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. 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 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. 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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