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Question 1 of 5

Conductive and sensorineural phases are necessary for hearing to take place. The sensorineural phase of hearing pathways involves the:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The cochlea and cochlear nerve are involved in the sensorineural phase of hearing.

Question 2 of 5

The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach for optimal effectiveness.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with a diagnosis of giardiasis is being treated with metronidazole (Flagyl). What information would be important to obtain before prescribing this medication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Metronidazole interacts with alcohol, causing a disulfiram-like reaction, so patients should be advised to avoid alcohol.

Question 4 of 5

Mr. Quince is a 68-year-old patient who describes several months of urinary frequency and a sensation of incomplete emptying with no associated dysuria, hematuria, or fever. Physical examination reveals a slightly enlarged but nontender prostate, a postvoid residual urine volume of 20 mL, and a urinalysis with 15 white blood cells (WBCs) and 5 red blood cells (RBCs). Urine culture reveals 30,000 colony-forming units of Escherichia coli. You see a report from last year that shows urinalysis with 10 WBCs and 4 RBCs that was obtained as part of a routine evaluation. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of Mr. Quince�s symptoms?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A 4-week course of ciprofloxacin is appropriate to treat the urinary tract infection and resolve symptoms.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is not a risk factor for late-life depression?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: While family history, disability, and stroke are common risk factors, a history of myocardial infarction is less commonly associated with late-life depression.

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