Question 1

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most diagnoses are made after vascular and other complications have developed. 
B)  Obesity, cardiovascular changes, insulin resistance, abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides occur. 
C)  This is usually related to renal disease. 
D)  Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease are health epidemics associated with this. 
A)  Most diagnoses are made after vascular and other complications have developed. 
B)  Obesity, cardiovascular changes, insulin resistance, abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides occur. 
C)  This is usually related to renal disease. 
D)  Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease are health epidemics associated with this. C

Question 2

The defence mechanisms of the respiratory system include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mucociliary escalator 
B)  cough reflex 
C)  alveolar macrophages 
D)  haemoglobin 
A)  mucociliary escalator 
B)  cough reflex 
C)  alveolar macrophages 
D)  haemoglobin D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about type 1 diabetes mellitus is not characteristic of this disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  This usually develops early in life (children, adolescents, young adults). 
B)  Individuals with this condition do not usually get ketoacidosis. 
C)  Those with this disorder are dependent on insulin balanced with diet. 
D)  Regular exercise and monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. 
A)  This usually develops early in life (children, adolescents, young adults). 
B)  Individuals with this condition do not usually get ketoacidosis. 
C)  Those with this disorder are dependent on insulin balanced with diet. 
D)  Regular exercise and monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. B

Question 4

What is pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  a small amount of fluid in the pleural cavity 
B)  no fluid in the pleural cavity 
C)  an abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural cavity 
D)  air in the pleural cavity 
A)  a small amount of fluid in the pleural cavity 
B)  no fluid in the pleural cavity 
C)  an abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural cavity 
D)  air in the pleural cavity

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  raised basal metabolic rate 
B)  flushed skin and sweating 
C)  increased cardiac activity 
D)  reduced sympathetic system activity 
A)  raised basal metabolic rate 
B)  flushed skin and sweating 
C)  increased cardiac activity 
D)  reduced sympathetic system activity

Question 6

Which of the following is not associated with asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  allergic response 
B)  bronchoconstriction 
C)  bronchial relaxation 
D)  mast cell activation 
A)  allergic response 
B)  bronchoconstriction 
C)  bronchial relaxation 
D)  mast cell activation

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulse and blood pressure are raised. 
B)  The commonest worldwide cause is iodine deficiency. 
C)  Waxy consistency due to swelling of the skin and underlying tissues. 
D)  Myxoedema coma with neurological defects occurs with severe hypothyroidism. 
A)  Pulse and blood pressure are raised. 
B)  The commonest worldwide cause is iodine deficiency. 
C)  Waxy consistency due to swelling of the skin and underlying tissues. 
D)  Myxoedema coma with neurological defects occurs with severe hypothyroidism.

Question 8

COPD is associated with all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  airflow limitation 
B)  progressive disease 
C)  emphysema and chronic bronchitis 
D)  effective gas exchange 
A)  airflow limitation 
B)  progressive disease 
C)  emphysema and chronic bronchitis 
D)  effective gas exchange

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT used as a classification for pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

A)  the causative pathogen 
B)  the area of infection 
C)  its ability to spread 
D)  the setting in which it is acquired 
A)  the causative pathogen 
B)  the area of infection 
C)  its ability to spread 
D)  the setting in which it is acquired

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of metabolic syndrome?

The defence mechanisms of the respiratory system include all of the following except ______.

Which of the following statements about type 1 diabetes mellitus is not characteristic of this disease?

What is pleural effusion?

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hyperthyroidism?

Which of the following is not associated with asthma?

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

COPD is associated with all of the following except ______.

Which of the following is NOT used as a classification for pneumonia?

Variation and Disease ; Health and Disease in Society

Integrated Healthcare ; Principles of Pharmacology

Genetic Disorders ; Mental Ill Health

Disorders of Immunity and Defence ; Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply

Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders ; Disorders of Support and Protection

Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance ; Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System ; Disorders of Neurological Control

Disorders of Endocrine Regulation ; Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

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Exam 7: Disorders of Metabolism ; Disorders of Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Elimination

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of metabolic syndrome?

The defence mechanisms of the respiratory system include all of the following except ______.

Which of the following statements about type 1 diabetes mellitus is not characteristic of this disease?

What is pleural effusion?

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hyperthyroidism?

Which of the following is not associated with asthma?

Which of the following statements is not characteristic of hypothyroidism?

COPD is associated with all of the following except ______.

Which of the following is NOT used as a classification for pneumonia?

Variation and Disease ; Health and Disease in Society

Integrated Healthcare ; Principles of Pharmacology

Genetic Disorders ; Mental Ill Health

Disorders of Immunity and Defence ; Disorders of Blood and Blood Supply

Cellular Adaptation and Neoplastic Disorders ; Disorders of Support and Protection

Disorders of Renal Function and Fluid Balance ; Disorders of Nutrient Supply and Faecal Elimination

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System ; Disorders of Neurological Control

Disorders of Endocrine Regulation ; Disorders of the Female Reproductive System

Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

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