Questão 1
Questão
Where does transcription take place?
Responda
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Cytoplasm
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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Nucleus
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Lysosomes
Questão 2
Questão
Where does translation take place?
Responda
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Cytoplasm
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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Nucleus
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Lysosomes
Questão 3
Questão
At the end of mitosis, how many chromosomes are there?
Questão 4
Questão
Which statement is true for meiosis?
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Meiosis occurs from the splitting of haploid cells.
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Meiosis creates 22 pairs of homologous chromosomes
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Meiosis creates somatic cells
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Meiosis creates gametes
Questão 5
Questão
What is this an example of: blonde hair, blue eyes, pale skin, short stature.
Questão 6
Questão
What is this an example of: sickle cell disease or Down's Syndrome
Questão 7
Questão
Which statement is true about X-linked recessive?
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The trait is seen more in females
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The father always gives the trait to the son
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Females cannot carry the trait
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The gene is passed from affected father to all daughters.
Questão 8
Questão
Who has a higher Total Body Water (TBW) percentage compared to body weight?
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9 month old child
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25 year old adult
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50 year old obese adult
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1 year old obese infant
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50 year old adult
Questão 9
Questão
Females have more body fat compared to males. Males have more muscle mass compared to females. Who will have a higher total body water (TBW)?
Questão 10
Questão
[blank_start]What[blank_end] is the main determinant of osmolality...which is also the most common type of solute in extracellular fluid?
Questão 11
Questão
[blank_start]Potassium[blank_end] is the most common type of solute in the intracellular fluid.
Questão 12
Questão
The [blank_start]sodium-potassium pump[blank_end] helps maintain balance of sodium and potassium. This requires [blank_start]ATP[blank_end].
Responda
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sodium-potassium pump
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ATP
Questão 13
Questão
If you block the venous system, such as in a blood clot, which statement is true about pressure in the VENOUS SYSTEM?
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Oncotic pressure increases
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Oncotic pressure remains neutral
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Hydrostatic pressure increases
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Hydrostatic pressure decreases
Questão 14
Questão
A person takes in 1500mL and voids 1500mL. Which statement is true?
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated
Questão 15
Questão
A person takes in 3000mL and voids 1500mL. Which statement is true?
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated
Questão 16
Questão
A patient is admitted with congestive heart failure and you hear crackles in the lungs. Which statement reflects this patient's fluid status?
Responda
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They are hydrated
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Decreased fluid volume
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Fluid volume excess
Questão 17
Questão
In a person with high blood sugar, such as a diabetic, which statement is likely true for their fluid status?
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated
Questão 18
Questão
In a patient with tachycardia and hypotension, which of the following statements is likely true regarding their fluid status.
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated
Questão 19
Questão
Patient complaining of thirst with poor skin turgor
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated.
Questão 20
Questão
Patient has pitting edema
Responda
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They are hydrated
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They are dehydrated
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They are over hydrated
Questão 21
Questão
Who is at higher risk for dehydration?
Responda
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An obese infant < 1 year
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An obese 30 year old
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An obese 50 year old
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An obese 70 year old
Questão 22
Questão
Which is a complication of edema?
Responda
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Wounds heal slowly
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Weight loss
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Temperature increases
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Decreased Blood Pressure
Questão 23
Questão
What happens when you give a person who is dehydrated a hypertonic solution?
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Decreased capillary oncotic pressure
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Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
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Intracellular dehydration
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Extracellular dehydration
Questão 24
Questão
What type of solution would you use to treat someone who is dehydrated?
Responda
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Hypertonic
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Hypotonic
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Isotonic
Questão 25
Questão
A patients pH is 7.31. This is:
Responda
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Acidosis
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Alkalosis
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Normal
Questão 26
Questão
Which is fastest at acid-base compensation?
Responda
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The lungs
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The kidneys
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The heart
Questão 27
Questão
Your patient has the following results from an ABG test: pH 7.14, PaCO2 52, HCO3 25. Which of the following describes this patient?
Responda
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Respiratory acidosis
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Respiratory alkalosis
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Metabolic acidosis
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Metabolic alkalosis
Questão 28
Questão
Your patient has the following results from an ABG test: pH 7.14, PaCO2 41, HCO3 18. Which of the following describes this patient?
