Amenorrhea refers to menstrual cycles which are absent for - ANSWER 90 days or more
Which slows down the heart? - ANSWER parasympathetic nervous system
Which hormones regulate blood calcium levels? - ANSWER parathyroid hormone and
calcitonin
In enzyme-controlled reactions, the role of certain vitamins such as niacin is to act as -
ANSWER A coenzyme
A person's blood type is determined by the - ANSWER presence or absence of specific
inherited antigens
The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes is the - ANSWER hematocrit
The "lock & key hypothesis" attempts to explain the mechanism of - ANSWER enzyme
specificity
Cortisol is released from the - ANSWER adrenal cortex
What is the difference between a pathogen and an antigen? - ANSWER an antigen
triggers an immune response while a pathogen is a disease causing microorganism
fI a person lives in San Francisco and vacations in the Rocky Mountains, you would expect to
observe an increase in - ANSWER red blood cell count
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,-At high altitudes there is lower atmospheric pressure of oxygen. This means that the
current number of red blood cells in the body cannot meet the demands of the cells for
oxygen. Due to the lower partial pressure of oxygen a process called polycythemia occurs,
which is an increase in the red blood cell count.
The adrenal medulla produces - ANSWER epinephrine
Which of the following has correct antiparkinson drug mechanism of action? - ANSWER
Dopamine agonists: activate and enhance dopamine receptors in the brain
A52 year-old female patient has sharp chest pain whenever she takes a deep breath. She
had a history of both her
ankles swelling and mild heart failure. Physical exam, shows a pulse of 90 bpm and regular.
Blood pressure is 140/85. Respiration is 15/minute. The patient is 5 feet 2 inches tall and
weighs 170 pounds. Pitting edema was observed in her
ankles, with the right ankle 4 cm larger than the left. She also has SOB in the office. What
would you now do? - ANSWER call 911 for transport to emergency department (ED)
*The red flag is sharp chest pain and SOB with unilateral or bilateral asymmetric ankle
swelling.
A 42 year-old male developed a Pneumothorax after acupuncture with chest pain, dyspnea,
anxiety, diminished breath sounds. What is the treatment? - ANSWER catheter drainage
The herpes simplex virus ( H S ) can survive on work surface for - ANSWER several hours
A63 year old male complains of sharp burning pain in the neck and arm. There is paresthesia
and weakness. Examination shows a weakness of the triceps and finger flexors and
extensors. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER C7 cervical radiculopathy
A 75 year-old male had his annual checkup. He is generally healthy with his hypertension
and coronary disease under
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, control. He denies dyspnea on exertion, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, headache nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea. He does complain of a little urinary hesitancy and difficulty starting.
He denies pain during urination and any past history of urinary tract infections. He has
regular bowel movements, occasionally using prune juice or extra fiber. He denies any
allergies. He is sexually active with his wife and occasionally takes ED medication. He has a
history of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and dyslipidemia. His medications include
Lipitor, the diuretic HCTZ, and Cialis. Digital rectal examination shows no abnormalities. The
urinalysis results are all within normal range. The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) value is at
10 ng/mL, a two fold increase since the last exam. What is the most likely - ANSWER
possible prostate cancer
*What stands out the most in this case is the rapidly rising PSA values over the past year.
A50 year-old male is taking Avodart (dutasteride). What is the chief complaint? -
ANSWER benign prostatic hyperplasia
Which pre-existing disease predisposes a patient to acupuncture related pneumothorax? -
ANSWER marfan syndrome
Which cranial nerve passes along the left and right side of the pituitary gland? - ANSWER
Cranial nerve II - Optic
-The two optic nerves cross right above the pituitary gland, forming what is called the optic
chiasm.
You are treating a patient that you are sexually attracted to. Which of the following actions
would you do? - ANSWER accept your feelings as normal without acting on them
What is the difference between immunoglobulins and antibodies? - ANSWER they are
both glycoproteins
*Immunoglobulins are attached to the B cell membrane while antibodies float in the
circulation.
