(HU) NU 216 - Adult Health I - Latest Midterm Exam Guide (HU) NU 216 - Adult Health I - Latest Midterm Exam Guide (HU) NU 216 - Adult Health I - Latest Midterm Exam Guide (HU) NU 216 - Adult Health I - Latest Midterm Exam Guide
,1. Question:
Which of the following is the primary cause of chronic
bronchitis?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Bacterial infection
C. Smoking
D. Exposure to allergens
Answer: C. Smoking
Rationale: Smoking is the leading cause of chronic bronchitis
as it causes chronic inflammation and irritation of the bronchial
tubes.
3. Question:
Which electrolyte imbalance is most concerning in a patient with
chronic renal failure?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypercalcemia
D. Hypomagnesemia
Answer: B. Hyperkalemia
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is a serious concern in chronic renal
failure because the kidneys' ability to excrete potassium is impaired,
leading to potentially life-threatening conditions.
, A 60-year-old male presents with chest pain and is diagnosed with
a myocardial infarction. What is the standard initial treatment to
manage this condition?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Thrombolytic therapy
C. Anticoagulation with warfarin
D. Beta-blockers
Answer: B. Thrombolytic therapy
Rationale: Thrombolytic therapy is part of the standard initial
management for acute myocardial infarction to dissolve the
thrombus and restore blood flow.
5. Question:
Which of the following conditions presents with the "blue bloater"
phenotype?
A. Emphysema
B. Chronic bronchitis
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Pneumonia
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