NCCAOM Biomed review Questions and
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Which of the following nerves innervates the deltoid muscle? A. Ulnar nerve.
B.Radial nerve C. Median nerve D. Axillary nerve - Correct Answer D.
Axillary nerve
Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT:A. Teres
major.B.Infraspinatus. C. Subscapularis. D.Supraspinatus. - Correct Answer
A. Teres major
Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by
paralysis of. A. Iliopsoas. B.Quadriceps. C.Hamstrings. D.Gluteus maximus. -
Correct Answer a. Iliopsoas
The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are:
A.Monocytes. B. Eosinophils C. Neutrophils. D. Lymphocytes. - Correct
Answer C.Neutrophils
The majority of the fluid leave the body as: A. Sweat through the skin. B.
Feces through the GI tract. C. Urine through the kidneys. D.Water in expired
air through the lungs. - Correct Answer C. Urine through the GI tract
A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly
vaccinated. This represents a type of: A. Naturally acquired active immunity.
B. Naturally acquired passive immunity. C. Artificially acquired active
immunity. D. Artificially acquired passive immunity. - Correct Answer C.
Artificially acquired active immunity
Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease? A. Tetanus.
B.Leprosy. C. Hepatitis. D. Tuberculosis. - Correct Answer A. Tetanus
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A value of 28 in the body mass index {BMI} is interpreted as being A.
Normal.B. Overweight. C. Stage I obese. D.Stage II obese. - Correct Answer
B. Overweight
A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down to
both legs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or
coughing. A positive straight leg-raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are
found. These symptoms and signs are highly suggestive of: A. Ankylosing
spondylitis. B. Degenerative joint disease. C. Paravertebral muscle spasm. D.
Herniated intervertebral disc. - Correct Answer D. Herniated intervertebral
disc
Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin. B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase. - Correct Answer A. Aspirin
Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin.
B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase. - Correct Answer A. Aspirin
Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to
produce pain relief and a feeling of well-being?A. Endorphin. B. Epinephrine.
C. Acetylcholine. D. Norepinephrine. - Correct Answer A. Endorphin
b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used to treat
bacterial infections by: A. Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. B.
Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication. C. Preventing the synthesis of
bacterial folic acid. D. Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis. -
Correct Answer D.
Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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Albuterol [Ventolin®], a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic agonist,
is clinically used to control the symptoms of: A. Asthma. B. Influenza. C.
Pneumonia. D. Sinus infection. - Correct Answer A. Asthma
Donepezil [Aricept®] is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently
approved for the treatment of: A. Insomnia. B. Depression. C. Parkinson's
disease. D. Alzheimer's disease. - Correct Answer D. Alzheimer's disease
What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the
skin while treating the patient? A. Do not inform the patient because he or
she may pass out. B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken
needle. C. Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced
acupuncturist. D. Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to
withdraw the broken needle. - Correct Answer B. Consult a physician for
surgical removal of the broken needle.
An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture
treatment in the clinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On
checking the vital signs, you find that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and
his pulse and breathing are weak. What immediate action should you take?
A. Call 911. B. Perform CPR. C. Contact the patient's family doctor. D.
Resuscitation by needling Du 20 and Du 26. - Correct Answer A. Call 911
Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as: A. Flexion.
B. Extension. C. Protraction. D. Depression. - Correct Answer A. Flexion
Chief complaints are the patient's: A. Objective sign. B. Own diagnosis. C.
Presenting symptom. D. Most current problem. - Correct Answer C.
Presenting symptom.
For a case of suspected diabetes insipidus, which laboratory test below is
most diagnostic? A. Uric acid level. B. Blood ADH level. C. Fasting blood
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sugar. D. 2-hour postprandial glucose. - Correct Answer B. Blood ADH
level.
The visual center of the brain is located in the: A. Frontal lobe. B. Parietal
lobe. C. Occipital lobe. D. Temporal lobe. - Correct Answer C. Occipital
lobe.
Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of aspirin and other
nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]? A. Analgesic. B. Antibiotic.
C. Antipyretic. D. Anti-inflammation - Correct Answer B. Antibiotic
Sphygmomanometer is a medical instrument used to measure the A.
Intraocular pressure. B. Intracranial pressure. C. Arterial blood pressure. D.
Jugular venous pressure. - Correct Answer C. Arterial blood pressure
A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the epigastric
area. The pain seems to be partly relieved by sitting up or leaning forward
and also radiates toward the mid-back. Which organ listed below is most
likely involved? A. Liver. B. Stomach. C. Pancreas. D. Gallbladder. - Correct
Answer C. Pancreas
Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral route? A. Hepatitis A. B.
Hepatitis B. C. Hepatitis C. D. Hepatitis D. - Correct Answer A) Hepatitis A
A study of the recorded electrical changes in corneoretinal potential caused
by movements of the eye is known as: A. Electromyography [EMG]. B.
Electrocardiography [ECG]. C. Electronystagmography [ENG]. D.
Electroencephalography [EEG] - Correct Answer C. Electronystagmography
An elevated blood creatinine level supports the diagnosis of diseases related
to the A. Lung. B. Liver. C. Heart. D. Kidney. - Correct Answer D. Kidney
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Which of the following nerves innervates the deltoid muscle? A. Ulnar nerve.
B.Radial nerve C. Median nerve D. Axillary nerve - Correct Answer D.
