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1
Q

To have metabolic syndrome, you must have how many conditions to be diagnosed?

A

At least 3 or greater

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How many oz of non-sugar liquid should you consume while taking Orlistat?

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64oz / day

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3
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Overweight BMI?

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25-29.9

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4
Q

MOA Pregnancy Test

A

Detect hCG

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5
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Orlistat is approved for what age for OTC or RX?

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OTC: >18yrs old
RX: >12 yrs old

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6
Q

Techniques for naturopathy?

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Nutritional counseling/support using dietetics, fasting, supplements

Belief that mental attitude/emotional states may influence physical illness

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7
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Callus vs Corn

Indefinite border

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Callus

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8
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Callus vs Corn

Central core

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Corn

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9
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Stage 2 hypertension is what?

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≥140/90

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10
Q

Techniques for Ayurveda?

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Relies on individual’s willingness to participate in lifestyle and behavioral changes

Uses pt interview, physical exam, lab tests to diagnose

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11
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When do pts w/ achilles tendon rupture need to be referred?

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Regardless of pain level, they need to be always referred

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12
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When should you take vitamin supplements while taking Orlistat?

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Bedtime

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13
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With diabetic ketoacidosis, ketones can be tested when BG is ______mg/dL and is associated w/ (T1DM/T2DM)

A

> 240

T1DM

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14
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Bariatric surgery is recommended for someone with a BMI of _____ and _____ if they have HTN, T2DM, etc

A

No conditions: >40

W/ conditions: >35

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15
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Callus vs Corn

Thickening of skin

A

Callus

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16
Q

Digoxin is derived from where?

A

Foxglove

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17
Q

Sever’s Disease occurs in what population?

A

Young boys (8 to 15 yrs old)

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18
Q

When are blood glucose screenings recommended to?

A

Overweight adults between ages 40 to 70

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19
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How long should you soak your feet in WARM water for calluses/corns?

A

5 minutes

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20
Q

To have metabolic syndrome, your BP would be greater than ______

A

130/85

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21
Q

Paclitaxel is derived from what?

A

Yew tree bark

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22
Q

Orlistat AE?

A

Greasy diarrhea increases w/ fatty meals

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23
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To have metabolic syndrome, your fasting glucose would be greater than _____mg/dL

A

100

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24
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Callus vs Corn

Small

A

Corn

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25
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What foods should you avoid when losing weight?

A

Carbs + fats (saturated)

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26
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To have metabolic syndrome, you will have a triglyceride level greater than ______mg/dL

A

150

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27
Q

In a blister, accumulation of fluid is beneath the _________

A

stratum corneum

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28
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Extra intake of just 10kcal/day leads to how much increase of lb(s)/year?

A

1

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29
Q

How long can it take to develop antibodies for HIV and HCV after exposure?

A

HCV - 6 months

HIV - 3 wks to 6 months

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30
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According to the American Cancer Society, what population should utilize fecal occult blood tests, and how often should they be tested?

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> 50 yrs old; AA = >45 yrs old

every 10 yrs

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31
Q

1lb of fat equals how many kcal?

A

3500

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32
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Class 3 BMI?

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≥40

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33
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How do you treat onychoncryptosis?

A
  1. Warm water
  2. Insert small cotton piece or dental floss
  3. If infection occurs, referral
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34
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Who should not use chiropractic therapies for health purposes?

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  1. Arthritis
  2. Osteoporosis
  3. Bleeding disorder
  4. Tumor on the spine
  5. Aneurysms
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35
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How many kcal/day should you reduce by if trying to lose weight?

A

500kcal/day

36
Q

Orlistat + RX; dose

A

120mg TID before meals

37
Q

What rx is derived from yew tree bark?

A

Paclitaxel

38
Q

Long-term Rx therapy is recommended for someone with a BMI of _____ and _____ if they have HTN, T2DM, etc

A

No condition: >30

W/ condition: >27

39
Q

MOA UTI bladder

A

Detects nitrates

40
Q

Pharmacologic therapy for calluses/corns?

A

Salicylic acid (0.5 to 40%) for 14 days max

41
Q

To have metabolic syndrome, you would have a HDL level less than _____ in males and ______ in females

A

Men - 40

Females - 50

42
Q

What are some research issues in regards to CIM therapies?

A
  1. Lack of standardization in CIM research

2. Experimental design is the most problematic issue

43
Q

Stage 1 hypertension is what?

