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Quiz by Jim Valencerina
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Which of the following are classified as killer, helper, suppressor, and memory?
Which of the following does the prothrombin time measure?
Edema is least likely to occur in which of the following situations?
The spleen
Intrinsic factor
Which condition is caused by defective valves in the lower leg veins?
Bilirubin is a breakdown product of
Which of the following refers to an insufficient blood supply to an organ or body part?
Which of the following is a true statement regarding baroreceptors?
A febrile seizure is a seizure that
Which of the following is most associated with a blood clot?
Sympathetic nerve stimulation of the myocardium
Which of the following conditions is most common in people with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)?
Which of the following is least true of the common iliac arteries?
Neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils are all
PMNs, polys, segs, and “shift to the left” are all terms that
The correct flow of blood is: thoracic aorta → abdominal aorta → common iliac artery →
Through which blood vessel does blood not flow on its way from the aortic arch to the kidney?
In the dehydrated state,
Circulation in the foot is assessed by palpating this artery.
Which of the following is true?
Which of the following vessels carries unoxygenated blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava?
Lymph from the right arm and the right side of the head and thorax drains into the
Furosemide (Lasix), a potent diuretic, is administered in acute ventricular failure to
Which structure “sees” oxygenated blood?
Which of the following is least descriptive of blood?
Arterioles spend most of their time
These veins carry oxygenated blood.
Which of the following exerts a vasopressor effect?
The plasma cells
Which of the following is least true of the circle of Willis?
Which of the following conditions is caused by an overdose of heparin or warfarin sodium (Coumadin)?
Which of the following increases systemic vascular resistance, stroke volume, and heart rate?
Binding of the bee venom allergen to antibodies on the mast cells causes a massive release of which substance?
Monocytes and lymphocytes
Which of the following protective proteins swarm(s) the surface of a pathogen, punching holes in the membrane and enhancing phagocytosis?
The right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct empty into the
The right ventricle pumps blood to the
Which of the following is characteristic of erythrocytes?
A change in preload causes a change in myocardial contractile force. This response is known as (a)
A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a platelet deficiency?
Which of the following is not true of the heart?
This blood cell is elevated in persons with allergies and parasitic diseases.
Which of the following is true regarding the mediastinum?
Blood pressure is lowest in the
An allergen is a(n)
Increased return of the blood to the heart stretches the muscle, thereby
What structure is concerned with the processing and maturation of T lymphocytes?
A patient has hemorrhaged 1 liter of blood; he is diaphoretic (profuse perspiration), oliguric (decreased urinary output), and tachycardic. Physiologically, what is happening?
What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region?
Which of the following best characterizes the effects of hemophilia?
Which cavity first receives unoxygenated blood from the vena cava?
What is the term that refers to an increase in stroke volume in response to the stretching of the heart?
In normal sinus rhythm (NSR), the
A person has a severe streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat). He is most likely to develop
Which of the following best indicates why the left ventricular myocardium is thicker than the right ventricular myocardium?
Which of the following words are least characteristic of phagocytes?
A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. She is most apt to have
An antigen–antibody interaction
What are the conducting fibers that rapidly spread the electrical signal throughout the ventricles?
The femoral vein enters the pelvic cavity as the external iliac vein and drains into the
The characteristic of the arteriole that allows it to function as a resistance vessel is its
What term refers to the amount of blood pumped by the ventricle in one beat?
Referring to the ECG, the P wave represents
The amount of blood in the ventricle at the end of its resting phase is the
Which of the following defines cardiac output?
An elevation in pulmonary artery pressure is most likely to cause
An elevation in pulmonary artery pressure is most likely to cause
Which of the following is (are) described as partially encapsulated lymph nodes located in the throat area?
Which of the following is most likely to develop if the pressure in the pulmonary capillaries increases?
Why does lymph contain protein?
Elephantiasis is
Which of the following represents specific immunity?
Which term refers to a heart rate less than 60 beats/min?
Which group is incorrect?
Plasma cells
During atrial systole, the
If capillary pore size increases, as in severe burns,
Which slinglike structure supports the heart?
Why may a “racing heart” (170 bpm) cause chest pain?
Where does the cardiac action potential (cardiac impulse) normally originate?
Inflammation is
Which of the following is a consequence of sympathetic nerve stimulation?
If the lymphatic vessels are blocked or surgically removed,
An accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial space
What is the name of the lymph nodes that drain the head and neck region?
The antithrombin activity of a drug
The inguinal lymph nodes
Jugular vein distention is most associated with
An overly active spleen may prematurely remove platelets from the circulation, thereby predisposing a person to
These blood vessels are the smallest and most numerous and are composed of a single layer of endothelium.
