Coronary potassium scan

Regarding CAD, this test looks for sufficient blood flow to the heart:

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a.coronary potassium scan

b.electroencephalogram

c.c-reactive protein

 

 

 

 

 

d.chest x-ray

 

 

 

 

 

e.cardiac perfusion scan

 

 

 

 

 

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A lack of hemoglobin produced by the body can lead to:

 

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a.Iron Deficiency Anemia

 

 

 

 

 

b.Aplastic Anemia

 

 

 

 

 

c.Sickle Cell Anemia

 

 

 

 

 

d.Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

 

 

 

 

 

e.Hemolytic Anemia

 

 

 

 

 

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Heart failure due to the left ventricle not contracting properly is termed:

 

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a.left-sided heart failure

 

 

 

 

 

b.right-sided heart failure

 

 

 

 

 

c.systolic heart failure

 

 

 

 

 

d.diastolic heart failure

 

 

 

 

 

e.hemolytic heart failure

 

 

 

 

 

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The following statement regarding osteoporosis is true:

 

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a.too much testosterone weakens bone tissue

 

 

 

 

 

b.underactive adrenal glands can contribute to bone loss

 

 

 

 

 

c.underactive thyroid can contribute to bone loss

 

 

 

 

 

d.peak bone mass is achieved around 40 years of age

 

 

 

 

 

e.family history of osteoporosis is a risk factor

 

 

 

 

 

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Vesicoureteral reflux is characterized by:

 

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a.a collection of kidney stones in the ureter

 

 

 

 

 

b.an enlarged prostate gland causes the inability to urinate

 

 

 

 

 

c.nerve damage near the bladder

 

 

 

 

 

d.chronic use of urinary catheters that leads to damage

 

 

 

 

 

e.urine backing up from the bladder into the kidneys

 

 

 

 

 

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The following statement regarding lung cancer is true:

 

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a.it typically metastasizes to the brain, liver, bones, or adrenals

 

 

 

 

 

b.quitting smoking will eliminate a smoker’s higher risk of lung cancer

 

 

 

 

 

c.lung cancer screening is commonly advised for persons over the age of 60

 

 

 

 

 

d.it causes almost the same number of deaths per year as breast cancer

 

 

 

 

 

e.small cell lung cancer is generally associated with arsenic exposure

 

 

 

 

 

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Criteria for diagnosing depression include all, EXCEPT:

 

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a.recurring thoughts of suicide or death

 

 

 

 

 

b.difficulty thinking or concentrating

 

 

 

 

 

c.difficulty walking or picking up objects

 

 

 

 

 

d.insomnia or increased desire to sleep

 

 

 

 

 

e.feeling worthless or guilty

 

 

 

 

 

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The following statement regarding shingles is true:

 

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a.postherpetic neuralgia is caused by the Herpes simplex virus

 

 

 

 

 

b.patients with shingles should avoid contact with newborns

 

 

 

 

 

c.shingles are caused by the same virus that causes smallpox

 

 

 

 

 

d.shingles are highly contagious and can easily be passed from person to person

 

 

 

 

 

e.there is currently no vaccine to prevent shingles

 

 

 

 

 

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This treatment can be used for kidney failure patients with fluid retention:

 

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a.diuretics

 

 

 

 

 

b.calcium supplement

 

 

 

 

 

c.vitamin D supplement

 

 

 

 

 

d.statins

 

 

 

 

 

e.erythropoietin

 

 

 

 

 

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Hypothyroidism can occur as a result of any of the following, EXCEPT:

 

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a.toxic multinodular goiter

 

 

 

 

 

b.pituitary tumor

 

 

 

 

 

c.congenital absence of a thyroid gland

 

 

 

 

 

d.Hashimoto thyroiditis

 

 

 

 

 

e.treatment with radioactive iodine

 

 

 

 

 

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Red to brownish-gray patches of dry, scaly skin is characteristic of:

 

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a.atopic dermatitis

 

 

 

 

 

b.herpes zoster

 

 

 

 

 

c.severe decubitus ulcer

 

 

 

 

 

d.metastatic melanoma

 

 

 

 

 

e.shingles

 

 

 

 

 

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A fracture that occurs at a right angle to the bone’s position is termed:

 

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a.comminuted fracture

 

 

 

 

 

b.transverse fracture

 

 

 

 

 

c.pathologic fracture

 

 

 

 

 

d.impacted fracture

 

 

 

 

 

e.non-displaced fracture

 

 

 

 

 

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In surgery, the suffix pertaining to the removal of an organ is:

 

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a.-ectomy

 

 

 

 

 

b.-oscopy

 

 

 

 

 

c.-ostomy

 

 

 

 

 

d.-oplasty

 

 

 

 

 

e.-rraphy

 

 

 

 

 

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This type of testicular cancer is generally less aggressive than others:

 

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a.teratoma

 

 

 

 

 

b.choriocarcinoma

 

 

 

 

 

c.yolk sac tumor

 

 

 

 

 

d.seminoma

 

 

 

 

 

e.embryonal carcinoma

 

 

 

 

 

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Kidney stones that are formed due to high levels of oxalate are called:

 

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a.pigment stones

 

 

 

 

 

b.calcium stones

 

 

 

 

 

c.uric acid stones

 

 

 

 

 

d.cystine stones

 

 

 

 

 

e.struvite stones

 

 

 

 

 

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Fungal meningitis:

 

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a.is usually linked to an enterovirus

 

 

 

 

 

b.arises from Haemophilus influenza infection

 

 

 

 

 

c.should be confirmed before beginning treatment with antifungals

 

 

 

 

 

d.is typically caused by a drug allergy

 

 

 

 

 

e.requires intravenous antibiotics

 

 

 

 

 

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Regarding glaucoma, this diagnostic test evaluates intraocular pressure:

 

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a.tonometry

 

 

 

 

 

b.visual field test

 

 

 

 

 

c.optic nerve damage test

 

 

 

 

 

d.pachymetry

 

 

 

 

 

e.gonioscopy

 

 

 

 

 

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The following statement regarding lupus is true:

 

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a.flare ups cannot occur after initial diagnosis and treatment

 

 

 

 

 

b.the disorder affects women more than men

 

 

 

 

 

c.the most characteristic sign of lupus is the café-au-lait spot

 

 

 

 

 

d.lupus is best diagnosed via a CAT scan, but a liver biopsy is required for confirmation

 

 

 

 

 

e.inflammation is typically confined to bones and joints

 

 

 

 

 

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Phototherapy is a useful treatment in a case of:

 

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a.atopic dermatitis

 

 

 

 

 

b.herpes zoster

 

 

 

 

 

c.severe decubitus ulcer

 

 

 

 

 

d.metastatic melanoma

 

 

 

 

 

e.rheumatoid arthritis

 

 

 

 

 

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Myocardial infarction caused by a torn artery is termed:

 

Select one:

 

a.atherosclerosis

 

 

 

 

 

b.coronary embolism

 

 

 

 

 

c.coronary artery spasm

 

 

 

 

 

d.coronary dissection

 

 

 

 

 

e.cardiomyopathy