PANCE (Physician Assistant Nat. Cert Exam) Flashcard Book
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Q–1
Women’s Health/Reproductive
A 34-year-old woman requests a combination oral contraceptive for birth control. Which one of the following would be a contraindication to prescribing oral contraceptives for this patient?
A history of controlled hypertension
A family history of ovarian cancer
A history of thromboembolic disease
A current history of smoking
Your Answer
Q–2
Women’s Health/Reproductive
A recently married 28-year-old female presents with uncomplicated cystitis. She is otherwise healthy. She currently uses barrier birth control methods but has plans to discontinue this soon, as she wants to become pregnant. Which of the following supplemental vitamins or minerals would you advise this patient to begin taking?
Ferrous sulfate
Calcium carbonate
Ascorbic acid
Folic acid
Your Answer
Correct Answers
A–1
(C) Oral contraceptives have been associated with an increased risk of developing blood clots (thromboembolic disease) by as much as a fourfold increase. Currently available oral contraceptives (OCs) contain low doses of estrogen and do not carry the contraindications of earlier, larger doses of OCs. However, one should maintain close supervision of women who have controlled hypertension, are current smokers, have a family history of ovarian cancer, and are prescribed oral contraceptives.
A–2
(D) When planning for a pregnancy, folic acid supplementation of 400 micrograms daily beginning 3 months prior to conception is recommended to decrease the likelihood of neural tube defects in the baby. Once pregnancy is established, the mother-to-be should be prescribed a prenatal vitamin supplement to help meet the required demands of pregnancy and to assure that a steady supply of nutrients reaches the developing fetus.
Q–3
Dermatology
A patient presents with a skin lesion that he describes as painless when he first noticed it, but now, about 3–4 hours later, he describes the lesion as quite painful. Physical examination reveals a ring of pallor immediately around the lesion (bleb), with a surrounding area of erythema. Your initial impression is
erythema nodosum
brown recluse spider bite
toxic epidermal necrolysis
allergic dermatitis
Your Answer
Q–4
EENT
A 68-year-old female presents to your practice with complaints of tinnitus and a declining ability to understand speech if spoken too quickly or when background noise is present. An in-office otoscopic exam revealed no visible abnormalities. You suspect this elderly woman is suffering from
presbycusis
cerumen impaction
otosclerosis
presbyopia
Your Answer
A–3
(B) Brown recluse spider venom produces both localized and systemic effects. Early symptoms include pain that develops between 2 and 10 hours after the initial bite. Soon thereafter, a ring of pallor, secondary to vasoconstriction, surrounds the bite. Beyond the pallor, the skin is erythematous. The bleb, at the center, becomes necrotic after a few days. Erythema nodosum can be due to a variety of causes and presents as tender, erythematous nodules usually seen on the shins. Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a widespread, life-threatening skin condition that frequently results from a reaction to medications. Allergic dermatitis presents as an itchy skin condition and its cause can be traced to an allergy to a specific agent or group of agents.
A–4
(A) Presbycusis is a common auditory disorder in which there is bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with aging. It is caused by degenerative changes in the inner ear and auditory nerves. Cerumen impaction causes a blockage of the external ear canal and may cause symptoms of partial hearing loss, itching and tinnitus, along with a feeling of fullness in the ear. A diagnosis can be made by otoscopic examination of the ear. Otosclerosis is a hereditary condition usually noticed between the late teens and 30 years of age. It causes a progressive conductive hearing loss, typically of low-to-medium pitch sounds. Presbyopia describes the inability of the eyes to focus on near objects as one ages.
Q–5
Cardiovascular
From the following list, which symptoms are most likely to be present in a patient with heart failure?
