ANSWERS
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and
soft tissue, is called:
Selected b.
Answer:
Tophaceous gout
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 70-year-old female presents with a hip fracture. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis. One factor
that most likely contributed to her condition is:
Selected Answer: b.
Decreased estrogen levels
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
When trying to distinguish between an infectious disease and noninfectious disease, what is the
hallmark symptom for most infectious diseases?
Selected a.
Answer:
Fever
Question 4
, 1 out of 1 points
The incidence of fractures of the pelvis is highest in:
Selected Answer: d.
Older adults
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A 4-month-old male is brought to his primary care provider for severe itching and skin lesions. He is
diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which of the following would be elevated in this patient?
Selected c.
Answer:
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be considered a
symptom of this disease?
Selected d.
Answer:
Photosensitivity
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A 3-year-old male develops tinea capitis after playing with the family dog. This infection is caused by
a:
Selected a.
Answer:
Fungus
Question 8