2026 Update) Pathophysiology
Review| Questions with Verified
Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A -
Chamberlain.
Question:
1. Which types of muscles make up most of the musculoskeletal system?
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a. Striated and involuntary
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b. Smooth and voluntary
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c. Striated and voluntary
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d. Smooth and involuntary?
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Answer:
c. Striated and voluntary
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2. Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the fingers caused by
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osteoarthritis are known as:
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a. Bouchard's nodes
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b. Lymph nodes
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,c. Haygarth's nodes
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d. Heberden's nodes?
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d. Heberden's nodes
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3. Osteoporosis is characterized by:
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a. Porosity and brittleness
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b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
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c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
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d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation?
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a. Porosity and brittleness
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4. Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
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a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
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b. Fluid restriction
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c. Insulin
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d. Oral antidiabetic agent?
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,d. Oral antidiabetic agent
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5. Which of the following is caused by the release of insulin?
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a. Decreased blood glucose level
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b. Increased blood glucose level
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c. Increased lipid breakdown
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d. Increased protein breakdown?
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a. Decreased blood glucose level
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6. Which of the following is not true of type 1 diabetes?
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a. Can be treated with oral glycemic agents
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b. Pancreas is completely unable to produce insulin
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c. Acute onset
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d. Definite genetic link?
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a. Can be treated with oral glycemic agents
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7. Which of the following is not true about type 2 diabetes?
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a. Accounts for up to 95% of diabetics
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b. Gradual onset
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c. Significant weight loss occurs as a symptom
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d. Risk factors are hypertension, family history, and obesity?
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c. Significant weight loss occurs as a symptom
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8. Which of the following is not a sign of DKA?
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a. Kussmaul respirations
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b. Dehydration
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c. Ketonuria
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d. Low blood glucose level?
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d. Low blood glucose level
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9. Which laboratory test is the best predictor of blood glucose control
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over the previous few months?
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