AST Bonus Science Review Questions #1 and Answers 100% Solved

AST Bonus Science Review Questions #1 and
Answers 100% Solved

Pneumothorax Air in the pleural cavity is:


a. Pneumothorax

b. Pleurisy

c. Atelectasis

d. Hemothorax




Twelve thoracic vertebrae The thorax is formed posteriorly by the:


a. Sternum

b. Twelve pair of ribs

c. Diaphragm

d. Twelve thoracic vertebrae




Facial The seventh cranial nerve is called the:


a. Trigeminal

b. Facial

,c. Glossopharyngeal

d. Optic




Headache What does the term cephalagia mean?


a. Pelvic pain

b. Intestinal pain

c. Backache

d. Headache




Metabolites Following administration, most of the drugs are converted to less active or

inactive substances called:

a. Urea

b. Ions

c. Metabolites

d. Compounds




Epidural hematoma Hemorrhaging that occurs between the skull and outer meningeal

covering is a/an:

, a. Epidural hematoma

b. Intracerebral hematoma

c. Subdural hematoma

d. Subarachnoid hematoma




Interaction between drugs and target cells The term pharmacodynamics means:


a. Excretion of drugs

b. Interaction between drugs and target cells

c. Absorption and distribution of drugs

d. Metabolism of drugs




Mutualism A relationship between two kinds of organisms that live together for mutual

benefit is called:

a. Parasitism

b. Commensalism

c. Phagocytosis

d. Mutualism