NBCMI Written Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
"Ischemia" was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases
module referring to the heart. It literally means "not quite
enough blood". A short period of insufficient blood supply to the
brain can have the same signs and symptoms as a stroke such as
weakness in an arm, a partial loss of vision, but the problem
lasts less than 24 hours. People who get TIA's are at increased
risk of having a stroke in the future. Correct Answers Transient
Ischemic Attack (TIA)
"middle," "between," "intermediate," or "moderate" Correct
Answers meso-
"Muscular weakness, profound". This is an autoimmune disease
that involves production of antibodies that interfere with nerves
stimulating muscle contractions. Face and neck muscles are the
most obviously affected, manifesting as drooping eyelids,
double vision, difficulty swallowing and general fatigue. There
is no actual paralysis of muscles involved, but a rapid fatiguing
of function. Correct Answers Myasthenia gravis
"To study the flux of fluids." Say, what? Rheuma is an old
medical term for a watery discharge. Among other diseases,
rheumatologists treat joint diseases such as the various forms of
arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis. Inflamed joints
accumulate "fluid" and swell among other signs and symptoms.
This medical subspecialty also evaluates and treats osteoporosis,
tendonitis, gout and lupus among many other chronic
musculoskeletal pain disorders. Correct Answers
Rheumatologist
,(SUI) Leakage of urine caused by actions such as coughing,
laughing, sneezing, running, or lifting that places pressure on the
bladder from inside the body. Stress urinary incontinence can
result from either a fallen bladder or weak sphincter muscle.
Correct Answers Stress Urinary Incontinence
a bacterial infection of the skin that is characterized by swelling
and tenderness. Correct Answers Cellulitis
a bacterial infection of the valves and interior surfaces of the
heart. Correct Answers bacterial endocarditis
a bacterial infection of the valves and interior surfaces of the
heart. Correct Answers endocarditis
a benign tumor in the skin, made up of blood or lymph vessels.
Correct Answers Angioma
A big, scary word! But, you are experienced by now in taking
them apart. I like to start at the end and work backward: "a
recording of muscle electrical activity." Fine needles are
introduced into muscles in order to make recordings of
contractile activity. This procedure is useful in evaluating causes
of paralysis, diagnosing muscular dystrophy and other
neuromuscular disorders. Correct Answers Electromyography
a blood disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the
number of blood platelets, which results in internal bleeding.
There are two forms of ITP: acute ITP and chronic ITP. Correct
Answers Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
,A blood test performed before the transplant to see if the
potential recipient will react poorly to the donor organ. Correct
Answers crossmatching
a build up of excess fluid in-between the heart and the
membrane that surrounds it, often due to inflammation. Correct
Answers pericardial effusion
a bundle of nerve fibers that connect the retina with the brain.
The optic nerve carries signals of light, dark, and colors to the
area of the brain (the visual cortex), which assembles the signals
into images (i.e., our vision). Correct Answers Optic nerve
A bursa is a small, closed bag with a minimum amount of
lubricatory fluid that serves as a shock absorber where bones
make close contact and to minimize trauma and friction where
tendons cross bones and joints. Inflammation leads to pain and
immobility in a joint area. Correct Answers Bursitis
a canal that links the middle ear with the throat area. The
eustachian tube helps to keep the pressure between the outer ear
and the middle ear the same. Having the same pressure allows
for the proper transfer of sound waves. The eustachian tube is
lined with mucous, just like the inside of the nose and throat.
Correct Answers Eustachian tube
A cancerous tumor originating in the cells of the kidney.
