NBCSN Exam Study Guide 2026 | Complete Review | Graded A+
1. What is the medical term for an enlarged spleen?
Hepatomegaly
Cardiomegaly
Nephromegaly
Splenomegaly
2. Which medication is commonly linked to causing jitters as a side effect?
Amoxicillin
Caffeine
Ibuprofen
Metformin
3. Describe how caffeine can lead to the side effect known as jitters.
Caffeine decreases blood pressure, resulting in a feeling of calmness.
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, which can increase
heart rate and cause feelings of anxiety or jitters.
Caffeine relaxes the muscles, leading to a calming effect.
Caffeine enhances sleep quality, reducing anxiety.
4. What are the primary macronutrient ratios typically found in a ketogenic diet?
High fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrates
Low fat, high protein, moderate carbohydrates
, High carbohydrates, low fat, moderate protein
Equal parts of fat, protein, and carbohydrates
5. If a patient is transitioning to a ketogenic diet, what dietary adjustments
should they make to align with the diet's principles?
Maintain a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Focus solely on increasing protein intake.
Increase fat intake while significantly reducing carbohydrate
consumption.
Eliminate all fats from the diet.
6. What is a common symptom of heart failure in children?
Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Fatigue
7. Describe how the fecal-oral route contributes to the transmission of Hepatitis
A.
The fecal-oral route is associated with insect bites.
The fecal-oral route is primarily through respiratory droplets.
The fecal-oral route involves the ingestion of contaminated food or
water, leading to the spread of Hepatitis A.
The fecal-oral route is related to direct blood contact.
1. What is the medical term for an enlarged spleen?
Hepatomegaly
Cardiomegaly
Nephromegaly
Splenomegaly
2. Which medication is commonly linked to causing jitters as a side effect?
Amoxicillin
Caffeine
Ibuprofen
Metformin
3. Describe how caffeine can lead to the side effect known as jitters.
Caffeine decreases blood pressure, resulting in a feeling of calmness.
Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, which can increase
heart rate and cause feelings of anxiety or jitters.
Caffeine relaxes the muscles, leading to a calming effect.
Caffeine enhances sleep quality, reducing anxiety.
4. What are the primary macronutrient ratios typically found in a ketogenic diet?
High fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrates
Low fat, high protein, moderate carbohydrates
, High carbohydrates, low fat, moderate protein
Equal parts of fat, protein, and carbohydrates
5. If a patient is transitioning to a ketogenic diet, what dietary adjustments
should they make to align with the diet's principles?
Maintain a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Focus solely on increasing protein intake.
Increase fat intake while significantly reducing carbohydrate
consumption.
Eliminate all fats from the diet.
6. What is a common symptom of heart failure in children?
Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Fatigue
7. Describe how the fecal-oral route contributes to the transmission of Hepatitis
A.
The fecal-oral route is associated with insect bites.
The fecal-oral route is primarily through respiratory droplets.
The fecal-oral route involves the ingestion of contaminated food or
water, leading to the spread of Hepatitis A.
The fecal-oral route is related to direct blood contact.
