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Midterm - multiple choice Flashcards

1
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A simple goiter occurs when there is insufficient ingestion of

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Iodine

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2
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Diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by

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MRI
Bone Densitometry
CAT Scan

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3
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The type infection that accounts for 80% of all infections is

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Respiratory

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4
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The different types of blood are

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Type A
Type B
Type AB
Type O

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5
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Nutrition administered through the enteral route includes which of the following methods

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Gastrostomy

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6
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Examinations used to diagnose disorders of the muscular system include

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X-rays
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Computerized axial tomography (CAT scan)

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7
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An example of an acute disease is

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A middle ear infection

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8
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Congenital hypothyroidism is also known as

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Cretinism

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9
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Thyroid storm

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Is a life threatening condition

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10
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The lymphatic system includes

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Lymph ducts
Lymph vessels
Lymph nodes

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11
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Thyroxine cannot be produced without

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Iodine

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12
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What type of immunity occurs when a person receives a MMR vaccination

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Active artificial immunity

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13
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The parts of the brain include

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The brainstem
The cerebellum
The cerebrum

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14
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Common signs and symptoms of diseases in the integumentary system include all except
Pruritus 
Skin lesions
Pain
Cyanosis
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Cyanosis

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15
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Procedures or tests done to help diagnose diseases of the lymphatic system include

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CAT Scan
MRI
lymph node biopsy

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16
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Functional disorders of the nervous system include all of the following except
Bell's palsy
Epilepsy
Degenerative disk disease
Meningitis
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Meningitis

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17
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Lymphangitis is characterized by a

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Red extending from the site of entry to the lymph nodes

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18
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Signs of inflammation include

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Pain
Being warm to the touch
Redness

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19
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Deficiency of frolic acid may be related to

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Consequences of alcoholism

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20
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A life threatening anaphylactic reaction is treated with

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A tracheostomy

21
Q

The leading cause of death in the world is

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Infection

22
Q

The treatment for severe acne includes

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Oral antibiotics
Steroids
Retinoic acid preparations

23
Q

Individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the following to confirm the diagnosis

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RF

24
Q 
Symptoms of osteomyelitis includes all except
High fever 
Bacteremia
Tenderness over the affected bone
Leukopenia
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Leukopenia

25
Q

Treatment of impetigo includes

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Application of antibiotic ointments

26
Q

Symptoms of mononucleosis includes

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Sore throat
Fatigue
Swollen lymph glands

27
Q

A smooth, slight elevated swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin is a

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Wheal

28
Q

The posterior pituitary gland produces

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Oxytocin and anti-diuretic hormone

29
Q

Plantar warts appear on the

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Soles of the foot

30
Q

A highly contagious skin disease caused by the staphylococcus and the streptococcus bacteria is

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Impetigo

31
Q

Symptoms of rabies include

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Paralysis
Fever
Convulsions

32
Q

Complications of acromegaly include

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Congestive heart failure

33
Q

Which of the following is not a term used to describe hemorrhage of low pressure vessels into the tissue

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Squirting of arterial blood

34
Q

Diagnosis of head trauma dementia includes

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Cranial X-rays
CAT Scan
MRI

35
Q

An increase in the production of sebum causing inflammation in areas of the skin with the greatest number of glands is called

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Seborrheic dermatitis

36
Q

Triggers of nonallergic asthma include

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Changes in temperature
Exercise
Stress

37
Q 
Symptoms of thrombocytopenia include all except
Epistaxis
Ecchymosis
Petechiae
Fatigue
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Fatigue

38
Q

Secondary organs of the immune system include

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The spleen
The lymph nodes
The liver

39
Q

Symptoms of encephalitis include

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Headache
Elevated temperature
Stiff neck and back

40
Q

Examples of hellminth infections include

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Tapeworms
Roundworms
Flatworms

41
Q

The pancreatic islets produce

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Insulin

42
Q

Reduction of risk factors for osteoporosis includes

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Decreased caffeine consumption
No smoking
Decreased alcohol consumption

43
Q

Symptoms of hallux valgus includes

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Swelling
Pain
Redness

44
Q

Treatment interventions may include

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Nutritional modifications
Education
Medication

45
Q

Which of the following waves on an electrocardiogram represents the contractions of the ventricles of the heart

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QRS

46
Q

The blood forming organs include

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Bone marrow
Spleen
Lymph tissue

47
Q

Examples of common viral infections include

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Mononucleosis
Herpes simplex
Influenza

48
Q

Myxedema commonly occurs in

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Middle-aged women

49
Q

Encephalitis may be spread by

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Mosquitos

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