NCM 109 Semi-Finals Exam Questions With
Complete Answers
Asthma Medicines: Long-term Control - ANSWER 1. Corticosteroids
2. Leukotriene Modifiers
3. Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists
4. Cromolyn Sodium and Nedocromil
5. Theophylline
A rare and moderate case of spina bifida.
A fluid-filled sac, containing the spinal fluid, with no neural tissues projects from the
spinal column. It surrounds the spinal cord.
However, the spinal cord and nerves are not contained within the sac. - ANSWER
Meningocele
The most severe form of spina bifida.
The membranes and spinal nerves push through this hole, producing a sac on the
newborn's back and, generally, exposing tissues and nerves.
A newborn with this condition will often have weakness and lack of sensation below the
abnormality. - ANSWER Myelomeningocele
is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal build up of cerebrospinal fluid in the
ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to
widen, putting harmful pressure on the brain's tissues. - ANSWER Hydrocephalus
a doctor who specializes in childhood cancer - ANSWER pediatric oncologist
can cause death directly through multiple organ failure, but infections can also be fatal
,as the immune system can no longer work effectively. - ANSWER AML (acute myeloid
leukemia
a type of childhood cancer that starts in the kidneys. It is the most common type of
kidney cancer in children. About 9 of 10 kidney cancers in children. Cancer starts when
cells in the body begin to grow out of control.
is always cancerous. It is the most common type of kidney cancer diagnosed in children.
A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the
body. - ANSWER WILM'S TUMOR: (nephroblastoma)
a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty
in breathing. It usually results from
an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. - ANSWER ASTHMA:
TYPES OF ASTHMA:
AACENSO - ANSWER •Allergic asthma
- Aspirin-induced asthma
Cough-variant asthma •Exercise-induced asthma Nighttime asthma.
•Steroid-resistant asthma Occupational asthma
The symptoms of asthma in children include: - ANSWER Chest tightness.
•Coughing, especially at night or early morning. Breathing problems, such as shortness
of breath, rapid breathing, or gasping for air.
•Feeling tired.
•Dark circles under the eyes.
•Being irritable.
•Wheezing, which causes a whistling sound when they breathe out.
•Nonallergic asthma is caused by triggers that are not allergens, such as - ANSWER
, Breathing in cold air
•Certain medicines
•Household chemicals
•Infections such as colds and the flu
• Outdoor air pollution
•Tobacco smoke
•Exercise-induced asthma happens during physical exercise, especially when the air is
dry
is infestation with the human head-and-body louse, Pediculus humanus.
is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults
of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in
severe itching. I - ANSWER PEDICULOSIS:
The term pediculosis comes from the Latin word ____, meaning _________. Lice are white
or reddish-brown bugs that are about 1-3 mm long. The three species of lice that affect I
people are head lice - Pediculus humanus capitis, pubic lice - Phthirus pubis, and body
lice - Pediculus humanus corpus. Lice crawl onto you and lay egg nests, called ___, that
stick to your hair or clothes. - ANSWER pediculus - louse
nits
TREATMENT:
Medicated shampoos or cream rinses containing _______ are preferred for treating
people with head lice. - ANSWER pyrethrins or permethrin
. This is a medicated lotion and foam that provides fast and effective treatment. For
optimum results, you need to use the lotion first and then follow with the foam. The
active ingredient, Maldison, works by not only killing the lice but destroying the nits. -
ANSWER KP24
Complete Answers
Asthma Medicines: Long-term Control - ANSWER 1. Corticosteroids
2. Leukotriene Modifiers
3. Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists
4. Cromolyn Sodium and Nedocromil
5. Theophylline
A rare and moderate case of spina bifida.
A fluid-filled sac, containing the spinal fluid, with no neural tissues projects from the
spinal column. It surrounds the spinal cord.
However, the spinal cord and nerves are not contained within the sac. - ANSWER
Meningocele
The most severe form of spina bifida.
The membranes and spinal nerves push through this hole, producing a sac on the
newborn's back and, generally, exposing tissues and nerves.
A newborn with this condition will often have weakness and lack of sensation below the
abnormality. - ANSWER Myelomeningocele
is a neurological disorder caused by an abnormal build up of cerebrospinal fluid in the
ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to
widen, putting harmful pressure on the brain's tissues. - ANSWER Hydrocephalus
a doctor who specializes in childhood cancer - ANSWER pediatric oncologist
can cause death directly through multiple organ failure, but infections can also be fatal
,as the immune system can no longer work effectively. - ANSWER AML (acute myeloid
leukemia
a type of childhood cancer that starts in the kidneys. It is the most common type of
kidney cancer in children. About 9 of 10 kidney cancers in children. Cancer starts when
cells in the body begin to grow out of control.
is always cancerous. It is the most common type of kidney cancer diagnosed in children.
A cancerous tumor is malignant, meaning it can grow and spread to other parts of the
body. - ANSWER WILM'S TUMOR: (nephroblastoma)
a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty
in breathing. It usually results from
an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity. - ANSWER ASTHMA:
TYPES OF ASTHMA:
AACENSO - ANSWER •Allergic asthma
- Aspirin-induced asthma
Cough-variant asthma •Exercise-induced asthma Nighttime asthma.
•Steroid-resistant asthma Occupational asthma
The symptoms of asthma in children include: - ANSWER Chest tightness.
•Coughing, especially at night or early morning. Breathing problems, such as shortness
of breath, rapid breathing, or gasping for air.
•Feeling tired.
•Dark circles under the eyes.
•Being irritable.
•Wheezing, which causes a whistling sound when they breathe out.
•Nonallergic asthma is caused by triggers that are not allergens, such as - ANSWER
, Breathing in cold air
•Certain medicines
•Household chemicals
•Infections such as colds and the flu
• Outdoor air pollution
•Tobacco smoke
•Exercise-induced asthma happens during physical exercise, especially when the air is
dry
is infestation with the human head-and-body louse, Pediculus humanus.
is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults
of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in
severe itching. I - ANSWER PEDICULOSIS:
The term pediculosis comes from the Latin word ____, meaning _________. Lice are white
or reddish-brown bugs that are about 1-3 mm long. The three species of lice that affect I
people are head lice - Pediculus humanus capitis, pubic lice - Phthirus pubis, and body
lice - Pediculus humanus corpus. Lice crawl onto you and lay egg nests, called ___, that
stick to your hair or clothes. - ANSWER pediculus - louse
nits
TREATMENT:
Medicated shampoos or cream rinses containing _______ are preferred for treating
people with head lice. - ANSWER pyrethrins or permethrin
. This is a medicated lotion and foam that provides fast and effective treatment. For
optimum results, you need to use the lotion first and then follow with the foam. The
active ingredient, Maldison, works by not only killing the lice but destroying the nits. -
ANSWER KP24
