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MED 143: 19-21
HW Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All of the following are functions of a cell except | regulate temperature |
| Which of the following is not a specialization performed by cells? | synthesizing minerals and electrolytes |
| All of the following are cell types in the human body except | chlorophyll. |
| A cell's ability to divide into two is which of the following? | reproduction |
| Which process allows for damaged cells, due to disease and trauma, to be replaced through reproduction? | healing |
| Which of the following statements explains why older adults have special medical needs that include the necessity of adjusting drug dosages for age? | Digestion, energy production, and excretion all slow down |
| A group of cells working together is which of the following? | tissues |
| Which of the following terms describes two or more tissue types that perform a specific function? | organs |
| Which of the following terms describes well-organized groups of organs and tissues that perform functions to include breathing, eating, thinking, and regulating body processes? | systems |
| The body is built of living cells, and it can manufacture many substances that it needs. Which of the following is the most important substance that the body must take in? | water |
| Water is the largest component of the fluid inside cells and is called | cytoplasm |
| All of the following chemical activities are involving water except | heat conservation involves water |
| Which of the following terms describes fluid found in spaces between cells; it is also called intercellular fluid? | tissue fluid |
| The body depends on all of the substances for life processes except | fibers |
| The most important defense mechanism of the external immune system is which of the following? | skin |
| Which of the following terms describes harmful microorganisms? | pathogens |
| Antibodies that help destroy pathogens as they enter the body are produced by which type of cell? | leukocytes |
| Which of the following terms describes proteins that help destroy pathogens as they enter the body? | antibodies |
| All of the following are features of cancer except | encapsulation and localization |
| Which of the following terms describes a spreading of malignant cells from one site to other parts of the body? | metastasis |
| An abnormal lump or mass of tissue is which of the following? | tumor |
| A well-defined tumor that is contained and will not spread to other parts of the body is which of the following? | benign |
| Which of the following terms means cancerous, or able to spread to other parts of the body or to invade locally? | malignant |
| The best chance of curing cancer can be accomplished by which of the following? | early detection |
| Which of the following terms describes drug treatment of cancer? | chemotherapy |
| The branch of medicine pertaining to diseases and disorders of infants and children is which of the following? | pediatrics |
| A physician trained in caring for infants and children is which of the following healthcare providers? | pediatrician |
| The period extending from birth to the end of the first year of life for an individual is which of the following? | infancy |
| Which of the following terms describes the period of life extending from infancy to puberty? | childhood |
| The period of accelerated growth rate and sexual development generally occurring around age 12 in girls and age 14 in boys is which of the following terms? | puberty |
| Infants and small children do not have fully developed bodies and are not able to metabolize and excrete drugs like an adult would. As a result, infants and children require _________blank doses of medication. | smaller |
| All of the following statements about the physiological alterations in the pediatric patient are true except | infants have a metabolic capacity similar to adults |
| When administering irritating medications into subcutaneous tissues which method should be used? | Z-track |
| All of the following are common sites to administer a subcutaneous medication except | the deltoid |
| _________blank should be avoided in most children and teenagers because of Reye's syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening disorder. | Aspirin |
| Which of the following allows fluid to remain in a syringe and needle after the plunger is completely pushed forward? | dead space |
| Which of the following is an example of a medication that children beyond infancy will need a larger dose of, although still not equivalent to an adult dose? | pain control |
| When administering oral and liquid medications to a pediatric patient which of the following is the most successful strategy? | Observe the parent administer the medication |
| The preferred route of medication administration in pediatric patients is which of the following? | oral |
| Which of the following is a concern if the child is fussy or crying when administering solid medications? | choking |
| A patient is to receive one teaspoon of a medication; how many milliliters should they receive? | 1 tsp = 5 mL |
| When administering a dose of less than 1 mL to a patient which of the following instruments should be used to ensure an accurate dose is delivered? | 1 mL TB syringe |
| The correct position to place a child in when administering an oral medication is | upright |
| The most common method of administering an immunization is which of the following? | subcutaneous |
| A child who is homebound and vomiting or running a fever should be administered which of the following dosage forms? | suppository |
| When administering eardrops to a child under the age of three how should their ear be positioned? | pulled downward and back |
| How long should a child remain in the instillation position when nose drops are administered? | 1 minute |
| The maximum amount of parenteral medication given to a pediatric patient is which volume? | 1 mL |
| A child who has poor absorption, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, or peripheral vascular collapse should be administered a medication by which route? | IV |
| Which of the following statements is true about the population aged 65 years and older? | It is the fastest-growing segment of the population, increasing at 2 percent each year |
| Which of the following is one of the most important ways in which geriatric medicine differs from medical care delivered to younger patients? | medication therapy |
| All of the following factors affect a drug's effect, metabolism, and toxicity except | generic versus brand-name form |
| Older adults make up the largest group of users of | pharmaceuticals |
| Older adults account for over _________blank percent of all written prescriptions and over _________blank percent of all over-the-counter drug and herbal remedies usage. | 30; 40 |
| The study of aging is referred to as which of the following terms? | gerontology |
| The study of the diseases of older adults is known as which of the following? | geriatrics |
| All of the following conditions are more serious for older adults than younger adults except | constipation. |
| For some people, which of the following is the first sign of aging? | loss of visual sharpness |
| The aging process can be described as which of the following statements? | Organs slow down and lose some functionality due to the loss of body cells |
| All of the following are actions taken by individuals during the aging process except | giving up all activity |
| Which of the following is not a change in the integumentary system associated with aging? | More fat is laid down under the skin |
| Which of the following conditions may develop in older bedridden adults? | pressure sores |
| The lungs ability to expand decreases when which of the following substances settles in the lungs? | collagen |
| As a result of the aging process which of the following is a change that occurs in the cardiovascular system? | Various parts of the heart and blood vessels lose elasticity |
| All of the following are changes that occur in the respiratory system due to aging except | respiration slows down to less than the normal 16 to 20 times per minute |
| The body cannot react as quickly to _________blank as a result of the aging process on the endocrine system. | stress |
| Which of the following is not a change in the nervous system that is associated with decreased blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain? | may have difficulty understanding the meanings of words |
| Which of the following occurs in the sensory system that is associated with aging? | Ears do not hear the higher-pitched sounds |
| The interaction between sedatives and alcohol is which of the following? | increased sedation |
| Aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) interact with warfarin (Coumadin) resulting in which of the actions? | increased action of warfarin (Coumadin) |
| Which of the following is not a change that occurs in the gastrointestinal system that is associated with aging? | Diarrhea is a common problem |
| Which of the following statements describes why wastes are excreted more slowly in the older adult? | The kidneys do not filter the blood as efficiently |
| Which of the following is not a change that occurs in the urinary system that is associated with aging? | Stress incontinence may occur in male patients because of an enlarged prostate |
| Which of the following is not a change that occurs in the reproductive system that is associated with aging? | Sexual enjoyment ceases |
| Which of the following is not a change that occurs in the musculoskeletal system that is associated with aging? | Ligaments and joints become thin and flabby |
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