ALU 101 EXAM LATEST
All of the following are classes of drugs used to control angina
EXCEPT:
nitrates
beta-blockers
statins
calcium-channel blockers - ANSWERS-Statins
Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary circulation
is/are correct?
A. It supplies blood solely to the lungs.
B. It is the only place in the body where veins traveling toward the heart
carry oxygenated blood.
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C. The blood returns through the aortic valve and into the aorta. -
ANSWERS-A and B
The outer layer of the heart is: - ANSWERS-Pericardium
The MET level of an exercise EKG is determined by which of the
following?
A. calories burned at rest
B. duration of exercise
C. protocol used - ANSWERS-B and C
Medications that dilate the coronary arteries include which of the
following?
A. nitrates
B. beta blockers
C. calcium channel blockers - ANSWERS-A
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An electron beam computed tomography scan (EBCT) is used to: -
ANSWERS-detect deposits of calcium in coronary artery walls
Oxygenated blood enters the heart via the: - ANSWERS-Left atrium
The heart chamber that pumps blood to the body by way of the aorta is
the: - ANSWERS-Left ventricle
The heart valve that prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle
to the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts is: - ANSWERS-
Tricuspid valve
The most abundant protein in the blood that is produced in the liver is: -
ANSWERS-Albumin
The measure of a test's ability to detect individuals who truly have
disease is: - ANSWERS-sensitivity
Elevations of both gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and alkaline
phosphate (AP) can be suggestive of: - ANSWERS-biliary obstruction
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A positive urine cotinine test result on an insurance exam can be caused
by which of the following?
A. nicotine gum
B. cigar use
C. second hand smoke - ANSWERS-A and B
Which of the following are serum enzymes that are used as an indirect
measure of liver pathology?
A. AST
B. ALT
C. BUN - ANSWERS-A and B
Chronic hepatitis increases the risk of developing which of the
following?
A. liver fibrosis
B. hepatocellular carcinoma
C. Barrett's esophagus - ANSWERS-A and B
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All of the following are classes of drugs used to control angina
EXCEPT:
nitrates
beta-blockers
statins
calcium-channel blockers - ANSWERS-Statins
Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary circulation
is/are correct?
A. It supplies blood solely to the lungs.
B. It is the only place in the body where veins traveling toward the heart
carry oxygenated blood.
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C. The blood returns through the aortic valve and into the aorta. -
ANSWERS-A and B
The outer layer of the heart is: - ANSWERS-Pericardium
The MET level of an exercise EKG is determined by which of the
following?
A. calories burned at rest
B. duration of exercise
C. protocol used - ANSWERS-B and C
Medications that dilate the coronary arteries include which of the
following?
A. nitrates
B. beta blockers
C. calcium channel blockers - ANSWERS-A
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An electron beam computed tomography scan (EBCT) is used to: -
ANSWERS-detect deposits of calcium in coronary artery walls
Oxygenated blood enters the heart via the: - ANSWERS-Left atrium
The heart chamber that pumps blood to the body by way of the aorta is
the: - ANSWERS-Left ventricle
The heart valve that prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle
to the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts is: - ANSWERS-
Tricuspid valve
The most abundant protein in the blood that is produced in the liver is: -
ANSWERS-Albumin
The measure of a test's ability to detect individuals who truly have
disease is: - ANSWERS-sensitivity
Elevations of both gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and alkaline
phosphate (AP) can be suggestive of: - ANSWERS-biliary obstruction
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, ALU 101 EXAM LATEST
A positive urine cotinine test result on an insurance exam can be caused
by which of the following?
A. nicotine gum
B. cigar use
C. second hand smoke - ANSWERS-A and B
Which of the following are serum enzymes that are used as an indirect
measure of liver pathology?
A. AST
B. ALT
C. BUN - ANSWERS-A and B
Chronic hepatitis increases the risk of developing which of the
following?
A. liver fibrosis
B. hepatocellular carcinoma
C. Barrett's esophagus - ANSWERS-A and B
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