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clinician should question the patient with suspected gout about use of which of these medications? Question options: a) Low-dose aspirin b) Thiazide diuretics c) Ethambutol d) All of the above Q... uestion 2 2 / 2 points A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? Question options: a) No treatment at this time b) Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c) Diet, exercise, and oral medication d) Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin Question 3 2 / 2 points Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true? Question options: a) The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side. b) The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first. c) When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain. d) Radiographs should always be obtained prior to examination so as not to cause further injury to the patient. Question 42 / 2 points The clinician prescribes glipizide (Glucotrol) for a diabetic patient. Which statement made by the patient would indicate that your teaching has been effective? Question options: a) “I’ll take my pill at least 30 minutes before breakfast.” b) “I’ll take my Glucotrol before bedtime.” c) “It is important to take my medication right after I eat.” d) “Since I only like to eat two meals a day, I can take the pill between my meals.” Question 52 / 2 points Jennifer is an 18-year-old who comes to the emergency room after a fall during a soccer game. Jennifer explains that she fell on her left side and kept her arm out straight to break her fall. She has been experiencing severe pain and limited ROM in her left shoulder. The clinician has diagnosed Jennifer with a dislocated shoulder. Which of the following statements are true concerning shoulder dislocation? Question options: a) Posterior dislocations are more common than anterior dislocations. b) There is a risk of neurovascular and neurosensory trauma, so the clinician should check for distal pulses. c) Recurrent dislocations are uncommon and would require great force to result in injury. d) Surgery is most commonly the treatment of choice [Show More]

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