Exam 3

Question 1

What is NOT a risk factor for high blood pressure?

Obesity
Diabetes
lack of exercise
cigarette smoking

Answer 1

diabetes

Question 2

Which of the following is not a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

high blood pressure
cigarette smoking
moderate alcohol intake
high LDL level

Answer 2

moderate alcohol intake

Question 3

Which one of the following is an optimal blood pressure?

Answer 3

120/80 mm/Hg

Question 4

The diagnostic tests used to evaluate the function of the heart and blood vessel includes all of the following except:

• electrocardiogram
• stress test
• angioplasty
• coronary angiography

Answer 4

angioplasty

Question 5

All the following dietary changes are likely to improve blood cholesterol levels except:

lowering total dietary fat content
reducing weight, if overweight
eating fewer complex carbohydrates
consuming more soluble fiber

Answer 5

eating fewer complex carbohydrates

Question 6

Food additives increase the risk of human cancer?

true or false?

Answer 6

false

Question 7

Which of the following is the best source of information about a cancer treatment?

a first-hand report from a close friend
the American Cancer Society
Endorsement by a prominent individual
the Cancer Control Society

Answer 7

american cancer society

Question 8

The warning signs of cancer include all of the following except:

a change in a wart of mole
increased appetite
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or discharge

Answer 8

increase appetite

Question 9

Which of the following strategies is prudent for patients with cancer?

do not continue a treatment that doesn’t give immediate results
trust testimonials from laypersons
have faith in experts devoted to cancer research
use ‘alternative’ treatment in addition to standard ones

Answer 9

Have faith in experts devoted to cancer research

Question 10

To help prevent cancer, the American Cancer Society suggests all of the following except:

• increase fruits and vegetables
• eat a varied diet
• Minimize consumption of salt-cured and smoked foods
• Avoid excess consumption of alcohol.
• moderate sugar intake

Answer 10

moderate sugar intake

Question 11

What statement about erectile dysfunction is not true

80% is psychological
may be helped by prescription drugs
may require specialized treatment by a urologist
is not related to penis size

Answer 11

80% is psychological

Question 12

The.amount of blood normally lost during a menstrual period is

less than a teaspoon
one to four tablespoons
one cup
one pint

Answer 12

one to four tablespoons

Question 13

What birth control method is most effective when used properly

subdermal implant
vaginal sponge
interauterine device
withdrawal

Answer 13

subdermal implant

Question 14

Male sterilization is accomplished by

laproscopy
severing the vas deferens
irradiation of the testicles
dilatation and currettage

Answer 14

severing the vas deferens

Question 15

All of the following can help prevent toxic shock syndrome except

washing hands with soap and water before tampon insertion
using the most absorbent product
changing tampons every six to eight hours
discontinuing tampon use if high fever occurs

Answer 15

using the most absorbent product

Question 16

Acetaminophen does not effect?

muscle aches and pains
fever
inflammation
mild headaches

Answer 16

inflammation

Question 17

Someone who forgets to take a dose of prescribed medication should usually make up for it by taking a double dose the next time it is due.
true or false

Answer 17

false

Question 18

which of the following is a reasonable expectation for self-medication of a cold?

self-medication can significantly shorten the duration of a cold
overuse of nose drops can cause nasal stuffiness
most cold medicine makes people sleepy
self-medication can delay the recurrence of a cold
none of the above

Answer 18

Overuse of nosedrops can cause nasal stuffiness.

Question 19

What is a prudent use of aspirin?

to reduce inflammation
for the nausea of a hangover
as a sleep aid
to relieve a child's flu symptoms
none of the above

Answer 19

to reduce inflammation

Question 20

What statements about constipation is true?

constipation means lack of a daily bowel movement
constipation can usually be prevented by consuming a diet adequate of fiber
constipation causes the body to absorb harmful substances from the intestine
constipation is rarely a side effect of prescribed medication

Answer 20

Constipation can usually be prevented by consuming a diet adequate in fiber.

Question 21

Optometrists are permitted to do all the following in most states except

use drugs to treat certain eye diseases
examine eyes for errors of retraction
perform eye surgery
furnish eyeglass prescriptions

Answer 21

perform eye surgery

Question 22

What is a reasonable expectation for the use of sunglasses

safe driving at night
protection of the eyes against harmful effects of ultraviolet light
enhanced color discrimination
improved depth preception

Answer 22

protection of the eyes against harmful effects of untraviolet light

Question 23

Before signing an agreement to purchase a hearing aid, what should an individual ask:

what are the terms of the warranty
is the dealer an otolaryngologist
is the dealer a neurologist
is the dealer based at a hospital

Answer 23

What are the terms of the warranty

Question 24

Which of the following devices has practical value

• Devices that shield against EMF radiation fromn cell phones
• Bracelets that improve the body’s energy balance
• Ear candles for removing ear wax
• Tabletop humidifiers

Answer 24

Tabletop humidifiers

Question 25

What statement about grief is correct: sharing feelings of sadness and grief after someone dies is likely to prolong the grief process most bereaved persons need professional help the duration and intensity of mourning depend on the nature of the relationship to the dying person and the emotional makeup of the grieving person

Answer 25

The duration and intensity of mourning depend on the nature of the relationship to the dying person and the emotional makeup of the grieving person

Question 26

what is appropriate to include in an advance medical directive? the funeral home desired if death occurs whether cardiovascular resuscitation should be used if one's heart stops beating one's wishes regarding organ donation the circumstances under which assisted suicide should deb used none of the above

Answer 26

whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be used if one's heart stops beating

Question 27

Advance medical directive

Answer 27

provides detailed guidance regarding wishes

Question 28

Living will

Answer 28

may be countermanded by patient's family

Question 29

Uniform donor card

Answer 29

is on license 

Question 30

Durable power of attorney

Answer 30

designates another person to make treatment decisions if patient is unable to do so

Question 31

In a 2007 study it was found that ____________ worked better at alleviating coughs in children than an over the counter cough suppressant.

Answer 31

honey

Question 32

It is recommended, according to David Blandino, M.D. to only reach for medication when a symptom is keeping you up at night. True or False

Answer 32

true

Question 33

what is not a symptom of the cold

Answer 33

chills

Question 34

When a person has the flu, they will have a fever of 100 degrees or higher. True or false

Answer 34

true

Question 35

What does research suggest helps prevent excessive buildup of neutrophils, virus-fighting cells, that trigger the inflammatory responses that make cold sufferers feel rotten.

Answer 35

chicken noodle soup

Question 36

Survey research has shown that about 75% of Americans can't readily access medical care on a night, weekend or holiday without going to the emergency room True or False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

A basic guideline from medical advisers to stay safe and ensure a good experience in a quick care facility get everything that happened in the clinic in writing make sure you go to the right facility if you have a chronic condition and can not get into see your regular specialist, consider looking for another doctor all of the above

Answer 37

all of the above

Question 38

this is where you should go if you have a life threatening condition urgent care center emergency room retail clinic none of the above

Answer 38

emergency room

Question 39

about 99% of the 1,700 retail clinics operating in the US are members of the convenient care association, an industry group that sets quality guidelines and standards of care true or false

Answer 39

True

Question 40

in store clinics criticisms is they can fragment health care, which can turn into a series of piecemeal visits with different providers true of false

Answer 40

true