NCCAOM- BIOMED PART 1 EXAM
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
main symptoms of Hepatitis B - ANS-chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, and malaise
Definition of antisepsis - ANS-The use of chemical and procedures designed to destroy
or reduce the number of pathogens and inanimate objects.
actions of cortisone - ANS-Reduce inflammation, decrease edema, inhibits pain causing
protaglandins
Cushing's syndrome - ANS-A group of signs and symptoms associated with
hypersecretion of the glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex ( EXCESS Cortisol!!!)
nutrient absorption mainly occurs in the - ANS-Small intestine
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) contain - ANS-Hemoglobin and are devoid of organelles
highest risk factor for breast cancer - ANS-late menopause
ondansertron - ANS-used in the treatment of cancer pain, this serotonin antagonist is a
recommended antiemetic agent of choice in pain management.
causes diarrhea in patients on antibiotics - ANS-clositridium
Addison's disease - ANS-A condition caused by having low levels of Corticoids /
Corticosteroids (steroid hormones produces by the Adrenal Cortex). Causes weakness,
weight loss, increases pigmentation of skin
Acute cholecystitis - ANS-Bile accumulation in gallbladder, enlargement & pain in
epigastric & right hypochondriac regions in transpyloric line.
Rovsing's Sign - ANS-Rovsing's sign: palpate deeply LLQ; if elicits pain in RLQ =
positive Rovsing's sign = suggests appendicitis
polydipsia - ANS-Condition of excessive thirst
stye - ANS-ophthalmic disease caused by staphylococci, marked by an abscess in the
follicle of an eyelash. leads to redness, swelling, and pain.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
main symptoms of Hepatitis B - ANS-chills, fever, nausea, vomiting, and malaise
Definition of antisepsis - ANS-The use of chemical and procedures designed to destroy
or reduce the number of pathogens and inanimate objects.
actions of cortisone - ANS-Reduce inflammation, decrease edema, inhibits pain causing
protaglandins
Cushing's syndrome - ANS-A group of signs and symptoms associated with
hypersecretion of the glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex ( EXCESS Cortisol!!!)
nutrient absorption mainly occurs in the - ANS-Small intestine
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) contain - ANS-Hemoglobin and are devoid of organelles
highest risk factor for breast cancer - ANS-late menopause
ondansertron - ANS-used in the treatment of cancer pain, this serotonin antagonist is a
recommended antiemetic agent of choice in pain management.
causes diarrhea in patients on antibiotics - ANS-clositridium
Addison's disease - ANS-A condition caused by having low levels of Corticoids /
Corticosteroids (steroid hormones produces by the Adrenal Cortex). Causes weakness,
weight loss, increases pigmentation of skin
Acute cholecystitis - ANS-Bile accumulation in gallbladder, enlargement & pain in
epigastric & right hypochondriac regions in transpyloric line.
Rovsing's Sign - ANS-Rovsing's sign: palpate deeply LLQ; if elicits pain in RLQ =
positive Rovsing's sign = suggests appendicitis
polydipsia - ANS-Condition of excessive thirst
stye - ANS-ophthalmic disease caused by staphylococci, marked by an abscess in the
follicle of an eyelash. leads to redness, swelling, and pain.
