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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: D. Axillary nerve
2. Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT:A. Teres
major.B.Infraspinatus. C. Subscapularis. D.Supraspinatus.: A. Teres major
3. Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by
paralysis of. A. Iliopsoas. B.Quadriceps. C.Hamstrings. D.Gluteus maximus.: a.
Iliopsoas
4. The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are: A.Mono-
cytes. B. Eosinophils C. Neutrophils. D. Lymphocytes.: C.Neutrophils
5. The majority of the fluid leave the body as: A. Sweat through the skin. B.
Feces through the GI tract. C. Urine through the kidneys. D.Water in expired
air through the lungs.: C. Urine through the GI tract
6. A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly vac-
cinated. This represents a type of: A. Naturally acquired active immunity. B.
Naturally acquired passive immunity. C. Artificially acquired active immunity.
D. Artificially acquired passive immunity.: C. Artificially acquired active immunity
7. Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease? A.
Tetanus. B.Leprosy. C. Hepatitis. D. Tuberculosis.: A. Tetanus
8. A value of 28 in the body mass index {BMI} is interpreted as being A.
Normal.B. Overweight. C. Stage I obese. D.Stage II obese.: B. Overweight
9. A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down
to both legs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or
coughing. A positive straight leg-raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are
found. These symptoms and signs are highly suggestive of: A. Ankylosing
spondylitis. B. Degenerative joint disease. C. Paravertebral muscle spasm. D.
Herniated intervertebral disc.: D. Herniated intervertebral disc
10. Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin. B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase.: A. Aspirin
11. Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin.
B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase.: A. Aspirin
12. Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to
produce pain relief and a feeling of well-being?A. Endorphin. B. Epinephrine.
C. Acetylcholine. D. Norepinephrine.: A. Endorphin
13. b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used
to treat bacterial infections by: A. Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis.
B. Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication. C. Preventing the synthesis of
bacterial folic acid. D. Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.: D.
Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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14. Albuterol [Ventolin®], a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic ago-
nist, is clinically used to control the symptoms of: A. Asthma. B. Influenza. C.
Pneumonia. D. Sinus infection.: A. Asthma
15. Donepezil [Aricept®] is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently
approved for the treatment of: A. Insomnia. B. Depression. C. Parkinson's
disease. D. Alzheimer's disease.: D. Alzheimer's disease
16. What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the
skin while treating the patient? A. Do not inform the patient because he or
she may pass out. B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken
needle. C. Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced
acupuncturist. D. Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to
withdraw the broken needle.: B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the
broken needle.
17. An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture treat-
ment in the clinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On checking
the vital signs, you find that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and his pulse
and breathing are weak. What immediate action should you take? A. Call 911.
B. Perform CPR. C. Contact the patient's family doctor. D. Resuscitation by
needling Du 20 and Du 26.: A. Call 911
18. Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as: A. Flexion.
B. Extension. C. Protraction. D. Depression.: A. Flexion
19. Chief complaints are the patient's: A. Objective sign. B. Own diagnosis. C.
Presenting symptom. D. Most current problem.: C. Presenting symptom.
20. For a case of suspected diabetes insipidus, which laboratory test below
is most diagnostic? A. Uric acid level. B. Blood ADH level. C. Fasting blood
sugar. D. 2-hour postprandial glucose.: B. Blood ADH level.
21. The visual center of the brain is located in the: A. Frontal lobe. B. Parietal
lobe. C. Occipital lobe. D. Temporal lobe.: C. Occipital lobe.
22. Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of aspirin and other
nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]? A. Analgesic. B. Antibiotic.
C. Antipyretic. D. Anti-inflammation: B. Antibiotic
23. Sphygmomanometer is a medical instrument used to measure the A.
Intraocular pressure. B. Intracranial pressure. C. Arterial blood pressure. D.
Jugular venous pressure.: C. Arterial blood pressure
24. A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the epigastric
area. The pain seems to be partly relieved by sitting up or leaning forward and
also radiates toward the mid-back. Which organ listed below is most likely
involved? A. Liver. B. Stomach. C. Pancreas. D. Gallbladder.: C. Pancreas
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25. Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral route? A. Hepatitis A.
B. Hepatitis B. C. Hepatitis C. D. Hepatitis D.: A) Hepatitis A
26. A study of the recorded electrical changes in corneoretinal potential
caused by movements of the eye is known as: A. Electromyography [EMG].
