Question 1

Advantages of an insulin pump for therapy of type 1 diabetes include

Accepted Answer

A)  blood sugar levels no longer need to be monitored. 
B)  the pump is internal. 
C)  the pump can maintain a more predictable control of blood sugar levels than multiple insulin injections. 
D)  the insulin dosage with the pump is limited to once-a-day dosing. 
A)  blood sugar levels no longer need to be monitored. 
B)  the pump is internal. 
C)  the pump can maintain a more predictable control of blood sugar levels than multiple insulin injections. 
D)  the insulin dosage with the pump is limited to once-a-day dosing.

Question 2

Hyperparathyroidism may result in bone lesions that appear microscopically to be indistinguishable from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
B)  osteoma. 
C)  cemento-osseous dysplasia. 
D)  central giant cell granuloma. 
A)  osteogenic sarcoma. 
B)  osteoma. 
C)  cemento-osseous dysplasia. 
D)  central giant cell granuloma.

Question 3

The Philadelphia chromosome is associated with _____________________ leukemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute lymphoblastic 
B)  acute nonlymphoblastic 
C)  chronic lymphoblastic 
D)  chronic granulocytic 
A)  acute lymphoblastic 
B)  acute nonlymphoblastic 
C)  chronic lymphoblastic 
D)  chronic granulocytic

Question 4

In infants, facial and oral changes in hypothyroidism include these characteristics except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thickened lips 
B)  Delayed eruption of teeth 
C)  Macroglossia 
D)  Exophthalmos 
A)  Thickened lips 
B)  Delayed eruption of teeth 
C)  Macroglossia 
D)  Exophthalmos

Question 5

Which statement concerning polycythemia vera is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may be caused by living at high altitudes or by an elevation in carbon monoxide. 
B)  Causes include use of diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive sweating. 
C)  It occurs primarily in children. 
D)  The cause is unknown. 
A)  It may be caused by living at high altitudes or by an elevation in carbon monoxide. 
B)  Causes include use of diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive sweating. 
C)  It occurs primarily in children. 
D)  The cause is unknown.

Question 6

Persons with acromegaly may experience an enlargement of the maxillary sinuses that may lead to what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deeper voice 
B)  Nasal septum deformities 
C)  Perforation of the oral mucosa 
D)  Maxillary molars requiring endodontic treatment 
A)  Deeper voice 
B)  Nasal septum deformities 
C)  Perforation of the oral mucosa 
D)  Maxillary molars requiring endodontic treatment

Question 7

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. 
B)  About 30% of all patients with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. 
C)  The onset of this type of diabetes is gradual and usually occurs in patients who are 35 to 40 years of age or older. 
D)  It can be complicated by polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. 
A)  It is called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. 
B)  About 30% of all patients with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. 
C)  The onset of this type of diabetes is gradual and usually occurs in patients who are 35 to 40 years of age or older. 
D)  It can be complicated by polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia.

Question 8

Elevated blood levels of calcium, low levels of blood phosphorus, and abnormal bone metabolism are characteristic of which endocrine disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperpituitarism 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  Hyperparathyroidism 
A)  Hyperpituitarism 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  Hyperparathyroidism

Question 9

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Agranulocytosis

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 10

A megaloblastic anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochromic and macrocytic. 
B)  hyperchromic and macrocytic. 
C)  microcytic and have nuclei. 
D)  macrocytic and have nuclei. 
A)  hypochromic and macrocytic. 
B)  hyperchromic and macrocytic. 
C)  microcytic and have nuclei. 
D)  macrocytic and have nuclei.

Question 11

Bisphosphonate therapy is used to treat all diseases except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperparathyroidism 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Multiple myeloma 
D)  Metastatic breast cancer 
A)  Hyperparathyroidism 
B)  Osteoporosis 
C)  Multiple myeloma 
D)  Metastatic breast cancer

Question 12

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Polycythemia

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 13

Diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood _________ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus 
B)  calcium 
C)  glucose 
D)  neutrophil 
A)  phosphorus 
B)  calcium 
C)  glucose 
D)  neutrophil

Question 14

Children affected with hyperthyroidism may demonstrate which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of energy 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Hyperactivity 
D)  Dry skin 
A)  Lack of energy 
B)  Fatigue 
C)  Hyperactivity 
D)  Dry skin

Question 15

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Hemostasis

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 16

Thrombocytopenic purpura results from a

Accepted Answer

A)  defect in the capillary walls. 
B)  disorder of platelet function. 
C)  severe reduction in circulating platelets. 
D)  reduction in white blood cells. 
A)  defect in the capillary walls. 
B)  disorder of platelet function. 
C)  severe reduction in circulating platelets. 
D)  reduction in white blood cells.