Responda
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Respiratory acidosis
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Respiratory alkalosis
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Metabolic acidosis
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Metabolic alkalosis
Questão 29
Questão
I can have hypoxemia but not be anemic.
Questão 30
Questão
I can be anemic and not be hypoxic.
Questão 31
Questão
I can have hypoxia without being anemic.
Questão 32
Questão
You can never have hypoxemia, anemia, AND hypoxia.
Questão 33
Questão
Which is an example of an acute inflammation?
Responda
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Syphilis
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Tuberculosis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Infection
Questão 34
Questão
Who is the first WBC responder to a site of injury?
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Lymphocytes
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Monocytes
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Basophils
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Neutrophils
Questão 35
Questão
Which of the following statements is not true about B and T lymphocytes?
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Lymphocytes are part of the adaptive immunity
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They endow the body with long-term immunity
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Lymphocytes make up 20-35% of circulating WBCs
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They are the first line of defense
Questão 36
Questão
Which of the following is not a WBC?
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Platelets
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Monocytes
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T-cells
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Granulocytes
Questão 37
Questão
Hematologic cancers like leukemia cause:
Responda
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Leukopenia
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Leukocytosis
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Lymphoma
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Hemoptysis
Questão 38
Questão
Which cells make antibodies?
Responda
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Cytotoxic cells
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Monocytes
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T-cells
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B-cells
Questão 39
Questão
What occurs during multiple myeloma?
Questão 40
Questão
Allergies are which type of hypersensitivity?
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Type I
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Type II
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Type III
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Type IV
Questão 41
Questão
What laboratory test determines what medication will destroy an organism?
Responda
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Urinalysis?
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Complete blood count
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Culture and sensitivity
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Antibody titer
Questão 42
Questão
An overreaction of the immune systems is also called:
Questão 43
Questão
Which test is the earliest indicator for HIV?
Responda
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ELISA
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CD4 count
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CD8 count
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RNA assay
Questão 44
Questão
How is cholesterol obtained?
Questão 45
Questão
Which of the following accurately identifies risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
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Male gender, Family history of CV disease, Obesity, history of tobacco use
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Family history of CV disease, history of autoimmune disease, female gender
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Female gender, history of tobacco use, low stress
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Male gender, history of tobacco use, lack of exercise, history of traumatic brain injury
Questão 46
Questão
When blood flows from a larger area of vessel diameter to a smaller area of diameter, blood pressure:
Responda
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Increases
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Decreases
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Does not change
Questão 47
Questão
Stimulation of the SNS does what to heart rate?
Responda
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Decreases it
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Increases it
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Does not change
Questão 48
Questão
Cardiac output is determined by:
Responda
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PVR and HR
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HR and BP
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BP and pulse pressure
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PVR and BP
Questão 49
Questão
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary cause of HTN?
Responda
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Coarctation of the aorta
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Brain tumor
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Pneumonia
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Chronic kidney disease
Questão 50
Questão
Which client meets the definition of orthostatic hypotension?
Responda
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Client 1: BP laying 130/90, Standing 121/90
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Client 2: BP laying 118/80, standing 120/80
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Client 3: BP laying 140/90, standing 130/80
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Client 4: BP laying 112/76, standing 112/70
Questão 51
Questão
Which of the following is true regarding aortic dissection?
Responda
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Females are more affected than males
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Males are more affected than femals
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Both sexes are affected equally by the condition
Questão 52
Questão
What is the most common symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?
Questão 53
Questão
Which of the following statements is true regarding circulation?
Responda
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The pulmonary system is high pressure and the systemic system is low pressure.
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Both systems are low pressure
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The pulmonary system is low pressure and the systemic system is high pressure
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Both systems are high pressure
Questão 54
Questão
Which statement best differentiates cardiac afterload from cardiac preload?
Responda
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Cardiac afterload is the volume of blood in the heart at the end of diastole
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Cardiac afterload is the amount of resistance that the ventricle must overcome
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Cardiac afterload is the factor that affects cardiac output
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Cardiac afterload is the amount of blood that enters the right atrium
Questão 55
Questão
Which symptom is present in right sided heart failure?
Responda
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Blood in the lungs
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Respiratory problems
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Cyanosis
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Edema in ankles and feet
Questão 56
Questão
Which symptom is present in left sided heart failure?
