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Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD. They have
been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO beverages and/or
foods they should limit or eliminate from their diet to prevent
worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following are
correct answers: coffee/caffeine, chocolate, mints, citrus fruits,
acidic/spicy foods, or fats.
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD. They have
been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO behavioral
modifications they could adopt to prevent worsening of
symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following are correct answers:
Avoid positions that increase reflux, like lying down
immediately after eating or bending. Avoiding large meals close
to bedtime and sleeping with the head elevated may help to
prevent reflux at night. Weight loss is recommended if needed.
Each of the following are risk factors for secondary
hyperlipidemia except? - ANSWER-Autosomal dominant
disorder of LDL receptor
YES --> obesity, DM, high cholesterol diet
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Explain the diagnostic criteria required for an autoimmune
disease to be concluded. - ANSWER-In order for an autoimmune
disorder to be concluded, the following criteria must be met:
evidence of an autoimmune reaction, the immunologic findings
are not secondary to another condition, and no other
identifiable causes are found.
Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease is made by following
patient history, physical evidence, and serological findings.
Explain why blood tests alone are not enough to diagnose an
autoimmune disorder. - ANSWER-Blood testing can be
imprecise, as some tests are more generic and can be elevated
in the presence of other diseases.
Briefly explain why autoimmune diseases are difficult to
diagnose - ANSWER-There are over 80 identified autoimmune
disorders identified, many with overlapping and/or nonspecific
presentations, making an accurate diagnosis can be quite
challenging.
Risk factors for coronary heart disease include each of the
following except: - ANSWER-HDL > 60
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YES --> smoking, HTN, family Hx
A patient has experienced a seizure affecting the left temporal
lobe. The family reports that the patient exhibited repetitive lip
smacking and hand rubbing followed by a period of great fear
and insecurity. They have experienced which type of seizure? -
ANSWER-Focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with motor
weakness on the right side, a tingling sensation on the right
side, and flushing. They have experienced which type of
seizure? - ANSWER-Focal seizure without impairment of
consciousness or awareness
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with repetitive
hand rubbing and reports of hallucinations right before the
seizure occurred. They have experienced which type of seizure?
- ANSWER-Focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
Patient is found to have the above:
1. What risk factors mostly led to this disease state?
2. What is this person at risk for developing?
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3. What lifestyle modifications would you suggest for them? -
ANSWER-Picture is of an atherosclerotic plaque
1. Hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, obesity and visceral fat,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus. Increasing age, family history
of premature CHD, and male sex. May also include C-reactive
protein (CRP) and serum lipoprotein (a)
2. Coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction,
aneurysm, stroke (ischemia, thrombosis, emboli).
3. Stop smoking, lose weight/exercise, healthy diet (low-fat,
low-cholesterol), adhere to medication for blood pressure,
hyperlipidemia, and/or diabetes.
An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the increase
in size of the cells that comprise it is called: - ANSWER-
Hypertrophy
A decrease in the size of an organ or tissue resulting from a
decrease in the mass of pre-existing cells is called: - ANSWER-
Atrophy
A patient is experiencing a severe reduction in GFR, and their
GFR is 15-29 mL/min/1.73m2. What stage of kidney disease are
they in? - ANSWER-4
BIOD 331 Final Exam Newest 2026/2027 Complete Verified
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) |Already
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Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD. They have
been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO beverages and/or
foods they should limit or eliminate from their diet to prevent
worsening of symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following are
correct answers: coffee/caffeine, chocolate, mints, citrus fruits,
acidic/spicy foods, or fats.
Your patient has recently been diagnosed with GERD. They have
been prescribed a PPI for treatment. List TWO behavioral
modifications they could adopt to prevent worsening of
symptoms. - ANSWER-Any of the following are correct answers:
Avoid positions that increase reflux, like lying down
immediately after eating or bending. Avoiding large meals close
to bedtime and sleeping with the head elevated may help to
prevent reflux at night. Weight loss is recommended if needed.
Each of the following are risk factors for secondary
hyperlipidemia except? - ANSWER-Autosomal dominant
disorder of LDL receptor
YES --> obesity, DM, high cholesterol diet
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Explain the diagnostic criteria required for an autoimmune
disease to be concluded. - ANSWER-In order for an autoimmune
disorder to be concluded, the following criteria must be met:
evidence of an autoimmune reaction, the immunologic findings
are not secondary to another condition, and no other
identifiable causes are found.
Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease is made by following
patient history, physical evidence, and serological findings.
Explain why blood tests alone are not enough to diagnose an
autoimmune disorder. - ANSWER-Blood testing can be
imprecise, as some tests are more generic and can be elevated
in the presence of other diseases.
Briefly explain why autoimmune diseases are difficult to
diagnose - ANSWER-There are over 80 identified autoimmune
disorders identified, many with overlapping and/or nonspecific
presentations, making an accurate diagnosis can be quite
challenging.
Risk factors for coronary heart disease include each of the
following except: - ANSWER-HDL > 60
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YES --> smoking, HTN, family Hx
A patient has experienced a seizure affecting the left temporal
lobe. The family reports that the patient exhibited repetitive lip
smacking and hand rubbing followed by a period of great fear
and insecurity. They have experienced which type of seizure? -
ANSWER-Focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with motor
weakness on the right side, a tingling sensation on the right
side, and flushing. They have experienced which type of
seizure? - ANSWER-Focal seizure without impairment of
consciousness or awareness
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with repetitive
hand rubbing and reports of hallucinations right before the
seizure occurred. They have experienced which type of seizure?
- ANSWER-Focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
Patient is found to have the above:
1. What risk factors mostly led to this disease state?
2. What is this person at risk for developing?
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3. What lifestyle modifications would you suggest for them? -
ANSWER-Picture is of an atherosclerotic plaque
1. Hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, obesity and visceral fat,
hypertension, diabetes mellitus. Increasing age, family history
of premature CHD, and male sex. May also include C-reactive
protein (CRP) and serum lipoprotein (a)
2. Coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction,
aneurysm, stroke (ischemia, thrombosis, emboli).
3. Stop smoking, lose weight/exercise, healthy diet (low-fat,
low-cholesterol), adhere to medication for blood pressure,
hyperlipidemia, and/or diabetes.
An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the increase
in size of the cells that comprise it is called: - ANSWER-
Hypertrophy
A decrease in the size of an organ or tissue resulting from a
decrease in the mass of pre-existing cells is called: - ANSWER-
Atrophy
A patient is experiencing a severe reduction in GFR, and their
GFR is 15-29 mL/min/1.73m2. What stage of kidney disease are
they in? - ANSWER-4
