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50 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following nerves innervates the deltoid muscle?
(A) Ulnar nerve. (B) Radial nerve. (C) Median nerve. (D) Axillary nerve |
D) Axillary nerve
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Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT
(A) Teres major. (B) Infraspinatus. (C) Subscapularis. (D) Supraspinatus. |
A) Teres major
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Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by paralysis of
(A) Iliopsoas. (B) Quadriceps. (C) Hamstrings. (D) Gluteus maximus. |
A) Iliopsoas
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The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are
(A) Monocytes. (B) Eosinophils. (C) Neutrophils. (D) Lymphocytes. |
C) Neutrophils
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The majority of the fluid leave the body as
(A) Sweat through the skin. (B) Feces through the GI tract. (C) Urine through the kidneys. (D)Water in expired air through the lungs. |
C) Urine through the GI tract
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A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly vaccinated. This
represents a type of (A) Naturally acquired active immunity. (B) Naturally acquired passive immunity. (C) Artificially acquired active immunity. (D) Artificially acquired passive immunity. |
C) Artificially acquired active immunity
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Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease?
(A) Tetanus. (B) Leprosy. (C) Hepatitis. (D) Tuberculosis. |
A) Tetanus
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A value of 28 in the body mass index (BMI) is interpreted as being
(A) Normal. (B) Overweight. (C) Stage I obese. (D) Stage II obese. |
B) Overweight
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A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down to both
legs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or coughing. A positive straight leg-raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are found. These symptoms and signs are highly suggestive of (A) Ankylosing spondylitis. (B) Degenerative joint disease. (C) Paravertebral muscle spasm. (D) Herniated intervertebral disc. |
D) Herniated intervertebral disc
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Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets?
(A) Aspirin. (B) Heparin. (C) Warfarin. (D) Alteplase. |
A) Aspirin
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A patient with fibromyalgia is best referred to what specialty doctor?
(A) Neurologist. (B) Cardiologist. (C) Dermatologist. (D) Rheumatologist. |
D) Rheumatologist
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Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to produce
pain relief and a feeling of well-being? (A) Endorphin. (B) Epinephrine. (C) Acetylcholine. (D) Norepinephrine. |
A) Endorphin
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b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used to treat
bacterial infections by (A) Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. (B) Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication. (C) Preventing the synthesis of bacterial folic acid. (D) Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis. |
D) Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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Albuterol (Ventolin®), a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic agonist, is
clinically used to control the symptoms of (A) Asthma. (B) Influenza. (C) Pneumonia. (D) Sinus infection. |
A) Asthma
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Donepezil (Aricept®) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently approved
for the treatment of (A) Insomnia. (B) Depression. (C) Parkinson’s disease. (D) Alzheimer’s disease. |
D) Alzheimer's disease
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What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the skin while
treating the patient? (A) Do not inform the patient because he or she may pass out. (B) Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken needle. (C) Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced acupuncturist. (D) Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to withdraw the broken needle. |
B) Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken needle.
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An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture treatment in the
clinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On checking the vital signs, you find that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and his pulse and breathing are weak. What immediate action should you take? (A) Call 911. (B) Perform CPR. (C) Contact the patient’s family doctor. (D) Resuscitation by needling Du 20 and Du 26. |
A) Call 911
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Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as
(A) Flexion. (B) Extension. (C) Protraction. (D) Depression. |
A) Flexion
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Chief complaints are the patient’s
(A) Objective sign. (B) Own diagnosis. (C) Presenting symptom. (D) Most current problem. |
C) Presenting symptom
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For a case of suspected diabetes insipidus, which laboratory test below is most
diagnostic? (A) Uric acid level. (B) Blood ADH level. (C) Fasting blood sugar. (D) 2-hour postprandial glucose. |
B) Blood ADH level.
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The visual center of the brain is located in the
(A) Frontal lobe. (B) Parietal lobe. (C) Occipital lobe. (D) Temporal lobe. |
C) Occipital lobe.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of aspirin and other nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? (A) Analgesic. (B) Antibiotic. (C) Antipyretic. (D) Anti-inflammatory. |
B) Antibiotic
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Sphygmomanometer is a medical instrument used to measure the
(A) Intraocular pressure. (B) Intracranial pressure. (C) Arterial blood pressure. (D) Jugular venous pressure. |
C) Arterial blood pressure
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A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the epigastric area. The
pain seems to be partly relieved by sitting up or leaning forward and also radiates toward the mid-back. Which organ listed below is most likely involved? (A) Liver. (B) Stomach. (C) Pancreas. (D) Gallbladder. |
C) Pancreas
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Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral route?
