Biomed Board A
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 A | Schedule II drugs refer to a) High-risk potential for abuse resulting in severe physical and psychological dependence b) Minimal risk for potential abuse c) Low-risk potential for abuse resulting in limited physical or psychological dependence d) Medium-risk potential for abuse resulting in low-to-moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence |
| C | In the United States a Traditional Chinese Medicine College is accredited by a) NCCAOM b) AAAOM c) ACAOM d) Federal office of education |
| A | Which of the following is the most significant infectious occupational risk in the US? a) Hepatitis B b) Hepatitis C c) Hepatitis E d) Hepatitis A |
| B | In the urinalysis test which urine constituent indicates the possible presence of bacterial infections somewhere in the urinary tract? a) Ketones b) Nitrites c) Urobilinogen d) Biliruben |
| B | What is the most important method of preventing cross-infection a) Wearing gloves b) Hand washing c) Wearing a gown d) Wearing a mask |
| C | Using a microcenterfuge, the Hematocrit (Hct) blood test measures the percentage of total blood volume that is composed of a) Neutrophils b) Monocytes c) RBCs d) basophils |
| A | You notice an entry error in the medical records written by another member of the health care team. Which of the following actions would you take? a) Discuss the issue with the person who made the entry and let that person make the correction b) Make the correction and then notify the person who made the entry error c) Correct the error d) Make a note in the medical record about the error asking that it be corrected |
| A | A patient taking Theo-Dur (theophylline) should be advised to avoid a) Caffeine containing products b) High fat foods c) Being in the sun longer than 15 minutes d) Aspirin and tylenol |
| A | A 48 year-old patient has nausea, vomiting, and hardness on the lower right side of the abdomen. Rebound tenderness can be seen with a) McBurney's sign b) McMurray's sign c) Oppenheim's sign d) McMurphey's sign |
| D | All of the following are estrogen hormones except a) Estriol b) Estrone c) Estradiol d) Estrediul |
| C | Myxedema refers to underactive a) Adrenals b) Kidneys c) Thyroid d) Pancreas |
| A | Which hormone raises body temperature during the luteal phase a) Progesterone b) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) c) Luteinizing hormone (LH) d) Estrogen |
| C | When asking the patient to say "ah" and watching the movement of the soft palette and the pharynx, what cranial nerve are you testing? a) Cranial nerves V, VII b) Cranial nerves VII, X c) Cranial nerves IX, X d) Cranial nerves VII, IX |
| C | In older patients, benign essential tremors of the head are often confused with Parkinson's disease. Clinically, how would you distinguish benign tremors from Parkinson's disease? a) Tremors are associated with muscle rigidity b) Tremors are slower c) Tremors are slightly faster and disappear at rest d) Tremors are present at rest and activity |
| C | The reticulocyte count (Retic Count) blood test a) Examines aged RBCs b) Measures the number of circulating WBCs c) Evaluates rbc production by the bone marrow d) Measures the number of circulating RBCs |
| B | According to the American Hospital Association, which of the following conditions would NOT require you to refrain from patient contact? a) Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) b) Upper respiratory tract infection c) Staphylococcal furuncle (boil) d) Active influenza |
| B | What is the breaths-to-compression ratio for a child CPR? a) 2 breaths for every 5 compressions b) 2 breaths for every 30 compressions c) 1 breath for every 15 compressions d) 2 breaths for every 15 compressions |
| A | Urinary pregnanediol is measured to evaluate a) Progesterone b) DHEA c) ACTH d) Melatonin |
| B | Ovulation detection kits that determine fertility look for the presence of which hormone? a) Progesterone b) Luteinizing hormone (LH) c) Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) d) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) |
| C | A lab test which shows elevated creatinine can indicate a disorder of the a) Heart b) Liver c) Kidneys d) Lungs |
| A | When should PAP smear screenings start? a) 18 years old b) 40 years old c) 50 years old d) 35 years old |
| D | The generic name of cholesterol lowering drugs usually ends in a) -ol b) -ine c) -pril d) -statin |
| B | A patient who is taking acetaminophen should report any bleeding, bruising, nosebleeds, and a) Respiratory problems b) Fever that lasts longer than 3 days of 103 degrees F c) Gastrointestinal disturbances d) Chest pain |
| C | Which of the following glands secretes the largest number of hormones? a) Pancreas b) Pineal gland c) Pituitary gland d) Thyroid gland |
