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Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures

Which one of the following statements about the treatment of vertebral compression fractures is false?

  • Initial therapy for pain includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and acetaminophen.
  • Bisphosphonates are recommended to improve pain.
  • Bracing beyond 8 weeks is recommended.
  • Physical activity initiated within 2 weeks of fracture may contribute to greater vertebral collapse.
Volume 41.3 - Question 17

Herpes Zoster Vaccination and Dementia

Receiving the live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccine is associated with a reduced probability of a new dementia diagnosis.

  • True
  • False
Volume 41.3 - Question 5

Long QT Syndrome

Which one of the following statements about long QT syndrome is false?

  • It has a prevalence of at least 1 in 2000 live births.
  • The QT interval is often accompanied by bizarre morphologic changes with regard to ventricular repolarization.
  • An exercise stress test is useful to facilitate the diagnosis in ambiguous cases.
  • Most patients should receive an ICD.
Volume 41.3 - Question 2

HbA1c and G6PD Deficiency

Glycated hemoglobin levels markedly underestimate glucose levels in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

  • True
  • False
Volume 40.3 - Question 24

Prenatal cfDNA Sequencing and Maternal Cancer

Which one of the following is the most common cause of a non-reportable or unusual cell-free DNA-sequencing result in a pregnant patient?

  • Cancer
  • Fibroids
  • Placental mosaicism
  • Clonal hematopoiesis
Volume 40.3 - Question 17

Geriatrics

There is no association between vision impairment and all-cause mortality.  

  • True
  • False
Volume 36.5 - Question 8

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