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i hate this subject somuch that i can't even explain in words and that made me pay a lot. i can't even think of answering this subject. if i had any way to bypass the BS question. it brings up only confusions and controversies. so, here i am sharing some sufferings with you guys and making you go through pain. SORRY

6. A 61-year-old man has a 3-month history of dull, aching pain on the left side of his chest. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in evaluation of this patient?

A ) Ask him about his past medical history

B ) Ask him about his family history

C ) Ask him for additional details about his chest pain

D ) Order an exercise stress test

E ) Perform a cardiovascular examination


is this one C????

1. A 35-year-old woman comes to the physician for an initial visit. She refuses to fill out a questionnaire form about personal data and her medical history, then sits silently in the waiting room with her fists clenched. When the physician greets her in the examination room, she says, "Let's get this over with." Which of the following questions is most likely to facilitate communication with the patient?

A ) "Are you always such an angry person?"

B ) "I can see that you are upset. Please tell me what is bothering you."

C ) "OK. Tell me what brings you in."

D ) "Should we reschedule your appointment for when you are in a better mood?"

E ) "Why are you angry with me?"

F ) "You know, you do not have to be here if you do not want to."

isn't this C ????


2. An 82-year-old man comes to the physician for evaluation of chest pain. He lives with his daughter's family. He has numerous welts and abrasions and appears to be malnourished. He says his diet is fine. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in patient care?

A ) Confront his family about the abuse

B ) Enroll the family in family counseling

C ) Notify social services of the potential abuse

D ) Place him in a nursing home

E ) Refer him to a residential community


isn't this elder abuse by family? ans C????


19. An alcohol-dependent 40-year-old woman who is a health-care worker has had episodic symptoms of hypoglycemia for the past year. During one of these episodes, plasma glucose concentration is decreased, plasma insulin concentration is increased, and serum C-peptide concentration is not detectable. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the hypoglycemia?

A ) Acute hepatic failure

B ) Ingestion of a sulfonylurea

C ) Pancreatic β cell neoplasm

D ) Retroperitoneal fibrosarcoma

E ) Surreptitious use of insulin


isn't this E????


PLZ PLZ PLZ help me, y exam is on 27th of this month sadsad

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saif

  #2

C, C, and E

You are correct.

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The Key to Succeed is Patience.

  #3

thanx robin082006 . are sitting for the exam soon?

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saif

  #4

You are right on.Good luck for the exam..











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