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Graves' disease is caused by: A.hypersecretion of the thyroid B.hyposecretion of the thyroid C.hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex D.hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex

a

The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called: A)delirium B)dementia C)palsy D)a convulsion

a

The medical term for fainting is: A)syncope B)vertigo C)lethargy D)aura

a

The sensation that occurs prior to an epileptic seizure is called: A)an aura B)delirium C)a hallucination D)dementia

a

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height? A.dwarfism B.cretinism C.acromegaly D.gigantism

a

Which of the following conditions is characterized by progressive dementia, disorientation, and loss of memory? A)Alzheimer's disease B)Bell's palsy C)Reye syndrome D)Parkinson's disease

a

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses positively charged isotopes to image the brain's metabolically active tissues? A)positron emission tomography B)cerebral angiography C)nerve conduction velocity D)lumbar puncture

a

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses radioactive iodine as part of the test? A.thyroid scan B.thyroid echography C.two-hour postprandial D. thyroid function test

a

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad? A.ovaries B.pancreas C.thymus D.pineal

a

Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body? Correct Response A.cortisol B. aldosterone C. epinephrine D. thyroxine

a

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm? A.follicle-stimulating hormone B.thyroid-stimulating hormone C.growth hormone D.luteinizing hormone

a

Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?A. lymph gland B.pituitary gland C.thyroid gland D.pineal gland

a

Which of the following medications has strong anti-inflammatory properties? A.corticosteroids B.insulin C.vasopressin d.thyroid replacement hormone

a

Which of the following surgical procedures is a method of regional anesthesia? A)nerve block B)carotid endarterectomy C)laminectomy D)cerebrospinal fluid shunt

a

Which of the following surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus? A)cerebrospinal fluid shunt B)nerve block C)laminectomy D)carotid endarterectomy

a

Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood? A. hypercalcemia B.hyponatremia C.hyperkalemia D. hypoglycemia

a

Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary body movements and maintains balance? A)cerebellum B)diencephalon C)cerebrum D)pons

a

Which term refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid? A.edema B.exophthalmos C.gynecomastia E. hirsutism

a

A profound state of unconsciousness associated with an illness or injury is called: A)a convulsion B)a coma C)dementia D)a focal seizure

b

An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called: A.insulinoma B.goiter C.adenocarcinoma D.myxedema

b

The central nervous system consists of all the following but the: A)brain B)cranial nerves C)spinal cord D)all of these

b

The progressive impairment of intellectual function is called: A)palsy B)dementia C)coma D)delirium

b

What is the common name for a CVA? A)Lou Gehrig's disease B)stroke C)concussion D)seizure

b

Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic test? A)ANS B)EEG C)CP D)MS

b

Which of the following conditions is characterized by fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait? A)Alzheimer's disease B)Parkinson's disease C)Bell's palsy D)Reye syndrome

b

Which of the following is a CSF-containing cavity inside the brain tissue itself? A)synapse B)ventricle C)sulci D)gyri

b

Which of the following medications is used to treat Parkinson's disease? A)anesthetic B)dopaminergic drugs C)hypnotic D)analgesic

b

Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia? A.corticosteroids B.insulin C.vasopressin D.thyroid replacement hormone

b

Which of the following medications is used to treat minor pain? A)dopaminergic drugs B)analgesic C)anesthetic D)hypnotic

b

Which of the following medications produces a loss of consciousness? A)dopaminergic drugs B)anesthetic C)hypnotic D)analgesic

b

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? A)arachnoid layer-attached to the pia mater by web-like filaments B)subdural space-space containing cerebrospinal fluid C)pia mater-innermost layer, lies directly on the brain D)dura mater-tough, fibrous outer sac

b

Which of the following surgical procedures removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck? A)cerebrospinal fluid shunt B)carotid endarterectomy C)laminectomy D)nerve block

b

Which of the following surgical procedures removes part of a vertebra to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve? A)nerve block B)laminectomy C)cerebrospinal fluid shunt D)carotid endarterectomy

b

Which of the following terms means insufficient sodium in the blood? A.hypercalcemia B.hyponatremia C.hyperkalemia D.hypoglycemia

b

Which term refers to bulging eyeballs? A.edema B.exophthalmos C. gynecomastia D.hirsutism

b

Which type of seizure is localized, affecting a single limb? A)grand mal seizure B)focal seizure C)tonic-clonic seizure D)absence seizure

