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Which treatment is recommended for a patient with COPD who has a chronic bronchitis presentation?
Which treatment is recommended for a patient with COPD who has a chronic bronchitis presentation?
- High dose ICS-formoterol + LAMA
- Low dose ICS-formoterol daily (correct)
- LABA-LAMA + ICS therapy
- Daily low dose ICS-formoterol PRN
What is a common test used to confirm COPD?
What is a common test used to confirm COPD?
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis
- Chest X-ray
- Spirometry with FEV1/RVC ratio (correct)
- Echocardiogram
What is the GOLD treatment guideline recommendation for a COPD patient with exacerbations but no hospitalizations?
What is the GOLD treatment guideline recommendation for a COPD patient with exacerbations but no hospitalizations?
- LABA or LAMA (correct)
- LABA or LAMA + ICS
- LABA-LAMA + ICS therapy
- SAMA or LABA
Which pathogen is commonly associated with pneumonia requiring treatment with a fluoroquinolone?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with pneumonia requiring treatment with a fluoroquinolone?
What criteria are used for hospital admission in cases of pneumonia?
What criteria are used for hospital admission in cases of pneumonia?
In the context of tuberculosis, what is the significance of a positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) in a healthcare worker?
In the context of tuberculosis, what is the significance of a positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) in a healthcare worker?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for strep throat?
What is the recommended first-line treatment for strep throat?
Which sign is characteristic of cholecystitis?
Which sign is characteristic of cholecystitis?
What is the characteristic feature of Crohn's disease?
What is the characteristic feature of Crohn's disease?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of ribbon or pencil shaped stool?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of ribbon or pencil shaped stool?
What is the initial screening test for syphilis?
What is the initial screening test for syphilis?
Which medication is associated with causing osteoporosis due to decreased functional activity of the gonads (testes)?
Which medication is associated with causing osteoporosis due to decreased functional activity of the gonads (testes)?
Which test is used for the evaluation of a rotator cuff tear by asking the patient to slowly lower their abducted arm?
Which test is used for the evaluation of a rotator cuff tear by asking the patient to slowly lower their abducted arm?
What test is positive in sciatica when there is gluteal or leg pain upon passive straight leg flexion?
What test is positive in sciatica when there is gluteal or leg pain upon passive straight leg flexion?
Which medication is a first-line treatment for acute gout?
Which medication is a first-line treatment for acute gout?
'Finkelstein test' is used in the diagnosis of which condition?
'Finkelstein test' is used in the diagnosis of which condition?
What medication should not be combined with St. John's wort due to potential interactions?
What medication should not be combined with St. John's wort due to potential interactions?
Which herb mimics estrogen in the body?
Which herb mimics estrogen in the body?
What eye test is commonly used for checking visual acuity?
What eye test is commonly used for checking visual acuity?
Copper wire arterioles in the eye may indicate:
Copper wire arterioles in the eye may indicate:
Which of the following conditions is associated with excess iron storage in the body?
Which of the following conditions is associated with excess iron storage in the body?
What is the primary treatment for sickle cell anemia during a crisis?
What is the primary treatment for sickle cell anemia during a crisis?
Which disorder involves deficient production of thyroid hormones?
Which disorder involves deficient production of thyroid hormones?
'Microcytic anemia' is most likely due to a deficiency in which nutrient?
'Microcytic anemia' is most likely due to a deficiency in which nutrient?
What act mandated electronic medical records in order to receive payment?
What act mandated electronic medical records in order to receive payment?
What is a significant risk factor for suicide?
What is a significant risk factor for suicide?
Which medication should be avoided in older adults due to its anticholinergic side effects?
Which medication should be avoided in older adults due to its anticholinergic side effects?
Under MEDICARE, which part covers outpatient needs like lab, x-ray, DME, and dialysis?
Under MEDICARE, which part covers outpatient needs like lab, x-ray, DME, and dialysis?
What is the recommended first-line medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
What is the recommended first-line medication for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Which group of individuals is covered under MEDICARE and MEDICAID?
Which group of individuals is covered under MEDICARE and MEDICAID?
What is the primary purpose of hormone replacement therapy in menopause?
What is the primary purpose of hormone replacement therapy in menopause?
What is the main purpose of COBRA in healthcare?
What is the main purpose of COBRA in healthcare?
According to the HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, what does a patient's behavior depend on?
According to the HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, what does a patient's behavior depend on?
Which condition is associated with an abnormal accumulation of fluid around the testes?
Which condition is associated with an abnormal accumulation of fluid around the testes?
What is preventative for epiglottitis?
What is preventative for epiglottitis?
Which act first allowed nurse practitioners to be paid by Medicare?
Which act first allowed nurse practitioners to be paid by Medicare?
Which reflex disappears around 5 to 6 months in infants?
Which reflex disappears around 5 to 6 months in infants?
What did the Balanced Budget Act require nurse practitioners to have in order to bill Medicare?
What did the Balanced Budget Act require nurse practitioners to have in order to bill Medicare?
'Part A' of MEDICARE covers which type of care?
'Part A' of MEDICARE covers which type of care?
What is the distinguishing sign of Coarctation of the aorta?
What is the distinguishing sign of Coarctation of the aorta?
