MEAS 242 Diseases/Final test study guide 2022 with complete solution

MEAS 242 Diseases/Final test study guide 2022 with complete solution What organ is frequently affected by adhesions? intestine Hormones may cause cancer but may also be used to treat it. T/F True Grading of tumors refers to the degree to which a tumor has spread. T/F False Cachexia describes an ill, thin individual. Radiation is generally used to treat tumors that are not surgically accessible nor operable. T/F true Antibiotics are ineffective in the treatment of cellulitis. false What effect do steroids have on the healing process? inhibits healing An example of triage, in general, is giving priority care to a patient who: complains of crushing, radiating chest pain. The regeneration phase of tissue repair involves scar formation. T/F true The most definitive test used to diagnose a tumor is a: biopsy All of the following neoplasms are malignant except:....a. lipoma. b. glioma. c. sarcoma. d. carcinoma. lipoma Examples of common fungal infections include all of the following EXCEPT: Selected Answer: Answers: a. histoplasmosis. b. ringworm. c. malaria. d. thrush. Malaria Examples of preventive treatments include all of the following EXCEPT: Selected Answer: Answers: a. the hemoccult stool test. b. breast mammograms. c. blood pressure screening. d. physical therapy. physical therapy All of the following neoplasms are malignant except: Answers: a. lipoma. b. glioma. c. sarcoma. d. carcinoma. lipoma Estrogen is used to treat: prostate cancer The herpes simplex virus has been closely connected to cancer of the: cervix Fungal infections are easily cured with short-term therapy. T/F false Primary bacterial infections occur after the onset of another disease process or condition. lse When cancer has spread through the bloodstream, often the secondary cancer site is discovered first. T/F true What two types of cancer have a higher incidence in some families? colon and breast A keloid is a raised scar that occurs more frequently in the black population. T/F true An example of a congenital disease or disorder is: cerebral palsy and downs syndrome Bedsores are a type of ulcer. T/F true Immunodeficiency is the immune response of the body being unable to defend itself due to a decrease or absence of leukocytes, primarily lymphocytes. T/F true Chromosomal and genetic abnormalities are always incompatible with life. T/F false Cancer at the in situ stage cannot be avoided by surgical removal. T/F false Candidiasis is commonly known as a yeast infection. T/F true Leukemias and lymphomas are cancers of the: lymphatic tissue and blood-forming organs Congenital means: born with Nutrition administered through the enteral route includes which of the following methods? gastrostomy All leukemias and lymphomas are malignant. T/F true Which of the following is second only to HIV as a major public health threat? Selected Answer: nity acquired MRSA b. helminths c. rickettsiae d. hospital acquired MRSA community acquired MRSA The aging process is progressive and reversible. T/F false Examples of an abscess include all of the following EXCEPT: a. an ulcer. b. a pimple. c. a boil. d. a furuncle. ulcer An example of an acute illness is:. . sore throat Neoplasm is defined as: new growth state of sameness that the body strives to maintain homeostasis Down syndrome cause etiology unknown cause idiopathic risks factors predisposing outcbacteriaome pathogenprognosis disease acquired from hospital environment nosocomial problem that arose is related to the prescribed treatment iatrogenic occurs more frequently prevalent Secondary union in tissue healing involves wound healing by granulation. T/F true Antibiotic therapy always kills a virus. T/F false The leading cause of death in the world is: infection An example of a hyperplasia is a skin callus on the foot. T/F true Pathologic fractures occur if the tumor has invaded the bone Muscle disorders are often evaluated by an electromyogram. T/F true Mononucleosis is all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: a. an illness that is commonly called the "kissing disease." b. a bacterial infection. c. an illness that affects mainly children and young adults. d. a viral infection. bacterial infection Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: a. medication. b. desensitization. c. sensitization. d. avoidance of causative allergens. sensitization Which of the following is a controllable factor in preventing atherosclerosis? Answers: a. sex b. heredity c. age d. diet diet Treatment of hay fever includes: antihistamines Kyphosis is: A humped curvature of the thoracic spine Asthma is curable. T/F false Arrhythmias are abnormalities in heart rhythm due to a disturbance in the conduction system of the heart. T/F true Having measles or mumps is an example of: (type of immunity) active natural immunity A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction is treated with: tracheostomy B lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity. T/F true A person who has primary polycythemia has: increased blood pressure Lordosis is: an exaggerated anterior inward curve of the lumbar spine Symptoms of a myocardial infarction include all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: a. indigestion. b. severe chest pain. c. fever. d. left arm, neck, and jaw pain. fever A hemoglobin reflects the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood. T/F true Sickle cell anemia is curable. T/F false What part of the body is most affected by peripheral vascular disease (PVD)? legs Females have more severe spinal curvatures when diagnosed with scoliosis T/F true Classification of bones include all the following EXCEPT: Answers: a. long. b. irregular. c. flat. d. intermediate. intermediate Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of: (type of immunity) passive natural immunity What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination? active artifical immunity The functions of muscles in the body include all of the following EXCEPT: Answers: a. heat production. b. structure. c. movement. d. cushion. cushion To what disease or disorder does erythrocytopenia lead? anemia