(A) Hepatitis A. (B) Hepatitis B. (C) Hepatitis C. (D) Hepatitis D. |
A) Hepatitis A
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A study of the recorded electrical changes in corneoretinal potential caused by
movements of the eye is known as (A) Electromyography (EMG). (B) Electrocardiography (ECG). (C) Electronystagmography (ENG). (D) Electroencephalography (EEG). |
C) Electronystagmography
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An elevated blood creatinine level supports the diagnosis of diseases related to the
(A) Lung. (B) Liver. (C) Heart. (D) Kidney. |
d) Kidney
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Bipolar disorder is a broad term used to describe a recurrent
(A) Anxiety or panic disorder. (B) Manic or depressive disorder. (C) Obsessive or compulsive disorder. (D) Anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. |
B) Manic or depressive disorder
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Occult blood (OB) test is a part of routine screening for people over the age of 50
years. It is used to detect small quantities of blood in the (A) Stool. (B) Urine. (C) Sputum. (D) Vaginal discharge. |
A) Stool
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A 75-year-old woman comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the hip
and knee joint (especially on use), stiffness after inactivity, and functional impairment of gait. Her radiography shows some structural changes, such as loss of joint space, formation of osteophytes (spurs), etc. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? (A) Fracture. (B) Osteoporosis. (C) Osteoarthritis. (D) Rheumatoid arthritis. |
C) Osteoarthritis
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of
(A) Ulnar nerve. (B) Radial nerve. (C) Median nerve. (D) Axillary nerve. |
C) Median nerve
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Smoking as a risk factor increases the incidence of all of the following medical
conditions EXCEPT (A) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (B) Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). (C) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). (D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
C) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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A young patient is brought to the emergency department because of nausea, vomiting,
and severe pain in the right lower abdomen. Upon physical examination, rebound tenderness and rigidity are found on the point, which is located at the lower one-third of the distance between the umbilicus and right anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). This is a typical positive (A) Psoas sign. (B) Obturator sign. (C) Rovsing’s sign. (D) McBurney’s sign. |
D) McBurney's sign
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A female patient presents with a low-grade fever, a frequent, urgent need to urinate,
and a burning and painful sensation during urination. A diagnosis of cystitis (UTI) may be made on the basis of (A) Urinalysis. (B) Clinical manifestations. (C) Midstream urine culture. (D) All of the above. |
D) All of the above
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Which of the following is the effect of the parasympathetic stimulation?
(A) Bronchodilation. (B) Pupil constriction. (C) Decreased GI activities. (D) Secretion of epinephrine. |
B) Pupil constriction
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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is used for determining
(A) Bone mineral content. (B) Metabolic activity of the liver. (C) Radiographic density of the lung. (D) Absorption of the small intestine. |
A) Bone mineral content
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One of the classic venereal diseases (sexually transmitted diseases or STDs) is
syphilis, which is caused by a (A) Virus. (B) Fungus. (C) Parasite. (D) Bacterium. |
D) Bacterium
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Biceps reflex, a deep tendon reflex, is designed to test the integrity of
(A) C5 and C6. (B) C7 and C8. (C) C5, C6, and C7. (D) C6, C7, and C8. |
A) C5 and C6
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In which of the following situations parent or legal guardian consent is NOT required
to treat a minor? (A) Care during pregnancy. (B) Prescription of contraceptives. (C) Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). (D) All of the above. |
D) All of the above
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A 58-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with acute onset of
excruciating substernal pain. He has a history of cigarette smoking for 40 years. He was diagnosed with hypertension 20 years ago. Immediate ECG shows ST segment elevation and T wave inversion. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? (A) Aortic aneurysm. (B) Erosive esophagitis. (C) Myocardial infarction. (D) Ventricular arrhythmia. |
C) Myocardial infarction
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Which blood test is specifically used to monitor the response of the bone marrow to
the therapy for anemia? (A) Leukocyte count. (B) Erythrocyte count. (C) Reticulocyte count. (D) Thrombocyte count. |
C) Reticulocyte count
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In the US, the top three leading causes of death from diseases in adults are
respectively (A) AIDS, cancer, and heart disease. (B) Cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. (C) Heart disease, cancer, and stroke. (D) Cancer, heart disease, and stroke. |
C) Heart disease, cancer, stroke
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In addition to the central cavities of the brain and spinal cord, cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF) also circulates in the (A) Epidural space. (B) Subdural space. (C) Subarachnoid space. (D) All of the above. |
C) subarachnoid space
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A female patient has intermittent diarrhea with occasional blood and mucus in the
stools and abdominal pain. Her symptoms are aggravated by emotional stress. What is the most likely medical diagnosis? (A) Celiac disease. (B) Ulcerative colitis. (C) Lactose intolerance. (D) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). |
B) Ulcerative colitis
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A 24-year-old female patient has suffered from high fever, generalized muscle
aching, malaise, headache, and watery diarrhea for 3 days. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago. She uses contraceptive sponge and diaphragm as her birth control method. Which of the following is the most serious medical condition that needs to be ruled out immediately in this case? (A) Influenza. (B) Food poisoning. (C) Ruptured ectopic pregnancy. (D) Toxic shock syndrome (TSS). |
D) Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is involved in the regulation of calcium metabolism. Its
target organs include all of the following EXCEPT (A) Skin. (B) Bone. (C) Kidney. (D) Small intestine. |
A) Skin
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For a patient with seizures of unknown cause, which of the following would be the
most appropriate initial step of investigation? (A) Evoked potential studies. (B) Neural conduction studies. (C) Lumbar puncture (spinal tap). (D) Electroencephalography (EEG). |
D) Electroencephalography (EEG)
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Four key components to informed consent include all of the following EXCEPT
(A) The patient must have no right to withdraw consent at any time. (B) The patient must be aware of outcome if he or she does not consent. (C) The patient must understand the health implications of their diagnosis. (D) The patient must be informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment. |
A) The patient must have no right to withdraw consent at any time.
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Clinical and epidemiologic studies have shown that which component of the lipid
profile is an independent INVERSE risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)? (A) Cholesterol. (B) Triglyceride. (C) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). (D) High-density lipoprotein (HDL). |
D) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
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The manager of a company calls your office, requesting information about the health
issue of his employee, who has also been your regular patient for 2 years. The manager explains that his employee may be promoted to a higher position if no major health problems are were found. How are you supposed to respond to this request? (A) Refuse to give out the patient’s information. (B) Ask about the details of the patient’s promotion. (C) Tell him to let the company’s lawyer talk to you. (D) Provide the patient’s information only in your office. |
A) Refuse to give out the patient's information.
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