h. 5: All of the following are true about cystic fibrosis EXCEPT: a) it affects a membrane calcium channel b) Caucasians are more likely to be develop cystic fibrosis than other groups Oc) it can result in increased susceptibility to respiratory infections d) it can affect the lungs, sweat glands, pancreas, and reproductive organs e) it is an inherited disease

Infections in the blood and circulatory system tend to be more dangerous because they are not localized to one specific area. a) True b) False

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Ch. 6: Chvostek sign (twitching of facial muscles after gently tapping the cheek by the ear) is an indicator of: a) hyponatremia Ob) hypernatremia c) hypocalcemia Od) hypercalcemia e) None of the above.

The on-spot emergency treatments of burns include the following aspects expect( ) A) Remove from the source of injury rapidly B) Patency of the airway C) Combined usage of 2 or 3 kinds of antibiotics D) Intravenous access E) Protect the wound

Ch. 5: All of the following can arise from lower respiratory tract infections EXCEPT: O a) bronchiolitis b) acute bronchitis Oc) epiglottitis d) tuberculosis O e) pneumonia

18. Malabsorption of B vitamins is common in patients with untreated celiac disease. Of which type of anemia are these individuals most at risk? A) Iron-deficiency anemia B) Hemolytic anemia C) Pernicious anemia Vitamin B-12 D Inflammation-associated anemia E) Aplastic anemia C

3. Increased vascular permeability leads to which of the following cardinal signs of inflammation? A) Redness B) Edema → swelling C) Heat D) Pain

20) The main difference between an Allergic Reaction and Anaphylactic Shock is that in Anaphylaxis, the patient presents with ________________________. A) Shortness of Breath B) Tingling C) Hypotension D) Both A and C

Choose the FALSE statement about the effects of opioid agonists in the body.    A) Opioid agonists decrease the cough reflex and can cause sedation. B)Most opioids cause miosis, while meperidine causes mydriasis. C)Opioids stimulate the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils. D)Opioids are often abused since they can produce euphoria. E)Opioids typically produce diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. F)Opioids should be avoided in those who have respiratory disease.