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1. Which of the following is an accepted definition of the term “health disparities?”
- A. Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a marginalized racial or ethnic group
- B. Unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that can manifest in the healthcare setting as a result of trying to find patterns of disease management
- C. A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience that negatively impacts the provision of care among specific subpopulations
- D. Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations
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2. According to published studies, the prevalence of psoriasis is highest in which racial group?
- A. Blacks
- B. Whites
- C. Hispanics
- D. Asians
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3. Which of the following characteristics frequently accompanies the presence of psoriasis among Black patients?
- A. Dyspigmentation
- B. Ocular rosacea
- C. Nail pitting
- D. Hair loss
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4. Approximately what percentage of Black patients with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis are treated with biologic therapy?
- A. 15%
- B. 25%
- C. 35%
- D. 45%
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5. In one study of 136 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, what was deemed to be the most important characteristic of potential treatment by White patients?
- A. Route of administration
- B. Risk of cancer
- C. Likelihood of remission
- D. Risk of injection reaction
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6. In the same study, what was deemed to be the most important characteristic of potential treatment by Black patients?
- A. Route of administration
- B. Risk of cancer
- C. Likelihood of remission
- D. Risk of injection reaction
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7. Which of the following statements regarding adherence to biologic therapies prescribed for patients with PsA is true?
- A. Black patients are significantly more likely to adhere to biologic treatment regimens than White patients
- B. Hispanic patients are significantly more likely to adhere to biologic treatment regimens than Black patients
- C. White patients are significantly more likely to adhere to biologic treatment regimens than Hispanic patients
- D. There is no evidence that adherence varies according to race/ethnicity
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8. For patients with limited English proficiency, which of the following is considered a best practice to overcome potential communication barriers?
- A. Invite the patient to bring a friend or family member with them to serve as a translator
- B. Incorporate the use of an online translation app to help explain specific terms to the patient
- C. Include a certified medical interpreter to ensure the proper translation of complex concepts
- D. Schedule extra time at each visit to ensure understanding of the diagnosis and treatment regimen
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9. According to a 2008 study, physicians are most likely to agree with which of the following statements?
- A. “I am in a position to make a difference in the quality of health care that minority patients receive”
- B. “Across the United States, minority patients generally receive lower quality care than white patients”
- C. “It is important for physicians to devote extra time to the health needs of their minority patients”
- D. “I often think about what I can do to interact more effectively with my minority patients”
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10. What is the general concept behind the “Spoon Theory?”
- A. A patient with a chronic illness is often unable to nimbly use eating utensils as they age
- B. A patient with a chronic illness has a limited amount of energy at the beginning of each day
- C. A patient with a chronic illness requires additional physical affection to help ameliorate their daily pain
- D. A patient with a chronic illness is more likely to be able to support grieving family members due to their empathy skills
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