Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024 ( A+ Graded 100% Verified)

Peter presents with complaints of right hearing loss that has been getting worse and a congruent headache. What is the most likely diagnosis? {Ans: ***A. Acoustic neuroma B. Presbycusis C. Ménière's disease D. Sensorineural hearing loss}Gabby, aged 22, has Bell's palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted, and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her? {Ans: ***A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3 to 6 months." B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage." C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." D. "You may have a few more episodes over the course of your lifetime but no permanent damage."}You have a patient who is a positive for strep on rapid antigen testing (rapid strep test). You order amoxicillin after checking for drug allergies (patient is negative) but he returns 3 days later, reporting that his temperature has gone up, not down (101.5°F in office). You also note significant lymphadenopathy, most notably in the posterior and anterior cervical chains, some hepatosplenomegaly, and a diffuse rash. You decide: {Ans: A. To refer the patient B. That he is having an allergic response and