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TREATING VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS, PAGE 26
1. The dose of oral conjugated equine estrogens used to alleviate menopausal symptoms is
a. 0.625 mg
b. 1.0 mg
c. 1.25 mg
d. 50 mcg
2. The supplement most commonly taken for menopausal symptoms is
a. Wild yam
b. Vitamin E
c. Soy isoflavones
d. Ginseng
3. Which of the following side effects has been associated with black cohosh?
a. Somnolence
b. Headache
c. Unpleasant taste
d. Photosensitivity
4. Dong quai can potentiate the activity of
a. Theophylline
b. Digoxin
c. Lithium
d. Warfarin
5. Women taking evening primrose oil should avoid taking
a. Antiepileptic drugs
b. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
c. Narcotic analgesics
d. Antihypertensives
6. According to studies, hot flash frequency can be reduced by more than 50% with
a. Sumatriptan
b. Clonazepam
c. Clonidine
d. Ropinirole
ASEPTIC MENINGITIS, PAGE 54
7. Most cases of aseptic meningitis are caused by
a. Influenza
b. An enterovirus
c. Varicella zoster
d. Epstein-Barr virus
8. Which class of medications can replicate the symptoms of aseptic meningitis?
a. Antidepressants
b. Protease inhibitors
c. Antihistamines
d. NSAIDs
9. Symptoms similar to those for aseptic meningitis can be caused by immunization for
a. Mumps
b. Haemophilus influenzae
c. Pertussis
d. Pneumococcal disease
10. On physical examination, aseptic meningitis may be associated with
a. Erythematous vesicular oral lesions
b. Vesicular eruption on the palms, soles, and buttocks
c. Diffuse erythematous, maculopapular rash
d. Presence of petechiae or purpuric rash
11. Which finding on analysis of CSF is most indicative of aseptic meningitis?
a. > 1,000 WBC/mm3
b. Protein < 100 mg/dL
c. Glucose < 40 mg/dL
d. < 0.4 CSF:blood glucose ratio
12. Demyelination syndrome in the setting of aseptic meningitis may result from too rapid administration of
a. Aspirin
b. Anticonvulsants
c. Corticosteroids
d. Intravenous fluids
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