GMSC Flashcards

1
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Proximal muscle weakness and fatiguability
a. hyperparathyroidism
b. hypoparathyroidism
c. hyperthyroidism
d. hypothyroidism

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a. hyperparathyroidism

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Symptoms of SIADH are clinical opposite of symptoms of DI. They are the result of water retention.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false.
b. First statement is false, second statement is true.
c. Both statements are true.
d. Both statements are false.

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c. Both statements are true.

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An array of problems related to the backward movement of stomach acids and other stomach contents, such as pepsin and bile, into the esophagus.
a. GERD
b. GEDR
c. peptic ulcer
d. NOTA

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a. GERD

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Common cold/flu of the stomach.
a. GERD
b. IBS
c. IBD
d. AOTA

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b. IBS

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Benign tumor of the fibrous tissue.
a. fibrona
b. fibrioma
c. fibroma
d. fibromona

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c. fibroma

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Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland where ___ is deficient in the diet.
a. calcium
b. zinc
c. iron
d. iodine

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d. iodine

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Blockage of gallstones in the cystic duct.
a. cholangitis
b. cholecystitis
c. biliary colic
d. AOTA

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b. cholecystitis

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Classic clinical signs and symptoms of untreated or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
a. polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration
b. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
c. polyuria, polydipsia, tinnitus
d. polyuria, polydipsia, achalasia

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b. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

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The most significant clinical consequence of hypocalcemia is neuromuscular irritability. This irritability results in
a. muscle spasms, tetany, paresthesias, numbness
b. muscle spasms, fatigue, tinnitus, numbness
c. muscle spasms, tetany, achalasia, numbness
d. NOTA

A

a. muscle spasms, tetany, paresthesias, numbness

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Bone erosion, bone resorption, and subsequent bone destruction.
a. hyperparathyroidism
b. hypoparathyroidism
c. hyperthyroidism
d. hypothyroidism

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a. hyperparathyroidism

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Excessive production of mature functionless cells
a. acute leukemia
b. chronic leukemia
c. AOTA
d. NOTA

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b. chronic leukemia

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Most serious type of skin cancer, it arises from the pigmented cells in the skin called the melanocytes.
a. basal cell carcinoma
b. squamous cell carcinoma
c. melanoma
d. NOTA

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c. melanoma

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___ is a common type of excessive thyroid activity characterized by a generalized enlargement of the gland and often, protruding eyes caused by retraction of the eyelids and inflammation of the ocular muscles.
a. acromegaly
b. grave’s disease
c. Cushing syndrome
d. Addison’s disease

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b. grave’s disease

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The predominant symptoms of ulcerative colitis.
a. rectal bleeding
b. nausea
c. high grade fever
d. NOTA

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a. rectal bleeding

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Excessive secretion of PTH, disrupts calcium, phosphate, and bone metabolism.
a. hyperparathyroidism
b. hypoparathyroidism
c. hyperthyroidism
d. hypothryoidism

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a. hyperparathyroidism

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Carpopedal attitude of the hand, a form of latent tetany associated with hypocalcemia
a. Blumberg sign
b. Trousseau’s sign
c. Chvostek’s sign
d. Murphy’s sign

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b. Trousseau’s sign

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Benign tumor of the ganglion
a. ganglioneuroma
b. neuroblastoma
c. ganglioma
d. NOTA

A

a. ganglioneuroma

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Type of carcinoma that involves the bottom layer of epidermis and occurs mainly on any hair bearing area exposed to the sun like the face, head, ears, and hands.
a. basal cell carcinoma
b. squamous cell carcinoma
c. melanoma
d. NOTA

A

a. basal cell carcinoma

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Rebound tenderness
a. mc burney’s point
b. Blumberg sign
c. Levine sign
d. Lumberg sign

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b. Blumberg sign

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Enzyme that will convert the RNA code to a viral DNA code.
a. reverse transcriptase
b. opposite transcriptase
c. AOTA
d. NOTA

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a. reverse transcriptase

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A 45 y.o. female patient have the following manifestations: increased urination, increased thirst, dry cracked lips/skin, orthostatic hypotension fatigue, and irritability. The above signs and symptoms are clinical signs for:
a. SIADH
b. DI
c. DM
d. NOTA

22
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Benign tumor of the bone
a. osteoma
b. osteosarcoma
c. osteocarcinoma
d. AOTA

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a. osteoma

23
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All of the following are true about hypoparathyroidism except:
a. cardiac arrythmia
b. paresthesia
c. demiralization
d. NOTA

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c. demiralization

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Painless, enlarged lymph nodes caused by congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies and people that have been exposed to large level of radiation.
a. leukemia
b. Hodgkins disease
c. non-Hodgkins lymphoma
d. SIADH

