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Practice Questions (diabetes)

1. Insulin inhibits the release of _______. A. Glucagon  B. ADH  C. Beta cells  D. Somatostatin 2. Which of the following is caused by insulin release? A. Increased breakdown of fats  B. Increase breakdown of proteins  C. Decreased blood sugar  D. Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney 3. Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver. A. TRUE  B. FALSE 4. As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited. A. TRUE  B. FALSE 5. Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen. A. TRUE  B. FALSE 6. Which of the following is not true about Type I DM? A. May be linked to autoimmunity  B. Onset usually prior to age 20  C. Beta islet cells destroyed  D. Does not require insulin injections 7. Which of the following is not true about Type II DM? A. Considered adult onset diabetes  B. Cause unknown may be due to genetics  C. Require insulin 80% of cases  D. May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin r

Practice Questions (Circulation)

1. Prothrombin is a ____ globulin and is produced by the _____. A. Alpha, Kidney  B. Alpha, Liver  C. Beta, Kidney  D. Beta, Liver 2. The right coronary artery divides to form the posterior interventricular artery and the ___ artery. A. Marginal  B. LVC  C. RVC  D. LAD 3. Blood flowing into the cardiac veins enters the _______ next. A. Coronary Sinus  B. Left Ventricle  C. Right Ventricle  D. Left Atrium 4. If you are using a stethoscope and trying to detect the tricuspid valve which of the following would be the best location? A. Within 2 inches of the xyphoid process  B. On the right side of the sternum  C. On the left side of the sternum near the midpoint  D. On the left side of the sternum near the midpoint of the sixth rib 5. Which of the following occurs during ventricular systole? A. Increased aortic pressure  B. Increased ventricular volume  C. Dup heart sound  D. P wave 6. Which of the following occurs during ventricular diastole? A. Increased aortic pressure  B. Increased ven

Practice Questions (biochemistry)

1. Which of the following is the mRNA start codon in most cases? A. UAA  B. AGU  C. AUG  D. UGA 2. Which of the types of RNA is the smallest? A. mRNA  B. tRNA  C. rRNA 3. Which of the following is not considered a pyrimidine? A. C  B. T  C. U  D. G 4. Which of the following is paired correctly? A. A-G  B. C-G  C. A-U  D. G-T 5. Which of the following characterizes a Western blot? A. Antibody/protein hybridization  B. DNA/RNA combination  C. RNA transcription  D. Polymerase chain reaction 6. Which of the following is the approximate prevalence ratio for cystic fibrosis? A. 1: 25,000  B. 1: 5,000  C. 1: 2,000  D. 1: 800 7. Which of the following divisions of cell growth precedes Mitosis in the cell cycle? A. G  B. G  C. S  D. G 0 8. Down syndrome is directly linked to a genetic abnormality of chromosome? A. XXII  B. XXI  C. XIIX  D. XV 9. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hardy-Weinberg law? A. Mating between species occurs at a set rate.  B. Migration is a considerable f

Practice Questions (pharmacology)

1. Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Benzodiazepines? A. Flumazenil  B. Methylene blue  C. Deferoxamine  D. Alkalinize urine 2. Which of the following is the antidote for the toxin Lead? A. Naloxone  B. Nitrite  C. CaEDTA  D. Dialysis 3. Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin? A. Kidney  B. Liver  C. Blood  D. Heart 4. Lansoprazole is not used in which of the following cases? A. Gastritis  B. Peptic Ulcers  C. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome  D. Thalamus hypertrophy 5. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Cinchonism? A. Valproic acid  B. Quinidine  C. Isoniazid  D. Ethosuximide 6. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of hepatitis? A. Valproic acid  B. Quinidine  C. Isoniazid  D. Ethosuximide 7. Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of Stevens-Johnson syndrome? A. Valproic acid  B. Quinidine  C. Isoniazid  D. Ethosuximide 8. Which of the following drugs is associ

Practice Questions (pharmacology)

