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What condition may cause hypervolemia?
A. Heart failure.B. Laxative medications.C. Vomiting.D. Transfusion reaction.
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For each risk factor, specify whether the risk factor is a modifiable or non-modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease.
A. Stress.B. High cholesterol and diet.C. Menopause and aging.D. Genetics
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What is visceral pain?
A. Pain that is psychological with no identified physB. Pain that originates from damage to the nerves.C. Pain that stems from internal organs other than thD. Pain that arises from the skin, muscles, and joint
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What laboratory finding is expected when a person has chronic renal failure?
A. Increased hemoglobin level.B. Increased glomerular filtration rate.C. Increased serum potassium level.D. Increased serum calcium level.
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What causes increased systolic blood pressure in a person with increased intracranial pressure?
A. Increased pressure on cranial nerve III.B. Stretching of the dura and blood vessels.C. Vasoconstriction from cerebral ischemia.D. Excess swelling of the person's optic disc.
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Why does angina occur in a person with coronary artery disease during exercise?
A. Because there is impaired oxygen delivery to the hB. Because of dehydration caused by increased exercisC. Because the heart is overloaded with excessive bloD. Because there is inflammation in the muscles of th
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For each action, indicate whether it puts the person at a higher risk or lower risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
A. Dehydration.B. Venous damage from trauma.C. Taking anticoagulants.D. Avoiding leg crossing.
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What can cause hyperkalemia?
A. Renal failure.B. Polyuria.C. Increased aldosterone.D. Diarrhea.
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What manifestations are observed in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease?
A. Forgets family members.B. Irritability.C. Impaired reasoning.D. Mood swings.
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What condition results in edema due to a lack of plasma proteins?
A. Liver failure.B. Lymph node tumor.C. Pregnancy.D. Hypertension.
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Which type of dementia is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins, known as amyloid plaques and tau tangles?
A. Alzheimer's disease.B. Vascular dementia.C. Frontotemporal dementia.D. Lewy body dementia.
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For each condition, click to specify whether the condition causes a pre-renal, intra-renal, or post-renal acute kidney injury.
A. Kidney stones.B. Fluid volume deficit.C. Low blood pressure.D. Benign prostatic hypertrophy.
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What is the most serious complication of hyperkalemia?
A. Dysrhythmias.B. Oliguria.C. Paresthesias.D. Muscle weakness.
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What causes dilutional hyponatremia?
A. Excessive sweating.B. Excessive water intake.C. Vomiting.D. Diarrhea
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For each characteristic, click to specify whether the characteristic is consistent with a generalized seizure or a focal seizure.
A. Starts in one area of the brain.B. Loss of consciousness.C. Period of confusion and lethargy after a seizure.D. Can present as a twitch in an extremity.
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What pathophysiologic process causes edema?
A. Increased hydrostatic pressure.B. Decreased capillary permeability.C. Increased osmotic pressure.D. Decreased aldosterone secretion.
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What is the term for when increased pressure inside the skull pushes the brain stem through the foramen magnum?
A. Cushing's triad.B. Herniation.C. Hydrocephalus.D. Stroke.
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What is the process in which clots dissolve in the body during the healing phase of clotting?
A. Fibrinolysis.B. Coagulation.C. Thrombocytopenia.D. Thromboembolism.
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What is the term used to describe a state of awareness and the ability to perform advanced tasks?
A. Cognition.B. Intelligence.C. Perception.D. Mindfulness.
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What condition is the troponin blood test used to diagnose?
A. Pulmonary embolism.B. Liver disease.C. Congestive heart failure.D. Myocardial infarction.
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What condition is the troponin blood test used to diagnose?
A. Pulmonary embolism.B. Liver disease.C. Congestive heart failure.D. Myocardial infarction.
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A mechanical bowel obstruction may lead to which life-threatening condition if not treated?
A. Cancer.B. Ulcerative colitis.C. Peritonitis.D. Gastroenteritis.
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What action indicates a potential warning sign of substance abuse?
A. Several requests to extend work deadlines.B. Participation in a fitness challenge program.C. Collaboration with teammates on projects.D. Decreased absences at work and school.
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Which warning signs are associated with a myocardial infarction?
A. Dizziness.B. Crushing chest pain.C. Shortness of breath.D. Feeling of dread.
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What manifestation is expected when a person with coronary artery disease experiences coronary insufficiency?
A. Rash.B. Polyuria.C. Angina.D. Hair loss.
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