Question 1

The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatomegaly. 
B)  hypercalcemia. 
C)  pituitary adenoma. 
D)  hyperglycemia. 
A)  hepatomegaly. 
B)  hypercalcemia. 
C)  pituitary adenoma. 
D)  hyperglycemia.

Question 2

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 3

MATCHING
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 4

The normal laboratory value for prothrombin time is

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 seconds. 
B)  11 to 16 seconds. 
C)  25 to 40 seconds. 
D)  1 to 6 minutes. 
A)  1 to 3 seconds. 
B)  11 to 16 seconds. 
C)  25 to 40 seconds. 
D)  1 to 6 minutes.

Question 5

Which is not a chronic disorder associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celiac disease 
B)  Gluten-sensitive enteropathy 
C)  Celiac sprue 
D)  Sickle cell trait 
A)  Celiac disease 
B)  Gluten-sensitive enteropathy 
C)  Celiac sprue 
D)  Sickle cell trait

Question 6

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 7

Leukopenia most commonly involves

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrophils. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  eosinophils. 
D)  monocytes. 
A)  neutrophils. 
B)  basophils. 
C)  eosinophils. 
D)  monocytes.

Question 8

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gigantism 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Hypercalcemia 
A)  Gigantism 
B)  Exophthalmos 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Hypercalcemia

Question 9

Which condition necessitates emergency intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostasis 
B)  Ketoacidosis 
C)  Insulin shock 
D)  Myalgia 
A)  Hemostasis 
B)  Ketoacidosis 
C)  Insulin shock 
D)  Myalgia

Question 10

Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the liver. The most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism is liver failure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Question 11

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

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 12

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

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

A platelet count of less than ________/mm3 is considered thrombocytopenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  400,000 
A)  20,000 
B)  100,000 
C)  150,000 
D)  400,000

Question 14

The red blood cells appear __________ and __________ in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

Accepted Answer

A)  microcytic; hypochromic 
B)  microcytic; hyperchromic 
C)  macrocytic; hypochromic 
D)  macrocytic; hyperchromic 
A)  microcytic; hypochromic 
B)  microcytic; hyperchromic 
C)  macrocytic; hypochromic 
D)  macrocytic; hyperchromic

Question 15

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

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

Which statement is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is characterized by low blood levels of calcium. 
B)  It is characterized by high levels of blood phosphorus. 
C)  Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the kidneys and the parathyroid glands increase their production of parathyroid hormone to maintain adequate blood levels of calcium. 
D)  Kidney failure is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism. 
A)  It is characterized by low blood levels of calcium. 
B)  It is characterized by high levels of blood phosphorus. 
C)  Primary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the kidneys and the parathyroid glands increase their production of parathyroid hormone to maintain adequate blood levels of calcium. 
D)  Kidney failure is the most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Because of an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia, the cells develop a sickle shape in the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood sugar. 
B)  decreased oxygen. 
C)  wheat gluten. 
D)  increased carbon dioxide. 
A)  low blood sugar. 
B)  decreased oxygen. 
C)  wheat gluten. 
D)  increased carbon dioxide.

Question 20

Which medication can decrease the severity of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bisphosphonates 
B)  Cyclosporine 
C)  Indomethacin 
D)  Pilocarpine hydrochloride 
A)  Bisphosphonates 
B)  Cyclosporine 
C)  Indomethacin 
D)  Pilocarpine hydrochloride

The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

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

The normal laboratory value for prothrombin time is

Which is not a chronic disorder associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten?

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

Leukopenia most commonly involves

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Which condition necessitates emergency intervention?

Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the liver. The most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism is liver failure.

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

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

A platelet count of less than ________/mm³ is considered thrombocytopenia.

The red blood cells appear and in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

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

Which statement is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism?

Which statement concerning polycythemia vera is true?

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

Because of an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia, the cells develop a sickle shape in the presence of

Which medication can decrease the severity of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with oral cancer?

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

The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is

Which statement about type 1 diabetes is true?

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

The normal laboratory value for prothrombin time is

Which is not a chronic disorder associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten?

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

Leukopenia most commonly involves

Which clinical feature is associated with hyperthyroidism?

Which condition necessitates emergency intervention?

Secondary hyperparathyroidism occurs when calcium is abnormally excreted by the liver. The most common cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism is liver failure.

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

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

A platelet count of less than ________/mm3 is considered thrombocytopenia.

The red blood cells appear __________ and __________ in cases of iron deficiency anemia.

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

Which statement is characteristic of hyperparathyroidism?

Which statement concerning polycythemia vera is true?

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

Because of an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the red blood cells of a patient with sickle cell anemia, the cells develop a sickle shape in the presence of

Which medication can decrease the severity of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with oral cancer?

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

A platelet count of less than ________/mm³ is considered thrombocytopenia.

The red blood cells appear and in cases of iron deficiency anemia.