ATI RN
physical assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
An appropriate initial treatment for benign positional vertigo is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meclizine is commonly used for managing symptoms of vertigo.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine skin examination, a patient presents with a new lesion that has irregular borders and varied pigmentation. What should be your next step based on your observations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular borders and varied pigmentation are concerning features for malignancy, so a biopsy is needed for confirmation.
Question 3 of 5
Which condition is caused by an insufficient production of intrinsic factor by gastric mucosa and vitamin B insufficiency?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, leading to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Why would a child diagnosed with beta thalassemia and hemosiderosis receive deferoxamine (Desferal)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deferoxamine is used to treat iron overload in patients with frequent blood transfusions.
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