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A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to image soft tissue is:
1. x-ray
2. fluoroscopy
3. ultrasonography (US)
4. computed tomography (CT) - Answer 3: ultrasonography - Page 2.
Procedures used to diagnose coronary artery disease include all of the following
EXCEPT:
1. coronary CT angiography (CCTA)
2. myocardial perfusion scan
3. positron emission tomography (PET)
4. magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) - Answer 3: positron emission tomography
(PET) - Pages 6, 15
Tests used to help identify lung cancer include which of the following?
a) chest x-ray
b) computed tomography (CT) scan
c) bronchoscopy
1. B only is correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - Answer 4: A, B, and C are correct - Pages 10-12.
,Describe several tests that are used in the diagnosis of brain and nervous system
disorders. Answer Pages 6-9.
Compare and contrast invasive vs. non-invasive testing techniques. Answer Page 1.
Which of the following are recorded during a sleep study?
a) body position
b) oxygen saturation
c) electroencephalogram (EEG)
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. - Answer 4: A, B, and C are correct - Page 13.
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by:
1. pulmonary angiography
2. pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
3. polysomnography
4. bronchoscopy - Answer 3: polysomnography - Page 13.
List the endoscopic exams used to diagnose and treat abdominal pathology. - Answer
Refer to pages 17-18.
List common medical conditions that can be diagnosed by pelvic or transvaginal
ultrasound. -Answer Refer to page 21.
,What are the most common measurements of pulmonary function seen in underwriting?
-Answer Refer to pages 12-13.
A low BMI is a marker for all of the following diseases EXCEPT:
1. cancer
2. anorexia nervosa
3. hypothyroidism
4. alcohol abuse -Answer 3: hypothyroidism -page 34
This is the highest pressure reached during a contraction of the heart, which is:
1. systolic blood pressure
2. pulse pressure
3. diastolic blood pressure
4. atrial pressure - Answer 1: systolic blood pressure - page 34
Which of the following statements about hypertension are true?
a) Hypertension may cause stroke.
b) Mild hypertension reduces life expectancy.
c) Left ventricular hypertrophy may occur with untreated hypertension.
1. A and B only are correct.
2. A and C only are correct.
3. B and C only are correct.
4. A, B, and C are correct. -Answer 4: A, B, and C are correct - page 38
Name at least five classifications of hypertension. -Answer Refer to page 36.
, Treatment for high blood pressure may involve either lifestyle changes, medication, or
both. Discuss what lifestyle changes are beneficial in lowering blood pressure. -Answer
Refer to pages 37-38.
Classes of drugs that may be prescribed to treat hypertension include which of the
following?
a) sulfonamides
b) calcium channel blockers
c) angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
1. A only is correct.
2. C only is correct.
3. A and B only are correct.
4. B and C only are correct. - Answer 4: B and C only are correct - pages 37-38.
All of the following are potential complications of gastrointestinal surgery for obesity
EXCEPT:
1. dumping syndrome
2. anemia
3. nutritional deficiencies
4. diabetes - Answer 4: diabetes - pages 32-34.
Discuss the implications of unintentional weight loss in relation to mortality and
morbidity in the elderly. - Answer Refer to page 35.
Describe the differentiating characteristics between primary and secondary
hypertension. - Answer Refer to page 36.
What are some causes of chronic postural hypotension? - Answer Refer to pages 38-39.
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