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1.) The generic name for COUMADIN is:
Warfarin
To prevent blood clots while traveling, do all of the following
except;
Keep your legs crossed as much as possible
Which of the following is correct?
A. Children are at higher risk for developing a pulmonary embolism
B. Older people are at higher risk fordeveloping a pulmonary embolism
C. Older people are at lower risk for developing a pulmonary embolism
D. Age is not a risk factor for developing a pulmonary embolism
B. Older people are at higher risk fordeveloping a pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the blockage in:
One or more arteries in the lungs
All of the following are risk factors for a pulmonary embolism except:
A. Taking Birth Control pills
B. Being stung by a bee
C. Smoking
D. Being overwight
B. Being stung by a bee
Which is not one of the 4 types of Lupus?
A. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
B. Prenatal Lupus
C. Drug-induced Erythematosus
D. Cutaneous (Skin) Lupus Erythmatosus
B. Prenatal Lupus
SLE is more common in __________
A. Males
B. Females
C. Children
D. All of the Above
B. Females
Which is not a treatment option for SLE
A. Steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (SAIDs) treat arthritis and pleurisy
B. Corticosteroid creams to treat skin rashes
C. An antimalaria drug(hydroxychloroquine) and low-dose corticosteroids for skin and arthritis symptoms
D. All of the Above
A. Steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (SAIDs) treat arthritis and pleurisy
Which is not a test for SLE
A. MRI
B. Kidney biopsy
C. Urinalysis
D. Chest x-ray
A. MRI
Which is not a symptom of SLE
A. Chest pain when taking a deep breath
B. Fever with no other causes
C. A facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly rash
D. Easily sunburn
D. Easily sunburn
Ulcerative colitis is a(n) _________disease.
A. acute
B. chronic
C. special
D. scary
B. chronic
Ulcerative colitis affects the lining of the ________ and __________.
A. rectum and colon
B. liver and kidneys
C. esophagus and mouth
D. stomach and spleen
A. rectum and colon
Common symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:
a. Bloody stool
b. Weight loss
c. Abdominal pain
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Ulcerative colitis is considered an autoimmune disease. What does autoimmune mean?
A. The body’s immune system is automatic.
B. The body is like a car.
C. The body mounts an immune response on its own issues.
D. The body fights a virus.
C. The body mounts an immune response on its own issues.
Ulcerative colitis can go into periods of _______________.
A. sponge
B. remission
C. prolapse
D. spasms
B. remission
What does diabetes mellitus mean?
a. Siphoning off sweet water
What is glucose?
a. Our principal source of energy
What is the difference between type I and type II diabetes?
a. Type I, you produce no insulin. Type II, you don’t produce enough.
Three long term complications of uncontrolled diabetes are:
a. Cardiovascular disease, retinal damage and chronic kidney failure.
Define hypoglycemia.
a. A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of
blood sugar (glucose)
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2012-07-22T21:32:07Z
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