Tom reports a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. What else would you expect to find in his history?

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Tom reports a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. What else would you expect to find in his history?

A. Crepitus (grating feeling on palpation over joint during range of motion) due to loss of articular cartilage and bony overgrowth in joint. B. Excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine (kyphosis) due to pathologic vertebral fractures and collapsing of the anterior portion of the vertebral bodies in the thoracic area. C. Pain and numbness or tingling sensation in the hand over the palmar surface of the thumb, index, and middle fingers, and lateral aspect of the ring finger, that is worse at night. D. Acute onset of excruciating pain in joint due to accumulation of uric acid within the joint.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

Your patient is experiencing exacerbations of systemic lupus erythematosus. What would you expect the physician to prescribe?

A. Antiemetics. B. Corticosteroids. C. Antineoplastics. D. Antibiotics.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

Patient teaching for risk reduction of skin cancer should include

A. Having suspicious moles checked by a dermatologist. B. Daily sun exposure every 1/2 hour. C. Daily sun exposure of 1 hour to build tolerance. D. Applying moisturizer.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

The patient asks when she should take bisphosphonate medications for treatment of osteoporosis. You tell her

A. On a full stomach. B. Just before getting into bed. C. First thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, 30 to 60 minutes before eating, and without lying down. D. With an acidic liquid such as orange juice.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

Appropriate treatment for a patient with cellulitis includes

A. Petrolatum and vitamin A and D ointment. B. Antibiotics, such as cephalexin, and over-the-counter analgesics. C. Weight-bearing exercises and diuretics, such as furosemide. D. Wet to dry dressings and steroids.

Correct Answer: B

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

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