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HIT 220 Quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| For proper nerve functioning, the brain and nervous system need: | Polyunsaturated fatty acids |
| Citrus fruits are a very good source of which vitamin? | C |
| To maximize the absorption of calcium, which supplement should be taken with it? | Vitamin D |
| Iron supplements may be used to prevent which of the following? | Anemia |
| Ongoing overdosing of certain vitamins can lead to which of the following diseases? | Hypervitaminosis |
| Deficiency of ascorbic acid can cause which of the following diseases? | Scurvy |
| Choose the correct proportion of water to body weight to be expected in a healthy male adult’s body: | 60% |
| Which of the following is a typical sign of dehydration? | Rough oral mucosa |
| Which condition is likely to cause metabolic acidosis? | Prolonged diarrhea |
| The direct effects of acidosis are manifested primarily in the functioning of the: | Nervous system |
| Strenuous physical exercise on a hot day is likely to result in: | hypovolemia. |
| Hypocalcemia causes weak cardiac contractions because: | insufficient calcium ions are available for muscle contraction. |
| The control center for thirst is located in the: | hypothalamus. |
| The spleen has a number of important functions, which include: | hematopoiesis, destruction of old erythrocytes, blood reservoir. |
| One of the reasons non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are harder to treat than Hodgkin’s lymphomas is that they: | involve multiple nodes and widespread metastases. |
| Non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas are increasing in incidence, partly due to the numbers associated with: | an increase in HIV infections. |
| The risk of Reye syndrome can be avoided in children with fever by using which of the following antipyretic agents? | Acetaminophen (Tylenol) |
| Which of the following causes a kinetic slowing of hyperactive individuals and increases the ability to concentrate? | Methylphenidate (Ritalin) |
| What is a major function of the limbic system? | Determines emotional responses |
| What is the best definition of aphasia? | The inability to comprehend or express language appropriately |
| Signs and symptoms of a stroke depend upon: | location of obstruction, size of artery, and area affected. |
| What are significant signs of acute bacterial meningitis? | Severe headache, nuchal rigidity, and photophobia |
| How does a depressed skull fracture cause brain damage? | A section of skull bone is displaced below the level of the skull, causing pressure on the brain. |
| What does the term otorrhea mean? | CSF leaking from the ear. |
| Vertebral fractures are classified as: | simple, compression, wedge, dislocation. |
| Which of the following statements applies to a lumbar puncture? | It is usually performed at L3-L4. |
| The rabies virus is usually transmitted by: | bites from infected animals. |
| Which statement is TRUE about tetanus infection? | Infection usually develops in deep puncture wounds. |
| Herpes zoster can be identified by a typical: | unilateral rash and pain along a cranial nerve or dermatome. |
| Typical signs of a TIA include: | transient muscle weakness in a hand or leg. |
| Which of the following are common early signs of multiple sclerosis? | Areas of numbness, weakness in the legs, visual problems |
| Which of the following applies to Parkinson’s disease? | Usually develops in men and women over 60 years of age. |
| Which of the following medications would be prescribed for bipolar affective disorder? | Lithium (Lithane) |
| Examination of a woman who has collapsed reveals a medical alert bracelet that warns of a peanut allergy. The next step should be to look for which of the following? | An EpiPen |
| What is the most common cause of endocrine disorders? | Benign tumor |
| What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis? | Increased catabolism of fats and proteins |
| What is a precipitating factor for diabetic ketoacidosis? | Serious infection |
| Which of the following indicates hypoglycemia in a diabetic? | Staggering gait, disorientation, and confusion |
| Diabetes may cause visual impairment through damage to the lens; this is referred to as: | cataracts. |
| Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics? | Necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs |
| A type of diabetes that may develop during pregnancy and disappear after delivery is called: | gestational diabetes. |
| Characteristics of Cushing’s syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT: | Staring eyes with infrequent blinking |
| What is the most common cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus? | Destruction of pancreatic cells by an autoimmune reaction |
| Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes include which of the following? | Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in children and adolescents, and type 2 diabetes occurs more often in adults. |
| Which of the following is caused by Graves’ disease? | Hypermetabolism |
| Goiters may be caused by: | either hypothyroid or hyperthyroid conditions. |
| Hypothyroidism tends to occur in geographic regions that are deficient in which of the following? | Iodine |
| Which of the following may accompany the use of hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause? | Breast cancer and cardiovascular complications |
| A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is: | posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). |
| Tolerance to a drug occurs when which of the following happens? | Higher doses of the drug are required to achieve the desired effect. |
| Which statement best describes withdrawal from a narcotic? | The symptoms are often severe and life threatening. |
| A diabetic patient who is taking oral hypoglycemic agents is started on metronidazole (Flagyl) for an infection. The patient education will include which of the following in instructions regarding the prescription? | “Avoid alcohol because it may cause a reaction characterized by nausea, fast heartbeat, and shortness of breath.” |
| Of the 25,000 accidental deaths of adolescents yearly, what percentage is alcohol related? | 40% |
| Medical use of marijuana is thought to have some indication in which of the following? | Nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy |
| During the 60 minutes after the use of cocaine, the risk factor for which of the following is increased by a factor of 24? | Myocardial infarction |
| Which of the following statements is characteristic of alcohol? | It may cause congenital defects in infants born to alcoholic mothers. |
| What is a common indication of substance abuse? | Behavioral change |
| Which of the following is/are NOT a common sign(s) of withdrawal? | Respiratory depression |
| Which of the following is a synthetic opioid that prevents withdrawal symptoms and improves function? | Methadone |
Created by:
Prof Clark