Shortness of breath while lying in bed
Pain in the left arm
Epigastric pain
Cough, especially at night
Shortness of breath on exertion
a and c
a, b, and c
b and d
a, d, and e
Your Answer
A–5
(D) A person with heart failure has a cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the ventricle(s) to function as a pump, i.e., to fill with or eject blood to meet the needs of the body. This results in a variety of signs and symptoms primarily manifested as fluid retention with subsequent shortness of breath (a and e), fatigue, and decreased exercise tolerance. Because of fluid retention in the lungs, the patient may develop a cough that worsens when the patient is supine due to the fluid shift, such as at night (d). Pain in the left arm and epigastric pain are more commonly associated with myocardial infarction.
Q–6
Neurology
Mr. Brown, age 59, is brought to the emergency department and the triage nurse suspects he has had a stroke. The family states that Mr. Brown appeared normal until about 2 hours ago when he began to have slurred speech and wanted to lie down. Mr. Brown is now comatose. His B/P is 160/90 mm Hg; blood glucose 110 mg/dL; and ECG is WNL. The CT scan is suggestive of acute ischemic stroke. Initial treatment for this patient is
clopidogrel
intravenous heparin
intravenous rt-PA
aspirin
Your Answer
A–6
(C) This patient meets all the inclusion criteria for administration of rt-PA and, after consent from the family, should be given a dose of 0.9 mg/kg (maximum of 90 mg) infused over one hour, with 10% of the total dose infused over the first minute. Aspirin is recommended for most acute stroke patients, however, it should be withheld for at least 24 hours after administration of thrombolytics. Clopidogrel may be used in patients allergic to aspirin, although its beneficial effects are unproven. Studies have demonstrated that IV heparin offers no appreciable benefit for most patients and should not be administered within 24 hours of thrombolytic therapy.
Q–7
Cardiovascular
The pain of chronic arterial peripheral vascular insufficiency, manifesting as intermittent claudication, has which of the following characteristics?
It is associated with swelling of the affected extremity.
It is increased with exercise.
It is associated with a dilated saphenous system on the affected side.
The patient will have a positive Homan’s sign.
Your Answer
Q–8
Cardiovascular
A 50-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a suspected myocardial infarction. Laboratory examinations helpful in making the diagnosis at the time of his arrival would be
electrocardiogram
chest X-ray
elevated CK and CK-MB enzymes
elevated myoglobin
Your Answer
A–7
(B) Arterial vascular insufficiency (intermittent claudication) is characterized by pain that develops with exercise and is relieved by rest. Swelling is more often present in venous insufficiency and may be evident by dilated saphenous veins. A positive Homan’s sign is indicative of venous thrombosis even though a patient may have a thrombus and not have a positive Homan’s sign.
A–8
(A) All of the procedures would be obtained on a patient suspected of having a myocardial infarction, along with the cardiac specific marker for acute MI, troponin. Of the choices presented in the question, the ECG will give the most rapid information, although a patient may be having an MI and have a normal ECG. CK and CK-MB enzymes rise after an MI but the rise is delayed for 3–4 hours usually. Also, myoglobin will rise in a person with an infarcted myocardium but it is nonspecific, being found also in skeletal muscle.
Q–9
Women’s Health/Reproductive
Which of the following combinations accurately describes the normal progression of labor?
Stage I usually lasts no longer than 6–8 hours and is characterized by Braxton-Hicks contractions.
Stage II is active labor lasting from 4–6 hours. The cervix is dilated to approximately 8 cm and contractions are 3–5 minutes apart.
Stage III lasts 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. The cervix dilates to 10 cm and contractions are 60 to 90 seconds long and 2–3 minutes apart. Delivery is expected soon.
None of the above statements are true.
Your Answer
A–9
(D) Braxton-Hicks contractions that are perceived by the patient occur late in pregnancy but are not associated with dilation of the cervix. Stage I is the interval between the onset of labor and full cervical dilation (10 cm). Stage II encompasses complete cervical dilation with delivery of the baby. Stage III begins immediately after delivery of the baby and ends with delivery of the placenta. The final stage is Stage IV which is the immediate postpartum period of approximately 1 to 4 hours after delivery of the placenta.
