Question 1

In order to be effective, a compliance rate of at least _______ is optimal for the HIV/AIDS HAART regimen.

Accepted Answer

A)  95% 
B)  90% 
C)  75% 
D)  60% 
A)  95% 
B)  90% 
C)  75% 
D)  60% A

Question 2

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS 
A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS A

Question 3

Women are more likely to have heart attacks, but less likely to die from them than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-Is used to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) balloon angioplasty 
B) external beam therapy 
C) chemotherapy 
D) lumpectomy 
E) HAART 
A) balloon angioplasty 
B) external beam therapy 
C) chemotherapy 
D) lumpectomy 
E) HAART

Question 5

The increase in cancer death rate since 1970 is attributable to cancer of the

Accepted Answer

A)  lung 
B)  liver 
C)  breast 
D)  pancreas 
A)  lung 
B)  liver 
C)  breast 
D)  pancreas

Question 6

The criteria for diagnosis of AIDS has been changed to include low T-cell counts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following treatments with their description in .
-May prolong survival, but is not a cure for HIV/AIDS

Accepted Answer

A) balloon angioplasty 
B) external beam therapy 
C) chemotherapy 
D) lumpectomy 
E) HAART 
A) balloon angioplasty 
B) external beam therapy 
C) chemotherapy 
D) lumpectomy 
E) HAART

Question 8

Compare and contrast the HIV/AIDS experience with the other high-mortality illnesses presented in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

The HIV/AIDS experience can be compared

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to be advised by a physician to a heart attack victim

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop smoking. 
B)  Increase alcohol consumption. 
C)  Lose weight. 
D)  Exercise. 
A)  Stop smoking. 
B)  Increase alcohol consumption. 
C)  Lose weight. 
D)  Exercise.

Question 10

Cancers of the blood‑forming organs are called

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcomas. 
B)  lymphomas. 
C)  leukemias. 
D)  carcinomas. 
A)  sarcomas. 
B)  lymphomas. 
C)  leukemias. 
D)  carcinomas.

Question 11

An AIDS diagnosis is made based on which of the following symptoms

Accepted Answer

A)  Presence of an "opportunistic" disease. 
B)  Low T-cell count. 
C)  Behavioural history that confirms the person is at risk. 
D)  both a and b. 
A)  Presence of an "opportunistic" disease. 
B)  Low T-cell count. 
C)  Behavioural history that confirms the person is at risk. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 12

Mini-strokes, which may occur one or more times before a full stroke, are called

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarctions. 
B)  angina pectoris. 
C)  transient ischemic attacks. 
D)  atherosclerosis. 
A)  myocardial infarctions. 
B)  angina pectoris. 
C)  transient ischemic attacks. 
D)  atherosclerosis.

Question 13

Cognitive adjustments patients make to high-mortality illnesses include developing positive reappraisals of their life situations, gaining a sense of control, and restoring their self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-The destruction of heart muscle due to lack of blood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following disorders with their descriptions...

Question 15

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-May be associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and eventual encephalopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS 
A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS

Question 16

Compare and contrast the intervention needs for high-mortality illnesses discussed in this chapter with the chronic illnesses discussed in the previous chapter.

Accepted Answer

In the previous chapter, the focus was o

Question 17

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Results in motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability.

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS 
A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS

Question 18

May has dealt with her breast cancer by focusing on the good things in life and living each day to the fullest. This approach best fits what Taylor would categorize as

Accepted Answer

A)  finding meaning. 
B)  avoidance. 
C)  restoring self‑esteem. 
D)  gaining control. 
A)  finding meaning. 
B)  avoidance. 
C)  restoring self‑esteem. 
D)  gaining control.

Question 19

_____ is a direct cause of death due to cancer whereas _____ is an indirect cause of death due to cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organ failure; painful pressure on organs. 
B)  Organ failure; impaired appetite 
C)  Impaired appetite; organ failure. 
D)  Impaired appetite; reduced immune function. 
A)  Organ failure; painful pressure on organs. 
B)  Organ failure; impaired appetite 
C)  Impaired appetite; organ failure. 
D)  Impaired appetite; reduced immune function.

Question 20

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in.
-Characterized by an unrestrained proliferation of cell growth.

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS 
A) angina pectoris 
B) myocardial infarction 
C) carcinoma 
D) stroke 
E) AIDS

In order to be effective, a compliance rate of at least _______ is optimal for the HIV/AIDS HAART regimen.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Women are more likely to have heart attacks, but less likely to die from them than men.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -Is used to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

The increase in cancer death rate since 1970 is attributable to cancer of the

The criteria for diagnosis of AIDS has been changed to include low T-cell counts.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -May prolong survival, but is not a cure for HIV/AIDS

Compare and contrast the HIV/AIDS experience with the other high-mortality illnesses presented in this chapter.

Which of the following is least likely to be advised by a physician to a heart attack victim

Cancers of the blood‑forming organs are called

An AIDS diagnosis is made based on which of the following symptoms

Mini-strokes, which may occur one or more times before a full stroke, are called

Cognitive adjustments patients make to high-mortality illnesses include developing positive reappraisals of their life situations, gaining a sense of control, and restoring their self-esteem.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -The destruction of heart muscle due to lack of blood.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -May be associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and eventual encephalopathy.

Compare and contrast the intervention needs for high-mortality illnesses discussed in this chapter with the chronic illnesses discussed in the previous chapter.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Results in motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability.

May has dealt with her breast cancer by focusing on the good things in life and living each day to the fullest. This approach best fits what Taylor would categorize as

_ is a direct cause of death due to cancer whereas _ is an indirect cause of death due to cancer.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Characterized by an unrestrained proliferation of cell growth.

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Exam 14: Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

In order to be effective, a compliance rate of at least _______ is optimal for the HIV/AIDS HAART regimen.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Caused by a brief or incomplete blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart.

Women are more likely to have heart attacks, but less likely to die from them than men.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -Is used to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

The increase in cancer death rate since 1970 is attributable to cancer of the

The criteria for diagnosis of AIDS has been changed to include low T-cell counts.

Match the following treatments with their description in . -May prolong survival, but is not a cure for HIV/AIDS

Compare and contrast the HIV/AIDS experience with the other high-mortality illnesses presented in this chapter.

Which of the following is least likely to be advised by a physician to a heart attack victim

Cancers of the blood‑forming organs are called

An AIDS diagnosis is made based on which of the following symptoms

Mini-strokes, which may occur one or more times before a full stroke, are called

Cognitive adjustments patients make to high-mortality illnesses include developing positive reappraisals of their life situations, gaining a sense of control, and restoring their self-esteem.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -The destruction of heart muscle due to lack of blood.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -May be associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and eventual encephalopathy.

Compare and contrast the intervention needs for high-mortality illnesses discussed in this chapter with the chronic illnesses discussed in the previous chapter.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Results in motor or cognitive deficits and possible emotional lability.

May has dealt with her breast cancer by focusing on the good things in life and living each day to the fullest. This approach best fits what Taylor would categorize as

_____ is a direct cause of death due to cancer whereas _____ is an indirect cause of death due to cancer.

Match the following disorders with their descriptions in. -Characterized by an unrestrained proliferation of cell growth.

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The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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_ is a direct cause of death due to cancer whereas _ is an indirect cause of death due to cancer.