Question 1

The biological changes associated with adolescence are stimulated primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the peripheral nervous system. 
B)  the thalamus. 
C)  increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  the pituitary gland. 
A)  the peripheral nervous system. 
B)  the thalamus. 
C)  increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone. 
D)  the pituitary gland. D

Question 2

Which of the following would confirm reduced normal linear growth during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levels of androgens 
B)  Abnormally thin epiphyseal plate seen on X-ray 
C)  Lack of a broader pelvis in males 
D)  Development of kyphosis 
A)  Levels of androgens 
B)  Abnormally thin epiphyseal plate seen on X-ray 
C)  Lack of a broader pelvis in males 
D)  Development of kyphosis B

Question 3

What are common local signs of osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint swelling, limited movement 
B)  Deformity of a limb, pain at rest 
C)  Fever, leukocytosis, and malaise 
D)  A red, swollen area, pain increasing with movement 
A)  Joint swelling, limited movement 
B)  Deformity of a limb, pain at rest 
C)  Fever, leukocytosis, and malaise 
D)  A red, swollen area, pain increasing with movement D

Question 4

Infectious mononucleosis can be diagnosed by the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sore throat, fever, and lymphadenopathy. 
B)  abnormal lymphocytes and positive antibody test. 
C)  the causative bacteria in the saliva. 
D)  extreme fatigue and malaise. 
A)  sore throat, fever, and lymphadenopathy. 
B)  abnormal lymphocytes and positive antibody test. 
C)  the causative bacteria in the saliva. 
D)  extreme fatigue and malaise.

Question 5

Which of the following might fluid and electrolyte deficits cause in a patient with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cardiac arrhythmias 
B)  Weight loss 
C)  Dental caries and esophagitis 
D)  Amenorrhea 
A)  Cardiac arrhythmias 
B)  Weight loss 
C)  Dental caries and esophagitis 
D)  Amenorrhea

Question 6

Infectious mononucleosis is characterized by all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sore throat, fever, fatigue, malaise, and rash on trunk. 
B)  enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and spleen (splenomegaly). 
C)  increased occurrence in infants and young children. 
D)  the presence of atypical T lymphocytes. 
A)  sore throat, fever, fatigue, malaise, and rash on trunk. 
B)  enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) and spleen (splenomegaly). 
C)  increased occurrence in infants and young children. 
D)  the presence of atypical T lymphocytes.

Question 7

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a refusal to eat. 
B)  extreme weight loss. 
C)  alternating binge eating and purging. 
D)  chronic diarrhea. 
A)  a refusal to eat. 
B)  extreme weight loss. 
C)  alternating binge eating and purging. 
D)  chronic diarrhea.

Question 8

Which statement applies to testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  It often develops in untreated, undescended testes. 
B)  It is related to chromosome abnormalities such as monosomy X. 
C)  The tumor presents as a painful red lump in the scrotum. 
D)  The cancer usually causes sterility. 
A)  It often develops in untreated, undescended testes. 
B)  It is related to chromosome abnormalities such as monosomy X. 
C)  The tumor presents as a painful red lump in the scrotum. 
D)  The cancer usually causes sterility.

Question 9

Three factors common to metabolic syndrome include:

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of significant abdominal fat mass, changes in glucose metabolism, and changes in lipoprotein metabolism. 
B)  increased fat mass throughout the body, changes in glucose metabolism, and delayed sexual maturation. 
C)  significant increase of fat on hips and thighs, delayed linear growth, and change in calcium and vitamin D metabolism. 
D)  BMI at the 85th percentile, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. 
A)  presence of significant abdominal fat mass, changes in glucose metabolism, and changes in lipoprotein metabolism. 
B)  increased fat mass throughout the body, changes in glucose metabolism, and delayed sexual maturation. 
C)  significant increase of fat on hips and thighs, delayed linear growth, and change in calcium and vitamin D metabolism. 
D)  BMI at the 85th percentile, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Question 10

Acne vulgaris can best be described as an infection involving the:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat glands of the upper body. 
B)  dermis and epidermis of the skin. 
C)  apocrine glands. 
D)  sebaceous glands and hair follicles. 
A)  sweat glands of the upper body. 
B)  dermis and epidermis of the skin. 
C)  apocrine glands. 
D)  sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Question 11

How is scoliosis identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowed or hunched-over position of head and shoulders 
B)  Unevenly aligned hips and shoulders 
C)  A swayback posture 
D)  One arm and leg shorter than the other 
A)  Bowed or hunched-over position of head and shoulders 
B)  Unevenly aligned hips and shoulders 
C)  A swayback posture 
D)  One arm and leg shorter than the other

Question 12

Which of the following comprise typical early signs of Still's disease, a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
1) Presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood
2) High fever and skin rash
3) Swollen painful knees, wrists, and elbows
4) Deformity of the hands and feet

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints of children is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lordosis. 
B)  juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JR
A) . 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  metabolic syndrome. 
A)  lordosis. 
B)  juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JR
A) . 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  metabolic syndrome.

Question 14

What is a lateral curvature of the spine called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lordosis 
B)  Kyphosis 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Kyphoscoliosis 
A)  Lordosis 
B)  Kyphosis 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Kyphoscoliosis

Question 15

Obesity in adolescents is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determined by calculating body mass index (BMI). 
B)  a significant factor in a teen's self-image. 
C)  related to increased intake of high fat and high carbohydrate snacks, "fast foods." 
D)  All of the above 
A)  determined by calculating body mass index (BMI). 
B)  a significant factor in a teen's self-image. 
C)  related to increased intake of high fat and high carbohydrate snacks, "fast foods." 
D)  All of the above

Exam 23: Complications due to Adolescence

The biological changes associated with adolescence are stimulated primarily by:

Which of the following would confirm reduced normal linear growth during adolescence?

What are common local signs of osteomyelitis?

Infectious mononucleosis can be diagnosed by the presence of:

Which of the following might fluid and electrolyte deficits cause in a patient with anorexia nervosa?

Infectious mononucleosis is characterized by all EXCEPT:

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:

Which statement applies to testicular cancer?

Three factors common to metabolic syndrome include:

Acne vulgaris can best be described as an infection involving the:

How is scoliosis identified?

Which of the following comprise typical early signs of Still's disease, a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? 1) Presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood 2) High fever and skin rash 3) Swollen painful knees, wrists, and elbows 4) Deformity of the hands and feet

An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints of children is:

What is a lateral curvature of the spine called?

Obesity in adolescents is:

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Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

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