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A professor has taught the students about the pathogenesis of abdominal pain. Which statement by a
student indicates the professor needs to review the material?
- CORRECT Low concentrations of anaerobes, such
ANS>> as Streptococci, Lactobacilli, Staphylococci, Enterobacteria, and Bacteroides, produce
abdominal pain.
Which cardiac chambers have the thinnest wall and why?
- CORRECT The right and left atria; they are low-pressure chambers that serve as storage units
ANS>> and conduits for blood.
A healthcare provider notes that tapping the patient's facial nerve leads to lip twitching. What
electrolyte value is correlated with this finding?
- CORRECT Ca ++: 8.2
ANS>> mg/dL
What is the cause of functional dysphagia?
- CORRECT Neural or muscular disorders
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Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the release of
gastrin?
- CORRECT Somatosta tin
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,What is one function of the tumor cell marker?
- CORRECT To screen individuals at high risk for cancer
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, Why is leakage of lysosomal enzymes during chemical injuries significant?
- CORRECT Enzymatic digestion of the nucleus and nucleolus occurs, halting DNA synthesis.
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The student wants information about a patient's renal function. What test does the healthcare
professional tell the student to evaluate?
- CORRECT Glomerular filtration rate
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A student is preparing to irrigate a patient's wound and gathers supplies, including hydrogen peroxide.
What response by the health care professional is best?
- CORRECT Tell the student to get some normal saline instead.
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A patient suffered multiple traumatic injuries and received many blood transfusions within a few days
of the injuries. For which medical condition should the healthcare professional monitor the patient for?
- CORRECT Hemosidero sis
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The data reporting that sickle cell disease affects approximately 1 in 600 American blacks is an
example of which concept?
- CORRECT Prevalen ce
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A patient has a history of excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing
antacids. What lab value does the healthcare professional correlate to this behavior?