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Question 1 of 5
Ophthalmoscopic examination of a 40-year-old carpenter reveals a triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva across the outer surface of the cornea. This condition is termed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva over the cornea.
Question 2 of 5
George Hall is a 91-year-old man. If the physician agrees with his daughter and does not inform George of bad news, which ethical principle might this violate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy is violated when the patient is not informed about his medical condition.
Question 3 of 5
This contagious disease causes fever, headache, stiff neck, photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and altered mental status. What immunization prevents this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The meningococcal vaccine prevents infections that cause meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
A common pathological finding in a patient with asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma is characterized by smooth muscle hypertrophy, airway remodeling, and inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
An 84-year-old male with a history of stroke without residual deficit, systolic heart failure, and type 2 diabetes presents to clinic for follow-up. He is independently living in a retirement community and still works part-time on a golf course. He currently takes aspirin 81 mg, metoprolol tartrate 25 mg BID (twice a day), furosemide 20 mg BID, and lisinopril 10 mg daily. He reports his last colonoscopy was 8 years ago, with no abnormality. He reports he is sexually active with men and women, engaging in receptive oral, receptive anal, and penetrative sex. He states he has had over three sexual partners in the last year with intermittent condom use.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comprehensive STI testing is essential for anyone with multiple sexual partners and inconsistent condom use.
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