Started on Monday, 10 April 2023, 8:25 AM
State Finished
Completed on Monday, 10 April 2023, 8:27 AM
Time taken 2 mins 22 secs
Marks 9.00/10.00
Grade 90.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
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Chemotherapy includes:
Select one:
a. injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body
b. high-powered beams of radiation to target cancer cells
c. introduction of healthy stem cells from the patient or a donor
d. surgical removal of the affected organ or tissues
e. blocking hormone receptors or hormone production in the body
The correct answer is: injection of drugs to kill cancer cells within the body
,Question 2
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Progression of scleroderma is monitored by:
Select one:
a. echocardiography
b. muscle tissue biopsies
c. modified Rodnan skin score
d. chorionic villus sampling
e. radionuclide scans
The correct answer is: modified Rodnan skin score
Question 3
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The following statement regarding lupus is true:
Select one:
a. flare-ups can occur even after initial diagnosis and treatment
b. the disorder is most common in those of European descent
c. the most characteristic sign of lupus is the café-au-lait spot
d. lupus is best diagnosed via a CAT scan, but a liver biopsy is required for confirmation
e. inflammation is typically confined to bones and joints
The correct answer is: flare-ups can occur even after initial diagnosis and treatment
,Question 4
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The scope of disease refers to:
Select one:
a. how extensively a disease affects the body
b. the method used to diagnose a microorganism causing disease
c. the number of tests a physician will run to diagnose the patient
d. the treatment regimen the patient will undergo
e. if a patient will or will not need to be referred to a specialist for further treatment
The correct answer is: how extensively a disease affects the body
Question 5
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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
The correct answer is: PET scan
, Question 6
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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
The correct answer is: a lipid blood test measures the cholesterol levels in the blood
Question 7
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The diagnostic test that captures direct images or video by camera is:
Select one:
a. electrocardiogram
b. endoscopy
c. magnetic resonance imaging
d. positron emission tomography
e. ultrasound
The correct answer is: endoscopy