muscular dystrophy
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A disease categorized as a deficiency disease is one that:
Select one:
a. causes no discernable signs or symptoms
b. is lacking available tools to diagnose it conclusively
c. results from the lack of a nutrient or component necessary for good
health
d. enters the body through contact, ingestion, or inhalation
e. results from organs or body systems that do not work properly
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The correct answer is: results from the lack of a nutrient or
component necessary for good health
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When combining two root words in a medical term:
Select one:
a. the letter “a” is used as a connection
b. the letter “o” is used to connect them
c. the root words are combined with an “s” at the end
d. the root words are arranged in alphabetical order
e. the prefix is sandwiched between the two root words
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The correct answer is: the letter “o” is used to connect them
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Scleroderma characteristically causes:
Select one:
a. urinary tract infections
b. avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue)
c. anemia
d. thickening and hardening of the skin
e. lymphoma
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The correct answer is: thickening and hardening of the skin
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Surgery that must be performed, but can be postponed is:
Select one:
a. emergency surgery
b. elective surgery
c. semi-elective surgery
d. para-elective surgery
e. pre-emergent surgery
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The correct answer is: semi-elective surgery
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Regarding laboratory tests, the following is true:
Select one:
a. a blood count measures cholesterol levels in the blood
b. an enzyme test measures the amount of glucose in the blood
c. an electrolyte test measures the amount of cholesterol in the blood
d. a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol levels in the blood
e. a blood sugar test measures the number of red blood cells carrying
lipids
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The correct answer is: a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol
levels in the blood
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The following statement regarding rheumatoid arthritis is true:
Select one:
a. larger joints, such as the hips or knees, are usually affected first
b. the condition usually only affects the patient’s bones and joints
c. patients should avoid exercise as it may cause flare-ups
d. the condition can be cured by a combination of surgery and
medication
e. the condition can be managed, but not cured
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The correct answer is: the condition can be managed, but not cured
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Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may include:
,Select one:
a. chemotherapy
b. joint fusion
c. tracheostomy
d. skin graft
e. wearing a cast
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The correct answer is: joint fusion
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The following is true about HIV and AIDS:
Select one:
a. HIV goes through four stages before progressing to AIDS
b. treatment for HIV should be postponed until the first sign of
opportunistic infection
c. the same strain of HIV has infected humans since the 1980s
d. the initial onset, or primary infection, of HIV can last 8 to 10 years
e. a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the onset of AIDS for as
long as possible
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The correct answer is: a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the
onset of AIDS for as long as possible
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An example of a diagnostic test for cancer is:
Select one:
a. Radiation
b. Biological therapy
c. Clinical trials
d. Palliative testing
e. PET scan
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The period of time comprising all three stages of surgery is
called the:
Select one:
, a. preoperative period
b. anteoperative period
c. intraoperative period
d. postoperative period
e. perioperative period
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HIV is diagnosed:
Select one:
a. too late to begin treatment in most cases
b. by Pap test or vaginal swab
c. by a blood test for the virus
d. by physical exam
e. via hair mineral analysis
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The correct answer is: by a blood test for the virus
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Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART):
Select one:
a. can be used on donated blood to make it suitable for transfusion
b. should be used on a patient diagnosed with Shingles to prevent
HIV
c. is a diagnostic test for the presence of the Human
immunodeficiency virus
d. causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and diarrhea
e. is a vaccine that effectively prevents infection by HIV
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The correct answer is: causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and
diarrhea
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The following about opportunistic infections and AIDS is true:
Select one:
a. Salmonellosis is contracted via contaminated food or water
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Question text sigmoidoscopy
A disease categorized as a deficiency disease is one that:
Select one:
a. causes no discernable signs or symptoms
b. is lacking available tools to diagnose it conclusively
c. results from the lack of a nutrient or component necessary for good
health
d. enters the body through contact, ingestion, or inhalation
e. results from organs or body systems that do not work properly
Feedback
The correct answer is: results from the lack of a nutrient or
component necessary for good health
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When combining two root words in a medical term:
Select one:
a. the letter “a” is used as a connection
b. the letter “o” is used to connect them
c. the root words are combined with an “s” at the end
d. the root words are arranged in alphabetical order
e. the prefix is sandwiched between the two root words
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The correct answer is: the letter “o” is used to connect them
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Scleroderma characteristically causes:
Select one:
a. urinary tract infections
b. avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue)
c. anemia
d. thickening and hardening of the skin
e. lymphoma
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The correct answer is: thickening and hardening of the skin
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Surgery that must be performed, but can be postponed is:
Select one:
a. emergency surgery
b. elective surgery
c. semi-elective surgery
d. para-elective surgery
e. pre-emergent surgery
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The correct answer is: semi-elective surgery
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Regarding laboratory tests, the following is true:
Select one:
a. a blood count measures cholesterol levels in the blood
b. an enzyme test measures the amount of glucose in the blood
c. an electrolyte test measures the amount of cholesterol in the blood
d. a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol levels in the blood
e. a blood sugar test measures the number of red blood cells carrying
lipids
Feedback
The correct answer is: a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol
levels in the blood
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The following statement regarding rheumatoid arthritis is true:
Select one:
a. larger joints, such as the hips or knees, are usually affected first
b. the condition usually only affects the patient’s bones and joints
c. patients should avoid exercise as it may cause flare-ups
d. the condition can be cured by a combination of surgery and
medication
e. the condition can be managed, but not cured
Feedback
The correct answer is: the condition can be managed, but not cured
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Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may include:
,Select one:
a. chemotherapy
b. joint fusion
c. tracheostomy
d. skin graft
e. wearing a cast
Feedback
The correct answer is: joint fusion
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The following is true about HIV and AIDS:
Select one:
a. HIV goes through four stages before progressing to AIDS
b. treatment for HIV should be postponed until the first sign of
opportunistic infection
c. the same strain of HIV has infected humans since the 1980s
d. the initial onset, or primary infection, of HIV can last 8 to 10 years
e. a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the onset of AIDS for as
long as possible
Feedback
The correct answer is: a primary goal of HIV treatment is to delay the
onset of AIDS for as long as possible
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An example of a diagnostic test for cancer is:
Select one:
a. Radiation
b. Biological therapy
c. Clinical trials
d. Palliative testing
e. PET scan
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The correct answer is: PET scan
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Question text
The period of time comprising all three stages of surgery is
called the:
Select one:
, a. preoperative period
b. anteoperative period
c. intraoperative period
d. postoperative period
e. perioperative period
Feedback
The correct answer is: perioperative period
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Question text
HIV is diagnosed:
Select one:
a. too late to begin treatment in most cases
b. by Pap test or vaginal swab
c. by a blood test for the virus
d. by physical exam
e. via hair mineral analysis
Feedback
The correct answer is: by a blood test for the virus
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Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART):
Select one:
a. can be used on donated blood to make it suitable for transfusion
b. should be used on a patient diagnosed with Shingles to prevent
HIV
c. is a diagnostic test for the presence of the Human
immunodeficiency virus
d. causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and diarrhea
e. is a vaccine that effectively prevents infection by HIV
Feedback
The correct answer is: causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and
diarrhea
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The following about opportunistic infections and AIDS is true:
Select one:
a. Salmonellosis is contracted via contaminated food or water
