Question 1

Which of the following is widely considered as the most severe form of immunodeficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  B cell deficiencies 
B)  T cell deficiencies 
C)  combined deficiencies 
D)  malnutrition 
A)  B cell deficiencies 
B)  T cell deficiencies 
C)  combined deficiencies 
D)  malnutrition C

Question 2

What are the most common causes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure 
B)  sepsis and myocardial infarction 
C)  pulmonary edema and myocardial infarction 
D)  sepsis and septic shock 
A)  pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure 
B)  sepsis and myocardial infarction 
C)  pulmonary edema and myocardial infarction 
D)  sepsis and septic shock D

Question 3

Serious side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)are usually not seen in which part of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrointestinal (GI) tract 
B)  kidneys 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  skin 
A)  gastrointestinal (GI) tract 
B)  kidneys 
C)  cardiovascular system 
D)  skin D

Question 4

Imbalances of what electrolyte influences blood volume and the retention or loss of interstitial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium 
B)  calcium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium 
A)  potassium 
B)  calcium 
C)  magnesium 
D)  sodium

Question 5

A patient is receiving physical therapy while undergoing chemotherapy for a diagnosis of cancer.The patient has complained of fatigue throughout the course of therapy.Which of the following is incorrect advice to give this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient should be encouraged to increase physical activity. 
B)  The patient should be instructed in low to moderate levels of aerobic exercise. 
C)  The patient should be encouraged to sleep 10 hours per day. 
D)  The patient should be encouraged to maintain compliance with a home exercise program. 
A)  The patient should be encouraged to increase physical activity. 
B)  The patient should be instructed in low to moderate levels of aerobic exercise. 
C)  The patient should be encouraged to sleep 10 hours per day. 
D)  The patient should be encouraged to maintain compliance with a home exercise program.

Question 6

A 27-year-old male presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of patella tendonitis.The patient explains that he has been "working out" for 5 to 6 hours per day for approximately the last 2 to 3 weeks.The therapist notes an abnormal amount of facial acne and body hair.The therapist suspects drug abuse.What type of drug is this patient most likely abusing?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucocorticoids 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  anabolic steroids 
D)  marijuana 
A)  glucocorticoids 
B)  NSAIDs 
C)  anabolic steroids 
D)  marijuana

Question 7

Radiation therapy will not perform which of the following functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  destroy hydrogen bonds within DNA 
B)  promote cellular replication 
C)  cause the production of free radicals 
D)  cause ischemia of irradiated tissues 
A)  destroy hydrogen bonds within DNA 
B)  promote cellular replication 
C)  cause the production of free radicals 
D)  cause ischemia of irradiated tissues

Question 8

Which of the following is not the body's response to chronic inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A)  production of fibrous tissue 
B)  decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 
C)  accumulation of lymphocytes 
D)  low-grade fever 
A)  production of fibrous tissue 
B)  decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) 
C)  accumulation of lymphocytes 
D)  low-grade fever

Question 9

An adverse drug reaction that is potentially life threatening is classified as__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  lethal 
A)  mild 
B)  moderate 
C)  severe 
D)  lethal

Question 10

A patient has experienced a grade 2 reaction to radiation in the axilla.Which of the following would be an inappropriate treatment for a patient with this diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  active and passive range motion from the shoulder 
B)  skin cream to the area 
C)  use of antiperspirants 
D)  washing the area daily with water and gentle soap 
A)  active and passive range motion from the shoulder 
B)  skin cream to the area 
C)  use of antiperspirants 
D)  washing the area daily with water and gentle soap

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is a generalized connective tissue disorder of unknown origin cause characterized by thickening and fibrosis of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  systemic sclerosis 
D)  sarcoidosis 
A)  rheumatoid arthritis 
B)  systemic lupus erythematosus 
C)  systemic sclerosis 
D)  sarcoidosis

Question 12

Excessive sweating can lead to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperkalemia 
B)  hypercalcemia 
C)  hypernatremia 
D)  hypocalcemia 
A)  hyperkalemia 
B)  hypercalcemia 
C)  hypernatremia 
D)  hypocalcemia

Question 13

Which NSAID is the most powerful anticoagulant agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  aspirin 
B)  Vioxx 
C)  ibuprofen 
D)  naproxen 
A)  aspirin 
B)  Vioxx 
C)  ibuprofen 
D)  naproxen

Question 14

What is the most serious side effect of long-term use of glucocorticoids?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia 
B)  fluid retention 
C)  GI irritation 
D)  increased susceptibility to infection 
A)  hyperglycemia 
B)  fluid retention 
C)  GI irritation 
D)  increased susceptibility to infection

