BHS 1711 quiz 3

Changes to one's level of consciousness

A high serum ammonia level is associated with which of the following situations?

emphysema results from destruction in lung tissues

Emphysema differs from chronic bronchitis in that

Portal hypertension

Hemorrhoids, splenomegaly and esophageal varices can all be caused by

prolong expiration

Pursed lips breathing and the orthopneic position are attempts to

Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria

The classic (cardinal) signs of diabetes mellitus include which of the following?

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

The genetic disorder that can lead to emphysema is known as

Urea

The liver normally clears the blood of ammonia by converting it to

Occur after 35 years of age due to a sedentary lifestyle

Type II diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is most likely to

Hepatitis C

Which form of Hepatitis is most likely to become chronic?

Is transmitted through oral-fecal route

Which is true regarding Hepatitis A?

Ischemic bowel disease

Which of the following is a cause of dark, tarry stools from a lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleed?

Decreased blood glucose levels

Which of the following results from the release of insulin?