Question 1

Which of the following describes the Hair Pull Test for diagnosing hair loss?

Accepted Answer

A positive test indicates loss of more than 2 hairs

Answer

Evaluates hair density

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Pulling on 10-20 hairs

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Measures blood flow to the scalp

Question 2

Which of the following is a cause of diffuse hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Telogen effluvium

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Alopecia areata

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Traction alopecia

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Androgenic alopecia

Question 3

What is a common condition associated with telogen effluvium?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Iron deficiency

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Chronic stress

Question 4

Which medication is specifically noted for its efficacy in treating alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Baricitinib

Answer

Minoxidil

Answer

Finasteride

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Spironolactone

Question 5

What benefit did continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) show over traditional monitoring in diabetic patients on insulin?

Accepted Answer

Modest A1C reduction with improved adverse events

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Significant reduction in A1C levels

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No difference in patient outcomes

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Improved awareness of hypoglycemia

Question 6

In the context of NASH, what does the acronym MASLD stand for?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

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Minimal Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

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Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

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Moderate Advanced Steatotic Liver Disease

Question 7

What percentage of patients in the NASH study achieved resolution of NASH after one year with Resmeterom?

Accepted Answer

25-30%

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50%

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40%

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10%

Question 8

Which treatment is contraindicated in patients with decompensated cirrhosis and NASH?

Accepted Answer

Resmetirom

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Lifestyle changes

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Vitamin E

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Bariatric surgery

Question 9

In patients with Cushing’s syndrome, which of the following is NOT a typical symptom?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss

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Easy bruising

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Hypertension

Answer

Moon facies

Question 10

What is the most common cause of Cushing’s Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Exogenous glucocorticoid use

Answer

Chronic stress

Answer

Adrenal tumors

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Genetic predisposition

Question 11

Which of the following factors is NOT considered in the USPSTF screening for lipid disorders in children?

Accepted Answer

Dietary habits

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Child's age

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Family history of hyperlipidemia

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Social factors

Question 12

What does the USPSTF recommend regarding lipid disorder screening in children?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient evidence to screen

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Mandatory screening for familial hypercholesterolemia

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Screening only in obese children

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Universal screening at age 10

Question 13

What is the recommended initial approach for suspected carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Splinting and corticosteroid injection

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Immediate surgery

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Physical therapy

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Electromyography

Question 14

What was the outcome of comparing surgical treatment to splinting in carpal tunnel syndrome after three months?

Accepted Answer

No meaningful clinical improvement was found

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Splinting was more effective

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Both treatments had equal results

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Surgery was significantly better

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a predictor for cardiac etiology of palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Age over 40

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History of heart disease

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Irregular rhythm

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Male gender

Question 16

For palpitations, what initial evaluation is typically NOT indicated?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac biomarkers

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TSH

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CBC

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EKG

Question 17

What is the primary reason for the high yield of a two-week cardiac monitor in evaluating palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Captures infrequent episodes

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Provides continuous monitoring

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Low cost compared to other tests

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Non-invasive nature

Question 18

In intermediate-risk patients with stable angina, what is the preferred method for evaluating coronary artery stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography (CCTA)

Answer

Functional Testing

Answer

Stress Echocardiography

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Invasive Coronary Angiography (ICA)

Question 19

Which medication combination is more effective for treating Alzheimer's disease but has a higher side effect profile?

Accepted Answer

Memantine and Donepezil

Answer

Donepezil alone

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Rivastigmine and Galantamine

Answer

Memantine alone

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