GCU 3P EXAM: Questions With Complete Solutions
Janeway Lesions are a skin manifestation of which disease? Right Ans -
Endocarditis
Which meds are contraindicated for the treatment of hypertension if the
patient has hyperkalemia? Right Ans - ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin
Receptor Blockers
Treatment of scabies involves which of the following medications? Right
Ans - Permethrin Cream and Malathion lotion
Infection of the hair, skin, and nails is known as: Right Ans -
Dermatophytosis
Scaly, silver plaques on elbows and knees is likely: Right Ans - Psoriasis
Treatment of mild- moderate acne involves which of the following
medications? Right Ans - Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin (Minocin)
Treatment of Rosacea is best with: Right Ans - Topical Metronidazole
Acute sinusitis that lasts >7-10 days is usually treated with: Right Ans -
High dose Amoxicillin of Amoxicillin Clavuanate
Ototoxicity is a side effect of amino-glycoside ¯olide ABX, salicylates and
loop diuretics. Right Ans - TRUE
Patients with a long history of hypertension that is not well controlled with
have what findings on an eye exam? Right Ans - Cotton wool spots, flame
hemorrhages, and papilledema
Blood sugar lower medications that can cause hypoglycemia include: Right
Ans - Insulin and Sulfonylureas, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
Myedema is a dermatologic change that is generally related to severe
hypothyroidism Right Ans - True
,Assessment findings in PCOS include hirsutism and obesity due to increased
androgen activity: Right Ans - TRUE
PCOS Is a syndrome that includes: Right Ans - Signs of androgen excess,
insulin resistance, and unoppposed estrogen
A woman presents with periorbital edema, what is this expected of? Right
Ans - SLE (lupus)
Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, decreased libido, infertility, and
decreased bone mass are findings in: Right Ans - Hyperprolactinemia
Giardiasis presents with foul smelling greasy poop that floats, cramping, gas,
diarrhea, and dehydration. How do you treat this? Right Ans -
Metronidazole
What are the most common pathogens for gastroenteritis? Right Ans - E.
Coli, Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter Jejuni
Patients with GERD should be considered to possibly be infected with H.
Pylori Right Ans - TRUE
Which of the following assessment findings do you see in patients with
cirrhosis of the liver? Right Ans - Jaundice, Spider nevi, Palmar erythema,
and Gynecomastia
A common finding in Crohn's disease includes: Right Ans - Weight loss,
anemia, Ulcerations from mouth to anus, and Chronic bloody diarrhea.
Presentation of pyloric stenosis in children includes: Right Ans - Projectile
non-bilious emesis and vomiting after most meals.
Projectile vomiting from pyloric stenosis should not be bilious. Right Ans -
TRUE
The most common presentation of small bowel obstruction includes: Right
Ans - Loss of appetite, Crampy ABD pain that is intermittent, and vomiting
, Which of the following are sequalae of undescended testicles? Right Ans -
Infertility and Testicular cancer
The mechanism of action of medications to treat urinary incontinence is:
Right Ans - Reduces spasmolytic effects on bladder smooth muscle and is an
anticholinergic that works on muscarinic receptors.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis includes: Right Ans - 4-12 wks of
treatments w/ an ABX that shows susceptibility of the organism.
What immunizations can be safely given in pregnancy? Right Ans - Flu shot
and Tdap
Serotonin syndrome findings include: Right Ans - Insomnia, rapid HR, HTN,
restless/anxiety, confusion, fever, and muscle rigidity.
John has pain on the right side of his face and scalp. It is burning and there are
blooming blisters on the scalp. This finding is consistent with: Right Ans -
Herpes Zoster
What would refer a patient to with Herpes Zoster to face and scalp? Right
Ans - Opthalmologist
Hydroceles are usually quite painful Right Ans - FALSE
Penile cancer presents with: Right Ans - Painless lump that may bleed,
small crusty bumps, skin thickening or changing skin color
Joe is 63 and wants to know why he has erectile dysfunction. He drinks 4
cocktails at night to deal with stress. Right Ans - Stress, Alcohol, HTN, and
poorly controlled diabetes can be a factor.
Beta Thalassemia is inherited and is due to a defect in the control production
of hemoglobin Right Ans - TRUE
Iron supplementation is generally taken at 326mg 2-3x/day with vitamin C for
about 6-12 months to build up iron stores Right Ans - TRUE