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| include abnormal objective findings. |
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Autosomal dominant: single abnormal gene on only one of a chromosome pair will cause disease
Autosomal recessive: same abnormal gene present on both chromosomes of a pair
X-linked (sex-linked) recessive: abnormal gene is only located on an X chromosome |
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| Which statement is true regarding the TNM (tumor, node, metastasis) cancer staging system? |
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| assesses the size and spread of the primary tumor |
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12. Which statement(s) is (are) correct regarding autoimmune diseases?
a.
The disease allows the immune system to become self-destructive.
b.
Many serious diseases have a strong autoimmune component.
c.
Both a and b are correct.
d.
Both a and b are incorrect. |
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MRSA refers to a “superbug” that is
a.
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.
b.
a common cold virus.
c.
a noninfectious, noncontagious skin condition.
d.
all of the above. |
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Anaphylaxis, serum sickness, arthralgia, and status asthmaticus are
a.
part of aging.
b.
systemic manifestations of severe allergic responses.
c.
immunodeficiency disorders.
d.
mild allergic conditions. |
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In preventative health care the emphasis is on
a.
accident intervention.
b.
freedom of lifestyle.
c.
prophylactic medical services.
d.
personal rights. |
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Vaccines that may be given to prevent cancer include
a.
HPV vaccine to protect against cervical cancer.
b.
Hepatitis B vaccine that helps prevent against liver CA.
c.
both a and b
d.
b only |
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Which statement(s) is(are) true about understanding a patient’s pain?
a.
Pain is subjective.
b.
Pain has individualized effects.
c.
Pain is a necessary entity in life.
d.
All of the above statements are true. |
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Which statement(s) is (are) correct concerning chemotherapy treatment for cancer?
a.
Chemotherapy is effective against the rapidly developing cells of cancer.
b.
Many of the side effects of chemotherapy are due to destruction of some normal cells in the body.
c.
both a and b
d.
neither a or b |
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An alternative to conventional radiation therapy for cancer tumors in which normal tissues experience much less toxicity is called
a.
gene therapy.
b.
stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
c.
chemotherapy.
d.
none of the above. |
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