ALU 301 EVALUATION EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔All of the following laboratory findings are associated with neuroblastoma - ✔✔1.
elevated catecholamine level 2. marked anemia 3. elevated platelet count
✔✔All of the following are usual causes of abnormally low serum albumin levels in the
elderly - ✔✔1. cirrhosis 2. ulcerative colitis 3. nephrotic syndrome
✔✔All of the following test findings may indicate coronary disease - ✔✔2. akinesis on
stress echocardiogram 3. greater than 1.5 mm ST segment depression at peak exercise
4. ST segment depression persisting long into recovery
✔✔All of the following statements regarding blood chemistries in rheumatoid arthritis
are correct - ✔✔1. Globulins are often elevated. 2. Serum protein electrophoresis will
usually show a polyclonal gammopathy. 4. Low serum albumin is a poor prognostic
factor.
✔✔Irreversible causes of dementia include all of the following - ✔✔1. Huntington's
disease 2. nutritional deficiency 3. Lewy body dementia 4. fronto temporal dementia
✔✔All of the following are functions of the skeleton - ✔✔1. protection of the internal
organs 3. containing the red bone marrow 4. providing a framework to support the body
✔✔All of the following statements regarding atrial fibrillation are correct - ✔✔1. It may
be caused by excess intake of alcohol. 3. Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent
thrombus formation. 4. Synchronized cardioversion may be used to restore sinus
rhythm.
✔✔All of the following are favorable prognostic factors for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -
✔✔1. tumor mass less than 10 centimeters 2. lack of "B" symptoms 3. less than 60
years of age
✔✔All of the following are associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 (MEN 1 or
Wermer syndrome) - ✔✔1. hyperparathyroidism 3. pituitary adenoma 4. pancreatic islet
cell tumors
✔✔All of the following statements regarding antibiotics are correct - ✔✔1. Bacteria may
become resistant to them. 2. They are ineffective against colds. 3. Some have harmful
side effects.
✔✔With regard to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, all of the following are associated with
high mortality risk - ✔✔1. atrial fibrillation 2. family history of sudden death 4. reduction
in blood pressure with exercise
, ✔✔Metformin is prescribed for all of the following conditions - ✔✔1. type 2 diabetes 2.
infertility 4. polycystic ovarian disease
✔✔An infective organism can be acquired from which of the following? - ✔✔A. another
individual B. a vector C. an object
Answer Options:. 4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Abnormally low levels of albumin in the elderly can be caused by which of the
following? - ✔✔A. ulcerative colitis B. nephrotic syndrome C. cirrhosis
4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding multiple sclerosis (MS) are correct? -
✔✔A. The majority of Americans with MS remain employed. B. Primary-progressive
cases of MS are not associated with interval periods of recovery. C. Long remissions
between attacks are associated with a more favorable prognosis.
Answer options: 3. B and C only are correct.
✔✔The differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease includes which of the
following? - ✔✔A. appendicitis
B. infectious diarrhea
C. celiac sprue
Answer Options: 4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding demyelination in multiple sclerosis
is/are correct? - ✔✔A. There is no known treatment to restore damaged myelin. B.
Myelin can repair itself without treatment. C. Steroids may enhance nerve conduction in
a demyelinated area.
Answer Options: 1. A only is correct. 2. C only is correct. 3. B and C only are correct. 4.
A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Factors that can cause ST segment depression during a stress test include which of
the following? - ✔✔A. ventricular hypertrophy B. exercise tolerance C. medications
Answer options: 2. A and C only are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding infections is/are correct? - ✔✔A.
Viruses must enter host cells in order to reproduce. B. Viruses may inhibit the immune
system. C. Bacteria may produce toxins that damage host cells.
Answer Options: 4. A, B, and C are correct.
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔All of the following laboratory findings are associated with neuroblastoma - ✔✔1.
elevated catecholamine level 2. marked anemia 3. elevated platelet count
✔✔All of the following are usual causes of abnormally low serum albumin levels in the
elderly - ✔✔1. cirrhosis 2. ulcerative colitis 3. nephrotic syndrome
✔✔All of the following test findings may indicate coronary disease - ✔✔2. akinesis on
stress echocardiogram 3. greater than 1.5 mm ST segment depression at peak exercise
4. ST segment depression persisting long into recovery
✔✔All of the following statements regarding blood chemistries in rheumatoid arthritis
are correct - ✔✔1. Globulins are often elevated. 2. Serum protein electrophoresis will
usually show a polyclonal gammopathy. 4. Low serum albumin is a poor prognostic
factor.
✔✔Irreversible causes of dementia include all of the following - ✔✔1. Huntington's
disease 2. nutritional deficiency 3. Lewy body dementia 4. fronto temporal dementia
✔✔All of the following are functions of the skeleton - ✔✔1. protection of the internal
organs 3. containing the red bone marrow 4. providing a framework to support the body
✔✔All of the following statements regarding atrial fibrillation are correct - ✔✔1. It may
be caused by excess intake of alcohol. 3. Anticoagulants are often prescribed to prevent
thrombus formation. 4. Synchronized cardioversion may be used to restore sinus
rhythm.
✔✔All of the following are favorable prognostic factors for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -
✔✔1. tumor mass less than 10 centimeters 2. lack of "B" symptoms 3. less than 60
years of age
✔✔All of the following are associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 (MEN 1 or
Wermer syndrome) - ✔✔1. hyperparathyroidism 3. pituitary adenoma 4. pancreatic islet
cell tumors
✔✔All of the following statements regarding antibiotics are correct - ✔✔1. Bacteria may
become resistant to them. 2. They are ineffective against colds. 3. Some have harmful
side effects.
✔✔With regard to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, all of the following are associated with
high mortality risk - ✔✔1. atrial fibrillation 2. family history of sudden death 4. reduction
in blood pressure with exercise
, ✔✔Metformin is prescribed for all of the following conditions - ✔✔1. type 2 diabetes 2.
infertility 4. polycystic ovarian disease
✔✔An infective organism can be acquired from which of the following? - ✔✔A. another
individual B. a vector C. an object
Answer Options:. 4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Abnormally low levels of albumin in the elderly can be caused by which of the
following? - ✔✔A. ulcerative colitis B. nephrotic syndrome C. cirrhosis
4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding multiple sclerosis (MS) are correct? -
✔✔A. The majority of Americans with MS remain employed. B. Primary-progressive
cases of MS are not associated with interval periods of recovery. C. Long remissions
between attacks are associated with a more favorable prognosis.
Answer options: 3. B and C only are correct.
✔✔The differential diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease includes which of the
following? - ✔✔A. appendicitis
B. infectious diarrhea
C. celiac sprue
Answer Options: 4. A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding demyelination in multiple sclerosis
is/are correct? - ✔✔A. There is no known treatment to restore damaged myelin. B.
Myelin can repair itself without treatment. C. Steroids may enhance nerve conduction in
a demyelinated area.
Answer Options: 1. A only is correct. 2. C only is correct. 3. B and C only are correct. 4.
A, B, and C are correct.
✔✔Factors that can cause ST segment depression during a stress test include which of
the following? - ✔✔A. ventricular hypertrophy B. exercise tolerance C. medications
Answer options: 2. A and C only are correct.
✔✔Which of the following statements regarding infections is/are correct? - ✔✔A.
Viruses must enter host cells in order to reproduce. B. Viruses may inhibit the immune
system. C. Bacteria may produce toxins that damage host cells.
Answer Options: 4. A, B, and C are correct.
