AKT-5565
A 28-year-old accountant has approached you seeking assistance in quitting smoking. They have inquired about the effectiveness of various treatments. What is the correct statement regarding smoking cessation?
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AKT-5568
A 35-year-old male comes to you seeking advice. He had a splenectomy ten years ago after a cycling accident and has been in good health since. However, a friend recently informed him that he should be receiving treatment after having a splenectomy. He is currently not taking any medication. What would you recommend?
AKT-5563
A school playground is inspected by a Public Health Officer. This is an example of which domain of Public Health?
AKT-5558
According to NICE guidelines, if a patient with diabetes has a 5 year coronary event risk of >10% but no microalbuminuria, at what threshold level of BP (stage 2 hypertension) should you offer treatment?
AKT-5572
A 31-year-old construction worker visits your clinic with concerns about his anxiety. As you talk with him, he reveals that he drinks two bottles of beer every evening. These bottles are 500 ml each and have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5%.
How many units of alcohol does he consume per week?
AKT-5564
From this description, which of the following principles of good research practice, as set out by the GMC, has been breached during the course of a trial researching a new medication for the treatment of late dementia?
AKT-5552
A 72-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer presents for review. He has heard he may be eligible for benefits to help with personal care. What is the most appropriate form to fill in?
AKT-5542
A 65-year-old man with a history of lung cancer presents for follow-up. He reports a loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue over the past three weeks. Upon examination, he appears to be slightly dehydrated. You order a series of blood tests, which reveal the following results:
– Calcium: 3.12 mmol/L
– Albumin: 40 g/L
– Glucose (random): 6.7 mmol/L
– Urea: 10.2 mmol/L
– Creatinine: 115 µmol/L
Which medication that he is currently taking is most likely contributing to his symptoms?
AKT-5551
Which one of the following statements regarding retirement contracts is true?
AKT-5555
You operate a clinic for smoking cessation and respiratory disease intervention at your practice in northern England. Concerning inequalities, what is accurate regarding the emergence of bronchial carcinoma and related risk factors?