Tobacco has been linked with which types of cancer?
1. colon cancer
2. bladder cancer
3. prostate cancer
4. cervical cancer - ANSWER 2. bladder cancer
Your client ms jones has an elevated platelet count. you suspect?
1. systemic lupus erythematosus
2. infectious mononucleosis
3. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
4. splenoctomy - ANSWER 4. splenoctomy
What is the most important thing a women can do to have youthful, attractive skin?
1. keep well hydrated
2. use sunscreen with SPF of at least 45
3. avoid smoking
4. use mild, defatted or glycerin soaps - ANSWER 3. avoid smoking
During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epinephrine?
1. IV
2. Abdomen
3. Upper lateral thigh
4. Deltoid - ANSWER 3. Upper lateral thigh
after the initial treatment for anaphylaxis, which medication should be added to prevent late-phase
anaphylactic reactions?
1. albuterol
, 2. diphenhydramine
3. an H2 blocker
4. a corticosteroid - ANSWER 4. a corticosteroid
The gold standard of definitive diagnosis of sickle cell anemia is?
1. A reticulocyte count
2. The Sickle Cell test
3. A hemoglobin electrophoresis
4. A peripheral blood smear - ANSWER 3. a hemoglobin electrophoresis
Sidnye, age 72, has just been diagnosed with temporal arteritis. What do you prescribe?
1. Systemic Corticosteroids
2. Topical corticosteroids
3. Antibiotics
4. Antifungal preparations - ANSWER 1. Systemic Corticosteroids
Why is ultraviolet light therapy used to treat psoriasis
1. Dry the lesion
2. To kill the bacteria
3. To decrease the growth rate of epidermal cells
4. to kill fungi - ANSWER 3. To decrease the growth rate of epidermal cells
Thin, spoon shaped nails are usually seen in?
1. trauma
2. fungal infection
3. anemia
4. psoriasis - ANSWER 3. anemia