B. Electrocardiography [ECG]. C. Electronystagmography [ENG]. D. Electroen-
cephalography [EEG]: C. Electronystagmography
27. An elevated blood creatinine level supports the diagnosis of diseases
related to the A. Lung. B. Liver. C. Heart. D. Kidney.: D. Kidney
28. Bipolar disorder is a broad term used to describe a recurrent: A. Anxiety
or panic disorder. B. Manic or depressive disorder. C. Obsessive or compul-
sive disorder. D. Anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.: B. Manic or depressive
disorder
29. Occult blood {OB} test is a part of routine screening for people over the
age of 50 years. It is used to detect small quantities of blood in the A. Stool.
B. Urine. C. Sputum. D. Vaginal discharge.: A. Stool
30. A 75-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in
the hip and knee joint [especially on use], stiffness after inactivity, and func-
tional impairment of gait. Her radiography shows some structural changes,
such as loss of joint space, formation of osteophytes [spurs], etc. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? A. Fracture. B. Osteoporosis. C. Osteoarthritis.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis.: C. Osteoarthritis
31. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of A. Ulnar nerve. B.
Radial nerve C. Median nerve. D. Axillary nerve.: C].Median nerve
32. Smoking as a risk factor increases the incidence of all of the following
medical conditions EXCEPT A. Sudden infant death syndrome [SIDS]. B.
Intrauterine growth retardation [IUGR]. C. Acquired immunodeficiency syn-
drome [AIDS] D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD].: C. Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
33. A young patient is brought to the emergency department because of
nausea, vomiting, and severe pain in the right lower abdomen. Upon physical
examination, rebound tenderness and rigidity are found on the point, which is
located at the lower one-third of the distance between the umbilicus and right
anterior superior iliac spine [ASIS]. This is a typical positive A. Psoas sign. B.
Obturator sign. C. Rovsing's sign. D. McBurney's sign.: D. McBurney's sign
34. A female patient presents with a low-grade fever, a frequent, urgent need
to urinate, and a burning and painful sensation during urination. A diagnosis
of cystitis [UTI] may be made on the basis of A. Urinalysis. B. Clinical mani-
festations. C. Midstream urine culture. D. All of the above.: D) All of the above
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35. A female patient presents with a low-grade fever, a frequent, urgent need
to urinate, and a burning and painful sensation during urination. A diagnosis
of cystitis [UTI] may be made on the basis of A. Urinalysis. B. Clinical mani-
festations. C. Midstream urine culture. D. All of the above.: D. All of the above
36. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DEXA] is used for determining: A. Bone
mineral content. B. Metabolic activity of the liver. C.Radiographic density of
the lung. D.Absorption of the small intestine.: A. Bone mineral content
37. One of the classic venereal diseases [sexually transmitted diseases or
STDs]issyphilis, which is caused by a: A. Virus. B. Fungus. C. Parasite. D.
Bacterium.: D. Bacterium
38. One of the classic venereal diseases [sexually transmitted diseases or
STDs] is syphilis, which is caused by a: A. Virus. B. Fungus. C. Parasite. D.
Bacterium.: D. Bacterium
39. In which of the following situations parent or legal guardian consent is NOT
required to treat a minor? A. Care during pregnancy. B. Prescription of contra-
ceptives. C. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). D. All of the above.: D. All of
the above
40. A 58-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with
acute onset of excruciating substernal pain. He has a history of cigarette
smoking for 40 years. He was diagnosed with hypertension 20 years ago.
Immediate ECG shows ST segment elevation and T wave inversion. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? A. Aortic aneurysm. B. Erosive esophagitis.C.
Myocardial infarction. D. Ventricular arrhythmia.: C.Myocardial infarction
41. Which blood test is specifically used to monitor the response of the bone
marrow to therapy for anemia?A. Leukocyte count. B. Erythrocyte count. C.
Reticulocyte count. D. Thrombocyte count.: C. Reticulocyte count
42. In the US, the top three leading causes of death from diseases in adults
are respectively: A. AIDS, cancer, and heart disease. B. Cancer, heart disease,
and AIDS C. Heart disease, cancer, and stroke. D. Cancer, heart disease, and
stroke.: C. Heart disease, cancer, stroke
43. In addition to the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord, cere-
brospinal fluid [CSF] also circulates in the: A. Epidural space. B. Subdural
space C. Subarachnoid space. D. All of the above.: C. subarachnoid space
44. A female patient has intermittent diarrhea with occasional blood and mu-
cus in the stools and abdominal pain. Her symptoms are aggravated by emo-
tional stress. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? A.Celiac disease. B.
Ulcerative colitis. C. Lactose intolerance. D. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).: B.
