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Question 1 of 5

Alpha-adrenergic blockers increase urine outflow in males by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic blockers relax prostate smooth muscle to ease urination.

Question 2 of 5

What is the primary cause of hypovolemic shock?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hypovolemic shock is primarily caused by blood or fluid loss, leading to insufficient circulating blood volume.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following condition is NOT associated with the symptoms of hemoptysis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hemoptysis can be caused by pulmonary emboli, chronic bronchitis, or lung neoplasms but is not commonly associated with viral pneumonia.

Question 4 of 5

A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia. This clinical finding is consistent with:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp causing patches of hair loss.

Question 5 of 5

Explain the significance of displacing the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle during a thyroid examination.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Displacing the SCM muscle gives better access to palpate the thyroid lobes during an examination.

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