1. Which of the following is not a side effect of the cholinoreceptor blocker (Atropine)? A. Increased pulse  B. Urinary retention  C. Constipation  D. Mydriasis 2. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Ace Inhibitor (Captopril)? A. Rash  B. Angioedema  C. Cough  D. Congestion 3. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Vasodilator (Nifedipine)? A. Nausea  B. Flush appearance  C. Vertigo  D. Sexual dysfunction 4. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Sympathoplegics (Clonidine)? A. Hypertension  B. Asthma  C. Dry oral cavity  D. Lethargic behavior 5. Which of the following is not a side effect of the Dieuretics (Loop dieuretics)? A. Alkalosis  B. Nausea  C. Hypotension  D. Potassium deficits 6. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Isoflurane)? A. Elevated lipid levels  B. Nausea  C. Increased blood flow to the brain.  D. Decreased respiratory function 7. Which of the following is not an effect of the drug (Midazolam)? A. Amnesia  B. D

Nasal Spray

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Blow the nose. Sit with the head slightly tilted forward. Shake the spray. Insert the tip in one nostril. Close the other nostril and mouth. Spray by squeezing the vial (flask, container) and sniff slowly. Remove the tip from the nose and bend the head forward strongly (head between the knees). Sit up after a few seconds; the spray will drip down the pharynx. Breathe through the mouth. Rinse the tip with boiled water.

Ear Drops

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Warm the ear-drops by keeping them in the hand or the armpit for several minutes. Do not use hot water tap, no temperature control Tilt head sideways or lie on one side with the ear upward. Gently pull the lobe to expose the ear canal. Apply the amount of drops prescribed. Wait five minutes before turning to the other ear. Use cotton wool to close the ear canal after applying the drops only if the manufacturer explicitly recommends this. Ear-drops should not burn or sting longer than a few minutes

Guide to Good Prescribing

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Eye drops Wash your hands. Do not touch the dropper opening. Look upward. Pull the lower eyelid down to make a ‘gutter’. Bring the dropper as close to the gutter' as possible without touching it or the eye. Apply the prescribed amount of drops in the ‘gutter’. Close the eye for about two minutes. Do not shut the eye too tight. Excess fluid can be removed with a tissue. If more than one kind of eye-drop is used wait at least five minutes before applying the next drops. Eye-drops may cause a burning feeling but this should not last for more than a few minutes. If it does last longer consult a doctor or pharmacist.   When giving eye-drops to children Let the child lie back with head straight. The child's eyes should be closed. Drip the amount of drops prescribed into the corner of the eye. Keep the head straight. Remove excess fluid.
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Influenza A(H1N1)

5 May 2009 --  As of 06:00 GMT, 5 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1124 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The United States has reported 286 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths  Austria (1),  Canada (140),  China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1),  Costa Rica (1),  Colombia (1),  Denmark (1),  El Salvador (2),  France (4),  Germany (8),  Ireland (1),  Israel (4),  Italy (2),  Netherlands (1),  New Zealand (6),  Portugal (1),  Republic of Korea (1),  Spain (54),  Switzerland (1)   United Kingdom (18). It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly wit

Influenza A(H1N1)

4 May 2009 --  As of 06:00 GMT, 4 May 2009, 20 countries have officially reported 985 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States has reported 226 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (85), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1),  Costa Rica (1),  Colombia (1),  Denmark (1),  El Salvador (2),  France (2),  Germany (8),  Ireland (1),  Israel (3),  Italy (1),  Netherlands (1),  New Zealand (4),  Republic of Korea (1),  Spain (40),  Switzerland (1)  United Kingdom (15). There is no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for peop

Influenza A(H1N1)

3 May 2009 --  As of 0600 GMT, 3 May 2009, 17 countries have officially reported 787 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection. Mexico has reported 506 confirmed human cases of infection, including 19 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico in the past 48 hours reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States Government has reported 160 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths -  Austria (1),  Canada (70),  China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1),  Costa Rica (1),  Denmark (1),  France (2),  Germany (6),  Ireland (1),  Israel (3),  Netherlands (1),  New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1),  Spain (13),  Switzerland (1)  and the United Kingdom (15). Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis. WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are il