Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which allows medication to enter directly into the intestinal tract?

A
endotracheal tube
B
nasogastric tube
C
gastrostomy tube
D
jejunostomy tube
4

A contraceptive drug that kills sperm is called a _______.

A
A spermicidal
B
A diuretic
C
A beta blocker
D
An oxytocin
5

The femur is an example of a(n)

A
flat bone.
B
irregular bone.
C
long bone.
D
short bone.
6

Which prescription abbreviations are most similar in meaning?

A
“a.c.” and “q.d.”
B
“top.” and “admov”
C
“IV” and “IM”
D
“e.m.p.” and “D.A.W.”
8

Three patients receive hormonal drugs. Which best matches each patient with her health issue?

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A
Lisa has breast cancer, Shelly is about to give birth, and Melba has a hormonal imbalance.
B
Lisa has a hormonal imbalance, Shelly is about to give birth, and Melba has breast cancer.
C
Lisa is about to give birth, Shelly has a hormonal imbalance, and Melba has breast cancer.
D
Lisa is about to give birth, Shelly has breast cancer, and Melba has a hormonal imbalance.
13

The esophagus transports food from the

A
stomach to the small intestine.
B
small intestine to the stomach.
C
mouth to the stomach.
D
small intestine to the mouth.
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Doyle is having pain in his abdomen from inflammation of his digestive tract. Which disorders might his doctor record in his chart as the most likely diagnosis?

A
cancer or periodontal disease
B
colitis or periodontal disease
C
colitis or gastroenteritis
D
cancer or gastroenteritis
19

Gastric bypass is most likely performed for a

A
patient with gallstones.
B
cirrhosis patient.
C
bariatric patient.
D
patient with hematemesis.
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If a doctor adds to a patient’s chart that the patient has a joint dislocation, what is most likely happening?

A
There is abnormal inflammation of the joint.
B
There is an abnormal separation of the joint.
C
The joint is fibrous and held together with ligaments.
D
The joint is surrounded by synovial fluid.

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