Axillary nerve
Each of the following is a member of rotator cuff muscles EXCEPT:A. Teres
major.B.Infraspinatus. C. Subscapularis. D.Supraspinatus. - Correct Answer
A. Teres major
Inability to flex the thigh over the body trunk is most likely caused by
paralysis of. A. Iliopsoas. B.Quadriceps. C.Hamstrings. D.Gluteus maximus. -
Correct Answer a. Iliopsoas
The most abundant white blood cells in the circulating blood are:
A.Monocytes. B. Eosinophils C. Neutrophils. D. Lymphocytes. - Correct
Answer C.Neutrophils
The majority of the fluid leave the body as: A. Sweat through the skin. B.
Feces through the GI tract. C. Urine through the kidneys. D.Water in expired
air through the lungs. - Correct Answer C. Urine through the GI tract
A child is immune to certain infectious diseases after being properly
vaccinated. This represents a type of: A. Naturally acquired active immunity.
B. Naturally acquired passive immunity. C. Artificially acquired active
immunity. D. Artificially acquired passive immunity. - Correct Answer C.
Artificially acquired active immunity
Which of the following is NOT a communicable infectious disease? A. Tetanus.
B.Leprosy. C. Hepatitis. D. Tuberculosis. - Correct Answer A. Tetanus
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A value of 28 in the body mass index {BMI} is interpreted as being A.
Normal.B. Overweight. C. Stage I obese. D.Stage II obese. - Correct Answer
B. Overweight
A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down to
both legs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or
coughing. A positive straight leg-raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are
found. These symptoms and signs are highly suggestive of: A. Ankylosing
spondylitis. B. Degenerative joint disease. C. Paravertebral muscle spasm. D.
Herniated intervertebral disc. - Correct Answer D. Herniated intervertebral
disc
Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin. B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase. - Correct Answer A. Aspirin
Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets? A.
Aspirin.
B. Heparin. C. Warfarin. D. Alteplase. - Correct Answer A. Aspirin
Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to
produce pain relief and a feeling of well-being?A. Endorphin. B. Epinephrine.
C. Acetylcholine. D. Norepinephrine. - Correct Answer A. Endorphin
b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used to treat
bacterial infections by: A. Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. B.
Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication. C. Preventing the synthesis of
bacterial folic acid. D. Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis. -
Correct Answer D.
Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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Answers 2025
Albuterol [Ventolin®], a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic agonist,
is clinically used to control the symptoms of: A. Asthma. B. Influenza. C.
Pneumonia. D. Sinus infection. - Correct Answer A. Asthma
Donepezil [Aricept®] is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently
approved for the treatment of: A. Insomnia. B. Depression. C. Parkinson's
disease. D. Alzheimer's disease. - Correct Answer D. Alzheimer's disease
What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the
skin while treating the patient? A. Do not inform the patient because he or
she may pass out. B. Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken
needle. C. Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced
acupuncturist. D. Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to
withdraw the broken needle. - Correct Answer B. Consult a physician for
surgical removal of the broken needle.
An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture
treatment in the clinic. He has a history of coronary artery disease. On
checking the vital signs, you find that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and
his pulse and breathing are weak. What immediate action should you take?
A. Call 911. B. Perform CPR. C. Contact the patient's family doctor. D.
Resuscitation by needling Du 20 and Du 26. - Correct Answer A. Call 911
Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as: A. Flexion.
B. Extension. C. Protraction. D. Depression. - Correct Answer A. Flexion
Chief complaints are the patient's: A. Objective sign. B. Own diagnosis. C.
Presenting symptom. D. Most current problem. - Correct Answer C.
Presenting symptom.
For a case of suspected diabetes insipidus, which laboratory test below is
most diagnostic? A. Uric acid level. B. Blood ADH level. C. Fasting blood
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sugar. D. 2-hour postprandial glucose. - Correct Answer B. Blood ADH
level.
The visual center of the brain is located in the: A. Frontal lobe. B. Parietal
lobe. C. Occipital lobe. D. Temporal lobe. - Correct Answer C. Occipital
lobe.
Which of the following is NOT one of the actions of aspirin and other
nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs]? A. Analgesic. B. Antibiotic.
C. Antipyretic. D. Anti-inflammation - Correct Answer B. Antibiotic
Sphygmomanometer is a medical instrument used to measure the A.
Intraocular pressure. B. Intracranial pressure. C. Arterial blood pressure. D.
Jugular venous pressure. - Correct Answer C. Arterial blood pressure
A patient is seen in the clinic with a chief complaint of pain in the epigastric
area. The pain seems to be partly relieved by sitting up or leaning forward
and also radiates toward the mid-back. Which organ listed below is most
likely involved? A. Liver. B. Stomach. C. Pancreas. D. Gallbladder. - Correct
Answer C. Pancreas
Which type of hepatitis is transmitted via fecal-oral route? A. Hepatitis A. B.
Hepatitis B. C. Hepatitis C. D. Hepatitis D. - Correct Answer A) Hepatitis A
A study of the recorded electrical changes in corneoretinal potential caused
by movements of the eye is known as: A. Electromyography [EMG]. B.
Electrocardiography [ECG]. C. Electronystagmography [ENG]. D.
Electroencephalography [EEG] - Correct Answer C. Electronystagmography
An elevated blood creatinine level supports the diagnosis of diseases related
to the A. Lung. B. Liver. C. Heart. D. Kidney. - Correct Answer D. Kidney
