Barkley 3p Study Guide Graded A+

A patient presents with chronic neuropathic pain in his feet secondary to type 2 diabetes. Of the following, the best therapeutic choice would be: a. Phenobarbital (Luminal) b. Carbidopa (Lodosyn) c. Tiaganine (Gabitril) d. Gabapentin (Neurontin) {Ans: d. Gabapentin (Neurontin)}The sternomastoid is innervated by cranial nerve XI and extends across the neck to behind the ear. The function of this muscle is to help rotate and flex the head. The sternomastoid muscle is associated with which lymph node? a. Superficial cervical b. Posterior auricular c. Jugulodigastric d. Posterior cervical {Ans: a. Superficial cervical}Benjamin, age 22, comes into your practice complaining of extreme pain in his lower abdomen. You use a stethoscope to listen to his bowel sounds and hear nothing. Which of the following is not a cause of hypoactive bowel sounds? a. Peritonitis b. Constipation c. Paralytic ileus d. Norovirus {Ans: d. Norovirus}A male patient requests a phosphodiesterase inhibitor to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following is appropriate? a. Tadalafil (Cialis) may be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual activity will take place two or more times per week. b. Vardenafil (Levitra), 5 mg, may be taken with a high-fat meal