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Question 1 of 5

Mr. Quince is a 68-year-old patient who describes several months of urinary frequency and a sensation of incomplete emptying with no associated dysuria, hematuria, or fever. Physical examination reveals a slightly enlarged but nontender prostate, a postvoid residual urine volume of 20 mL, and a urinalysis with 15 white blood cells (WBCs) and 5 red blood cells (RBCs). Urine culture reveals 30,000 colony-forming units of Escherichia coli. You see a report from last year that shows urinalysis with 10 WBCs and 4 RBCs that was obtained as part of a routine evaluation. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of Mr. Quince’s symptoms?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A 4-week course of ciprofloxacin is appropriate to treat the urinary tract infection and resolve symptoms.

Question 2 of 5

An elderly patient has been diagnosed with a cataract. What structure in the eye has become diseased?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cataracts cause clouding of the lens.

Question 3 of 5

Asking a patient, "What were you doing when this problem began?" represents what part of the OPQRST question format?

Correct Answer: O

Rationale: "O" stands for Onset, asking about the activity when the problem began refers to the onset of the problem.

Question 4 of 5

Which assessment findings are NOT associated with pyloric stenosis in a 2-month-old infant?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bloated and tense tympanic abdomen is not typically associated with pyloric stenosis.

Question 5 of 5

Healthcare providers should recommend that older adults engage in which one of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week for older adults.

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