Physician Assistant Flashcards
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A 45-year-old male presents with crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, diaphoresis, and nausea. ECG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Which artery is most likely occluded?
Answer: Right coronary artery
ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF indicates an inferior MI, which is most commonly caused by occlusion of the right coronary artery.
A PA is treating a patient with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Which antihypertensive class provides the most renal protection in diabetic nephropathy?
Answer: ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors reduce proteinuria and slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy by decreasing intraglomerular pressure.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management for a patient presenting with anaphylaxis?
Answer: Intramuscular epinephrine
Intramuscular epinephrine in the lateral thigh is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis due to its rapid onset and ability to reverse bronchospasm, vasodilation, and urticaria.
A 28-year-old woman presents with a butterfly-shaped rash across her cheeks and nose, joint pain, and fatigue. ANA is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer: Systemic lupus erythematosus
The malar (butterfly) rash, arthralgia, fatigue, and positive ANA are classic features of systemic lupus erythematosus.
A 60-year-old male smoker presents with hemoptysis, weight loss, and a central lung mass on CT. Biopsy shows small blue cells. Which lung cancer type is this?
Answer: Small cell lung carcinoma
Small cell lung carcinoma presents as a central mass with small blue cells on biopsy and is strongly associated with smoking; it often presents with paraneoplastic syndromes.
What is the recommended first-line pharmacotherapy for a patient newly diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia who is otherwise healthy and has no recent antibiotic use?
Answer: Azithromycin monotherapy
For otherwise healthy outpatients with CAP and no recent antibiotic use, a macrolide such as azithromycin is the recommended first-line agent.
A PA supervising a clinical rotation must ensure a medical student documents correctly. Under HIPAA, which entity must have a signed authorization before releasing patient information for non-treatment purposes?
Answer: The covered entity (healthcare provider)
Under HIPAA, the covered entity (the healthcare provider or practice) must obtain a valid patient authorization before releasing protected health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.