Tom is diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. He asks why this did not show up on his annual physical examination. You respond by saying

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Tom is diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm. He asks why this did not show up on his annual physical examination. You respond by saying

A. It did show and your physician did not want to alarm you. B. You probably do not remember that your physician told you about your condition. C. Aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic. D. Aortic aneurysms are always symptomatic.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Joan is diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. What symptoms would she exhibit?

A. Epigastric pain worse before meals, pain on awakening, and melena. B. Decreased bowel sounds, rigid abdomen, rebound tenderness, and fever. C. Boring epigastric pain radiating to back and left shoulder, bluish-gray discoloration of periumbilical area, and ascites. D. Epigastric pain that is worse after eating and weight loss.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Sue is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. What medication would you expect to administer to strengthen myocardial contractility?

A. Nitroprusside. B. Digoxin. C. Nitroglycerine ointment. D. Furosemide.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Anne asks how a chest x-ray would help the physician examine her heart. You respond by saying

A. A chest x-ray is used to rule out that a fractured rib caused your pain. B. The chest x-ray is an error. I will cancel the order. C. A chest x-ray is used to detect the size and position of the heart. D. All patients who are admitted must have a chest x-ray.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Karen is suspected of having a hormone imbalance. What would you expect to monitor

A. Electrolyte levels. B. Thyroid studies, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). C. Caloric intake. D. All of the above.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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