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1. A 50-year-old male complains of low back pain and stiffness, which becomes worse on bending and is relieved by lying down. The most appropriate initial management is:

A) Activity as tolerated, optional 2-day bedrest B) Lumbar spine MRI C) Physical therapy referral D) Prescribe NSAIDs only

2. A 43-year-old woman has a 3-month history of pain, weakness, and numbness of the right hand that is worse at night. Examination shows hypoesthesia and atrophy of the thenar eminence. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

A) Wrist splinting at night B) Carpal tunnel release surgery C) Corticosteroid injection D) Physical therapy

3. A 65-year-old diabetic with a creatinine of 1.6 was started on an ACE inhibitor. He presents with weakness. K: 7.2 meq/L. Which medication is most likely contributing to hyperkalemia?

A) Spironolactone B) Insulin C) Statin D) Aspirin

4. A 5 year old child is electrocuted while playing. The child is apneic and is ventilated with bag and mask. What is the next step?

A) Check pulses B) Start chest compressions C) Administer epinephrine D) Defibrillate

5. Pseudomembranous colitis is most commonly associated with which antibiotic?

A) Clindamycin B) Penicillin C) Vancomycin D) Metronidazole