NWHSU PDX Midterm Exam Questions
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Truncal obesity, Buffalo hump and a moon face are indications of? Cushing's Disease
Name a disease caused by to much cortisol? Cushing's Disease
A person exhibiting large hands, a big jaw, and face may be afflicted with? Acromegaly
The loss of the l...
Upon oral examination, a kid presents with bilaterally swollen parotid glands. What's the deal?
The little rascal has the Mumps
An adult has a pituitary tumor that is creating too much GH, what may this indicate?
Acromegaly
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The patient presents with marked swelling around the eyes and they look like slits and protein is
found in the urine. What could be the problem? Nephrotic Syndrome
Define Halitosis Really Bad Breath caused by poor hygiene, infection or GERD
Define Fetid Breath Rotten Breath associated with necrotic lung tissue
Define Fetor Hepaticus Sweet musty odor associated with severe liver disease
Define the odor from Ketones - Sweet smelling breath, Fruity odor (rotten apples)
associated with ketosis
- Indicates possible acidosis or diabetes
Define Ammoniacal Urine - Urine smells like ammonia
- Associated with Urinary tract infection
What are some reasons (other then incompetence or laziness) that you may not be able to get a
radial pulse? - Thrombosis involving the subclavian, axillary, or brachial arteries
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- A cervical rib
- Scalenus Anticus Syndrome
How will Tachypnea affect a person's temperature reading? Make it read low
What is the normal rectal temp and how does it compare to the oral temp? - Normal - 99.1
- 99.6
- The rectal temp is .5 - 1 degree higher (and may be used by stressology practitioners. Gotta
stimulate those meningese)
Name seven places that you can take a pulse? - Radial
- Brachial
- Carotid
- Femoral
- Poplittial
- Dorsalis pedis
- Posterior tibial
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What is the normal pulse rate in kids? 90 - 120 beats per minute
Through secretion of _________ (hormone) hyperthyroidism can cause tachycardia
Thyroxin
Normal respirations 12 -18
Obstructive jaundice can have what affect on heart rate? Bradycardia (abnormally slow
heart action)
What effect do beta-blockers have on heart rate? Slow heart rate by blocking the
sympathetics to the heart
How does fever effect pulse and respiration? Increases both
Give four contributing factors to the variability of blood pressure? 1. Physical
conditioning
2. Pulse rate
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