ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
5-alpha reductase inhibitors work to improve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride, decrease the size of the prostate by inhibiting dihydrotestosterone production.
Question 2 of 5
Which agent is NOT useful in prophylactic treatment of migraine headaches?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan is used to treat acute migraines, not for prevention.
Question 3 of 5
A 28-year-old patient comes to the office for evaluation of a rash. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The "Christmas tree" pattern and rapid eruption of lesions are characteristic of pityriasis rosea.
Question 4 of 5
Explain the procedure for measuring vibratory sense using a tuning fork. What anatomical location is commonly used for this assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vibratory sense is assessed by placing a vibrating tuning fork on bony prominences, commonly the big toe.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these is true regarding the relationship of frailty with cognition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neither frailty index nor Fried frailty criteria includes cognition assessment, as frailty is primarily a physical condition.
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