Ulcerative colitis
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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: D. Axillary nerve
2. Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT:A. Teres
major.B.Infraspinatus. C. Subscapularis. D.Supraspinatus.: A. Teres major
3. Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by
paralysis of. A. Iliopsoas. B.Quadriceps. C.Hamstrings. D.Gluteus maximus.: a.
Iliopsoas
4. The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are: A.Mono-
cytes. B. Eosinophils C. Neutrophils. D. Lymphocytes.: C.Neutrophils
5. The majority of the fluid leave the body as: A. Sweat through the skin. B.
Feces through the GI tract. C. Urine through the kidneys. D.Water in expired
air through the lungs.: C. Urine through the GI tract
6. A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly vac-
cinated. This represents a type of: A. Naturally acquired active immunity. B.
Naturally acquired passive immunity. C. Artificially acquired active immunity.
D. Artificially acquired passive immunity.: C. Artificially acquired active immunity
7. Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease? A.
Tetanus. B.Leprosy. C. Hepatitis. D. Tuberculosis.: A. Tetanus
8. A value of 28 in the body mass index {BMI} is interpreted as being A.
Normal.B. Overweight. C. Stage I obese. D.Stage II obese.: B. Overweight
9. A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down
to both legs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or
coughing. A positive straight leg-raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are
found. These symptoms and signs are highly suggestive of: A. Ankylosing
spondylitis. B. Degenerative joint disease. C. Paravertebral muscle spasm. D.
Herniated intervertebral disc.: D. Herniated intervertebral disc
10. Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin. B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase.: A. Aspirin
11. Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin.
B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase.: A. Aspirin
12. Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to
produce pain relief and a feeling of well-being?A. Endorphin. B. Epinephrine.
C. Acetylcholine. D. Norepinephrine.: A. Endorphin
13. b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used
to treat bacterial infections by: A. Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis.
B. Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication. C. Preventing the synthesis of
bacterial folic acid. D. Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis.: D.
Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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14. Albuterol [Ventolin®], a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic ago-
nist, is clinically used to control the symptoms of: A. Asthma. B. Influenza. C.
Pneumonia. D. Sinus infection.: A. Asthma
15. Donepezil [Aricept®] is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently
approved for the treatment of: A. Insomnia. B. Depression. C. Parkinson's
disease. D. Alzheimer's disease.: D. Alzheimer's disease
16. What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the
skin while treating the patient? A. Do not inform the patient because he or
she may pass out. B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken
needle. C. Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced
acupuncturist. D. Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to
withdraw the broken needle.: B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the
broken needle.
17. An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture treat-
ment in the clinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On checking
the vital signs, you find that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and his pulse
and breathing are weak. What immediate action should you take? A. Call 911.
B. Perform CPR. C. Contact the patient's family doctor. D. Resuscitation by
needling Du 20 and Du 26.: A. Call 911
18. Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as: A. Flexion.
B. Extension. C. Protraction. D. Depression.: A. Flexion
19. Chief complaints are the patient's: A. Objective sign. B. Own diagnosis. C.
Presenting symptom. D. Most current problem.: C. Presenting symptom.
20. For a case of suspected diabetes insipidus, which laboratory test below
is most diagnostic? A. Uric acid level. B. Blood ADH level. C. Fasting blood
sugar. D. 2-hour postprandial glucose.: B. Blood ADH level.
21. The visual center of the brain is located in the: A. Frontal lobe. B. Parietal
lobe. C. Occipital lobe. D. Temporal lobe.: C. Occipital lobe.
22. Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of aspirin and other
nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]? A. Analgesic. B. Antibiotic.
C. Antipyretic. D. Anti-inflammation: B. Antibiotic
23. Sphygmomanometer is a medical instrument used to measure the A.
Intraocular pressure. B. Intracranial pressure. C. Arterial blood pressure. D.
Jugular venous pressure.: C. Arterial blood pressure
24. A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the epigastric
area. The pain seems to be partly relieved by sitting up or leaning forward and
also radiates toward the mid-back. Which organ listed below is most likely
involved? A. Liver. B. Stomach. C. Pancreas. D. Gallbladder.: C. Pancreas
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25. Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral route? A. Hepatitis A.
B. Hepatitis B. C. Hepatitis C. D. Hepatitis D.: A) Hepatitis A
26. A study of the recorded electrical changes in corneoretinal potential
caused by movements of the eye is known as: A. Electromyography [EMG].
