Chamberlian NR507 final exam 2016
Question 1. Continued therapy of pernicious anemia (PA) generally lasts how long?
6 to 8 weeks
8 to 12 months
Until
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The rest of one’s life
Question 2. : What pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that
entraps particles moving toward the oropharynx?
Nasal turbinates
Alveolar macrophages
Cilia
Irritant receptors on the nares
Question 3. : The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is
mediated by which class of immunoglobulins?
IgE
IgG
IgM
T cells
Question 4. : Which of the following describes how the body compensates for anemia?
Increasing rate and depth of breathing
Decreasing capillary vasoconstriction
Hemoglobin holding more firmly onto oxygen
Kidneys releasing more erythropoietin
Question 5. : Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:
Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.
Question 6. : Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during
a stress response?
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Question 7. : What is the treatment of choice for pernicious anemia (PA)?
Cyanocobalamin by oral intake
Vitamin B12 by injection
Ferrous fumarate by Z-track injection
Folate by oral intake
Question 8. : Which sexually transmitted infection frequently coexists with gonorrhea?
Syphilis
Herpes simplex virus
Chlamydia
Chancroid
Question 9. : During an infection, why do lymph nodes enlarge and become tender? B
lymphocytes proliferate.
The nodes are inflamed.
The nodes fill with purulent exudate.
The nodes are not properly functioning.
Question 10. : Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate which electrolyte imbalance?
Hypokalemia [Show Less]