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BIO 375 Practice Final Exam
- (^) A Colles’ fracture results when:
A. (^) the distal radius is broken B. (^) the distal fibula is broken C. (^) a child’s bone is bent and only partially broken D. (^) a spontaneous fracture occurs in weakened bone
- (^) The itching associated with scabies results from:
A. (^) an allergic reaction to the causative microbe B. (^) the mites burrowing into the epidermis C. (^) bleeding caused by bites D. (^) neurotoxins secreted by mites
- (^) Prostatic cancer usually metastasizes first to the:
A. (^) bones B. (^) lungs C. (^) liver D. (^) testes
- (^) With endometriosis, severe pain occurs with each menstrual cycle
because of:
A. (^) obstruction in the fallopian tubes B. (^) inflammation around ectopic endometrial tissue C. (^) hormonal imbalance causing uterine contractions D. (^) fibrous tissue responding to hormonal changes
- (^) Joint involvement with rheumatoid arthritis is usually:
A. (^) random single joints, progressing to involve other joints B. (^) bilateral small joints, symmetrical progression to other joints C. (^) abused or damaged joints first, then joints damaged by compensatory movement D. (^) progressive degeneration in selected joints
- (^) Sally is an avid jogger and she trains incessantly. She has slimmed
down so that she is now underweight for her height and has very little fat tissue. You would expect Sally to
A. (^) have heavy menstrual flows B. (^) double ovulate C. (^) be amenorrheic D. (^) have painful menstrual cramps E. (^) show elevated levels of FSH
- (^) A useful serum marker for prostatic cancer is:
A. (^) human chorionic gonadotropin B. (^) alpha-fetoprotein C. (^) prostate-specific antigen D. (^) luteinizing hormone
- (^) Amputation occurs frequently in diabetics because of:
A. (^) necrosis and infection in the legs B. (^) lack of glucose to the cells in the feet and legs C. (^) dehydration in the tissues D. (^) frequent acidosis
- (^) Which of the following is a common complication of leiomyomas?
A. (^) development of malignancy B. (^) irregular menstrual cycles C. (^) interference with ovulation D. (^) abnormal bleeding such as menorrhagia
- (^) The bone pain caused by osteogenic sarcoma is described as:
A. (^) intermittent, increasing with activity B. (^) sharp with joint movement C. (^) mild, aching with weight-bearing D. (^) steady, severe, and persisting with rest as well as activity
- (^) Frequency occurs with benign prostatic hypertrophy because of:
A. (^) increased volume of dilute urine B. (^) irritation of the bladder and urethra C. (^) impaired micturition reflex D. (^) incomplete emptying of the bladder
- (^) Insulin shock may develop in a diabetic person because of:
A. (^) strenuous exercise B. (^) missing an insulin dose C. (^) eating excessively large meals D. (^) sedentary lifestyle
- (^) Septic arthritis is distinguished by:
A. (^) multiple joints that are swollen, red, and painful at one time B. (^) presence of mild fever, fatigue, and leukocytosis C. (^) purulent synovial fluid present in a single, swollen joint D. (^) presence of many antibodies in the blood
- (^) Which of the following statements apply to impetigo?
A. (^) lesions usually appear on the hands and arms B. (^) the cause is usually a virus C. (^) the infection is highly contagious D. (^) scar tissue is common following infection
- (^) Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of
diabetes?
A. (^) osteoporosis B. (^) nephropathy C. (^) impotence D. (^) peripheral neuropathy
- (^) The characteristic lesions of herpes zoster include:
A. (^) painful vesicles along a dermatome or cranial nerve pathway B. (^) several vesicles near the mouth C. (^) pustules on the trunk and neck D. (^) pruritic erythematous rash in body folds
- (^) Pediculosis can be diagnosed by:
A. (^) pruritis in hairy areas of the body B. (^) loss of blood due to lice bite C. (^) finding lice in clothing D. (^) the presence of nits at the base of hair shafts
- (^) When a fracture is healing, the procallus or fibrocartilaginous callus:
A. (^) can bear weight B. (^) serves as a splint across the fracture site C. (^) is the tissue to gradually be remodeled D. (^) is made up of new bone
- (^) Hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism causes:
- skeletal muscle twitching or spasm
- weak cardiac contraction
- increased secretion of PTH
- decreased serum phosphate level
A. (^) 1, 2 B. (^) 1, 3 C. (^) 2, 3 D. (^) 3, 4
T F 27. (^) Fortunately, malignant melanoma is not as dangerous as squamous cell
carcinoma.
T F 28. (^) Persons with atopic dermatitis frequently have a family history of
individuals with hay fever, asthma or other allergic conditions.
- (^) PID and subsequent infertility is frequently a complication of STDs such as:
A. (^) chlamydia B. (^) genital warts C. (^) trichomoniasis D. (^) herpes simplex
- (^) A boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that FSH is no longer released, but ICSH (LH) is normal. After the individual grows to maturity, one would expect that he would
A. (^) not develop secondary sex characteristics B. (^) be sterile C. (^) be impotent D. (^) have impaired function of the interstitial cells E. (^) produce large amounts of inhibin
- (^) A type I hypersensitivity response to ingested substances causes:
A. (^) contact dermatitis B. (^) urticaria C. (^) discoid lupus erythematosus D. (^) psoriasis
- (^) All of the following statements apply to malignant melanoma except:
A. (^) the malignant cell is a melanocyte B. (^) they present as nonpruritic purplish macules C. (^) the neoplasm grows rapidly and metastasizes early D. (^) the lesion is usually dark or multicolored with an irregular border
- (^) Signs indicating a dislocation include:
A. (^) crepitus B. (^) pain and tenderness C. (^) increased range of motion at a joint D. (^) deformity at a joint
- (^) Which of the following skin lesions are usually caused by
Staphylococcus aureus?
A. (^) furuncles B. (^) cellulitis C. (^) impetigo D. (^) all of the above
- (^) Which of the following statements is true about goiter? It may develop
with:
A. (^) hyperthyroidism B. (^) hypothyroidism C. (^) lack of iodine in the diet D. (^) all the above
- (^) Which of the following would indicate hypoglycemia in a diabetic?
A. (^) deep, rapid respirations B. (^) flushed dry skin and mucosa C. (^) thirst and oliguria D. (^) staggering, disorientation, and confusion
- (^) Visual impairment may develop in diabetics, primarily because of :
A. (^) abnormal metabolism in the lens B. (^) macroangiopathy C. (^) neuropathy affecting cranial nerves D. (^) development of exophthalmos
- (^) With diabetes mellitus, polyuria develops because of:
A. (^) increased thirst B. (^) ketoacidosis C. (^) glucosuria D. (^) diabetic nephropathy