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c. non-Hodgkins lymphoma

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Diverticulitis. a. benign condition in which the mucosa of the colon balloons out through weakened areas in the wall b. to 60% of people over age 65 have these saclike protrusions c. describes the infection and inflammation that accompany a microperforation of one of the diverticula d. AOTA
c. describes the infection and inflammation that accompany a microperforation of one of the diverticula
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Malignant tumor of the meninges a. meningeal sarcoma b. meningeal carcinoma c. meningeal blastoma d. NOTA
a. meningeal sarcoma
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Lack of secretion of vasopressin therefore no reabsorption of water in the body and water is lost in the urine. a. SIADH b. diabetes insipidus c. diabetes mellitus d. both b and c
b. diabetes insipidus
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Gall stones that lodge further down in the common bile duct a. cholangitis b. cholecystitis c. biliary colic d. AOTA
a. cholangitis
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Most common leukemia in children. a. acute lymphoblastic leukemia b. acute myelogenous leukemia c. chronic lymphobastic leukemia d. chronic myelogenou leukemia
a. acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Normal count of CD4 a. 100-300/mL b. 800-1,200/mL c. 200-300/mL d. 500-1000/mL
b. 800-1,200/mL
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Most common malignant tumor of sternum and scapula a. osteosarcoma b. chondrosarcoma c. ewing sarcoma d. NOTA
b. chondrosarcoma
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Hypofunction of the adrenal gland a. acromegaly b. gigantism c. Cushing syndrome d. Adison's disease
d. Adison's disease
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Malignant tumor of the blood vessel a. hemangiosarcoma b. hemangioma c. hemangiocarcinoma d. hemangioses
a. hemangiosarcoma
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Hyperfunction of the thyroid gland a. acromegaly b. hyperthyroidism c. Cushing syndrome d. Addison's disease
b. hyperthyroidism
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Bone tumor that often outgrows its blood supply and quickly erodes the bone cortex also an affectation of chromosome 22. Common at age 5 and 16 years old. a. osteosarcoma b. chondrosarcoma c. Ewing sarcoma d. AOTA
c. Ewing sarcoma (+) onion skin
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Life-threatening complications with hyperthyroidism. a. thyroid storm b. thyroid toxin c. thyroid trauma d. AOTA
a. thyroid storm
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Abnormal enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton resulting from hypersecretion of GH from the pituitary gland. a. acromegaly b. gigantism c. Cushing syndrome d. Addison's disease
a. acromegaly
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Raise the blood serum calcium levels a. hyperparathyroidism b. hypoparathyroidism c. hyperthyroidism d. hypothryroidism
a. hyperparathyroidism
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Condition in which no insulin is produced. a. Type 1 DM b. Type 2 DM c. AOTA d. NOTA
a. Type 1 DM
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Insufficient secretion of PTH a. hyperparathyroidism b. hypoparathyroidism c. hyperthyroidism d. hypothryoidism
b. hypoparathyroidism
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Pain in the left shoulder that can occur as a result of blood in the abdominal cavity. a. Kehr's sign b. Levine sign c. Blumberg sign d. AOTA
a. Kehr's sign
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Benign tumor of the ganglion a. ganglioneuroma b. neuroblastoma c. ganglioma d. NOTA
a. ganglioneuroma
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In children, overproduction of GH stimulates growth of long bones and results in a. acromegaly b. gigantism c. Cushing syndrome d. Addison's disease
b. gigantism
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Gall stones that lodged in the neck of the gallbladder a. cholangitis b. cholecystitis c. biliary colic d. AOTA
c. biliary colic
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All of the following describes diverticulosis, EXCEPT: a. benign condition in which the mucosa (lining) of the colon balloons out through weakened areas in the wall b. to 60% of people over age 65 have these saclike protrusions c. describes the infection and inflammation that accompany a microperforation of one of the diverticula d. AOTA
c. describes the infection and inflammation that accompany a microperforation of one of the diverticula this statement describes diverticulitis
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Hyperfunction of the adrenal gland a. acromegaly b. hyperthyroidism c. Cushing syndrome d. Addison's disease
c. Cushing syndrome
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Mc Burney's point a. location of pain b. location of appendix c. location of gall bladder d. NOTA
a. location of pain
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Pain during swallowing a. achalasia b. Blumberg c. Odynophagia d. Kehr
c. Odynophagia
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Benign tumor of the epithelial lining of the ducts and the glands a. adenoma b. adeonoma c. ademoma d. ademona
a. adenoma
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Inflammatory disease that most commonly attacks the terminal end (or distal portion) of the small intestine and the colon. a. ulcerative disease b. Crohn's disease c. appendicitis d. diverticulosis
b. Crohn's disease