A

130-139 / 80-89

44
Q

When should you replace cushioning pads for calluses/corns?

45
Q

Who should not receive massages for health purposes?

A
  1. History of physical abuse
  2. Bleeding disorders
  3. Pregnant
  4. Peripheral vascular disease
46
Q

FDA regulates homeopathic medicines as what?

A

Drugs not dietary supplements

47
Q

How do you calculate BMI?

A

Wt (lbs) / Ht (in)^2 * 703

48
Q

Orlistat + OTC; dose

A

60mg TID before meals

49
Q

Callus vs Corn

Raised and yellowish gray

50
Q

Fecal occult blood tests should be performed on how many consecutive bowel movements?

51
Q

Who should receive HCV testing?

A
  1. If you had hemodialysis before 1987
  2. Transplant before 1992
  3. Sex w/ multiple peeps
  4. Birth from infected mother
  5. Occupational hazard
52
Q

When do pts with blisters need to be referred?

A

If drainage is needed

53
Q

According to the clinical guidelines, how much weight must be lost?

A

5 to 10% over 6 months

54
Q

How do you confirm diagnosis of Sever’s Disease?

A

Squeeze test

55
Q

How many minutes of exercise should you incorporate / week

A

150 minutes

56
Q

What rx is derived from foxglove?

57
Q

When should ovulation prediction urine tests be done?

A

2 to 4 days before estimated ovulation time

58
Q

T/F

Basal body temperature is a more accurate method of female fertility testing compared to urinary hormone tests

59
Q

What is the difference between complementary and integrative medicine?

A

Complementary - using non-mainstream approach w/ conventional rx

Integrative - using non-TRADITONAL approach w/ conventional rx

60
Q

Interferences w/ UTI tests

A

Strict vegan and/or using tetracycline - gives out a false negative

High dose of Vit. C - gives out a false negative

Phenozopyridine - gives out a false positive

61
Q

Callus vs Corn

Broad base

62
Q

What are the major categories of complementary/integrative medicine (CIM)?

A
  1. Natural
  2. Mind-body practice
  3. Other approaches
63
Q

Difference between urine + hair samples for drug detection?

A

Urine - Hours to few days prior to testing

Hair - 5 to 90 days prior with 1 and a half inch sample

64
Q

Pathophysiology of Onychocryptosis?

A

Nail curves and becomes embedded into flesh causing pain; bacteria can invade if broken

65
Q

Class 1 BMI?

66
Q

To have metabolic syndrome, a males circumference is greater than ______ and a females have a number greater than _____

A

Men - 40

Women - 35

67
Q

MOA Azo (for UTIs)

A

Detects NITRITES + leukocyte esterase

68
Q

Techniques for Chinese medicine?

A

Emphasis on herbal medicine, minerals, metals, animal products

Acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion are often used

69
Q

MOA Ovulation Urine Test

A

Detect LH surge

70
Q

When do pts w/ toenail loss need to be referred?

A

All pts with this need to be referred

71
Q

MOA Male Fertility Test

A

Detects SP-10 antigen

72
Q

Pharmacologic therapy for onychoncryptosis?

A

Sodium sulfide 1% gel; apply twice daily for up to 7 days

73
Q

Elevated BP is what?

A

120-129 / <80

74
Q

Oseltamivir is derived from what?

A

Chinese star anise

75
Q

To have metabolic syndrome, what kind of resistance would likely to occur?

76
Q

When testing for osteopenia/osteoporosis, what should the bone mineral tests be like?

A

Penia - 1 to 2.5

Porosis - >2.5

77
Q

Obese child BMI?

A

≥95% BMI of adult

78
Q

How do you treat intermetatarsal neuitis?

A

Wear proper footwear

79
Q

Overweight child BMI?

A

85 to 95% BMI of adult

80
Q

Class 2 BMI?

81
Q

Techniques for homeopathy?

A

Undergoes attenuation to increase potency

82
Q

When should pregnancy tests be done?

A

1 wk after 1 day of missed period

83
Q

What rx is derived from the Chinese star anise

A

Oseltamivir

84
Q

What RX should be avoided before and during fecal occult blood tests?

A

ASA, NSAIDS, steroids

85
Q

With hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome, BG is found at _____mg/dl with few or no ketones and is associated w/ (T1DM/T2DM)

A

> 600

T2DM

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