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Which of the following might best describe how people with asthma feel during an asthma attack? A.they are trying to breathe through what feels like a small straw B.they have increased sinus pressure C.they are having problems with their bowels D.they have a migraine headache

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A.they are trying to breathe through what feels like a small straw

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What is key to improve cancer's survival rates? A.more research into better chemotherapy drugs B.better surgical techniques to remove all cancer cells C.improve people's nutrition and lifestyle choices D.programs that stress early detection and intervention

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D.programs that stress early detection and intervention

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Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus? A.loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating B.flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck C.crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue D.excessive urination, thirst, and hunger

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D.excessive urination, thirst, and hunger

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Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease? A.common cold B.Alzheimer's disease C.diabetes mellitus D.heart disease

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A.common cold

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Which of the following best increases the chance of surviving nearly any type of cancer? A.radiation B.chemotherapy C.early detection D.surgery

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C.early detection

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How is hepatitis B typically transmitted? A.breast-feeding B.contaminated blood or sexual contact C.bacteria and its spores D.fecal-oral route

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B.contaminated blood or sexual contact

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Which of the following is a myth about HIV and AIDS? A.There is no cure for HIV infection. B.Many HIV-infected people look and feel fine. C.The virus that causes AIDS attacks the immune system. D.Only homosexual men get AIDS.

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D.Only homosexual men get AIDS.

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What disease is caused by a bacteria and can be sent in a powdery form for bioterrorism and leads to difficulty breathing and even death? A.anthrax B.bovine spongiform encephalopathy C.stroke D.West Nile virus

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A.anthrax

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What infection is transmitted by mosquitoes and is relatively new to the United States and can cause flu-like symptoms that can result in encephalitis? A.heart disease B.lung cancer C.Alzheimer's disease D.West Nile Virus

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D.West Nile Virus

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Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility? A.gonorrhea B.syphilis C.chlamydia D.genital warts

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C.chlamydia

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Which type of diabetes generally occurs in young adults and children and always requires insulin as part of the treatment plan? A.type 4 B.type 3 C.type 2 D.type 1

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D.type 1

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Which of the following diseases is best described by chronic pain and swelling in the joints? A.Paget's disease B.arthritis C.Down's syndrome D.osteoporosis

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B.arthritis

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What is the general name for all infections that cause diarrhea to occur? A.Colon Cancer B.Crohn's Disease C.Irritable Bowel Syndrome D.Dysentery

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D.Dysentery

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Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension? A.heart attack B.congestive heart failure C.diabetes mellitus D.stroke

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C.diabetes mellitus

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Which health care professional would be responsible for providing an ultrasound to a pregnant woman to visualize the fetus and its development? A.registered nurse B.phlebotomist C.radiologic technician D.dietitian

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C.radiologic technician

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Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)? A.loss of the ability to sense, move, and think B.fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain C.severe headache or no symptoms at all D.skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing

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A.loss of the ability to sense, move, and think

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The loss of which hormone contributes to osteoporosis? A.oxytocin B.estrogen C.insulin D.thyroxine

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B.estrogen

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What can people do to reduce their risk of developing skin cancer? A.reduce salt intake B.take insulin regularly C.eat a healthy diet and maintain a proper body weight D.wear sunscreen or protective clothing when outside

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D.wear sunscreen or protective clothing when outside

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How does HIV affect the body? A.It infects red blood cells, decreasing the amount of oxygen the blood can carry. B.It infects certain white blood cells, destroying the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection. C.It infects the alveoli of the lungs, reducing lung capacity and the effectiveness of the respiratory system. D.It infects blood-forming cells in the bone marrow, producing anemia and destroying the immune system.

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B.It infects certain white blood cells, destroying the immune system and making the body susceptible to infection.

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Which of the following behaviors will not help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease? A.eating a low-fat diet B.exercising regularly C.maintaining a healthy weight D.using sunscreen

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D.using sunscreen

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Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection? A.circulatory (blood) B.skin (cutaneous) C.digestive (gastrointestinal) D.respiratory (inhalation)

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A.circulatory (blood)

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When the body doesn't produce insulin, what is the effect? A.cells don't produce enough glucose and the body stores fat B.cells absorb too much glucose and the blood sugar is low C.cells produce too much glucose and the body uses fat for energy D.cells don't absorb enough glucose and the blood sugar is high

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D.cells don't absorb enough glucose and the blood sugar is high

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What can people do to reduce their risk of developing type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes? A.wear sunscreen or protective clothing when outside B.take insulin regularly C.eat a healthy diet and maintain a proper body weight D.reduce salt intake

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C.eat a healthy diet and maintain a proper body weight

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How is brain tissue destroyed by a stroke? A.Trauma to the skull causes swelling and pressure on the brain. B.The lungs are filled with fluid, causing abdominal swelling. C.The heart stops beating and therefore blood circulation to the brain stops. D.A blocked artery deprives part of the brain of oxygen.

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D.A blocked artery deprives part of the brain of oxygen.