Question 17

Thalassemia is

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin in red blood cells. 
B)  a disorder of hemoglobin synthesis. 
C)  caused by a severe depression of bone marrow activity. 
D)  caused by an increase in the number of circulating red blood cells. 
A)  caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin in red blood cells. 
B)  a disorder of hemoglobin synthesis. 
C)  caused by a severe depression of bone marrow activity. 
D)  caused by an increase in the number of circulating red blood cells.

Question 18

When a patient is taking long-term antibiotic therapy, what is a common oral manifestation that may be seen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk of candidiasis 
B)  Xerostomia 
C)  Tooth discoloration 
D)  Gingival enlargement 
A)  Risk of candidiasis 
B)  Xerostomia 
C)  Tooth discoloration 
D)  Gingival enlargement

Question 19

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided.
-Thrombocyte or mucous membrane

Accepted Answer

A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood 
A) Severe pain in a joint 
B) Reduction of the number of red blood cells 
C) Chronic excessive thirst and intake of fluid 
D) Small, flat, hemorrhagic patch larger than a petechia on the skin 
E) Cell surface protein to which a specific molecule (e.g., a hormone) can bind
F)Stoppage or cessation of bleeding
G)Decrease in number of granulocytes
H)Muscle pain
I)Insoluble protein that is essential for the clotting of blood
J)Platelet
K)Enlargement of the liver
L)Increase in the total red blood cell mass in the blood
M)Abnormal rarefaction of bone
N)Decrease in the number of platelets in circulating blood

Question 20

All terms describe a decrease in circulating red or white blood cells except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombocytopenia 
B)  Anemia 
C)  Hypochromic 
D)  Neutropenia 
A)  Thrombocytopenia 
B)  Anemia 
C)  Hypochromic 
D)  Neutropenia

Advantages of an insulin pump for therapy of type 1 diabetes include

Hyperparathyroidism may result in bone lesions that appear microscopically to be indistinguishable from a(n)

The Philadelphia chromosome is associated with _____________________ leukemia.

In infants, facial and oral changes in hypothyroidism include these characteristics except one. Which is the exception?

Which statement concerning polycythemia vera is true?

Persons with acromegaly may experience an enlargement of the maxillary sinuses that may lead to what condition?

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

Elevated blood levels of calcium, low levels of blood phosphorus, and abnormal bone metabolism are characteristic of which endocrine disorder?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Agranulocytosis

A megaloblastic anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are

Bisphosphonate therapy is used to treat all diseases except one. Which is the exception?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Polycythemia

Diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood _________ levels.

Children affected with hyperthyroidism may demonstrate which characteristic?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Hemostasis

Thrombocytopenic purpura results from a

Thalassemia is

When a patient is taking long-term antibiotic therapy, what is a common oral manifestation that may be seen?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Thrombocyte or mucous membrane

All terms describe a decrease in circulating red or white blood cells except one. Which is the exception?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

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Exam 9: Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Advantages of an insulin pump for therapy of type 1 diabetes include

Hyperparathyroidism may result in bone lesions that appear microscopically to be indistinguishable from a(n)

The Philadelphia chromosome is associated with _____________________ leukemia.

In infants, facial and oral changes in hypothyroidism include these characteristics except one. Which is the exception?

Which statement concerning polycythemia vera is true?

Persons with acromegaly may experience an enlargement of the maxillary sinuses that may lead to what condition?

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

Elevated blood levels of calcium, low levels of blood phosphorus, and abnormal bone metabolism are characteristic of which endocrine disorder?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Agranulocytosis

A megaloblastic anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are

Bisphosphonate therapy is used to treat all diseases except one. Which is the exception?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Polycythemia

Diabetes is characterized by abnormally high blood _________ levels.

Children affected with hyperthyroidism may demonstrate which characteristic?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Hemostasis

Thrombocytopenic purpura results from a

Thalassemia is

When a patient is taking long-term antibiotic therapy, what is a common oral manifestation that may be seen?

For each vocabulary word below, select the corresponding definition from the list provided. -Thrombocyte or mucous membrane

All terms describe a decrease in circulating red or white blood cells except one. Which is the exception?

Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions

Inflammation and Repair

Immunity and Immunologic Oral Lesions

Infectious Diseases

Developmental Disorders

Genetics

Neoplasia

Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone

Orofacial Pain and Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint

Filters