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Question 1 of 5

The daughter of a 79-year-old woman notes that her mother, who has dementia and lives with her, is wetting herself when she attends her new day program. Program staff have requested that “something be done” as she is requiring a clothes change nearly every time she is there. She cannot describe the circumstances of leakage, saying “it just comes.” Leakage is uncommon at home. Her medications include donepezil and acetaminophen. Physical examination is normal. Initial treatment approach will require intervention by which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Given the complexity of dementia and incontinence, the physician should be involved in assessing the cause and recommending treatment.

Question 2 of 5

An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anxiety treatment with lorazepam may not help in preventing delirium and could worsen cognitive decline in some cases.

Question 3 of 5

What is a patient's chief complaint?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The chief complaint is the main reason the patient seeks care, focusing on their immediate concern.

Question 4 of 5

What is the most critical diagnosis to consider for a patient experiencing the worst headache of her life and presenting with a blood pressure of 200/110?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The worst headache of life with high blood pressure suggests a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Question 5 of 5

Key neurotransmitter-based therapeutic strategies for PD include all the following except:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PD treatment aims to increase dopaminergic activity and reduce cholinergic activity, not increase glutamatergic stimulation.

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