The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test helps to - ANSWER Differentiate between
types of hypothyroidism
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Which slows down the heart? - ANSWER parasympathetic nervous system
Which hormones regulate blood calcium levels? - ANSWER parathyroid hormone and
calcitonin
In enzyme-controlled reactions, the role of certain vitamins such as niacin is to act as -
ANSWER A coenzyme
A person's blood type is determined by the - ANSWER presence or absence of specific
inherited antigens
The percentage of whole blood occupied by erythrocytes is the - ANSWER hematocrit
The "lock & key hypothesis" attempts to explain the mechanism of - ANSWER enzyme
specificity
Cortisol is released from the - ANSWER adrenal cortex
What is the difference between a pathogen and an antigen? - ANSWER an antigen
triggers an immune response while a pathogen is a disease causing microorganism
fI a person lives in San Francisco and vacations in the Rocky Mountains, you would expect to
observe an increase in - ANSWER red blood cell count
1
,-At high altitudes there is lower atmospheric pressure of oxygen. This means that the
current number of red blood cells in the body cannot meet the demands of the cells for
oxygen. Due to the lower partial pressure of oxygen a process called polycythemia occurs,
which is an increase in the red blood cell count.
The adrenal medulla produces - ANSWER epinephrine
Which of the following has correct antiparkinson drug mechanism of action? - ANSWER
Dopamine agonists: activate and enhance dopamine receptors in the brain
A52 year-old female patient has sharp chest pain whenever she takes a deep breath. She
had a history of both her
ankles swelling and mild heart failure. Physical exam, shows a pulse of 90 bpm and regular.
Blood pressure is 140/85. Respiration is 15/minute. The patient is 5 feet 2 inches tall and
weighs 170 pounds. Pitting edema was observed in her
ankles, with the right ankle 4 cm larger than the left. She also has SOB in the office. What
would you now do? - ANSWER call 911 for transport to emergency department (ED)
*The red flag is sharp chest pain and SOB with unilateral or bilateral asymmetric ankle
swelling.
A 42 year-old male developed a Pneumothorax after acupuncture with chest pain, dyspnea,
anxiety, diminished breath sounds. What is the treatment? - ANSWER catheter drainage
The herpes simplex virus ( H S ) can survive on work surface for - ANSWER several hours
A63 year old male complains of sharp burning pain in the neck and arm. There is paresthesia
and weakness. Examination shows a weakness of the triceps and finger flexors and
extensors. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANSWER C7 cervical radiculopathy
A 75 year-old male had his annual checkup. He is generally healthy with his hypertension
and coronary disease under
2
, control. He denies dyspnea on exertion, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, headache nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea. He does complain of a little urinary hesitancy and difficulty starting.
He denies pain during urination and any past history of urinary tract infections. He has
regular bowel movements, occasionally using prune juice or extra fiber. He denies any
allergies. He is sexually active with his wife and occasionally takes ED medication. He has a
history of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and dyslipidemia. His medications include
Lipitor, the diuretic HCTZ, and Cialis. Digital rectal examination shows no abnormalities. The
urinalysis results are all within normal range. The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) value is at
10 ng/mL, a two fold increase since the last exam. What is the most likely - ANSWER
possible prostate cancer
*What stands out the most in this case is the rapidly rising PSA values over the past year.
A50 year-old male is taking Avodart (dutasteride). What is the chief complaint? -
ANSWER benign prostatic hyperplasia
Which pre-existing disease predisposes a patient to acupuncture related pneumothorax? -
ANSWER marfan syndrome
Which cranial nerve passes along the left and right side of the pituitary gland? - ANSWER
Cranial nerve II - Optic
-The two optic nerves cross right above the pituitary gland, forming what is called the optic
chiasm.
You are treating a patient that you are sexually attracted to. Which of the following actions
would you do? - ANSWER accept your feelings as normal without acting on them
What is the difference between immunoglobulins and antibodies? - ANSWER they are
both glycoproteins
*Immunoglobulins are attached to the B cell membrane while antibodies float in the
circulation.
The Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test helps to - ANSWER Differentiate between
types of hypothyroidism
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