Deck 29: Additional General Medical Conditions

Question 1

Please check all of the symptoms that are most commonly associated with the flu

A) fever
B) loss of appetite
C) enlarged spleen
D) cough
E) headache
F) skin rash
G) malaise
H) sore throat

Answer 1

fever
cough
headache
malaise

Question 2

Please check all of the signs and symptoms of asthma:

A) Flared nostrils
B) Vomiting
C) Hypoventilation
D) Expansion of the rib spaces as the patient inhales
E) Minimal coughing
F) Excessive throat clearing
G) Redness
H) Wheezing

Answer 2

Flared nostrils
Vomiting
Excessive throat clearing
Wheezing

Question 3

The immune response in which lymphocytes (T cells) are produced by the thymus in response to the antigen exposure is known as

A) an inoculation.
B) a cell-mediated response.
C) a nonspecific immune response.
D) a specific response.
E) a humoral immune response.

Answer 3

a cell-mediated response.

Question 4

In the context of the immune system, which of the following terms refers to an invading agent?

A) An antibody
B) Staphylococcus
C) An antigen
D) Influenza
E) Lymphocyte

Question 5

In the context of the management of an acute asthmatic attack, which of the following would be an inappropriate action to perform?

A) Removing the patient from the environmental area
B) Administering personalized medication prescribed by a physician
C) Encouraging the patient to drink water
D) Letting the patient perform controlled breathing along with relaxation exercises
E) Massaging the patient's hands and feet while he or she is in a supine position

Question 6

Exercise-induced asthma is also referred to as:

A) exercise-induced bronchospasm.
B) exercise-induced bronchitis.
C) exercise-induced pharyngitis.
D) acute bronchitis.
E) seasonal atopic pollinosis.

Question 7

Which of the following is a hereditary disease where there is degeneration of skeletal muscle with an associated loss in strength and muscle tissue is gradually replaced by adipose and fibrous connective tissue?

A) Myasthenia gravis
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Hemophilia
E) Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 8

Which of the following disorders is an autoimmune disease inflammatory of the central nervous system that causes permanent damage to the myelin sheath?

A) Myasthenia gravis
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Multiple sclerosis
D) Lymphangitis
E) Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 9

Which of the following is a nervous system disorder characterized by a high fever, stiff neck, intense headache, and sensitivity to light and sound, progressing to vomiting, convulsions, and coma?

A) Meningitis
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C) Anemia
D) Multiple sclerosis
E) Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Question 10

If some individuals who have the sickle-cell trait may never be symptomatic, how does exposure to high altitudes warrant health risks to that individual?

A) The cell shape, an oval, limits the ability to transport oxygen.
B) High altitude triggers a decrease in ambient oxygen.
C) Life span of a sickle cell is extended and fatigues easier.
D) The hypertrophic size of the cell allows too much passage through the blood vessels.
E) The unique cell shape inhibits clogging.

Question 11

Heelstrike hemolysis is also known as:

A) runner's anemia.
B) sickle-cell anemia.
C) iron-deficiency anemia.
D) lymphangitis.
E) hemophilia.

Question 12

If diabetes is not treated adequately, or too little insulin is produced, a loss of sodium, potassium, and ketone bodies through excessive urination is likely to lead to

A) hypoglycemia.
B) ketoacidosis.
C) hypothyroidism.
D) hyperthyroidism.
E) seizures.

Question 13

A patient who presents with dry mouth, increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger after eating, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss could be suffering from which of the following?

A) Insulin shock
B) Diabetic coma
C) Hyperthyroidism
D) Hypothyroidism
E) Diabetes mellitus

Question 14

How long would a petit mal seizure episode last?

A) 5-15 seconds
B) 30 seconds to 1 minute
C) 1-2 minutes
D) 3-4 minutes
E) 5 or more minutes

Question 15

What is the most common type of cancer in males?

A) Lung
B) Colon/rectal
C) Prostate
D) Urinary
E) Lymphoma

Question 16

Which of the following symptoms incorrectly describes a warning sign of cancer?

A) A change in bowel and bladder habits
B) A nagging cough or hoarseness
C) An obvious change in a wart
D) An unusual discharge or bleeding
E) An increase in appetite

Question 17

Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases results in pelvic inflammatory disease and is an important cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancy?

A) Syphilis
B) Gonorrhea
C) Chlamydia trachomatis
D) Genital herpes
E) Trichomoniasis

Question 18

Which of the following STDs has no cure?

A) Chlamydia trachomatis
B) Condyloma acuminate
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Genital herpes
E) Genital candidasis

Question 19

Which of the following STDs will insidiously be present even though the outward signs are no longer present?

A) Clamydia trachomatis
B) Condyloma acuminate
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Gonorrhea
E) Genital candidasis

Question 20

Penicillin is the current drug used to treat which of the following?

A) Gonorrhea
B) Trichomoniasis
C) Syphillis
D) Genetal herpes
E) Venereal warts

Question 21

Amenorrhea is defined as:

A) a painful menstrual cycle.
B) the absence of a menstrual cycle.
C) infrequent menstrual cycle.
D) clots present during the menstrual cycle.
E) an extremely heavy menstrual cycle.

Question 22

Endometriosis is defined as:

A) a painful menstruation.
B) an infrequent menstrual cycle.
C) the condition in which uterine cells grow outside the uterus.
D) clots present during menstrual cycle.
E) the rupture of the fallopian tube.

Question 23

If a patient is having pain during sexual intercourse, abnormal bleeding, and painful menstrual cycles, what could the patient be experiencing?

A) Dysmenorrhea
B) Amenorrhea
C) Ruptured ovary
D) Ovarian cyst
E) Ruptured fallopian tube

Question 24

Three components make up the female athlete triad. They include amenorrhea, disordered eating, and which of the following?

A) Ovarian cysts
B) Osteoporosis
C) Dysmenorrhea
D) Oligomenorrhea
E) Endometriosis

Question 25

Which of the following is a contraindication to exercise during pregnancy?

A) Intrauterine growth
B) Pregnancy-induced hypotension
C) Post-term rupture of membranes
D) A high fever
E) Incompetent cervix or cerclage

Question 26

In the context of contraception and reproduction, an intrauterine device made of copper lasts for

A) 3 to 4 years.
B) 3 weeks.
C) 10 weeks.
D) a week.
E) 10 to 12 years.

Question 27

Use of oral contraceptive pills related to physical performance should be

A) under the express direction of a physician.
B) avoided by healthy women.
C) accompanied by the insertion of an intrauterine device.
D) accompanied by the insertion of the NuvaRing.
E) accompanied by a transdermal birth-control patch.

Question 28

If a patient presents with fruity smelling breath, which condition is present?

A) Insulin shock
B) Diabetic coma
C) Thyroid gland disorder
D) Diabetes mellitus
E) Hemophilia

Question 29

Acute, seasonal allergic condition that results from airborned pollens, dust, dander, or mold is referred to as:

A) Sinusitis
B) Pollinosis
C) Pharyngitis
D) Asthma
E) Acute bronchitis

Question 30

Which one of the following incorrectly describes a warning sign of cancer?

A) A change in bowel or bladder habits
B) A nagging cough or hoarseness
C) Obvious change in a wart
D) Unusual discharge or bleeding
E) Difficulty gripping objects