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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which condition is best treated using alpha-adrenergic antagonist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are often used for overflow incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenazopyridine can cause methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia if overused.
Question 4 of 5
Conductive and sensorineural phases are necessary for hearing to take place. The sensorineural phase of hearing pathways involves the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cochlea and cochlear nerve are involved in the sensorineural phase of hearing.
Question 5 of 5
In a patient with bacterial meningitis, the most common reason for finding headaches is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure is the most common cause of headache in bacterial meningitis.
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