Question 1

Anterior vertebral stapling is a procedure used in those cases of scoliosis in which

Accepted Answer

A)  the curvature is 45 degrees or less. 
B)  the curvature is 45 degrees or more. 
C)  the curvature is 30 degrees or less. 
D)  This procedure is not currently used in the treatment of scoliosis. 
A)  the curvature is 45 degrees or less. 
B)  the curvature is 45 degrees or more. 
C)  the curvature is 30 degrees or less. 
D)  This procedure is not currently used in the treatment of scoliosis.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a serious medical problem associated with sickle-cell disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia 
B)  congestive heart failure 
C)  gall bladder infections 
D)  abdominal bloating 
A)  anemia 
B)  congestive heart failure 
C)  gall bladder infections 
D)  abdominal bloating

Question 3

People with sickle-cell disease may live to reach _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  85 
C)  50 
D)  75 
A)  30 
B)  85 
C)  50 
D)  75

Question 4

Your friend Hal recently developed type 1 diabetes. He takes his insulin as prescribed, but he will not stop smoking or stay on the diet his doctor recommended. What is the MOST likely scenario? He could

Accepted Answer

A)  rapidly become obese. 
B)  make the disease worse. 
C)  begin to lose bone and muscle mass. 
D)  develop an insensitivity to the insulin. 
A)  rapidly become obese. 
B)  make the disease worse. 
C)  begin to lose bone and muscle mass. 
D)  develop an insensitivity to the insulin.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom related to cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory system problems 
B)  enlarged fingertips 
C)  the ability to control mucus production 
D)  digestive system problems 
A)  respiratory system problems 
B)  enlarged fingertips 
C)  the ability to control mucus production 
D)  digestive system problems

Question 6

Hyperglycemia occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the blood contains an abnormally low amount of glucose. 
B)  excessive amounts of glucose accumulate in the blood. 
C)  abnormal quantities of glucose pour into cells. 
D)  the body cannot produce enough insulin. 
A)  the blood contains an abnormally low amount of glucose. 
B)  excessive amounts of glucose accumulate in the blood. 
C)  abnormal quantities of glucose pour into cells. 
D)  the body cannot produce enough insulin.

Question 7

You are a carrier of the sickle-cell gene. How will this affect your health?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will shorten your life expectancy. 
B)  It will have almost no effect on your health. 
C)  You will be susceptible to frequent infections. 
D)  You will have one chance in four of developing sickle-cell disease. 
A)  It will shorten your life expectancy. 
B)  It will have almost no effect on your health. 
C)  You will be susceptible to frequent infections. 
D)  You will have one chance in four of developing sickle-cell disease.

Question 8

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that occurs primarily among men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A recent scuba diving incident brought to your attention that you had an undiagnosed patent foramen ovale. Most interesting to you was the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  you should never have been able to compete in school sports. 
B)  it is difficult for doctors to miss this diagnosis in newborns. 
C)  you should have died in infancy. 
D)  this condition could increase the risk of decompression illness. 
A)  you should never have been able to compete in school sports. 
B)  it is difficult for doctors to miss this diagnosis in newborns. 
C)  you should have died in infancy. 
D)  this condition could increase the risk of decompression illness.

Question 10

Your adolescent son has been diagnosed with scoliosis. The degree of curvature is 34 degrees. What treatment will most likely be recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  a brace 
B)  exercise therapy 
C)  surgical correction 
D)  no immediate treatment, but monitoring at six-month intervals 
A)  a brace 
B)  exercise therapy 
C)  surgical correction 
D)  no immediate treatment, but monitoring at six-month intervals

Question 11

The major symptoms of cystic fibrosis include

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive and respiratory difficulties. 
B)  progressive brain deterioration. 
C)  mental retardation. 
D)  gradual paralysis. 
A)  digestive and respiratory difficulties. 
B)  progressive brain deterioration. 
C)  mental retardation. 
D)  gradual paralysis.

Question 12

Your aches and pains will be diagnosed as fibromyalgia if

Accepted Answer

A)  they do not respond to anti-inflammatory drugs. 
B)  they do not disappear within a few weeks. 
C)  they occur at certain specific locations. 
D)  the thyroid dysfunctions. 
A)  they do not respond to anti-inflammatory drugs. 
B)  they do not disappear within a few weeks. 
C)  they occur at certain specific locations. 
D)  the thyroid dysfunctions.

Question 13

A chromosome profile of 44XX indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a normal male 
B)  a normal female 
C)  a female with Turner's syndrome 
D)  a male with Klinefelter's syndrome 
A)  a normal male 
B)  a normal female 
C)  a female with Turner's syndrome 
D)  a male with Klinefelter's syndrome

Question 14

Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus causes glucose levels in the blood to rise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sickle-cell disease is most prominent in

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic Americans. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  Eastern European Jews. 
D)  Caucasians. 
A)  Hispanic Americans. 
B)  African Americans. 
C)  Eastern European Jews. 
D)  Caucasians.

Question 16

In an autoimmune disorder, the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Your cousin has a chronic disorder that requires daily respiratory therapy, drugs, and a special diet. He most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular dystrophy. 
B)  Tay-Sachs disease. 
C)  Down syndrome. 
D)  cystic fibrosis. 
A)  muscular dystrophy. 
B)  Tay-Sachs disease. 
C)  Down syndrome. 
D)  cystic fibrosis.

Question 18

In human embryos, most development and differentiation of tissues and organs is complete by_______________ after fertilization.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight days 
B)  three weeks 
C)  six weeks 
D)  three months 
A)  eight days 
B)  three weeks 
C)  six weeks 
D)  three months

Question 19

An asthma attack occurs when the alveoli in the lungs fill with fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To date, there has been no correlation between the use of pesticides and the incidence of Parkinson's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Managing Chronic Conditions

Anterior vertebral stapling is a procedure used in those cases of scoliosis in which

Which of the following is NOT a serious medical problem associated with sickle-cell disease?

People with sickle-cell disease may live to reach _____ years of age.

Your friend Hal recently developed type 1 diabetes. He takes his insulin as prescribed, but he will not stop smoking or stay on the diet his doctor recommended. What is the MOST likely scenario? He could

Which of the following is NOT a symptom related to cystic fibrosis?

Hyperglycemia occurs when

You are a carrier of the sickle-cell gene. How will this affect your health?

Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that occurs primarily among men.

A recent scuba diving incident brought to your attention that you had an undiagnosed patent foramen ovale. Most interesting to you was the fact that

Your adolescent son has been diagnosed with scoliosis. The degree of curvature is 34 degrees. What treatment will most likely be recommended?

The major symptoms of cystic fibrosis include

Your aches and pains will be diagnosed as fibromyalgia if

A chromosome profile of 44XX indicates which of the following?

Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus causes glucose levels in the blood to rise.

Sickle-cell disease is most prominent in

In an autoimmune disorder, the immune system attacks the body's own tissues.

Your cousin has a chronic disorder that requires daily respiratory therapy, drugs, and a special diet. He most likely has

In human embryos, most development and differentiation of tissues and organs is complete by_______________ after fertilization.

An asthma attack occurs when the alveoli in the lungs fill with fluid.

To date, there has been no correlation between the use of pesticides and the incidence of Parkinson's disease.

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