Question 1

The adage that "common problems occur commonly" advises the practitioner to:

Accepted Answer

A)   always diagnose the patient's problem in terms of what their practice usually sees.
B)   refer any uncommon complaints to specialists as soon as possible.
C)   consider the most likely cause of the patient's problem before considering the obscure.
D)   examine uncommon problems critically before assuming that the issue is an unusual presentation of a common problem.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Mr. Johnson actually has streptococcal pharyngitis; however, the throat culture is initially read as negative. This situation describes a test with a:

Accepted Answer

A)   low sensitivity.
B)   high sensitivity.
C)   high specificity.
D)   low specificity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

In setting priorities for the evaluation and management plan, which of the following should be included?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consultations
B)   Laboratory studies
C)   Patient transportation
D)   Occam's razor
E)   MedicationsF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is an accepted method of making a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Relying on intuition
B)   Making maximal use of laboratory tests
C)   Using first assumptions
D)   Using algorithmsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The likelihood of your diagnosis being related to your findings is dependent on:

Accepted Answer

A)   the number and magnitude of the presenting problems.
B)   the prevalence of both in the particular population.
C)   your ability to validate your first impression.
D)   your experience with the particular condition.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 25: Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

The likelihood of your diagnosis being related to your findings is dependent on:

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The adage that "common problems occur commonly" advises the practitioner to:

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Mr. Johnson actually has streptococcal pharyngitis; however, the throat culture is initially read as negative. This situation describes a test with a:

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In setting priorities for the evaluation and management plan, which of the following should be included?

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Which of the following is an accepted method of making a diagnosis?

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Exam 25: Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

The likelihood of your diagnosis being related to your findings is dependent on:

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The adage that "common problems occur commonly" advises the practitioner to:

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Mr. Johnson actually has streptococcal pharyngitis; however, the throat culture is initially read as negative. This situation describes a test with a:

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In setting priorities for the evaluation and management plan, which of the following should be included?

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Which of the following is an accepted method of making a diagnosis?

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