B. Electrocardiography [ECG]. C. Electronystagmography [ENG]. D. Electroen-
cephalography [EEG]: C. Electronystagmography
27. An elevated blood creatinine level supports the diagnosis of diseases
related to the A. Lung. B. Liver. C. Heart. D. Kidney.: D. Kidney
28. Bipolar disorder is a broad term used to describe a recurrent: A. Anxiety
or panic disorder. B. Manic or depressive disorder. C. Obsessive or compul-
sive disorder. D. Anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.: B. Manic or depressive
disorder
29. Occult blood {OB} test is a part of routine screening for people over the
age of 50 years. It is used to detect small quantities of blood in the A. Stool.
B. Urine. C. Sputum. D. Vaginal discharge.: A. Stool
30. A 75-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in
the hip and knee joint [especially on use], stiffness after inactivity, and func-
tional impairment of gait. Her radiography shows some structural changes,
such as loss of joint space, formation of osteophytes [spurs], etc. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? A. Fracture. B. Osteoporosis. C. Osteoarthritis.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis.: C. Osteoarthritis
31. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of A. Ulnar nerve. B.
Radial nerve C. Median nerve. D. Axillary nerve.: C].Median nerve
32. Smoking as a risk factor increases the incidence of all of the following
medical conditions EXCEPT A. Sudden infant death syndrome [SIDS]. B.
Intrauterine growth retardation [IUGR]. C. Acquired immunodeficiency syn-
drome [AIDS] D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD].: C. Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
33. A young patient is brought to the emergency department because of
nausea, vomiting, and severe pain in the right lower abdomen. Upon physical
examination, rebound tenderness and rigidity are found on the point, which is
located at the lower one-third of the distance between the umbilicus and right
anterior superior iliac spine [ASIS]. This is a typical positive A. Psoas sign. B.
Obturator sign. C. Rovsing's sign. D. McBurney's sign.: D. McBurney's sign
34. A female patient presents with a low-grade fever, a frequent, urgent need
to urinate, and a burning and painful sensation during urination. A diagnosis
of cystitis [UTI] may be made on the basis of A. Urinalysis. B. Clinical mani-
festations. C. Midstream urine culture. D. All of the above.: D) All of the above
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35. A female patient presents with a low-grade fever, a frequent, urgent need
to urinate, and a burning and painful sensation during urination. A diagnosis
of cystitis [UTI] may be made on the basis of A. Urinalysis. B. Clinical mani-
festations. C. Midstream urine culture. D. All of the above.: D. All of the above
36. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry [DEXA] is used for determining: A. Bone
mineral content. B. Metabolic activity of the liver. C.Radiographic density of
the lung. D.Absorption of the small intestine.: A. Bone mineral content
37. One of the classic venereal diseases [sexually transmitted diseases or
STDs]issyphilis, which is caused by a: A. Virus. B. Fungus. C. Parasite. D.
Bacterium.: D. Bacterium
38. One of the classic venereal diseases [sexually transmitted diseases or
STDs] is syphilis, which is caused by a: A. Virus. B. Fungus. C. Parasite. D.
Bacterium.: D. Bacterium
39. In which of the following situations parent or legal guardian consent is NOT
required to treat a minor? A. Care during pregnancy. B. Prescription of contra-
ceptives. C. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). D. All of the above.: D. All of
the above
40. A 58-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with
acute onset of excruciating substernal pain. He has a history of cigarette
smoking for 40 years. He was diagnosed with hypertension 20 years ago.
Immediate ECG shows ST segment elevation and T wave inversion. What is the
most likely medical diagnosis? A. Aortic aneurysm. B. Erosive esophagitis.C.
Myocardial infarction. D. Ventricular arrhythmia.: C.Myocardial infarction
41. Which blood test is specifically used to monitor the response of the bone
marrow to therapy for anemia?A. Leukocyte count. B. Erythrocyte count. C.
Reticulocyte count. D. Thrombocyte count.: C. Reticulocyte count
42. In the US, the top three leading causes of death from diseases in adults
are respectively: A. AIDS, cancer, and heart disease. B. Cancer, heart disease,
and AIDS C. Heart disease, cancer, and stroke. D. Cancer, heart disease, and
stroke.: C. Heart disease, cancer, stroke
43. In addition to the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord, cere-
brospinal fluid [CSF] also circulates in the: A. Epidural space. B. Subdural
space C. Subarachnoid space. D. All of the above.: C. subarachnoid space
44. A female patient has intermittent diarrhea with occasional blood and mu-
cus in the stools and abdominal pain. Her symptoms are aggravated by emo-
tional stress. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? A.Celiac disease. B.
Ulcerative colitis. C. Lactose intolerance. D. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).: B.
Ulcerative colitis
