Chiro Board Review App Flashcards
A cancer that has not invaded the basement membrane or the tissue of origin is called?
- Leukoplakia
- Medullary carcinoma
- Carcinoma in situ
- Broader’s grade 1
Carcinoma in Situ
A deficiency in which of the following trace elements results in tetomy similar to that which accompanies hypocalcemia?
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Iron
Magnesium
A deficiency of Vitamin C most often effects?
- Hemopoietic tissue
- Muscles
- Nerves
- Connective tissue
Connective Tissue
A patient with a yolk cell tumor of the testes likely has an elevated blood serum?
- Erythropoietin
- Alpha-fetaprotein
- Carcinoembryonic antigen
- Calcium
Alpha-Fetaprotein
A small cystic projection from a joint capsule or tendon sheath usually on the wrist is called?
- Synovial sarcoma
- Nodule
- Ganglion
- Epidermoid cyst
Ganglion
A young male from central Africa has a rapidly expanding mass in the area of the jaw. What could be the cause?
- Melanoma
- Keratoacanthoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Burketts lymphoma
Burketts Lymphoma
Acromegaly and gigantism result from an increase in which of the following?
- Somatropin
- TSH
- Histamine
- Parathormone
Somatropin
Almost all pathological changes of systemic lupus erythematosus involve which of the following?
- Increased cytotoxins
- Increased IgG
- Famma
- Increased immune cells
Increased Immune Cells
Antibody synthesis is a primary function of?
- Monocytes
- Plasma cells
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
Plasma Cells
Carcinoma is least likely to metastasize in the _____?
- Skeletal muscle
- Vertebra
- Liver
- Lungs
Lungs
Cardiac tamponade is defined as?
- Increased fluid in veins
- Aortic stenosis
- Exess fluid in capillaries
- Fluid in pericardial space
Fluid in Pericardial Space
Chronic passive congestion of the liver is typically seen in which of the following conditions?
- Left heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Hypertension
- Right heart failure
Right Heart Failure
Circulatory level of which cell increase in an acute inflammatory response caused by bacterial infection?
- Eosinophil
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytic
Neutrophils
Coccidiodomycosis most commonly affects which of the following organs?
- Heart
- Lung
- Intestine
- Skin
Lung
Cretinism is caused by?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Dilation of the inner mammary and subscapular arteries, hypertension and weakness of the upper limbs with decreased lower limb pulse occurs in which of the following?
- Twisting of the aorta
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Aortic insufficiency
Coarctation of the Aorta
Dry eyes and mouth with the symptoms of an autoimmune disease are characteritic of?
- Scleoderma
- Reiter’s syndrome
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Epidural hemorrhage most likely results from laceration of which of the following arteries?
- Middle meningeal artery
- Superficial temporal
- Internal carotid
- Middle cerebral
Middle Meningeal Artery
Fatty liver, edema and atrophy of the small bowel are charateristics in which of the following?
- Kwashiokor
- Pellagra
- Marasmus
- Riboflavin deficiency
Kwashiokor
Generalized muscle weakness, poor intestinal tonus and resultant bloating, heart abnormalities and weakness of respiratory muscles characterizes which of the following deficiencies?
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Chloride
Calcium
Giant cell arthritis primarily affects the?
- Muscular arteries
- Occipital arteries
- Abdominal arteries
- Temporal artery
Temporal Artery
Hemorrhage in the reticular formation of the brain is a likely to result in?
- Anosmia
- Aphasia
- Coma
- Blindness
Coma
Hyperglycemia, obesity and osteopenia are characteristic of?
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercortisolism
- Hyperaldsteronism
- Diabetes mellitus
Hypercortisolism
In most types of allergic injuries the immediate transient phase of vascular permeability is mediated by which of the following?
- Anaphylatoxin
- Histamine
- The Hoffman factor
- Complement
Histamine
In which of the the following muscle disorders is pseudohypertrophy most common?
- Myasthenia gravis
- Beckers dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- Duchenne’s dystrophy
Duchenne’s Dystrophy
Increased secretion from anterior pituitary following closure of the epiphyseal plates could produce?
- Paget’s disease
- Gigantism
- Cretinism
- Acromegaly
Acromegaly
Intracranial calcification occurs most commonly in?
- Ependymoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Medulloblastoma
- Astrocytoma
Oligodendroglioma
Ischmic necrosis as a consequence of cardiac muscle damage is which type of necrosis?
- Coagulaton
- Liquefaction
- Enzymatic
- Caseous
Coagulation
Kaposis sarcoma occurs in 1/3 of patients with?
- Dermatitis
- AIDS
- Tuberculosis
- Lupus erythematosus
AIDS
Loss of braking skills, the lack of ability to stop forward movement of the hand when reaching for something results from blockage of?
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Cortex
- Medulla
Cerebellum
Mask-like face, claw-like fingers, hypertension and fibrosis of the esophagus are characteristic of which of the following diseases?
- Scleroderma
- Systemic lupus
- Rheumatoid
- Raynaud’s disease
Scleroderma
Mature cells of atypical size, shape and organization are characteristic of?
- Cancer
- Anaplasia
- Dysplasia
- Metaplasia
Dysplasia
Neonatal hyaline membrane disorder is die to?
- Abnormal elastic swelling
- Presence of fluid in alveoli
- Absene of surfactant
- Aspiration of fluid
Absence of Surfactant
Pannus formation is characterized in te pathogenesis of?
- Rheumatic fever
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patchy consolidation of the lungs is characteristic of?
- Bronchial asthma
- Emphysema
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia
Patients with asbestos are predisposed to?
- Aspergillosis
- Embolism
- Tuberculosis
- Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Pitting edema is typically caused by which of the following?
- Cirrosis of the liver
- Hyperthyroidism
- Myxedema
- Congestive heart failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Pyknosis is characterized by nuclear _____?
- Fragmentation
- Desecration
- Condensation
- Dissolution
Condensation
Release of histamine into the skin following cutaneous trauma causes?
- Vasoconstricton causes blanching
- Granulomatous increase of mast cells
- Extracellular fluid filled capillaries
- Vasodilation of arterioles causing redness
Vasodilation of Arterioles Causing Redness
Serum sickness is an example of?
- T-cell mediated complex
- Delayed immunity
- Antibody antigen mediated complex
- Immune complex
Immune Complex
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord is due to which of the following?
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Folic acid
- Carcinoma
- Thiamine
Megaloblastic Anemia
Subacute panencephalitis is a rare sequal to?
- Chicken pox
- Mumps
- Herpes simplex
- Measles
Measles
Subluxation or the lens, laxity of ligaments and cystic medial necrosis of the aorta are characteristic of which of the following?
- Marfan’s syndrome
- Von Recklinghausen syndome
- Systemic lupus
- Alkaptonuria
Marfan’s Syndrome
Synovial thickening and secondary inflammation with edema but no pannus formation is seen in which of the following?
- TB arthritis
- Raccoon bite
- Osteoarthritis
- Gouty arthritis
Gouty Arthritis