PANCE Practice Test - Question List

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221. If a patient suffers from Lyme disease, which of the following microorganisms is related to this condition?
  1. Borrelia burgdorferi
  2. Streptococcus pyrogens
  3. Bacilus anthracis
  4. Enterococcus faecalis
222. Regarding the management of Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), which of the following statements best describes the mode of action of sulfonylureas?
  1. Stimulating the pancreas to produce or release insulin
  2. Making the insulin that is produced more available for use
  3. Lowering the blood sugar by facilitating the uptake and utilization of glucose
  4. Altering both fat and protein metabolism
223. Myasthenic crisis and cholinergic crisis are the major complications of myasthenia gravis. Which of the following is important for a physician assistant to know when caring for a patient in crisis?
  1. Weakness and paralysis of the muscles for swallowing and breathing occur in either crisis
  2. Cholinergic drugs should be administered to prevent further complications associated with the crisis
  3. The clinical condition of the patient usually improves after several days of treatment
  4. Loss of body function creates high levels of anxiety and fear
224. If a patient has chronic dermatitis involving the neck, face and antecubital creases and also has a strong family history of varied allergy disorders, which type of dermatitis does she probably have?
  1. Contact dermatitis
  2. Atopic dermatitis
  3. Eczema
  4. Dermatitis medicamentosa
225. What are the possible complications that could result in case of untreated glaucoma?
  1. Blindness
  2. Myopia
  3. Retrolental fibroplasia
  4. Uveitis

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