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HIT 220 Quiz 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tolnaftate (Tinactin) is commonly prescribed for which of the following conditions? | Athlete’s foot |
| Which of the following patients has increased risk of candidiasis? | Obese woman with diabetes |
| Which of the following local anesthetic agents is commonly used in dentistry? | Procaine |
| Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is commonly used to prevent infection in what condition? | Severe burn injuries |
| Which of the following areas lacks blood vessels and nerves? | Epidermis |
| Which of the following is a common effect of a type I hypersensitivity response to ingested substances? | Urticaria |
| Tinea capitis is an infection involving the: | scalp. |
| Which of the following cells produce new bone? | Osteoblasts |
| Which of the following would identify an open or compound fracture? | The skin and soft tissue are exposed at the fracture site. |
| Which of the following describes a Colles’ fracture? | The distal radius is broken. |
| The inflammation surrounding a fracture site during the first few days may complicate healing by causing: | severe ischemia and tissue necrosis. |
| What is a sign of a dislocation? | Deformity at a joint |
| Which of the following statements does NOT apply to osteoporosis? | Osteoporosis is always a primary disorder. |
| Which of the following is characteristic of osteoarthritis? | Degeneration of articulating cartilage occurs in the large joints. |
| What is the typical joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis? | Bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints |
| Which of the following may precipitate an attack of gout? | A sudden increase in serum uric acid levels |
| Which statement applies to menisci? | They prevent excessive movement of joints. |
| A sprain is a tear in a: | ligament. |
| Rickets results from: | a deficit of vitamin D and phosphates. |
| A diagnostic test that measures the electrical charge of muscle contraction and can help differentiate muscle disorders from neurological disease is a/an: | electromyogram. |
| The type of compound fracture in which there are multiple fracture lines and bone fragments is referred to as a/an: | comminuted fracture. |
| The most commonly prescribed medications for the relief of mild pain are members of which category? | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
| Many patients who have depression also have which of the following conditions? | Chronic pain |
| Which of the following would be a good treatment option for mild chronic pain? | Ibuprofen (Motrin) |
| Which of the following is the primary site for absorption of nutrients? | Ileum |
| In which structure is oxygenated blood (arterial) mixed with unoxygenated blood (venous) so as to support the functions of the structure? | Liver |
| What does the term gluconeogenesis refer to? | Formation of glucose from protein and fat |
| What does the term gluconeogenesis refer to? | Formation of glucose from protein and fat |
| Yellow or greenish stained vomitus usually indicates the presence of: | bile. |
| Which of the following applies to cleft palate? | The hard and soft palates do not fuse during the first trimester of pregnancy. |
| What is a common sign of acute gastritis? | Vomiting and anorexia |
| What is a common cause of gastroenteritis due to Salmonella? | Raw or undercooked poultry or eggs |
| What is frequently the first manifestation of stress ulcers? | Hematemesis |
| What is the major effect when a gallstone obstructs the cystic duct? | Severe colicky pain in upper right quadrant |
| Which of the following applies to hepatitis A infection? | It is transmitted by the fecal-oral route. |
| Stools that are more liquid and contain mucus and frank blood are typical of: | ulcerative colitis. |
| What usually initiates acute appendicitis? | Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix |
| To which site does colon cancer usually first metastasize? | Liver |
| What does the term melena mean? | Blood in a dark-colored stool |
| Which of the following occurs with hepatitis B? | The liver is inflamed and enlarged. |
| At what stage of alcoholic liver disease can the damage be reversed? | Initial stage |
| Although many factors may precipitate pancreatitis, the two major causes are: | gallstones and alcohol abuse. |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease involves: | periodic flow of gastric contents into the esophagus. |
| In what location does digestion of food begin? | Mouth |
| Which of the following is a protective substance found in the stomach? | Mucin |
| Which of the following may cause peptic ulcers? | Helicobacter pylori |
| Which of the following, commonly used to evacuate the bowels before surgery, contains a large amount of sugar and should be used with caution for diabetic patients? | Magnesium citrate |
Created by:
Prof Clark