An agent that is described as a vasopressor
Which of the following describes Starling’s law of the heart?
Venodilation
The word icterus refers to
Lymphatic capillaries
A patient takes a drug that immediately causes a reflex tachycardia. What is the most likely explanation for this effect on heart rate?
Which lymphoid organ is located in the ventral cavity, thoracic cavity, and mediastinum?
The Purkinje fibers
The brachial, radial, and ulnar arteries
Obstruction of the common bile duct causes
The fimbriae sweep the ovum into which structure immediately following ovulation?
Which of the following is true of dehydration?
Which of the following is true?
Ventilation
The ampulla of Vater and the sphincter of Oddi are located between the common bile duct and what structure?
Which substance is filtered by the glomerulus and is excreted in the urine (there is minimal reabsorption)?
The diaphragm
Which of the following is (are) most associated with the following: areola, suspensory ligaments, lactiferous ducts, and alveolar glands?
Fertilization is most apt to occur when sexual intercourse takes place close to
The central chemoreceptors are primarily sensitive to blood levels of
Which organ secretes the most potent of the digestive enzymes?
The blastocyst
Which of the following is a hormone?
Frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal, and ethmoidal
Which of the following is necessary for the lungs to remain expanded?
Which of the following is the first event?
Which of the following is correct?
The myometrium and the endometrium are layers of which structure?
Which structure is located between the renal pelvis and the urinary bladder?
Which of the following is not true of CCK (cholecystokinin)?
Which of the following is a disclike structure where the fetal and maternal circulations meet (baby eats, excretes, and breathes at this site)?
The Hering-Breuer reflex
The urinary tract is lined with
Which hormone is characterized by the following: androgen, steroid, and interstitial cells?
What is the baby-to-be called after 9 weeks of development?
Laryngospasm is most likely to cause
The calyces receive urine from the
Glucose is not normally excreted in the urine because
The lungs contain the
What is the target of FSH and LH?
Angiotensin II
The cervix is part of which organ?
What is the sphincter that allows food to enter the stomach from the esophagus?
Which structure is located between the cecum and the transverse colon?
Which of the following is true of implantation?
This structure is located between the lower esophageal sphincter and pyloric sphincter.
Which structure prevents gastric reflux?
Severing the phrenic nerve
Semen
Which of the following words best describes the function of the urinary bladder?
Which of the following structures is characterized by the words infundibulum, fimbriae, and fallopian tubes?
Which group is incorrect?
Identify the glands that secrete these hormones: estrogen, testosterone, oxytocin, and prolactin.
Which blood vessel(s) is (are) primarily concerned with reabsorption?
Which of the following is true of the appendix?
Which of the following is most descriptive of a zygote?
Which of the following is true of urea?
Trophoblastic cells
Surfactants are found within the
The placenta forms in which organ?
Which of the following statements is true of the right bronchus?
Dyspnea means
What is detected by a Pap smear?
The corpus luteum
“Clubbing” of the fingers is a response to
Which of the following describes the consequence of this event: two ova are fertilized by two different sperm?
What is the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?
How is a child with X and Y chromosomes best described?
The trachea is
Which of the following is the latest stage of development?
Which of the following is least true of prolactin?
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm?
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of testosterone?
What vascular structure is found between the afferent and efferent arterioles?
Which of the following best describes the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois?
The word voiding refers to
What is the midcycle event stimulated by a surge of LH?
Which of the following structures prevents entrance of food and water into the respiratory passages?
Which of the following is most likely to cause sterility in the female?
What is the meaning of an elevated serum creatinine?
The kidneys are excreting too much urine.
An anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist) drug, such as atropine, prevents both the relaxation of the urinary sphincter and the contraction of the detrusor muscle. You would therefore observe the patient for signs of
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
The common bile duct empties its contents into the
The detrusor muscle is concerned with
Which of the following is true of the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes?
What term describes the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm?
Which of the following is found in the kidney?.
The urinary meatus is a part of the
The pleural membranes
The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is located near the
Emulsification is most associated with which substance?
Menstruation occurs in response to
Which of the following is false with regard to normal urine?
The appendix is attached to which structure?
Which of the following is not located in or on the ovary?
A drug that blocks vagal activity
Who or what determines the gender of the baby?
Which of the following is a structure located within the lungs?
Which of the following is most related to fertilization?
The luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
Which of the following produces amino acids as its end-product of digestion?
What is the chief organ of drug detoxification?
Stimulation of the phrenic and intercostal nerves causes the release of which neurotransmitter into the neuromuscular junction?
Which of the following literally means “monster-producing”?
Which of the following is true regarding lactation?
Deciduous, baby, and milk are descriptive for which structure(s)?
What is the transport mechanism necessary for the movement of oxygen from the alveoli across the pulmonary capillary membranes into the blood?
