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1. The study of basic structural and functional changes associated with a disease, as well as the sequence of events that leads from structural and functional abnormalities to clinical manifestations, is called: A. biomedicine B. hematology C. pathophysiology D. microbiology 2. W...

1. The study of basic structural and functional changes associated with a disease, as well as the sequence of events that leads from structural and functional abnormalities to clinical manifestations, is called: A. biomedicine B. hematology C. pathophysiology D. microbiology 2. Which patient is most likely to receive a radiographic exam of the lungs? A patient who: A. experiences chronic fatigue B. tans excessively C. is morbidly obese D. is a heavy smoker 3. What is the proper notation for the dose of the drug ordered? A. digoxin.125 mg B. digoxin.1250 mg C. digoxin 0.125 mg D. digoxin 0.1250 mg 4. What is the procedure of choice for detecting gallstones? A. Ultrasound B. X-ray C. PET scan D. Arteriogram 5. The chemicals that introduce a radiopaque material into the body to highlight abnormal findings that would otherwise be invisible with routine radiography are called: A. pharmacogenomics. B. contrast agents. C. serum lipids. D. serum electrolytes. 6. A white cell differential can help shed light on disorders of the _____ system. A. digestive B. nervous C. respiratory D. immune 7. Which drugs require special considerations when administering to an older adult (select all that apply) A. Antidepressants B. Vitamins (Incorrect) C. Cardiac glycosides D. Opioids E. Antihistamines 8. How many half-lives does it take for a drug to reach a state where the amount of drug being cleared from the body is same as the drug being administered? A. 4 - 5 half lives B. 6 - 7 half lives C. 3 - 4 half lives D. 1 - 2 half lives 9. A patient has a high neutrophil count with more PMN cells; which chemical promoted this production? A. Complement C3a B. Platelet activation factor C. Leukotrienes D. Protease 10. What medical specialty deals with analysis of body fluids and tissues for diagnostic purposes? A. Radiology B. Microbiology C. Pathology D. Physiology 11. An anaphylatoxin is a chemical that: A. Degranulates eosinophils B. terminates the inflammatory response. C. Causes capillary dilation D. Perforates the cell membrane of a foreign cell. 12. Leukotrienes differ from histamine in which of the following ways? A. Vascular effects B. Cell of origin C. Chemotactic ability D. Time and duration of action 13. Which term is used to connote the cause of disease? A. Symptom B. Etiology C. Trauma D. Syndrome 14. A typical physical examination does not involve: A. auscultation. B. palpation. C. visually inspecting the oral mucous membranes. D. taking a biopsy. 15. What treatment is not suitable for hypernatremia? A. Lower or stop sodium intake. B. Make patient NPO. C. Give IV fluids - NS. D. Stop diuretics 16. A nurse does not notice that a patient’s IV site is swollen, red, painful, & warm to touch, nor that the IV has quit infusing properly. This is an example of failure to: A. Assess. B. Evaluate. C. Ensure safety. D. Obtain informed consent.