Chapter 5-8
A muscle biopsy is the least definitive means of determining the cause of a muscle disorder.
False
A nondisplaced fracture is a fracture out of alignment.
False
An example of a voluntary muscle is the cardiac muscle.
False
Asthma is curable.
False
Delayed response allergies are the most harmful type of hypersensitivity.
False
Food allergies are easily diagnosed.
False
Life expectancy after the diagnosis of AIDS is 10 to 20 years.
False
Myasthenia gravis is characterized by hyperkinesis.
False
Osteomalacia is hardening of the bone.
False
Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies always have problems with antigens during their first pregnancy.
False
Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation of cardiac tissue.
False
The Coombs' test is an indication of the formation of white blood cells.
False
The thymus gland is located in the neck.
False
Transmission of HIV through blood transfusions is still a huge threat
False
Opportunistic infections occurring during the late phase of HIV include:
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and Kaposi's sarcoma
Individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the following to confirm the diagnosis?
RF
The causative organism of osteomyelitis is:
Staphylococcus aureus.
A classic sign of rheumatoid arthritis is ulnar deviation
True
A source of energy for the movement of muscles is the metabolism of adenosine triphosphate.
True
Allergies are acquired hypersensitivity.
True
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic response to an allergen
True
As osteoporosis progresses, the individual has an increased risk of fracturing his or her hip.
True
B lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity.
True
Initially, myasthenia gravis affects the facial muscles.
True
Mineralization of bones causes their characteristic hardness.
True
Muscle disorders are often evaluated by an electromyogram.
True
Myasthenia gravis is a disease that affects the transmission of nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction to muscle.
True
Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease.
True
Osteoporosis causes a Swiss cheese appearance to bone.
True
Status asthmaticus is a severe asthmatic attack that may last several days.
True
The best weapon against AIDS is education.
True
The four types of leukocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and lymphocytes.
True
The function of T cells is to stimulate B cells to produce antibodies.
True
Kyphosis is:
a humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
Scoliosis is
a lateral curvature of the back
A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated with:
a tracheostomy.
What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?
active artificial immunity
Having measles or mumps is an example of:
active natural immunity
Lordosis is:
an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine.
Common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:
antibiotics. insect stings. latex.
Treatment of hay fever includes:
antihistamines
Bronchial asthma is also known as:
asthma
Diagnosis of osteoporosis is confirmed by:
bone densitometry. CAT scan. MRI.
Acute leukemia commonly affects:
children
Examinations used to diagnose disorders of the musculoskeletal system include:
computerized axial tomography. magnetic resonance imaging. X-rays.
Common allergic reactions include
contact dermatitis
Symptoms of food allergies may include:
cramping
The functions of muscles in the body include all of the following EXCEPT:
cushion.
Strategies to reduce risk factors for osteoporosis include:
decreased alcohol consumption. smoking cessation. decreased caffeine consumption.
Currently, AIDS is 100 percent fatal.
false
Fosamax is a treatment to reverse osteoporosis.
false
Hypertrophy of muscle occurs if weakness persists for an extended period of time.
false
Muscles of the musculoskeletal system are called "connective."
false
Osteomalacia is not preventable.
false
Osteomyelitis cannot be prevented.
false
Osteoporosis affects men more frequently than women.
false
Osteoporosis is a rapid progressive disease that robs the skeletal bone of its mass and strength.
false
The allergen that causes hay fever is perennial and is transmitted through physical contact
false
Major joint movements include:
flexion. adduction. rotation.
Nonseasonal allergies may be a result of:
food allergens
Common diseases and disorders experienced during the late phase of HIV include:
gastric ulcer. esophagitis. fungal infection
Factors influencing bone repair include:
general health status. age. circulation to the site.
Common names for urticaria include:
hives and nettle rash
Signs and symptoms of allergies include:
increased eosinophils.
Common signs and symptoms of bone and joint disease include all of the following EXCEPT:
increased mobility
Classification of bones includes all of the following EXCEPT:
intermediate
A vertebra is an example of a(n) _____ bone.
irregular
Different shapes of bones include:
irregular. flat. long.
Symptoms of osteomyelitis include all of the following EXCEPT:
leukopenia.
All of these are risk factors for developing osteoporosis EXCEPT:
males who are less than 50 years of age.
The primary joint affected in gout is the:
metatarsophalangeal.
Bone-building cells are called:
osteoblasts
cells that reabsorb bone are called:
osteoclasts
Mature bone cells are called:
osteocytes.
Symptoms of hallux valgus include
pain. redness. swelling.
Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:
passive natural immunity.
An example of an irregular bone would be the:
pelvic bones
Blood tests that may be ordered to diagnose musculoskeletal diseases include tests for:
phosphorus
Hay fever is a seasonal allergic reaction that may be caused by:
ragweed pollen
Seasonal allergens that may cause hay fever include:
ragweed pollen. tree pollen. grass pollen.
Osteomalacia in children is called:
rickets.
Examples of tests used to diagnose allergies include:
scratch tests
Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT:
sensitization
Respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:
sneezing. wheezing. runny nose.
An example of a flat bone would be the:
sternum
Triggers of nonallergic asthma include:
stress. changes in temperature. exercise.
Secondary organs of the immune system include:
the spleen. the liver. the lymph nodes.
Primary organs of the immune system include the:
thymus gland.
A common sign or symptom of muscle disorders is weakness.
true
Avoiding extreme fatigue and warming up before exercise may help prevent strains
true
Cartilage provides a cushion to prevent friction between bones.
true
Females diagnosed with scoliosis usually have a more severe spinal curvature than males who are diagnosed with scoliosis.
true
Hay fever is a reaction in the mucous membranes of the nose and upper respiratory tract to an allergen.
true
Joints are where two or more bones meet.
true
Osteoarthritis is "wearing out" of a joint.
true
Tendons are long, fibrous, nonelastic connective tissue that attach muscle to bone.
true
The muscular system provides support to the body.
true
Transfusions of blood from one person to another are a type of tissue transplant.
true
Trauma to the immune system is generally limited to treatments or medications that suppress the system.
true
Urticaria may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
viruses
