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Ch7-11 HLTH 160

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Acute glomerulonephritis usually follows   infection by Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus.  
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Dialysis filters out unwanted elements from the blood, usually removed by healthy kidneys; thus   the body's proper fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance is maintained.  
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Glomerulosclerosis describes renal changes, which are due to a systemic endocrine disease and are typical of   diabetic neuropathy.  
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Polycystic kidney disease   greatly enlarges the kidneys and leads to kidney failure.  
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The cause of neurogenic bladder, a bladder control dysfunction, is   damage to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves supplying the lower urinary tract.  
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The condition of the kidney caused by pressure from urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the urinary tract is called   none of the above  
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The disease that encompasses a group of symptoms referred to as the protein-losing kidney is   nephrotic syndrome  
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The symptoms and signs of acute glomerulonephritis may include   edema, hematuria, protein in the urine, and decreased urinary output; an abnormal urnialysis; HTN, headaches and low-grade fever  
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The treatment of renal calculi might include   relief of pain, lithotripsy, surgical intervention, increased fluid intake, and diuretics.  
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Weakening of pelvic floor muscles and the urethral structure as a result of trauma, childbirth, hormonal changes of aging, obesity, or certain medications may precipitate   stress incontinence (enuresis).  
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Acute renal failure is a clinical emergency.   True  
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Chronic glomerulonephritis is a slowly progressive, noninfectious disease that can lead to renal failure.   true  
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Pyelonephritis is the most common type of kidney disease.   true  
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes   a weak stream of urine with inability to empty the bladder.  
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Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women   is highly individualized.  
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Invasive cervical cancer   is often considered a preventable disease.  
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The leading cause of deaths attributed to the female reproductive system   ovarian cancer.  
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The pathologic outcomes of endometriosis includes   functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity.  
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The symptoms and signs of toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and eclampsia include   hypertension, edema, protein in the urine, and convulsions.  
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Fibroadenoma is a nontender malignant tumor of the breast.   false  
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Hyperemesis gravidarum is usually self-limiting and transient.   false  
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The absence of menstrual periods, whether temporary or permanent, is called dysmenorrhea.   false  
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The patient with hydatidiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy.   true  
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An acute rapidly progressive disease of the spinal nerves with progressive muscle weakness and paralysis in a 24- to 72-hour period may be indicative of   Guillain-Barre syndrome.  
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An inherited disorder in which the individual displays abrupt, bizarre, involuntary, dancelike movements and a decline in mental functions   Huntington's chorea.  
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Nerves that transmit impulses toward the brain and spinal cord are   afferent.  
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Of the following, which is not likely to cause a cerebrovascular accident (CV   Neuroblastoma  
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Temporary episodes of impaired neurologic functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain are termed   transient ischemic attacks ("mini strokes")  
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_____ is a result of the bones of the floor of the cranial vault being broken.   Basilar fracture  
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Brain tumors have the lowest survival rate of all cancers.   true  
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The amnesia of transient global amnesia is permanent.   false  
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TIA and transient global amnesia (TGA) are the same thing.   false  
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A child who experiences extreme withdrawal and obsessive behavior along with lack of social interaction suffers from   autism  
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The anxiety disorder that results from an external event of an overwhelming painiful nature is calle   posttraumatic stress disorder.  
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The somatoform disorder previously called hysteria is   conversion disorder.  
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Treatment of Tourette disorder may include which of the following medications?   Haldol  
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Treatment of vascular dementia may include   carotid endarterectomy and drug therapy  
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Somatoform disorders include a group of mental disorders where physical symptoms have an organic cause.   false  
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A burn that involves destruction of the skin and underlying tissue is termed   full thickness.  
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Compression of the brachial plexus nerves may also be called   thoracic outlet syndrome.  
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Cumulative trauma disorders include   carpal tunel syndrome; white finger; synovitis  
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The legal responsibilities of the health care provider in battered spouse syndrome   vary by state but should be known.  
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The rule of nines is used to calculate   the percentage of body surface affected by burns.  
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The soft tissue injury that occurs when a body part becomes entangled or entrapped resulting in skin, tissue, and bone being pulled from the body is a(an   avulsion.  
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Treatment of a puncture wound includes   copious irigation of the wound.  
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Treatment of snakebite includes   keeping the victim quiet and transporting to an emergency facility.  
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_____ is a severe systemic infection, transmitted by a tic, and characterized by a maculopapular rash, small hemorrhages under the skin, and involvement of vital organs.   Rocky Mountain spotted fever  
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Carpal tunnel syndrome involves entrapment of the median nerve.   true  
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Rust rings on the cornea may be the result of foreign bodies in the eye.   true  
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