Question 15

A patient is undergoing an ionizing radiation to treat cancer.Several weeks into the patient's treatment,they begin to complain of "sunburn" over the area that is being irradiated.There is accompanying hair loss and dyspigmentation.What grade of radiation dermatitis is this patient experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  grade 1 
B)  grade 2 
C)  grade 3 
D)  grade 4 
A)  grade 1 
B)  grade 2 
C)  grade 3 
D)  grade 4

Question 16

Which of the following is a delayed complication of radiation to the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  debilitating fatigue 
B)  dry skin 
C)  Lhermitte sign 
D)  radionecrosis 
A)  debilitating fatigue 
B)  dry skin 
C)  Lhermitte sign 
D)  radionecrosis

Question 17

Which of the following is an immediate effect of ionizing radiation on the cardiovascular and pulmonary symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation pneumonitis 
B)  radiation fibrosis 
C)  lymphedema 
D)  coronary artery disease 
A)  radiation pneumonitis 
B)  radiation fibrosis 
C)  lymphedema 
D)  coronary artery disease

Question 18

What are the two most common side effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  alopecia and gastrointestinal toxicity 
B)  gastrointestinal toxicity and myelosuppression 
C)  gastrointestinal toxicity and fatigue 
D)  fatigue and myelosuppression 
A)  alopecia and gastrointestinal toxicity 
B)  gastrointestinal toxicity and myelosuppression 
C)  gastrointestinal toxicity and fatigue 
D)  fatigue and myelosuppression

Question 19

An elderly patient is prescribed a drug that is water soluble.As a general rule the dosages of this drug should be ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased because there is an increase in body water as we age 
B)  decreased because there is a decrease in body water as we age 
C)  increased because there is a decrease in body water as we age 
D)  decreased because there is an increase in body water as we age 
A)  increased because there is an increase in body water as we age 
B)  decreased because there is a decrease in body water as we age 
C)  increased because there is a decrease in body water as we age 
D)  decreased because there is an increase in body water as we age

Question 20

What adverse drug reaction would be expected with the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs in the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal cramps 
B)  hypertension 
C)  tardive dyskinesia 
D)  pulmonary edema 
A)  abdominal cramps 
B)  hypertension 
C)  tardive dyskinesia 
D)  pulmonary edema

Exam 2: Problems Affecting Multiple Systems

Which of the following is widely considered as the most severe form of immunodeficiency?

What are the most common causes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome?

Serious side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)are usually not seen in which part of the body?

Imbalances of what electrolyte influences blood volume and the retention or loss of interstitial fluid?

A patient is receiving physical therapy while undergoing chemotherapy for a diagnosis of cancer.The patient has complained of fatigue throughout the course of therapy.Which of the following is incorrect advice to give this patient?

Radiation therapy will not perform which of the following functions?

Which of the following is not the body's response to chronic inflammation?

An adverse drug reaction that is potentially life threatening is classified as__________.

A patient has experienced a grade 2 reaction to radiation in the axilla.Which of the following would be an inappropriate treatment for a patient with this diagnosis?

Which of the following conditions is a generalized connective tissue disorder of unknown origin cause characterized by thickening and fibrosis of the skin?

Excessive sweating can lead to __________.

Which NSAID is the most powerful anticoagulant agent?

What is the most serious side effect of long-term use of glucocorticoids?

A patient is undergoing an ionizing radiation to treat cancer.Several weeks into the patient's treatment,they begin to complain of "sunburn" over the area that is being irradiated.There is accompanying hair loss and dyspigmentation.What grade of radiation dermatitis is this patient experiencing?

Which of the following is a delayed complication of radiation to the brain?

Which of the following is an immediate effect of ionizing radiation on the cardiovascular and pulmonary symptoms?

What are the two most common side effects of chemotherapeutic drugs?

An elderly patient is prescribed a drug that is water soluble.As a general rule the dosages of this drug should be ____________.

What adverse drug reaction would be expected with the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs in the elderly population?

Introduction to Concepts of Pathology

Injury, Inflammation, and Healing

The Immune System

Infectious Disease

Oncology

The Integumentary System

The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems

The Cardiovascular System

The Hematologic System

The Respiratory System

The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems

Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Musculoskeletal Neoplasms

Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders

Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders

Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

Stroke

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Cerebral Palsy

The Peripheral Nervous System

Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors Contributing to Disease and Dysfunction

The Psychosocial-Spiritual Impact on Health Care

Environmental and Occupational Medicine

The Gastrointestinal System

The Renal and Urologic Systems

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Epilepsy

Headache

The Male Genital or Reproductive System

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