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IB/G/Jun21/E8
,What is disease with the following symptoms:
- Epigastric pain
- Burning
- Regurgitation
- Indigestion - ✔✔GERD.
What does GERD stand for? - ✔✔Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
What are risk factors for a hitus hernia? - ✔✔Obesity
Pregnancy
Smoking
What causes pain to the right lower quadrant? - ✔✔Appendicitis.
True or false. Does the exocrine system secrete substances through ducts? - ✔✔True.
True or false. Does the bacteria H-pylori cause peptic ulcers? - ✔✔True.
What does insulin do? - ✔✔Lowers blood glucose levels.
What is insulin? - ✔✔Insulin is a hormone which converts glucose into glycogen (when blood sugar levels are too high).
What do the following symptoms indicate?
- Sweating (Diaphoresis)
- Increased HR
- Anxiety
- Shaking
- Blurry vision - ✔✔Hypoglycemia.
, What is the treatment for hypoglycemia? - ✔✔20g of glucose (either straight-up sugar, 2-3 dextrose tabs, or Glucagon
IM/SC).
Which disease needs Levothyroxine/synthroid for the rest of the patient's life? - ✔✔Hypothyroidism.
What does the Kussmaul sign indicate? - ✔✔DKA. (Fast, deep breathing).
What does DKA stand for? - ✔✔Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
What are signs and symptoms of DKA? - ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, lethargy, coma, dehydration, fruity breath,
Kussmaul's respirations (fast and deep breathing).
What are normal changes to the integumentary system of the elderly? - ✔✔Decreased elasticity, dryness, decreased
sweating.
What is a cordlike tissue attaching bone to bone? - ✔✔A ligament.
True or false. Does Rheumatoid arthritis have remissions and exacerbations? - ✔✔True.
Is Rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disease? Yes or no. - ✔✔Yes.
What is Rheumatoid arthritis? - ✔✔A chronic, progressive disease in which the body's immune system attacks the joints,
causing inflammation and damage to the joint tissues.
What disease has hyperuricemia as a symptom? - ✔✔Gout.
What is hyperuricemia? - ✔✔Excess of uric acid in the blood.
Is prednisone a corticosteroid? Yes or no. - ✔✔Yes.
What is a corticosteroid (medication)? - ✔✔A drug that suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation in the
body.
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PN 2003 Final: A+ Graded End Term Exam with Verified Answers
Time allowed: 3 hours
Materials
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Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end
of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any
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IB/G/Jun21/E8
,What is disease with the following symptoms:
- Epigastric pain
- Burning
- Regurgitation
- Indigestion - ✔✔GERD.
What does GERD stand for? - ✔✔Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
What are risk factors for a hitus hernia? - ✔✔Obesity
Pregnancy
Smoking
What causes pain to the right lower quadrant? - ✔✔Appendicitis.
True or false. Does the exocrine system secrete substances through ducts? - ✔✔True.
True or false. Does the bacteria H-pylori cause peptic ulcers? - ✔✔True.
What does insulin do? - ✔✔Lowers blood glucose levels.
What is insulin? - ✔✔Insulin is a hormone which converts glucose into glycogen (when blood sugar levels are too high).
What do the following symptoms indicate?
- Sweating (Diaphoresis)
- Increased HR
- Anxiety
- Shaking
- Blurry vision - ✔✔Hypoglycemia.
, What is the treatment for hypoglycemia? - ✔✔20g of glucose (either straight-up sugar, 2-3 dextrose tabs, or Glucagon
IM/SC).
Which disease needs Levothyroxine/synthroid for the rest of the patient's life? - ✔✔Hypothyroidism.
What does the Kussmaul sign indicate? - ✔✔DKA. (Fast, deep breathing).
What does DKA stand for? - ✔✔Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
What are signs and symptoms of DKA? - ✔✔Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, lethargy, coma, dehydration, fruity breath,
Kussmaul's respirations (fast and deep breathing).
What are normal changes to the integumentary system of the elderly? - ✔✔Decreased elasticity, dryness, decreased
sweating.
What is a cordlike tissue attaching bone to bone? - ✔✔A ligament.
True or false. Does Rheumatoid arthritis have remissions and exacerbations? - ✔✔True.
Is Rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disease? Yes or no. - ✔✔Yes.
What is Rheumatoid arthritis? - ✔✔A chronic, progressive disease in which the body's immune system attacks the joints,
causing inflammation and damage to the joint tissues.
What disease has hyperuricemia as a symptom? - ✔✔Gout.
What is hyperuricemia? - ✔✔Excess of uric acid in the blood.
Is prednisone a corticosteroid? Yes or no. - ✔✔Yes.
What is a corticosteroid (medication)? - ✔✔A drug that suppresses the immune system and reduces inflammation in the
body.
