The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following? Western blot Enzyme-linked immu

Question 1 

The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following?

Western blot

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay 

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test 

Viral load

Question 2 

Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

White blood cell count 

Polymorphonuclear cells

C-reactive protein (CRP)

Question 3 

Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?

GABA 

Acetylcholine 

Dopamine 

Serotonin

Question 4

Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is:

Ecchymosis, edema, and erythema over the lateral epicondyle

Pain at the elbow with resisted movements at the wrist and forearm

Inability to supinate and pronate the arm

Inability to flex or extend the elbow against resistance

Question 5 

Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true?

The uninvolved side should be examined initially and then compared to the involved side.

The part of the body that is causing the patient pain should be examined first.

When possible, the patient should not be asked to perform active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises to avoid causing pain.