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53. Question: A 68-year-old woman complains of chronic stiffness and swelling in her finger joints, especially the middle joints. She denies morning stiffness lasting more than 15 minutes. On exam, she has hard bony enlargements of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. What condition is most likely?

57. Question: Which of the following describes prescriptions for antidepressant meds written by primary care providers? 

 58. Daryl, a 49-year-old postal worker, presents for the first time with a sudden onset of intense apprehension, fear, dyspnea, palpitations and a choking sensation. What is your initial diagnosis?

17.  A 40-year-old man reports drinking a fifth of vodka daily. He has tried to cut back but relapses. He has tremors and anxiety without alcohol. What is the most appropriate next step? 

16.  A middle-aged man with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 is complaining of sharp burning pain that starts at the middle of the right buttock and radiates down the posterior aspect of the thigh and lower leg. He is complaining of weakness of the ankle and foot that is interfering with walking. The pain started three months ago and is becoming more frequent and severe. It is aggravated by prolonged sitting which is interfering with his job as a truck driver. His past medical history is positive for hypertension and metabolic syndrome. The patient is taking lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide (Zestoretic) 10mg/12.5 mg once a day. Which of the following tests is appropriate to further evaluate the patient’s symptoms?

In which phase of the policy analysis process do policy makers review possible options for technical feasibility? 

Which one of the following regarding the National Drug Policy is TRUE?

Which one of the following statements regarding a policy is TRUE?

Key health system components of improving access to medicines include the following

According to the King IV Report, the corporate governance duties applicable to managers and members of any constituted committee in the healthcare organisation include