Responda
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Cyanosis
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Ascites
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Leg edema
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Swelling in hands
Questão 57
Questão
How is systolic dysfunction different from diastolic dysfunction?
Responda
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In systolic dysfunction, the ventricle has difficulty ejecting blood out of the chamber.
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In systolic dysfunction, the ventricle has difficulty relaxing and is unable to expand fully
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In systolic dysfunction, the ventricle pumps out insufficient blood volume.
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In systolic dysfunction, the ventricle has low blood volume.
Questão 58
Questão
Which lobe would a patient most commonly aspirate into, due to its anatomical position?
Questão 59
Questão
Each hemoglobin molecule can carry [blank_start]4[blank_end] oxygen molecules
Questão 60
Questão
When PO2 falls below [blank_start]60[blank_end] mmHg, hemoglobin quickly drops off all oxygen molecules.
Questão 61
Questão
Ventilation-perfusion mismatching occurs wen air cannot flow into an alveolus or blood flow around an alveolus is altered. One of the most common etiologies for this is:
Responda
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Pneumonia
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Atelectasis
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Pulmonary hypertension
Questão 62
Questão
The most common virus to cause community acquired pneumonia is:
Responda
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Mycoplasma
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
Questão 63
Questão
Hospital Acquired Pneumonia is a common cause of mortality for hospital patients. What is the most common microbe in this type of pneumonia?
Responda
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Mycoplasma
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Klebsiella
Questão 64
Questão
Right ventricular failure caused by pulmonary disease is also known as:
Questão 65
Questão
A spirometer measures the amount of air moved into and out of the lungs. The maximal amount of air exhaled is called:
Responda
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FEV-1
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FVC
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Tidal Volume
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FEV-1/FVC ratio
Questão 66
Questão
The most common cause of pulmonary edema is:
Questão 67
Questão
Playing tennis is more likely to cause a:
Questão 68
Questão
Playing football is more likely to cause a:
Questão 69
Questão
Which diagnostic test is best to see soft tissue damage?
Questão 70
Questão
What is true of bursitis?
Responda
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It is caused by overuse of the tendon
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It is caused by damage of the ligaments and bone
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It is caused by underuse of the muscles
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It is caused by inflammation of the bursa
Questão 71
Questão
Where are you more likely to see melanomas?
Responda
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Face
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Back of hands
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Forearms
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Lower Legs
Questão 72
Questão
What is the difference between allergic dermatitis and irritant dermatitis?
Responda
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Irritant dermatitis is contagious to others if they have an open wound.
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Irritant dermatitis is an immunological inflammatory process
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Allergic dermatitis is the most common type of dermatitis
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Allergic dermatitis initiates a cell-mediated response
Questão 73
Questão
Your patient is a 20 year old male who just started a new running program. What type of fracture would you expect to find?
Responda
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Stress fracture
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Insufficiency fracture
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Pathological fracture
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Tendinopathy
Questão 74
Questão
If our osteoclasts work faster than our osteoblasts as you get older, you are at risk for:
Questão 75
Questão
A 78 year old female has a fracture of her pelvis. The likely cause is:
Responda
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Trauma
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Exercise
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Osteoporosis
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Osteoarthritis
Questão 76
Questão
What type of fracture would you expect from a 78 year old female with osteoporosis?
Responda
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Open
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Pathologic
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Subluxation
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Greenstick
Questão 77
Questão
Your patient with a right hand fracture is complaining of severe right hand pain and has numbness and tingling. You suspect:
Responda
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This is a normal process of healing
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Compartment syndrome
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The fracture has increased
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An altered inflammatory response leading to excessive fluid accumulation
Questão 78
Questão
A 56 year old male with a recent history of a right hip repair after a fall is admitted for SOB and tachycardia. What do you think is occurring?
Responda
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A pneumothorax?
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Hemorrhagic anemia
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Osteomyelitis
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Pulmonary embolism
Questão 79
Questão
You overhear the doctor say the patient has a dowager's hump. You know that this is:
Questão 80
Questão
Lice can "jump or fly" so just being around someone puts you at risk for getting lice.
