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HIM240
Chapter 1-4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer? | Preprogrammed cell self-destruction |
| Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology? | The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases |
| The term disease refers to: | a deviation from the normal state of health and function. |
| When the osmotic pressure of the blood is elevated above normal water would shift from the: | interstitial compartment into the blood. |
| Which of the following would result from a deficit of plasma proteins? | Decreased osmotic pressure |
| Which of the following is a typical sign of dehydration? | Rough oral mucosa |
| Which of the following is a common cause of hyponatremia? | Excessive sweating |
| Compensation mechanisms in the body for dehydration would include: | increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH). |
| In patients with impaired expiration associated with emphysema effective compensation for the acid-base imbalance would be: | decreased urine pH and increased serum bicarbonate. |
| One of the factors involved in the increased need for water in infants is: | higher metabolic rate. |
| Which two ions are most important for acid-base balance in the body? | Cl– and HCO3– |
| Serum potassium levels are affected by: | aldosterone.serum H+ levels.insulin levels. |
| In the blood and extracellular fluids hypernatremia refers to: | an excess sodium level. |
| Contraindications printed on the label of a drug id: | those circumstances under which the drug should probably not be used. |
| The impulses related to acute pain are usually transmitted by: | myelinated A delta fibers. |
| In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord? | Spinothalamic tract |
| A headache that is related to changes in cerebral blood flow is classified as a/an ________ headache. | Migraine |
| What is a common analgesic administered to control a moderate level of pain? | Codeine |
| Which of the following is a characteristic of acute pain but not of chronic pain? | Severe but short term |
| Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and is particularly useful in treating: | pain caused by inflammation. |
| A headache that results from pressure on the meninges surrounding the brain is referred to as a/an: | intracranial headache. |
| What are the three mechanisms that control or compensate for serum pH? | Buffer pairs in blood |
| An anxiety attack often causes hyperventilation leading to: | decreased PCO2. |
| Which of the following is essential in order to maintain serum pH within normal range? | The ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate ion must be 1:20. |
| When many excess hydrogen ions accumulate in the blood what happens to serum pH? The pH: | Decreases |
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