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What factor(s) place a person at risk for developing cancer? (Select all that apply)
A. SmokingB. ObesityC. Tanning without sunscreenD. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
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What happens to fluid movement in the body when there are not enough plasma proteins in circulation?
A. Hydrostatic pressure decreases, resulting in fluidB. Hydrostatic pressure increases, resulting in fluidC. Osmotic pressure decreases, resulting in fluid movD. Osmotic pressure increases, resulting in fluid mov
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Which person is at the greatest risk for contracting hepatitis A?
A. A person who drank contaminated waterB. A person who had a blood transfusionC. A newborn infant born to a mother with cirrhosisD. A person who uses intravenous drugs regularly
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What laboratory finding is expected when a person has chronic renal failure?
A. Increased serum calcium levelB. Increased glomerular filtration rateC. Increased hemoglobin levelD. Increased serum potassium level
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What should a person do to prevent a pulmonary embolus from occurring?
A. Wear compression stockingsB. Take medication to promote clottingC. Rest in bed frequently during the dayD. Reduce intake of water
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Which arterial blood gas result is most likely to result from renal failure?
A. pH 7.31, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 32 mm HgB. pH 7.29, HCO3- 25 mEq/L, PaCO2 51 mm HgC. pH 7.48, HCO3- 19 mEq/L, PaCO2 28 mm HgD. pH 7.52, HCO3- 28 mEq/L, PaCO2 36 mm Hg
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Which manifestations are associated with fluid excess? (Select all that apply)
A. Weight gainB. EdemaC. Decreased blood pressureD. Crackles in lungs
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What manifestation of acute inflammation is caused by vasodilation?
A. RednessB. Loss of functionC. PainD. Swelling
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What person is at risk for hypercalcemia?
A. A person who has hypoparathyroidismB. A person who has chronic renal failureC. A person with a low plasma albumin levelD. A person who is bedbound and immobile
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In what ways can a myocardial infarction develop? (Select all that apply)
A. A coronary artery vasospasm occurs causing reducedB. A thrombus builds up and obstructs the blood flow C. A traumatic injury to the chest results in bruisinD. An embolus travels and blocks perfusion through th
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Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus type II?
A. A high level of adipokines stimulating increased gB. Insufficient insulin receptors resulting in hypergC. Increased secretion of insulin from the pancreas.D. Autoimmune disorder with 90% destruction of beta c
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What is a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?
A. Muscle crampsB. Increased urinationC. Weight gainD. Hypertension
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What person is in the prodromal stage of influenza infection?
A. A person who was previously ill and is now feelingB. A person who has a cough, stuffy nose, and chest pC. A person who was exposed to influenza with no sympD. A person who has fatigue, soreness, and a headache
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Which action will increase the chance of urinary tract infection?
A. Taking showers instead of bathsB. Drinking 8 cups of liquid each dayC. Wiping the perineal area from back to front after D. Emptying the bladder regularly and completely
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How does type 2 diabetes result in chronic renal failure?
A. Excessive insulin production by the pancreas causeB. Glucose crystals obstruct the flow of urine througC. An autoimmune process causes the destruction of reD. High blood sugar damages the small blood vessels i
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What can cause hyponatremia?
A. Loss of the thirst mechanismB. Excessive aldosterone secretionC. Excessive sweatingD. Prolonged periods of rapid, deep respirations
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What skin lesion is described as an elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid?
A. VesicleB. PustuleC. MaculeD. Nodule
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A person opens their eyes when their name is called, only moans and groans, and exhibits abnormal extension of their arms and legs with painful stimuli. What is the person's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) s
A. 6B. 8C. 10D. 12
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What type of diarrhea is described as greasy and foul-smelling, and often occurs in people with malabsorption disorders?
A. MelenaB. Small-volume diarrheaC. SteatorrheaD. Osmotic diarrhea
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Which condition can cause coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A. Heart failureB. PneumoniaC. Low blood pressureD. Diabetes
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What is a common inhibitory neurotransmitter?
A. Gamma-aminobutyric acidB. NorepinephrineC. HistamineD. Glutamate
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What type of immunity does a person gain when they receive an infusion of antibodies for short-term protection?
A. Passive natural immunityB. Active artificial immunityC. Active natural immunityD. Passive artificial immunity
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What are the manifestations of hyperglycemia? (Select all that apply)
A. PolyuriaB. PolyphagiaC. Excessive thirstD. Photophobia
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What manifestation(s) occur when a person has diabetes insipidus? (Select all that apply)
A. Decreased blood pressureB. Increased thirstC. Decreased heart rateD. Decreased urine output
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Which statement best describes emphysema?
A. It is a chronic disease characterized by hypocapniB. It is a chronic disease characterized by hypercapnC. It is an acute disease characterized by hypercapniD. It is an acute disease characterized by hypocapnia
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