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Question 1 of 5
A 27-year-old male patient presents with a painless chancre on the shaft of his penis and regional lymphadenopathy. He is diagnosed with primary syphilis. The best initial treatment is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benzathine penicillin G is the first-line treatment for primary syphilis.
Question 2 of 5
Recommended combination therapy for uncomplicated anorectal and pharyngeal gonorrhea is?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The recommended treatment for gonorrhea is ceftriaxone and azithromycin for uncomplicated infections.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the human body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hypothalamus plays a key role in regulating the endocrine system, particularly through its control of the pituitary gland.
Question 4 of 5
A 67-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction is admitted to the hospital because of increasing altered mental status and decreased arousal over the last week. Which one of the following features best distinguishes delirium from depression or dementia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inattention and waxing and waning of alertness are key features distinguishing delirium from depression or dementia.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is most true about aging changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging leads to a decrease in the deeper stages of sleep (Stage 3 and 4).
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