| D | A medical practice can refuse a patient request to amend their medical record a) If unrelated to patient care b) Under no circumstances c) Only if insurance coverage is not affected d) Under specific circumstances |
| A | A myelogram provides a radiographic visualization of the a) Spinal cord b) Extremities c) Abdomen d) chest |
| B | Baker's cyst is a distension of a) Anserine bursa b) Gastrocnemius semimembranosus bursa c) Semitentinosus bursa d) Quadricep's bursa |
| C | Which of the following is an alpha-beta blocker? a) Vasotec (enalapril) b) Inderal (propranolol) c) Trandate (labetalol) d) Cardizem (diliazem) |
| C | What tests are for radial nerve health? a) Elbow extension b) Finger abduction c) Extension at the wrist d) Grip strength |
| C | Menstrual bleeding occurs when a) Estrogen increases and progesterone decreases b) Estrogen decreases and Progesteron increases c) Estrogen and Progesterone decrease d) Estrogen and Progesteron increase |
| A | Not providing food, shelter, or clothing to a child is considered a) Child neglect b) Child abuse c) Child endangerment d) Child mistreatment |
| C | A 16 year-old teenager has come to your practice for acupuncture and herb treatment for severe epigastric pain. Which of the actions would your first take? a) Have patient sign an informed consent form b) Use a combination of body acupuncture and ear staples c) Contact the parents to give informed consent d) Use ear acupuncture |
| C | The most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is a) GI disturbances b) Tinnitus c) Cough d) Headache |
| B | On listening to the heart one hears first a loud sound "lub" followed by a shorter softer sound "dub". What causes the first louder sound? a) The closure of the parietal valve b) The closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves c) The closure of the aortic valve d) The closure of the pulmonary semilunar valve |
| B | A mammogram report of Class III is a) Benign b) Benign, short-term follow-up suggested c) Suspicious for cancer; further evaluation needed d) Cancer highly suspected |
| A | You are treating a teenager. She tells you that she is pregnant. What action would you take? a) Encourage her to speak to her parents b) Notify the school principal c) Tell her about adoption and abortion d) Notify her mother |
| D | The rotator cuff is composed of four muscles. Which of the following muscles is not part of the rotator cuff? a) Subscapularis b) Teres minor c) Infraspinatus d) Teres major e) Supraspinatus |
| A | Which cardiac dysrhythmia is 100% fatal if not corrected within minutes? a) Ventricular fibrillation b) Atrial fibrillation c) Atrial fasciculation d) Ventricular tachycardia |
| C | What CD4-cell count is indicative that an HIV-infected person will develop AIDS? a) <400 cells/mm3 b) >500 cells/mm3 c) <200 cells/mm3 d) >300 cells/mm3 |
| A | The chain of blood pressure regulating hormones is referred to as a) Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone b) Hypothalamo-pituitary c) Sympatho-adrenal d) IGF-1/insulin |
| C | In CPR how do you check for infant responsiveness? a) Shaking him and shouting b) Slapping his face lightly c) Patting his feet and shoulders d) Sprinkling water on his face |
| A | Which of the following is a primary responsibility that a healthcare provider has for all patients? a) Assess for alcohol and substance abuse b) Assess for TB c) Assess for colon cancer d) Assess for hepatitis |
| B | The American Cancer Society recommends self-examination of the skin every a) Two months b) Month c) Week d) Day |
| B | Reduced bile production will result in the appearance of what matter in the feces a) Mucous strands b) Fat c) Very small stones d) Blood |
| A | When do you ask about recreational drug use in the interview? a) After asking about caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol use b) Only when you are alone with the patient c) When asking about prescription drugs d) At the end of the interview |
| B | The CPT insurance code for acupuncture using one or more needles without electrical stimulation is a) 97814 b) 97810 c) 97813 d) 97811 |
| D | ICD-9 codes relate to a) Insurance reimbursement b) Prognosis c) Treatment protocols d) Diagnosis |
| C | Indicative of right-side Cardiac Heart Failure is a) Glucose in her urine b) A slow heart beat c) Jugular vein distension d) A dry hacking cough |
| A | Ergotamines are used to treat migraines. What is added to facilitate GI absorption? a) Caffeine b) Simethicone c) Omeprzole d) Calcium |
| C | A 25 year-old male comes in complaining of shoulder pain and you ask the patient to point to the painful area, and he points to the top of his shoulder radiating into the neck. Which joint is most commonly involved? a) Sternoclavicular joint b) Glenoid humeral joint c) Acromioclavicular joint d) Coracoids process and humeral articulation |
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