Questão 81
Questão
The number one cause of a hemorrhagic stroke is:
Responda
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Heart valve defect
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Smoking
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Diabetes
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Hypertension
Questão 82
Questão
Which of the following symptoms would you almost always see if your patient developed a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Questão 83
Questão
Select all of the following risk factors for a stroke:
Responda
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Family history
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Hypertension
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Previous stroke
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Cancer
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Obesity
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High Cholesterol
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Heavy alcohol use
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetes Insipidus
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Atrial Fibrillation
Questão 84
Questão
If a patient had a TIA, which statement is always true?
Responda
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They had an ischemic episode
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They had ischemia
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They had a blood clot but then it moved
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Irreversible damage has occurred
Questão 85
Questão
You are taking care of a newly admitted patient who had neural tissue death on CT scan, but all of his symptoms have resolved. What is the best answer to tell him about his diagnosis?
Responda
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He had a TIA because his symptoms resolved
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He had an ischemic attack with death of brain tissue
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He had a stroke with death of brain tissue
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He had a TIA which is lack of oxygen to the brain
Questão 86
Questão
Your patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage has issues with their CSF because of:
Questão 87
Questão
According to the TNM system, stage the following:
A 2.5 cm tumor in the R breast, palpable lymph nodes, and a CT scan that reveals metastasis in the liver.
Responda
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T1, N0, M0
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T2, N1, M1
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T1, N1, M1
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T2, N0, M1
Questão 88
Questão
Cancer cells are suited for metastasis because they secrete:
Questão 89
Questão
This form of lung cancer grows rapidly, and often has already metastasized when the patient presents to their PCP
Questão 90
Questão
An individual who smoked 2 packs per day from age 20-60 has a(n) [blank_start]80[blank_end] pack year history.
Questão 91
Questão
Both BRCA1 and BRCA2 have defective ________.
Responda
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Tumor suppressor genes
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Proto-oncogenes
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Oncogenes
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Both A and B
Questão 92
Questão
Most breast cancer lesions are found in this quadrant of the breast
Responda
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Upper Inner
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Upper Outer
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Lower Inner
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Lower Outer
Questão 93
Questão
Which of the following accurately depicts symptoms of liver cancer?
Responda
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Weight gain, fever, increased appetite, pulmonary edema
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Weight loss, increased appetite, vision changes
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Weight loss, fever, ascites, jaundice
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Weight loss, chest pain, dyspnea
Questão 94
Questão
The most common GI disorder in the US is:
Responda
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GERD
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IBD
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Cirrhosis
Questão 95
Questão
GERD is most commonly present in which patient populations?
Responda
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Infants and adults over 40
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Infants and teenaged children
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Adults over 40 and patients with neuro disorders
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Adults over 65 years old
Questão 96
Questão
Your patient is admitted for Upper GI bleed. Their SBP has decreased from 132 to 110 and their heart rate has increased from 84 to 108. You can anticipate the provider will order as the priority intervention:
Responda
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Fluids to prevent impending shock
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Platelets to help blood clot
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H2 blockers for stomach acid secretion
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Albumin to pull fluid
Questão 97
Questão
You are assigned to care for a patient that will be admitted for a chronic upper GI bleed. What signs and symptoms or findings will you expect?
Responda
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Increased BP and elevated Hgb
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Decreased BP and bradycardia
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Decreased BP and flushed skin
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Decreased BP and fatigue
Questão 98
Questão
A patient says, "I have had abdominal pain, bloating, visual changes, and bone pain over the past 3-6 months." On assessment, the nurse finds: weight loss and suspects an autoimmune hypersensitivity disorder. Which test does the nurse recommend for further confirmation?
Responda
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Serology celiac panel
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CT of abdomen
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Ultrasound
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Barium contrast series
Questão 99
Questão
Which is the most common etiologic agent of gastroenteritis in adults?
Questão 100
Questão
Pancreatitis is commonly caused by
Questão 101
Questão
Which is a normal urine output?
Questão 102
Questão
Which of the following are not common manifestations of a UTI
Responda
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Fever
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Urgency
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Confusion in the elderly
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Dysuria
Questão 103
Questão
Which of the following is NOT a sign of nephrotic syndrome?
Responda
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Hypertension
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Low oncotic pressure
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Ascites
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Urinary obstruction
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Pleural effusion
Questão 104
Questão
Which of the following is not a clinical manifestation of renal colic?
