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Question 1 of 5

A 54-year-old Caucasian smoker with a history of type II diabetes mellitus controlled with diet has a blood pressure of 146/94 mmHg with optimal non-pharmacological management. Which of the following would be the most appropriate management?

A. Continue with non-pharmacological therapy

B. Initiate chlorthalidone 12.5 mg od and review with routine biochemistry in 1 years time

C. Initiate chlorthalidone 12.5 mg od and review with routine biochemistry in 2-4 weeks' time

D. Initiate irbesartan 150 mg od and review with routine biochemistry in 1 years time

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Initiate chlorthalidone 12.5 mg od and review with routine biochemistry in 2-4 weeks' time

Question 2 of 5

When educating a patient with PUD about lifestyle changes, which habit is most important to avoid?

A. Exercise

B. Smoking

C. Drinking water

D. Adequate sleep

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Smoking

Question 3 of 5

In H&E stained tissue sections, the mucus-containing secretory vesicles in mucous cells typically appear:

A. red or pink

B. blue or purple

C. yellow or brown

D. clear or only weakly stained

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: clear or only weakly stained

Question 4 of 5

The crown of a tooth is covered by

A. pulp

B. dentin

C. cementum

D. enamel

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: enamel

Question 5 of 5

A patient is scheduled for a gastroscopy. Which pre-procedure instruction should the nurse provide?

A. You can have a light breakfast before the procedure.

B. You must fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure.

C. You will need to drink plenty of water before the procedure.

D. You should take all your morning medications as usual.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You must fast for 6-8 hours before the procedure.

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