b

Which type of seizure used to be called a petit mal seizure? A)focal seizure B)absence seizure C)grand mal seizure D)tonic-clonic seizure

b

The condition of being awake and alert to one's surroundings is called: A)unconscious B)cognition C)conscious D)dementia

c

The medical term for an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling is: A)tremor B)syncope C)paresthesia D)seizure

c

The thyroid gland uses which of the following elements to make its hormones? A.calcium B.potassium C.iodine D.sodium

c

Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water? A.oxytocin B.luteinizing hormone C.antidiuretic hormone D.prolactin

c

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? A)PET B)ANS C)CP D)EEG

c

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a stroke? A)EEG B)CSF C)CVA D)CP

c

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities? A.dwarfism B. cretinism C.acromegaly D.gigantism

c

Which of the following conditions results from a Herpes zoster virus infection of the nerve root? A)multiple sclerosis B)Guillain-Barré syndrome C)shingles D)myasthenia gravis

c

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is NOT a test of thyroid function? A.thyroid function test B.protein-bound iodine test C.total calcium D.thyroid scan

c

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis? A)positron emission tomography B)nerve conduction velocity C)lumbar puncture D)cerebral angiography

c

Which of the following glands is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland? A.pineal B.thymus C.pancreas D.thyroid

c

Which of the following hormones is a gonadotropin? A.prolactin B.thyroid-stimulating hormone C.follicle-stimulating hormone D.melanocyte-stimulating hormone

c

Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? A. cortisol B. aldosterone C. epinephrine D.thyroxine

c

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetes mellitus? A.peripheral neuropathy B.ketoacidosis C.hirsutism D.retinopathy

c

Which of the following is the point at which two neurons meet? A)sulci B)ventricles C)synapse D)gyri

c

Which of the following medications promotes sleep? A)analgesic B)anesthetic C)hypnotic D)dopaminergic drugs

c

Which of the following statements regarding the autonomic nervous system is NOT true? A)The sympathetic branch raises blood pressure. B)The parasympathetic branch slows down heart rate. C)The parasympathetic branch inhibits digestion. D)The sympathetic branch dilates airways.

c

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true? A)The nervous system receives information from sensory receptors. B)The nervous system coordinates all the activity of the body. C)The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. D) The nervous system adjusts the activity of muscles and glands.

c

Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization? A.edema B. exophthalmos C.gynecomastia D.hirsutism

c

Which of the following terms means excessive potassium in the blood? A. hypercalcemia B hyponatremia C.hyperkalemia D.hypoglycemia

c

Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language? A)cerebellum B)hypothalamus C)cerebrum D)thalamus

c

Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movements of a body part is called: A)paresthesia B)syncope C)lethargy D)tremor

d

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called: A)hemiparesis B)biplegia C)paresthesia D)paraplegia

d

Paralysis on one side of the body is called: A)palsy B)hemiparesis C)lethargy D)hemiplegia

d

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition? A. ACTH B. TSH c. FSH D. DM

d

Which of the following conditions develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child? A.dwarfism B. cretinism C.acromegaly D. gigantism

d

Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges? A)meningioma B)astrocytoma C)meningocele D)subdural hematoma

d

Which of the following conditions is characterized by one-sided facial paralysis? A)Parkinson's disease B)Reye syndrome C)Alzheimer's disease D)Bell's palsy

d

Which of the following is NOT part of the brain? A)diencephalon B)cerebrum C)brain stem D)nerve root

d

Which of the following is the insulating material found around a neuron? A)axon B)dendrite C)nerve cell body D)myelin

d

Which of the following pathological conditions is due to the loss of myelin insulation around a nerve? A)myasthenia gravis B)shingles C)Guillain-Barré syndrome D)multiple sclerosis

d

Which of the following pathological conditions may develop into a full-blown stroke? A)cerebral contusion B)migraine C)cerebral palsy D)transient ischemic attack

d

Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood? A.hypercalcemia B.hyponatremia C.hyperkalemia D.hypoglycemia

d

Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair? A.edema B.exophthalmos C.gynecomastia D.hirsutism

d

Which term means surgical repair of a nerve?A) neuropathy B) neuropexy C)neurorrhaphy D)neuroplasty

d

Which type of seizure used to be called a grand mal seizure? A)absence seizure B)petit mal seizure C)focal seizure D)tonic-clonic seizure

d