Responda
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Proteinuria
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Nausea
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Pain
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Fever
Questão 105
Questão
If someone says they have flank pain, this is associated with:
Questão 106
Questão
Who is the least likely to get a UTI?
Questão 107
Questão
Who is more at risk for UTI?
Questão 108
Questão
What lab values would you expect with glomerulonephritis?
Responda
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Increase serum creatinine, decrease GFR
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Increase serum creatinine, increased GFR
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Decreased serum creatinine, decreased GFR
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Decreased serum creatinine, increased GFR
Questão 109
Questão
In acute kidney injury, which type of acid base abnormality would you expect to see?
Responda
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Metabolic acidosis
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Metabolic alkalosis
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Respiratory acidosis
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Respiratory alkalosis
Questão 110
Questão
What happens with fluid and electrolytes shifts with chronic kidney injury?
Responda
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Intracellular dehydration
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Decreased extracellular fluid
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Increased extracellular fluid
Questão 111
Questão
Glomerular filtration rate does not provide information on the cause of the kidney disease.
Questão 112
Questão
Endocrine disorders are easy to diagnose by the clinical manifestations.
Questão 113
Questão
When can someone develop a goiter?
Questão 114
Questão
What is this a picture of?
Responda
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Goiter
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Exophthalamous
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Graves dermopathy
Questão 115
Questão
What is this a picture of?
Responda
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Goiter
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Exophthalmous
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Graves Dermopathy
Questão 116
Questão
What is this a picture of?
Responda
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Goiter
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Exophtalmous
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Graves Dermopathy
Questão 117
Questão
In primary adrenal insufficiency, adrenal cortical hormone levels are:
Questão 118
Questão
In primary adrenal insufficiency, how much damage has occurred to the adrenal glands before it is diagnosed?
Questão 119
Questão
Cushing disease and Cushing syndrome are the same thing.
Questão 120
Questão
Cushing disease refers to:
Responda
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Increased cortisol due to a thyroid tumor
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Increased cortisol due to medications
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Increased ACTH due to a tumor
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Decreased cortisol due to medications
Questão 121
Questão
The most common cause of Cushing syndrome is:
Responda
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Increased cortisol due to a tumor
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Increased cortisol due to medications
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Increased ACTH due to a tumor
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Decreased cortisol due to medications
Questão 122
Questão
Why is the TSH elevated with hypothyroidism?
Questão 123
Questão
Which of the following is not a reason people can get SIADH
Responda
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Cancer
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Traumatic brain injury
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Tylenol
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Pneumonia
Questão 124
Questão
Which disease would have a urine [Na] that is high?
Responda
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SIADH
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DI
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Addison's disease
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Hyperthyroidism
Questão 125
Questão
Which disease would have a serum [Na] that is high?
Responda
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SIADH
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DI
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Addison's disease
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Hyperthyroidism
Questão 126
Questão
Which disease would you expect hyponatremia?
Responda
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Grave's Disease
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Addison's Disease
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Hashimotos
Questão 127
Questão
A person who is thin and young can only have Type I Diabetes.
Questão 128
Questão
Which of the following accurately identifies the metabolic syndrome?
Responda
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Elevated waist circumference, increased HDL, reduced triglycerides
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Reduced HDL, elevated triglycerides, and increased waist circumference
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Reduced HDL and waist circumference with increased BP
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Elevated triglycerides, decreased waist circumference, decreased BP
Questão 129
Questão
The best test to assess a patient's glucose level over the past few months is:
Questão 130
Questão
All of the following are complications of DM except:
Questão 131
Questão
All of the following are true regarding Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, except:
Responda
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DIC is most commonly caused by sepsis and shock
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DIC causes severe bleeding
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DIC causes blood clotting
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DIC is diagnosed by a high platelet count
Questão 132
Questão
Which of the following is one way sickle cell anemia can cause disease?
Responda
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Sickled cells occlude the blood vessels preventing transportation of oxygen to tissues and organs
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Sickled cells cause vasodilation, leading to hypotension
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Red blood cells affected by sickle cell anemia have a longer than average lifespan, which results in a deterioration of oxygen carrying capacity
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Sickled cells do not cause secondary complications, such as stroke and myocardial infarcion
Questão 133
Questão
A patient is suspected of having systemic lupus erythmatous. The nurse monitors her, knowing that which of the following is one of the initial characteristic signs of SLE?
