FREE Family Practice Exam Question and Answers

Question 1

If a patient with low back pain exhibits any of the following symptoms:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) with major muscle weakness

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Recurrent back pain

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Chronic sciatica for 6 or more weeks or new or progressive neurologic deficit

Question 2

A patient is admitted with whiplash. The patient exhibits paresthesia along the spine when the neck is flexed, according to the examination. This is advantageous:

Accepted Answer

Lhermitte sign

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Spurling test

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Blocker, beggar, kisser, grabber, Spock sign

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Lachman test

Question 3

Symptoms of mild acne in a 17-year-old girl include papules, pustules, and a few nodules. Benzoyl peroxide purchased over the counter, which she had been using, is no longer effective. Which line treatment works the best?

Accepted Answer

Topical erythromycin 3% + 5% benzoyl peroxide

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5% benzoyl peroxide

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Oral once-daily minocycline

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Isotretinoin

Question 4

With a patient with stage 3 chronic renal disease, how should hypertension be treated?

Accepted Answer

Use angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), and loop diuretics in combination

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Use calcium channel blockers

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Use diuretics, as they are the best treatment of this stage

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Advise the patient to decrease their protein, sodium, and alcohol intake to control their hypertension

Question 5

A patient with severe right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain presents. Which imaging test should be used to evaluate this patient?

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Ultrasound (US)

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Plain films

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Endoscopy

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Abdominal computed tomography (CT)

Question 6

A 44-year-old patient with hypertension has an electrocardiogram (ECG) ordered by the doctor. Left ventricular hypertrophy is visible on the ECG (LVH). Which of these results might the doctor be anticipating from this ECG?

Accepted Answer

A tall R wave in V6, a deep S in V1,  inverted T waves in V5 and V6, and left axis deviation

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A predominant R wave in V1, a deep S in V6, inverted T waves in V2 and V3, and left axis deviation

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A tall R in V6, a deep S in V1, inverted T waves in V5 and V6, and right axis deviation

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A predominant R wave in V1, a deep S in V6, inverted T waves in V2 and V3, and right axis deviation

Question 7

The fasting lipid profile of a 46-year-old male reveals a total cholesterol level of 238 mg/dL and an HDL-C level of 185. He has smoked for 100 pack-years. He falls into the moderately high risk category (10-year risk = 10-20%), according to the Framingham Coronary Risk Calculator. Less LDL cholesterol is the desired value for this patient.

Accepted Answer

130 mg/dL

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70 mg/dL

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160 mg/dL

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100 mg/dL