NCCAOM BIOMED REVIEW EXAM 2025|
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1. Which of the following nerves innervates the deltoid muscle?(A) Ulnar
nerve.(B) Radial nerve.(C) Median nerve.(D) Axillary nerve - correct
answer - D) Axillary nerve
2. Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT\n(A)
Teres major.\n(B) Infraspinatus.\n(C) Subscapularis.\n(D)
Supraspinatus. - correct answer - A) Teres major
3. Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by
paralysis of\n(A) Iliopsoas.\n(B) Quadriceps.\n(C) Hamstrings.\n(D)
Gluteus maximus. - correct answer - A) Iliopsoas
4. The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are\n(A)
Monocytes.\n(B) Eosinophils.\n(C) Neutrophils.\n(D) Lymphocytes. -
correct answer - C) Neutrophils
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5. The majority of the fluid leave the body as\n(A) Sweat through the
skin.\n(B) Feces through the GI tract.\n(C) Urine through the
kidneys.\n(D)Water in expired air through the lungs. - correct answer -
C) Urine through the GI tract
6. A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly
vaccinated. This\nrepresents a type of\n(A) Naturally acquired active
immunity.\n(B) Naturally acquired passive immunity.\n(C) Artificially
acquired active immunity.\n(D) Artificially acquired passive immunity. -
correct answer - C) Artificially acquired active immunity
7. Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease?\n(A)
Tetanus.\n(B) Leprosy.\n(C) Hepatitis.\n(D) Tuberculosis. - correct
answer - A) Tetanus
8. A value of 28 in the body mass index (BMI) is interpreted as being\n(A)
Normal.\n(B) Overweight.\n(C) Stage I obese.\n(D) Stage II obese. -
correct answer - B) Overweight
9. A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation
down to both\nlegs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by
sneezing or coughing. A\npositive straight leg-raising sign and
decreased ankle jerks are found. These\nsymptoms and signs are highly
suggestive of\n(A) Ankylosing spondylitis.\n(B) Degenerative joint
disease.\n(C) Paravertebral muscle spasm.\n(D) Herniated intervertebral
disc. - correct answer - D) Herniated intervertebral disc
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10. Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of
platelets?\n(A) Aspirin.\n(B) Heparin.\n(C) Warfarin.\n(D) Alteplase. -
correct answer - A) Aspirin
11. A patient with fibromyalgia is best referred to what specialty
doctor?\n(A) Neurologist.\n(B) Cardiologist.\n(C) Dermatologist.\n(D)
Rheumatologist. - correct answer - D) Rheumatologist
12. Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their
abilities to produce\npain relief and a feeling of well-being?\n(A)
Endorphin.\n(B) Epinephrine.\n(C) Acetylcholine.\n(D) Norepinephrine. -
correct answer - A) Endorphin
13. b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are
used to treat\nbacterial infections by\n(A) Inhibiting the bacterial protein
synthesis.\n(B) Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication.\n(C) Preventing
the synthesis of bacterial folic acid.\n(D) Interfering with the bacterial cell
wall synthesis. - correct answer - D) Interfering with the bacterial cell
wall synthesis
14. Albuterol (Ventolin®), a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic
agonist, is\nclinically used to control the symptoms of\n(A) Asthma.\n(B)
Influenza.\n(C) Pneumonia.\n(D) Sinus infection. - correct answer - A)
Asthma
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15. Donepezil (Aricept®) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is
currently approved\nfor the treatment of\n(A) Insomnia.\n(B)
Depression.\n(C) Parkinson's disease.\n(D) Alzheimer's disease. -
correct answer - D) Alzheimer's disease
16. What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below
the skin while\ntreating the patient?\n(A) Do not inform the patient
because he or she may pass out.\n(B) Consult a physician for surgical
removal of the broken needle.\n(C) Tell the patient to calm down and
call another more experienced\nacupuncturist.\n(D) Use aseptic
technique to cut open the skin and try to withdraw the broken\nneedle. -
correct answer - B) Consult a physician for surgical removal of the
broken needle.
17. An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture
treatment in the\nclinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On
checking the vital signs, you\nfind that his blood pressure is 80/50
mmHg, and his pulse and breathing are weak.\nWhat immediate action
should you take?\n(A) Call 911.\n(B) Perform CPR.\n(C) Contact the
patient's family doctor.\n(D) Resuscitation by needling Du 20 and Du 26.
- correct answer - A) Call 911
18. Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as\n(A)
Flexion.\n(B) Extension.\n(C) Protraction.\n(D) Depression. - correct
answer - A) Flexion