Correct Answers Wilms tumor
, a category of mental health problems that include depressive
disorders. Correct Answers Affective disorder (also known as
mood disorder)
a category of mental health problems which includes depressive
disorders. Correct Answers Mood disorder (also known as
affective disorder)
A central nervous system stimulant. It is usually prescribed for
the treatment of ADHD, narcolepsy, obesity and other
conditions Correct Answers Amphetamine
A chalky liquid that some patients drink to coat the inside of
organs so that they show up on an X-ray Correct Answers
Barium
A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire Correct
Answers Aphrodisiac
A chemical substance that can activate a receptor to produce a
pharmacological response Correct Answers Agonist
a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts,
infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring Correct Answers
Acne
a chronic inflammatory disease primarily of the bowel. Typical
symptoms are abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea. There may
also be rectal bleeding that can lead to anemia. Special X-rays
"Ischemia" was introduced previously in the circulatory diseases
module referring to the heart. It literally means "not quite
enough blood". A short period of insufficient blood supply to the
brain can have the same signs and symptoms as a stroke such as
weakness in an arm, a partial loss of vision, but the problem
lasts less than 24 hours. People who get TIA's are at increased
risk of having a stroke in the future. Correct Answers Transient
Ischemic Attack (TIA)
"middle," "between," "intermediate," or "moderate" Correct
Answers meso-
"Muscular weakness, profound". This is an autoimmune disease
that involves production of antibodies that interfere with nerves
stimulating muscle contractions. Face and neck muscles are the
most obviously affected, manifesting as drooping eyelids,
double vision, difficulty swallowing and general fatigue. There
is no actual paralysis of muscles involved, but a rapid fatiguing
of function. Correct Answers Myasthenia gravis
"To study the flux of fluids." Say, what? Rheuma is an old
medical term for a watery discharge. Among other diseases,
rheumatologists treat joint diseases such as the various forms of
arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis. Inflamed joints
accumulate "fluid" and swell among other signs and symptoms.
This medical subspecialty also evaluates and treats osteoporosis,
tendonitis, gout and lupus among many other chronic
musculoskeletal pain disorders. Correct Answers
Rheumatologist
,(SUI) Leakage of urine caused by actions such as coughing,
laughing, sneezing, running, or lifting that places pressure on the
bladder from inside the body. Stress urinary incontinence can
result from either a fallen bladder or weak sphincter muscle.
Correct Answers Stress Urinary Incontinence
a bacterial infection of the skin that is characterized by swelling
and tenderness. Correct Answers Cellulitis
a bacterial infection of the valves and interior surfaces of the
heart. Correct Answers bacterial endocarditis
a bacterial infection of the valves and interior surfaces of the
heart. Correct Answers endocarditis
a benign tumor in the skin, made up of blood or lymph vessels.
Correct Answers Angioma
A big, scary word! But, you are experienced by now in taking
them apart. I like to start at the end and work backward: "a
recording of muscle electrical activity." Fine needles are
introduced into muscles in order to make recordings of
contractile activity. This procedure is useful in evaluating causes
of paralysis, diagnosing muscular dystrophy and other
neuromuscular disorders. Correct Answers Electromyography
a blood disorder characterized by an abnormal decrease in the
number of blood platelets, which results in internal bleeding.
There are two forms of ITP: acute ITP and chronic ITP. Correct
Answers Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
,A blood test performed before the transplant to see if the
potential recipient will react poorly to the donor organ. Correct
Answers crossmatching
a build up of excess fluid in-between the heart and the
membrane that surrounds it, often due to inflammation. Correct
Answers pericardial effusion
a bundle of nerve fibers that connect the retina with the brain.
The optic nerve carries signals of light, dark, and colors to the
area of the brain (the visual cortex), which assembles the signals
into images (i.e., our vision). Correct Answers Optic nerve
A bursa is a small, closed bag with a minimum amount of
lubricatory fluid that serves as a shock absorber where bones
make close contact and to minimize trauma and friction where
tendons cross bones and joints. Inflammation leads to pain and
immobility in a joint area. Correct Answers Bursitis
a canal that links the middle ear with the throat area. The
eustachian tube helps to keep the pressure between the outer ear
and the middle ear the same. Having the same pressure allows
for the proper transfer of sound waves. The eustachian tube is
lined with mucous, just like the inside of the nose and throat.
Correct Answers Eustachian tube
A cancerous tumor originating in the cells of the kidney.
Correct Answers Wilms tumor
, a category of mental health problems that include depressive
disorders. Correct Answers Affective disorder (also known as
mood disorder)
a category of mental health problems which includes depressive
disorders. Correct Answers Mood disorder (also known as
affective disorder)
A central nervous system stimulant. It is usually prescribed for
the treatment of ADHD, narcolepsy, obesity and other
conditions Correct Answers Amphetamine
A chalky liquid that some patients drink to coat the inside of
organs so that they show up on an X-ray Correct Answers
Barium
A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire Correct
Answers Aphrodisiac
A chemical substance that can activate a receptor to produce a
pharmacological response Correct Answers Agonist
a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
Acne is characterized by black heads, pimple outbreaks, cysts,
infected abscesses, and (sometimes) scarring Correct Answers
Acne
a chronic inflammatory disease primarily of the bowel. Typical
symptoms are abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea. There may
also be rectal bleeding that can lead to anemia. Special X-rays
