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1
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Which nuclear medicine scan requires the patient to take a capsule of contrast medium on the first day of the scan and then return 24 hours later for a second scan?

A

thyroid uptake and scan

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Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine?

A

barium swallow

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3
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A dosimeter is __________.

A

a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed

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Which procedure performed by a radiologist evaluates the function of the bile ducts?

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cholangiography

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5
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Which of the following evaluates the condition of the myocardium through the use of a gamma camera that allows the physician to measure ventricular contractions?

A

MUGA scan

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6
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Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?

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Angiography

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Which procedure includes nonionizing radiation and a strong magnetic field to allow the physician to examine internal structures and soft tissues of any area of the body?

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magnetic resonance imaging

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In which procedure does the X-ray camera rotate completely around the patient on a special table while the computer compiles one cross-sectional view from each rotation of the camera?

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CT scan

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For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines?

A

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis

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Which of the following instructions should be included in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?

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Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal.

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Which of the following are common sites for intradermal injections?

A

25-gauge

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12
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Medications administered via the intravenous route are absorbed within

A

15 to 30 seconds

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Which of the following is the study of how drugs are used to treat disease?

A

Pharmacotherapeutics

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14
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Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances?

A

thyroid hormone and insulin

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Which of the following describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?

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Excretion

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16
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The action of antihypertensive drugs is to

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reduce blood pressure

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17
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The trade name of a drug alsois known as the __________.

A

brand or proprietary name

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18
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A physician __________ a drug either by giving a patient a prescription to be filled by a pharmacy or by sending the order directly to the pharmacy through an electronic system.

A

Prescribes

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When a manufacturer produces a new drug, no other manufacturer can make or sell the drug for __________ years.

A

17

20
Q

Which of the following refers to the study of characteristics of natural drugs and their sources?

A

Pharmacognosy

21
Q

Drugs that have the lowest abuse potential belong to which schedule of controlled substances?

A

Schedule V

22
Q

How often should you check to see if the answers to dosage calculations are reasonable?

A

every time you perform a dosage calculation

23
Q

When medications are mixed and dissolved into a solution and administered by a slow drip into a vein, the administration is known by which of the following terms?

A

Infusion

24
Q

How many capsules will the patient receive if the practitioner orders 30 mg of Adalat, and each capsule contains 10 mg?

A

3 capsules

25
Q

When a meter is divided by 100, the result is __________.

A

1 centimeter

26
Q

Which of the following is a general rule for medication administration?

A

Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer.

27
Q

The appropriate way to speak to a patient who has a hearing impairment is to ___

A

speak in clear, low-pitched tones

28
Q

Which of the following is a small glass or plastic container that is sealed to keep its contents sterile?

A

Ampule

29
Q

32 ounces equals __________

A

2 pounds

30
Q

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

A

There is no specific diagnostic test.

31
Q

Which of the following is the metric equivalent of 1 g?

A

1000 mg

32
Q

Which of the following is a correct equivalent within the household system?

A

60 drops = 1 teaspoon

33
Q

Which of the following is an example of a dry heat treatment?

A

hot-water bottle

34
Q

In which stage of growth and development is a child’s head usually one-fourth the entire body length?

A

Neonate

35
Q

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

A

From the age of 3, children should have well-child examinations every year.

36
Q

Which of the following actions will help relieve a child’s fear when coming to the medical office?

A

Allow the child to examine some of the blunt instruments.

37
Q

Which of the following should be included in the emotional preparation of toddlers for a physical examination?

A

Approach the children slowly.

38
Q

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24–48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

A

PKU

39
Q

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, __________.

A

provide instruction sheets in large type

40
Q

Which of the following patients would require special consideration related to medication administration?

A

a 75-year-old gentleman with early Alzheimer’s

41
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When interviewing an elderly patient to get her medical history, you ask her to describe the pain she feels in her abdomen, but she stops in the middle of a sentence and appears to be searching for the right word to use. What action should you take in this situation?

A

Be patient and wait for her to find the word.

42
Q

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ___

A

speak in clear, low-pitched tones

43
Q

Which of the following statements about cognitive-intellectual development in elderly patients is true?

A

Accumulated information and life experiences make them great teachers.

44
Q

The type of movement shown by letter E in the picture is __________.

A

abduction

45
Q

Axillary crutches that are too long for the patient could lead to the patient getting crutch _________

A

Palsy

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