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CCGP Self-Assessment Examination.
1. A study comparing
the efficacy of two antibiotics reports a p value of 0.04.
Which of the following is the most commonly accepted conclusion?
A.
Neither drug is effective based on these results.
B.
There is a 4% difference in efficacy between the antibiotics.
C.
The sample size was too small to achieve significant results.
D.
There is a statistically significant difference in efficacy
between the antibiotics.
2.
A study compares the efficacy of three antihypertensive
drugs in three groups of hypertensive subjects. Which of
the following statistical tests would be most appropriate
to compare the differences in mean blood pressure between
groups?
A.
Correlation C.
Unpaired t test
B.
Chi square test D.
Analysis of variance
3.
Which of the following drugs can lead to the development
of pulmonary fibrosis?
A.
Amiodarone C.
Propranolol
B.
Methenamine D.
Metoclopramide
4.
An 82-year old patient has been receiving levothyroxine
0.05 mg qd for 2 months. Her TSH is reported at 9.2 qU/ml
(9.2 mU/L). Which of the following is the best recommendation?
A.
Decrease daily dose to 0.025 mg, and recheck TSH in two weeks.
B.
Decrease daily dose to 0.025 mg, and recheck TSH in two months.
C.
Increase daily dose to 0.075 mg, and recheck TSH in two weeks.
D.
Increase daily dose to 0.075 mg, and recheck TSH in two months
5.
A new resident of the dementia unit is wandering, increasingly
confused, and bothering the staff with many questions. Which
of the following is the most appropriate recommendation
at this time?
A.
Risperidone 1 mg qd. C.
A lap belt or a geri-chair.
B.
Thioridazine 25 mg prn. D.
Redirection of the resident prn.
6.
A 72-year old woman presents to the geriatrics clinic with
lower back pain. She has a history of vertebral-crush fractures
secondary to osteoporosis. She took hormone replacement
for five years after menopause (from age 50 to 55), but
she discontinued it due to the intolerable side effects.
Her only other significant medical condition is gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). In addition to calcium and vitamin
D, which of the following is the most appropriate treatment
for this patient's osteoporosis?
A.
Calcitonin C.
Conjugated estrogens
B.
Alendronate D.
Sodium fluoride
7.
Which of the following drug classes is most often associated
with cognitive decline?
A.
Diuretics C.
Antidepressants
B.
Benzodiazepines D.
Antiarrhythmics
8. A 90-year old community-dwelling
patient has long-standing hypertension. His current regimen
includes enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, atenolol, and clonidine.
Blood pressure is minimally controlled. Goals for this patient
should include:
Reducing
the number of antihypertensive medications Successfully
controlling hypertension Preventing
adverse medication events
A.
1 and 2 only C.
2 and 3 only
B.
1 and 3 only D.
1, 2 and 3
9.
The duration of antibiotic treatment for chronic bacterial
prostatitia is:
A.
1 Week C.
3 Weeks
B.
2 Weeks D.
6 to 12 Weeks
10.
A 70-year old female patient is receiving trifluoperazine
for delusional episodes. Which of the following measurements
should be performed on a regular basis to assess the adverse
effects of the medication?
A.
Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)
B.
Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
C.
Folstein Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
D.
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