The scrotum
What is the topical agent used by peripheral vascular and neurosurgeons to dilate blood vessels intraoperatively?.
A widely accepted list of safety measures is entitled the Six ___________ of Medication Administration
The ratio of a solution's solute to solvent is its:
What type of anesthesia nerve block involves injecting local anesthetics with Wydase around the optic nerves?
By what name is the International System of Units more commonly known?
Extreme caution should be exercised when using which of the following for localized anesthesia of fingers, toes, or the penis, or in neonates?
A bovine-derived enzyme used as a chemical method of hemostasis is:
What is the medical term for normal breathing?
What is the term for a spinal anesthetic solution that has the same specific gravity as cerebrospinal fluid?
What is done to an upper extremity with an Esmarch bandage prior to inflation of the double-cuffed tourniquet used in Bier block anesthesia?
What type of irrigating solution is used during placement of synthetic grafts in cardiovascular surgery to prevent clotting?
A patient prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for angina would:
What is the pharmacological agent administered specifically to treat malignant hyperthermia (MH)?
Drugs used for ophthalmological procedures are similar to those for systemic use but must be:
Diminished cardiac and urinary output, hypotension, and tachycardia are signs of:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are also known as:
What is another term for spinal anesthesia?
What is the chemical name for a chemical or drug that causes birth defects?
Benzodiazepines are classified by the Controlled Substances Act as which class?
Lidocaine, bupivacaine, and ropivicaine are examples of which type of nerve conduction blocking agents?
What side effects after the use of the dissociative agent ketamine HCl make it contraindicated for use on adults?
In which anatomical organ does biotransformation of drugs most often take place?
Ancef, Kefzol, and Keflex are brand names for which category of antibiotic/anti-infective agents?
Cough syrups containing codeine would be placed in which classification of controlled substances?
Magnesium, calcium, and zinc come from which drug source?
The practice of applying cricoid pressure during endotracheal intubation was named for a British anesthesiologist named:
The apothecary system of measurement based weight measurement on a grain of:
Fentanyl citrate is the generic name for which of the following analgesics?
How are most drugs absorbed by the body?
During which phase of general anesthesia would the risk of aspiration be the greatest?
During which type of assessment would Korotkoff's sounds be heard?
The anesthesia provider would assign which physical status classification rating to a patient with severe systemic disease, massive obesity, poorly controlled hypertension, or status postmyocardial infarction?
Minums, drams, and drops are volume measurements in which measurement system?
What is the term for the portion of the endotracheal tube that is inflated to create a closed airway system?
Avitene is the brand name for which type of chemical hemostatic agent?
What is the name of the device used to support or modify the curvature of an endotracheal tube during intubation?
4 valves in order from when blood arrives at the heart to when it leaves the heat. Next to each valve, name the category of the valve.
1. TRICUSPID VALVE – ATRIOVENTRICULAR VALVE
2. MITRAL VALVE – ATRIOVENTRICULAR VALVE
3. PULMONARY VALVE – SEMILUNAR VALVE
4. AORTIC VALVE – SEMILUNAR VALVE
How many total veins lead from the heart to the lungs?
What 2 vessels bring oxygen poor blood to the heart?
Name in order the 4 structures responsible for the electrical conduction of the heart.
Digestion begins in the Duo__
What tube takes the food to the stomach? esoph___
What sphincter is the entrance to the stomach? Lowe___ esoph___ Sphinc___
What does the stomach turn the food into? Chy___
What is the sphincter the “food” exits the stomach? Pylo____ sphin___
What is the first part of the small intestine encountered? duod____
What is the second part of the small intestine encountered? jejun___
What is the longest part of the small intestine? ile___
What is the first part of the large intestine called? cec___
second part of the large intestine called? asc___ col___
third part of the large intestine called? tran____ col__
fourth part of the large intestine called? des___ col__
fifth part of the large intestine called? sigmo___ col___
sixth part of the large intestine called? rec__
seventh part of the large intestine called? anu_
 What does the small intestine do for us?
What does the large intestine do for us?
What special features are in the small intestine to aid with absorption?
What part of the small intestine does most digestion take place?
 Break down Carbohydrates during digestion:
Break down Proteins during digestion:
 Break down fat during digestion
Name 5 elements that make up your INNATE, IN BORN, GENETIC, NON-SPECIFIC immunity.
dendriti_ ce__
macropha__es
ma__ ce__
neutroph__
basoph__ and eosinoph__
How would you describe the immunity you get from your mother at birth?
How would you describe a vaccine for chicken pox?
How would you describe the immunity you get from having had chicken pox?
How would you describe immunity after getting anti-venom serum after being bitten by a poisonous snake?