics of eryth...

1) Which of the following conditions could be included in the differential diagnoses for chest pain (choose all that apply). - ANSWER - hypothryroidism - pericarditis - PE - anxiety - HH - PUD - Aortic Dissection - costrochondrtitis - pneumothorax - angina - tinnitus - glaucoma

Pulmonary Function Testing assesses: - ANSWER 1.How much air volume can be moved in/out of the lungs 2.How fast the air in the lungs can be moved in/out 3.How stiff are the lungs and chest wall (compliance) 4.The diffusion characteristics of the membrane through which the gas moves (determined by special tests)

In patients with low blood sugar that occurs in a "pattern" it is best to ___________________ the oral agent or the insulin rather than asking them to eat more carbohydrates. - ANSWER decrease *We don't want to "chase" the low blood sugar. Patients with _________________ should not be prescribed DPP4 inhibitors (ends with gliptin) or GLP1 agents (ends with tide) such as sitagliptin and exenatide. - ANSWER gastroparesis

Risk factors for AOM - ANSWER -recent URI -cleft palate -smoking - family history - Eskimo -Down's syndrome -bottle feeding - day care -enlarged adenoids -eustachian tube dysfunction -low socioeconomic group -male gender - family history of AOM -use of pacifier -previous use of antibiotics

Acne Rosacea. - ANSWER Persistent erythema with cluster of tiny superficial blood vessels of the central face, involving the cheeks, nose and chin. Acne like erythematous papules and pustules in the central face. The face has a rosy hue. There are no comedones (black heads or white heads). 2.Diagnosis: Acne Rosacea. Plan.a). Consider ruling out lupus or sarcoid by doing ANA, CXR or punch biopsy. b). Metronidazole 0.75 % gel applied to face once daily c). Minocycline 100 mg twice daily for...

Which of the following statements are true in reference to signs of consolidation? (Select all that apply) - ANSWER -Transmitted sound of "E" changes to "Ay" -Transmitted sound of 1,2,3 is clear -Auscultation in the bases reveals a predominate expiratory phase A 36 year old man with asthma also needs antihypertensive therapy. Which agent would you avoid prescribing? - ANSWER propranolol