Q–10
Cardiovascular
A 32-year-old white male presents for an insurance physical. He is asymptomatic and denies significant past medical history. His physical examination is essentially normal except that he has a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg in both arms. What is the most appropriate intervention at this time?
No diagnosis: Return in 2 weeks to recheck the blood pressure.
No diagnosis: Obtain an electrocardiogram, complete metabolic panel, and urinalysis and return in 2 weeks to recheck the blood pressure.
Stage I primary hypertension: Obtain labs mentioned in (B) above and begin nonpharmacologic therapy.
Stage I primary hypertension: Obtain labs mentioned in (B) above and begin pharmacologic therapy.
Your Answer
A–10
(A) This appears to be a healthy 32-year-old gentleman according to the history. He should not be classified as hypertensive unless he has a proven sustained elevation of his blood pressure. It would be appropriate to instruct the patient to measure his blood pressure at home daily (or twice daily), keep a record of the readings, and return for an office visit in two weeks. The JNC-7 report classifies a well-documented sustained blood pressure of 140/90 as Stage I hypertension and recommends initiation of pharmacologic therapy along with lifestyle modifications.
Q–11
Cardiovascular
Which antihypertensive agent would be most preferred in a patient with coexisting diabetes mellitus?
Thiazide diuretic
Calcium channel blocker
Beta adrenergic blocker
ACE inhibitor
Your Answer
Q–12
Pulmonary
Which process most accurately reflects the current understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma?
Chronic airway inflammation
Activated macrophage release of leukotrienes and tumor necrosis factor alpha
Inhalation of dust
An imbalance between protease and antiprotease activities in the lungs
Your Answer
A–11
(D) Placebo controlled trials in diabetic patients have shown the efficacy of ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta blockers as initial therapy in lowering blood pressure. However, ACE inhibitors have also been shown to slow progression of diabetic nephropathy, making this the best first line choice. Studies have also shown that the use of ACE inhibitors in high risk hypertensive patients slows the occurrence of cardiovascular events, i.e., stroke, coronary artery disease, etc.
A–12
(A) Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Choices (B) and (C) are more pathogenic of emphysema, and pneumoconiosis results from inhalation of various kinds of dust particles. Imbalances between protease and antiprotease activity is being studied as a cause for alveolar wall destruction.
Q–13
Pulmonary
Bronchial breathing, egophony, whispered pectoriloquy, diminished fremitus, and dullness to percussion are most consistent with which diagnosis?
Pneumothorax
Upper lobe atelectasis
Consolidated pneumonia
Pleural effusion
Your Answer
Q–14
Women’s Health
Which diagnosis must ALWAYS be excluded in a female patient with an acute abdomen?
Ectopic pregnancy
Ovarian cyst
Endometriosis
Appendicitis
Your Answer
A–13
(B) The findings are consistent with upper lobe atelectasis. If it were lower lobe atelectasis, the patient would have diminished or absent breath sounds. Pneumothorax presents with diminished to absent breath sounds, diminished or absent whispered voice sounds, and hyperresonance to percussion. It usually occurs in one lung only. Consolidated pneumonia presents with a variety of crackles and/or rhonchi along with bronchial breath sounds, egophony, whispered pectoriloquy, and increased fremitus in the area of consolidation. Pleural effusion presents with diminished or absent breath sounds, bronchophony, whispered pectoriloquy, an occasional friction rub, and dullness to percussion.
A–14
(A) Ectopic pregnancy (implantation outside the uterine cavity) is incompatible with continuing the pregnancy and carries the risk of catastrophic bleeding if it erodes into blood vessels or ruptures through the fallopian tube. Ovarian cysts usually resolve spontaneously or may be managed by pharmacological agents. Endometriosis causes a wide variation in symptoms with pelvic pain being the most common finding. It is not usually associated with an acute abdomen. Acute appendicitis typically produces pain in the right