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HIT 220 Quiz 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following preparations should be used with caution in diabetic patients? | Syrup |
| Which is an example of a Schedule I controlled substance? | Heroin |
| The generic name of a medication is the: | Official nonproprietary name of a drug |
| A medication that is ordered BID is to be given: | Twice a day |
| By which route are parenteral medications administered? | Injection |
| The widespread use of antibiotic agents in the past few decades may have contributed to which of the following? | Development of resistant strains of microorganisms |
| Varicella zoster virus is in the same family as: | Herpes Simplex |
| The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an example of which of the following? | Retrovirus |
| A patient who has recently begun treatment with a new antibiotic drug has reported that she has noticed itching and difficulty breathing. The nurse recognizes that this may be the onset of: | Anaphylaxis |
| The sedative effects of traditional antihistamines are greatly increased when combined with which of the following? | Central Nervous System depressants |
| Anticholinergic side effects of antihistamines include: | Dry mouth and nose |
| In addition to antiallergy symptoms, trimethobenzamide (Tigan) is an antihistamine that is often used to control: | Nausea |
| An example of drug intolerance would be which of the following? | Tinnitus after taking a single dose of aspirin |
| The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: | signs and symptoms of disease |
| The best definition of the term prognosis is the: | predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease |
| Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? | Fever |
| Etiology is defined as the study of the | cause of a disease |
| A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called | dysplasia |
| The term cancer refers to | malignant neoplasm |
| The term homeostasis refers to | maintenance of a stable internal environment |
| Which term issued to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the original disease has been established? | Complication |
| Pathophysiology involves the study of | functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes |
| The term disease refers to | a deviation from the normal state of health and function |
| A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an): | Syndrome |
| A short-term illness that develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called: | acute |
| Which of the following is usually included in a medical history? 1. Past illnesses or surgeries 2. Current illnesses, acute and chronic 3. Prescribed medication or other treatments 4. Nonprescription drugs and herbal remedies 5. Current allergies | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug? | Serious, possibly life-threatening effects |
| What is the unique, simple, and official name assigned to a specific drug for worldwide use? | Generic name |
| After they are metabolized, most drugs are excreted through the: | kidneys |
| A placebo may be described as a tablet or capsule: | that does not contain an active drug |
| The full course of a prescribed antimicrobial drug should be completed so as to prevent: | development of resistant microbes |
| The inflammatory response is a nonspecific response to: | any tissue injury |
| The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from: | increased blood flow into the area |
| The term leukocytosis | increased white blood cells in the blood |
| Which of the following drugs relieves fever and some types of pain but is NOT an anti-inflammatory agent? | Acetaminophen |
| A burn area in which the epidermis and part of the dermis is destroyed is classified as: | deep-partial thickness |
| Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include: | fever and malaise |
| Causes of inflammation include... | allergic reactions, infection, direct physical damage such as cuts and sprains |
| These factors promote healing | good nutrition, effective circulation, a clean undisturbed wound |
| How does scar tissue usually cause obstructions to develop in tube-like structures? | Scar tissue does not stretch, but rather shrinks in time, causing narrowing. |
| Scar tissue does not stretch, but rather shrinks in time, causing narrowing. | They reduce the rate of viral replication. |
| Which of the following is normally considered sterile? | Urine |
| The term nosocomial infection means: | acquired in a hospital or medical facility. |
| Opportunistic infection may develop when: | an imbalance occurs in the normal resident flora. |
| The “incubation period” refers to the time period between: | entry of the pathogen into the body and the first signs of infectious disease. |
| What does “bacteremia” refer to? | Microbes present in the blood |
| What does leukocytosis frequently indicate? | Presence of bacterial infection |
| Which type of immunity is provided by a vaccination? | Active artificial |
| Which of the following causes anaphylaxis? | A severe, systemic allergic reaction |
| A severe, systemic allergic reaction | hemolysis of erythrocytes. |
| A diagnosis of HIV positive means that: | the virus and its antibodies are present in the blood. |
| HIV infection impairs: | both humoral and cell-mediated immunity. |
| What term is used to describe a deficit of all types of blood cells? | Pancytopenia |
| What are the two circulations that comprise the overall circulatory system? | Pulmonary and systemic circulations |
| What is the cause of sickle cell anemia? | A defective gene inherited from both parents |
| Jaundice is one typical sign of | sickle cell anemia |
| Petechiae and purpura are common signs of | increased bleeding |
| What is a substance that acts as an anticoagulant? | Heparin |
| Under what conditions might immunizations be withheld from an interval? | The patient or a family member is inmmunocomprimised |
| What is a benign neoplasm originating from adipose tissue called? | Lipoma |
| What are malignant neoplasms arising from connective tissue cells called? | Sarcomas |
| Which term refers to the spread of malignant cells through blood and lymph to distant sites? | Metastasis |
| Radiation therapy destroys | primarily rapidly dividing cells |
| Why does ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis? | Specific signs rarely appear until after secondary tumors have developed |
| Malignant brain tumors | spread to other parts of CNS |
| Vomiting frequently follows a chemotherapy treatment because | the gastrointestinal tract is irritated and the chemicals stimulate the emetic center |
| Remission for cancer is generally defined as a period in which | signs and symptoms are absent |
| The warning signs for cancer include | unusual bleeding, change in a wart or mole, a new solid lump, often painless |
| Staging systems used to classify a malignant tumor at the time of diagnosis are based on which of the following factors? | Size of the tumor, involvement of lymph nodes, metastases |
| Antineoplastic drugs are most likely to be toxic to which of the following? | Most rapidly dividing healthy tissues |
| Interferon is an example of what category of antineoplastic agents? | Immunomodulating agents |
| What may help the chemotherapy patient cope with the nausea and vomiting that often accompany intravenous infusion treatment? | Sedation and/ or antiemetic medication before treatment |
Created by:
Prof Clark