Is there an easy physician assistant practice test?

Sample Physician Assistant Practice Test

Instructions: Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

1. A 35-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of fever, chills, and cough. She has a temperature of 102°F, pulse of 110 bpm, and respiratory rate of 24 bpm. Auscultation of her lungs reveals rales bilaterally. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Pneumonia

B. Influenza

C. Tuberculosis

D. Sepsis

2. A 50-year-old man presents with a 2-month history of abdominal pain, fatigue, and weight loss. He has a history of heavy alcohol use. On physical examination, he has a palpable mass in the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. Laboratory studies reveal elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Liver cancer

B. Alcoholic hepatitis

C. Cirrhosis

D. Pancreatitis

3. A 20-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. She has a fever of 100°F and a pulse of 100 bpm. Her stool is watery and non-bloody. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Gastroenteritis

B. Food poisoning

C. Irritable bowel syndrome

D. Crohn's disease

4. A 40-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of dysuria, urgency, and frequency. He has a history of unprotected sexual intercourse. On urinalysis, he has pyuria and bacteriuria. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Urinary tract infection

B. Prostatitis

C. Epididymitis

D. Sexually transmitted infection

5. A 65-year-old woman presents with a 3-day history of chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. She has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. On physical examination, she has a blood pressure of 180/100 mmHg and a pulse of 120 bpm. Auscultation of her heart reveals a regular rhythm and no murmurs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Myocardial infarction

B. Unstable angina

C. Heart failure

D. Aortic dissection

Answers:

1. A

2. A

3. A

4. A

5. B