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Med 229 Chapt. 42
| Answer | |
|---|---|
| In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back? | scratch test |
| Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis? | corticosteroids |
| Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods? | eczema |
| Which patient position is appropriate for a sigmoidoscopy? | Sims' |
| Which condition causes wrist pain and numbness because the median nerve is compressed? | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Which of the following is an infection of the bone of which the principal symptom is pain? | osteomyelitis |
| The treatment for osteomyelitis is ________ | antibiotics, analgesics, and surgery |
| Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen? | patch test |
| Which type of allergy test, also called a subcutaneous test, introduces dilute solutions of allergens into the skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle? | intradermal test |
| Which allergy test measures levels of antibodies after the blood serum is exposed to suspected allergens? | radioallergosorbent test |
| Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs? | electrocardiogram |
| Which of the following defines a stress test? | measurement of the patient’s response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG |
| The treatment for which vascular disease includes wearing elastic stockings, losing and controlling weight, and elevating the legs? | varicose veins |
| The treatment for a heart conduction problem that delays or blocks electrical transmission within the heart includes medication and ________ | insertion of a pacemaker |
| Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands? | acne vulgaris |
| Which of the following is a fungal infection that produces flat lesions on the body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty and are often found on the feet, groin, and scalp? | ringworm |
| Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer? | Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer. |
| Which of the following is a benign skin tumor that results from a viral skin infection? | wart |
| Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include which of the following? | anxiety, irritability, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and weight loss |
| A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic tube is passed through the patient's mouth to the stomach is called a ________ | gastroscopy |
| Which of the following should be included in instructions to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy? | Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping. |
| In which diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an x-ray? | lower GI series |
| A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a(n) ________ | hernia |
| Which of the following is the recommended treatment for stomatitis? | bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics |
| Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by intolerance of fatty foods? | cholecystitis |
| Which gastrointestinal disease involves gastric acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus? | gastroesophageal reflux |
| Which neurological diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper? | electroencephalography |
| Which diagnostic test produces a three-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the brain with or without a contrast medium? | computed tomography |
| Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face? | Bell’s Palsy |
| Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection? | meningitis |
| Which common neurological disorder that is caused by the misfiring of nerve groups in the brain results in seizures? | epilepsy |
| Which cancer shows no symptoms early in the disease process but causes difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food in the late stage? | esophageal cancer |
| In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice? | liver cancer |
| Becky was rushed to the emergency room of the local hospital and was treated for anaphylactic shock after being stung by a bee. She had no previous history of allergic reactions. After performing emergency measures, including injection of epinephrine, the | allergist |
| Mrs. Gorman has brought her 3-year-old son Billy to the pediatrician's office because he does not seem to be growing or developing as fast as his playmates in the daycare center. The pediatrician performs basic measurements and agrees that Billy seems und | endocrinologist |
| Mr. Thompson is a cardiology patient who says he has had episodes of his heart "racing" unexpectedly, even when he is sitting down and even a few times while he was sleeping. The cardiologist has performed a stress test and found no abnormalities. Which o | Holter monitor |
| Which common cancer most often found in the knee and upper arm has symptoms of persistent and unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone? | osteosarcoma |
| Which type of malignant tumors of cartilage is most often found in the hip, femur, and humerus and usually has no early symptoms? | chondrosarcoma |
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