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A patient with bronchial asthma might be prescribed
A. Vanceril B. Mellaril C. Flexeril D. Plaquenil |
A. Vanceril
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A synthetic steroid of the glucocorticoid family.
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The azygos vein terminates at what vascular structure?
A. pulmonary vein B. pulmonary artery C. aorta D. superior vena cava |
D. superior vena cava
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Arising from the right ascending lumbar vein or the inferior vena cava.
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The Joint Commission (JCAHO) grants accreditation for a maximum of
A. 5 years B. 3 years C. 1 year D. 18 months |
B. 3 years
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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations by a review cycle done periodically.
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Which is performed to monitor the progression of disease as well as the efficacy of treatment in AIDS patients?
A. cANCA B. CD4 C. ELISA D. CMV |
B. CD4
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A test for opportunistic infection.
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Bruxism is defined as
A. chronic teeth grinding B. hiccupping C. belching D. grunting |
teeth grinding
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A precursor to TMJ.
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A patient diagnosed with MAC is likely to have what underlying disorder?
A. lupus erythematosus B. hepatitis B C. tuberculosis D. HIV/AIDS |
D. HIV/AIDS
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Among the most common bacterial infections of people with this condition.
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A patient who is para 3-1-0-4 has been pregnant at least
A. once B. four times C. three times D. twice |
D. twice
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All pregnancies equals 4. It is possible that the patient had a single premature delivery and another delivery of triplets.
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Which is used to enhance the T1 and T2 signals of an MRI?
A. spin echo B. attenuation C. signal intensity D. calibration administration of contrast |
A. spin echo
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An image with enhanced details.
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pCO2 is reported in which of the following units
A. mmHg B. mm C. cm D. mL |
A. mmHg
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An expression of partial pressure.
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A LeVeen shunt is used during or for which of the following?
A. hydrocephalus B. chronic ascites C. hemodialysis D. carotid endarterectomy |
B. chronic ascites
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A peritoneal-venous shunt.
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CD rods are used to treat
A. comminuted femoral fracture B. kyphosis C. scoliosis D. chondromalacia patellae |
C. scoliosis
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Uses multiple hooks on one rod that can be turned in either direction.
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A scintigram is a record of the:
A. spinal cord after injection of air or radiopaque substance into the subarachnoid space B. distribution of a radioactive tracer in a tissue or an organ C. blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular disease D. kidneys, ureters and bladder after injection of radiopaque dye |
B. distribution of a radioactive tracer in a tissue or an organ
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The other tests are myelogram, angiogram, and pyelogram.
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The drug Clomid is prescribed for
A. migraines B. weight loss C. glaucoma D. infertility |
D. infertility
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clomiphine citrate tricks the body into producing more FSH and LH.
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A sialolith is what kind of stone?
A. pancreatic B. salivary C. kidney D. gall |
B. salivary
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Calceus concretions or calculii also affecting the parotid and sublingual glands.
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Which of the following is a rare, progressive genetic disorder seen primarily in males in early childhood?
A. keratoacanthoma B. porokeratosis C. erythrasma D. punctuate keratoderma |
B. porokeratosis
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An autosomal dominant disorder characterized by formation of slighty atrophic patches surrounded by an elevated keratotic border.
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Aprosopia refers to congenital absence of the
A. eyelashes B. face C. sexual organs D. fingernails |
B. face
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Absence of this usually occurs with other physical malformations.
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In the condition tardive dyskinesia, the word tardive means
A. occurring suddenly or without warning B. uncontrolled C. chronic D. developing slowly or late-occurring |
D. developing slowly or late-occurring
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Occurs over a long period of time.
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The scalene muscles are located in the
A. back B. neck C. abdomen D. forehead |
B. neck
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They bend and rotate.
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COX-2 inhibitors are used to treat
A. rheumatoid arthritis B. Helicobactor pylori C. hypertension D. heart failure |
A. rheumatoid arthritis
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Used to inhibit an enzyme to the inflammation pathway.
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The medical term for undescended testicles is
A. varicocele B. hypospadias C. hyperspadias D. cryptorchidism |
D. cryptorchidism
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Orchids?
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