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Questions for Cardiovascular Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 76 yo male, diabetic, smoker is seen in the office with exertional bilateral leg discomfort after walking 1 block. He has a history of chronic low back pain and hyperlipidemia. You perform an exam including ABI's and they are 1.1 on the right and 0.9 on the left. You recommend to the patient:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ABI of 0.9 suggests borderline PAD, and exertional symptoms in a high-risk patient warrant further evaluation with exercise ABI testing to confirm obstructive PAD.
Question 2 of 5
54 year-old man with rectal carcinoma is receiving 5-FU by continuous infusion along with preoperative radiation. He presents with painfully swollen hands and feet, and blistering is noted. The most appropriate treatment for this patient is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This describes hand-foot syndrome, a common 5-FU side effect. Holding treatment and supportive care (e.g., moisturizers, pain relief) allow recovery without permanently stopping therapy, which may still benefit the patient.
Question 3 of 5
When is treatment for HIV contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Treatment is contraindicated in patients who are unwilling or non-compliant as adherence is crucial for efficacy and resistance prevention.
Question 4 of 5
Weakness for 2-3 months. Labs: Na 135, Cl 105, K 3.0, HCO3 18, CRE 1.8, BUN 22, glucose 110, PO4 1.2, PCO2 30, pH 7.31, hematocrit 25%; urinalysis shows +1 protein, 2+ glucose, normal sediment, UPC 4.2 and UAC .25, UNa 30, UK 20, UCl 80. Which ONE of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC of the renal abnormality present in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The presence of significant proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia suggests nephrotic syndrome. Immunoelectrophoresis showing monoclonal proteins indicates multiple myeloma, often associated with renal complications.
Question 5 of 5
Which bacteria is indicated by 'Staph aureus'?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staph aureus is a common abbreviation for Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium known for causing various infections.