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Which of the following could cause a non-communicable disease? A.smoking B.viruses C.bacteria D.fungi

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A.smoking

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An injection of which of the following can help to the body improve one's own immunity and life-long resistance to specific types of infectious diseases? A.hormones B.chemotherapy drugs C.antibiotics D.vaccinations

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D.vaccinations

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The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar? A.adrenaline B.testosterone C.insulin D.melanin

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C.insulin

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Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nervous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seizures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression? A.chlamydia B.gonorrhea C.genital herpes D.syphilis

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D.syphilis

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A fifty-two-year-old woman feels a squeezing, crushing pain in her chest. The pain also extends to her left arm, neck, and shoulder. She is short of breath. What is she suffering from? A.diabetes mellitus B.a heart attack C.a stroke D.breast cancer

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B.a heart attack

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What is metastasis? A.cancer cells leaving a tumor and invading other parts of the body B.using a balloon on a long tube to flatten plaque in an artery C.breathing into an inhaler to open up the airways D.swelling because of fluid retention in the abdomen

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A.cancer cells leaving a tumor and invading other parts of the body

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Which condition best describes atherosclerosis? A.scar tissue developing after surgery B.cancerous tumor growths on the hands C.fatty plaque and cholesterol buildup inside arteries D.high blood pressure

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C.fatty plaque and cholesterol buildup inside arteries

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Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby's eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults? A.gonorrhea B.syphilis C.chlamydia D.genital herpes

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A.gonorrhea

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What is hypertension? A.death of heart muscle B.ruptured arteries in the brain C.plaque buildup inside arteries D.high blood pressure

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D.high blood pressure

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Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one's risk of a heart attack or stroke? A.steroids B.cholesterol C.olive oil D.phospholipids

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B.cholesterol

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What is the only sure way to avoid contracting a sexually transmitted disease? A.only have sex with someone you know very well B.only have sex with someone who promises to be disease-free C.take prophylactic medication D.practice sexual abstinence

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D.practice sexual abstinence

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Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of skin cancer? A.crushing chest pain B.a sore that does not heal C.unusual bleeding or discharge D.thickening or lumps

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A.crushing chest pain

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Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to cope with a chronic illness? A.loss of physical independence which requires more assistance with the activities of daily living B.knowledge that the person will get better with the appropriate medications C.financial obligations to cover treatment and care that health insurance may not cover D.dealing with depression and grief for the diagnosis

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B.knowledge that the person will get better with the appropriate medications

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What is the most fatal form of skin cancer associated with moles? A.basal cell carcinoma B.malignant melanoma C.acute cell melanoma D.squamous cell carcinoma

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B.malignant melanoma

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When does the HIV positive stage move into full-blown AIDS? A.when the heart fails to pump blood properly causing swelling and difficulty breathing B.when the T-cell count falls below 200 cells per cubic millimeter C.when the cells have metastasized from their original location to the brain D.when the red blood cell count rises above 7 million cells per cubic millimeter

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B.when the T-cell count falls below 200 cells per cubic millimete

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Which birth defect occurs when the roof of the mouth does not fuse together? A.Muscular Dystrophy B.Spina Bifida C.Cleft Palate D.Down's Syndrome

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C.Cleft Palate

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There have been documented cases of HIV being passed through all these ways except which of the following? A.sexual intercourse B.excessive sweating C.blood transfusions D.breast-feeding

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B.excessive sweating

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What is the most prominent and preventable risk factor contributing to lung cancer? A.no insulin produced B.lack of exercise C.air pollution D.smoking

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D.smoking

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Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States today? A.diabetes mellitus B.heart attack C.pneumonia D.stroke

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C.pneumonia

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What is the single, most effective means of breaking the chain of infection? A.wearing gloves when in direct contact with people B.cooking and storing foods at their proper temperature C.using disposable tissues for the cold or flu D.washing hands frequently throughout the day

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D.washing hands frequently throughout the day

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What is a typical reason that a two-year-old should see a health care provider? A.to receive an immunization B.to have a Pap smear C.to be assessed for cancer D.to have blood work for cholesterol done

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A.to receive an immunization

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Which organ is affected by hepatitis? A.stomach B.liver C.brain D.uterus

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B.liver

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While visiting your grandmother, you notice she loses her balance easily, has slurred speech, and is confused. Why should you get professional help from her health care provider? A.She may have need for the influenza vaccination to prevent further symptoms. B.She may be bleeding and require an immediate transfusion. C.She may be having a stroke and needs immediate care. D.She may require a shot of insulin to regulate her blood sugar.

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C.She may be having a stroke and needs immediate care.

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What is the disease that involves changes in the nerves and chemicals of the brain leading to memory loss, personality changes, and complete dependency? A.Paget's B.Parkinson's C.Alzheimer's D.Grave's

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C.Alzheimer's

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What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy? A.virus B.prion C.fungi D.bacteria

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B.prion

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What is the most common way hepatitis A is transmitted? A.fecal-oral route B.sexual contact C.breast-feeding D.contaminated needles

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A.fecal-oral route

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