A 45-year-old man on the neurology floor can understand instructions but is unable to express himself through talking. Which lobe of the brain controls the expression of speech?

Frontal lobe

Occipital lobe

Temporal lobe

Parietal lobe

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale: The frontal lobe, specifically Broca's area located in the dominant hemisphere, is responsible for expressive speech. Damage to this area can result in expressive aphasia or difficulty expressing speech.

Choice B rationale: The occipital lobe primarily processes visual information.

Choice C rationale: The temporal lobe is involved in auditory processing and language comprehension.

Choice D rationale: The parietal lobe is involved in spatial perception, attention, and sensory information processing.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: The combination treats gonorrhea and chlamydia but not trichomonas.

Choice B rationale: While important, this combination aims to treat multiple potential infections, not solely prevent reinfection.

Choice C rationale: The dual therapy doesn’t cover syphilis; it's specifically targeted for gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Choice D rationale: Azithromycin covers both gonorrhea and chlamydia, so the combination ensures coverage for both possible infections.

A. Colchicine B. Alendronate C. Prednisone D. Allopurinol

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Used primarily for gout and familial Mediterranean fever, not for Paget's disease.

Choice B rationale: Alendronate is a bisphosphonate commonly used to manage Paget's disease by slowing down bone breakdown and reducing the risk of complications.

Choice C rationale: Prednisone is a corticosteroid used for various inflammatory conditions but not typically prescribed for Paget's disease.

Choice D rationale: Used to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks, not a primary medication for Paget's disease.

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A 45-year-old man on the neurology floor can understand instructions but is unable to express himself through talking. Which lobe of the brain controls the expression of speech?

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