Questão 134
Questão
How do you develop shingles?
Questão 135
Questão
Dilated cardiomyopathy can cause heart failure due to?
Responda
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Left ventricle atrophy
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Mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
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Increased systolic dysfunction
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Thickening of the cardiac ventricle walls
Questão 136
Questão
What is the most common cause of mitral valve prolapse?
Questão 137
Questão
In ventral septal defect, children may initially present with hypertrophy of the:
Responda
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Liver
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Right ventricle
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Left ventricle
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Spleen
Questão 138
Questão
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of four cardiac defects. Which of the four is least responsible for the hypoxia that results from the condition?
Responda
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Pulmonary artery stenosis
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Right ventricular hypertrophy
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Ventral septal defect
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Overriding large ascending aorta
Questão 139
Questão
What is the primary cause of inflammation in endocarditis?
Responda
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Valve malfunction
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Normal wear and tear
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Bacterial vegetations
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Heart murmurs
Questão 140
Questão
Which of the following is a risk factor for Chlamydia?
Responda
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Unprotected sexual intercourse
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Swimming in public pools and freshwater lakes
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Receiving a blood transfusion
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Sharing a beverage with someone who has chlamydia
Questão 141
Questão
Herpes Simplex Virus 2 can be transmitted:
Responda
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When you have genital sores
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When you have sores in your mouth
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When you don't have sores
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From mother to fetus
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All of the above
Questão 142
Questão
What is the body's response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in the lungs?
Responda
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Pulmonary capillary damage leads to alveolar injury
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Macrophages release enzymes that cause lung tissue necrosis
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Hyperglycemia results, leading to diabetic ketoacidosis
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Fluid builds up in the alveoli, impairing oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, leading to hypoxia
Questão 143
Questão
Cystic Fibrosis mainly affects which body system?
Responda
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Circulatory
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Respiratory
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Digestive
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Nervous
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B and C
Questão 144
Questão
When Bordetella pertussis is inhaled, the pertussis toxin is released. What does this toxin do to the airways?
Questão 145
Questão
What are some common causes of gout?
Questão 146
Questão
Which is not a typical symptom of psoriasis?
Questão 147
Questão
Huntington disease is...
Responda
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Caused by a genetic defect in which the DNA unnecessarily repeats the CAG sequence
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An autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease
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An X-linked dominant disease, more common in males
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A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and occurs primarily in children
Questão 148
Questão
The following is not among early or late clinical problems associated with with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:
Questão 149
Questão
Diane is 70 years old and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. It was identified as the "early stage" and she is very worried about the diagnosis since she witnessed her mother experience the disease as well. What changes in the brain would we see in Diane?
Responda
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An increase in brain size
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Neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid plaques in the brain
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Increased cellular communication and repair
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Decrease in pineal gland size
Questão 150
Questão
Which of the following scenarios would NOT lead to peritonitis?
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A case of untreated appendicitis
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Pneumothorax following pneumocystic pneumonia infection
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Unhygienic peritoneal dialysis
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An infected fallopian tube
Questão 151
Questão
What is not true about neonatal jaundice?
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Most babies experience some form of jaundice
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The skin turns yellow due to build-up of bilirubin in the blood
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Most babies are still jaundiced after one month of age
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If the baby is not eating well, they have a higher risk of the condition
Questão 152
Questão
Why is mid-back pain associated with pyelonephritis and not a lower urinary tract infections?
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Inflammation of the kidneys causes tenderness mid-back
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Pyelonephritis is more common in older adults
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Increased urination causes back pain
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Mid-back pain is not associated with pyelonephritis
Questão 153
Questão
What is the difference between Cushing's disease and Cushing's syndrome?
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Cushing's Syndrome is caused by hyperactive adrenal gland, secreting excess cortisol
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Cushing's Syndrome can result from Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
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Cushing's Disease is a result of an ACTH-secreting pituitary tumor, resulting in excess cortisol
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Both A and C
Questão 154
Questão
Which of the following is NOT an effect of elevated parathyroid hormone secretion?
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Serum calcium is increased due to bone resorption
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Intestinal absorption of calcium is decreased
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Extra calcium is built up in the kidneys, causing stones
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Excretion of calcium through urination is decreased