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NCCAOM BIOMED EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS COMPETE
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NCCAOM BIOMED EXAM A
A male patient has suffered from shooting sciatic pain with radiation down to both\nlegs. The pain is worsened by spinal movement and by sneezing or coughing. A\npositive straight leg- raising sign and decreased ankle jerks are found. These\nsymptoms and signs are highly suggestive of \n(A) Ankylosing spondylitis.\n(B) Degenerative joint disease.\n(C) Paravertebral muscle spasm.\n(D) Herniated intervertebral disc. - ANSWER-D) Herniated intervertebral disc
Which drug affecting blood interferes with the function of platelets?\n(A) Aspirin.\n(B) Heparin.\n(C) Warfarin.\n(D) Alteplase. - ANSWER-A) Aspirin
A patient with fibromyalgia is best referred to what specialty doctor? 1 / 4
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2 \n(A) Neurologist.\n(B) Cardiologist.\n(C) Dermatologist.\n(D) Rheumatologist. - ANSWER-D) Rheumatologist
Which endogenous neurotransmitter resembles opiates in their abilities to produce\npain relief and a feeling of well-being?\n(A) Endorphin.\n(B) Epinephrine.\n(C) Acetylcholine.\n(D) Norepinephrine. - ANSWER-A) Endorphin
b-Lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, are used to treat\nbacterial infections by \n(A) Inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis.\n(B) Disrupting the bacterial DNA replication.\n(C) Preventing the synthesis of bacterial folic acid.\n(D) Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis. - ANSWER-D) Interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
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3 Albuterol (Ventolin®), a non-catecholamine direct-acting adrenergic agonist, is\nclinically used to control the symptoms of \n(A) Asthma.\n(B) Influenza.\n(C) Pneumonia.\n(D) Sinus infection. - ANSWER-A) Asthma
Donepezil (Aricept®) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is currently approved\nfor the treatment of \n(A) Insomnia.\n(B) Depression.\n(C) Parkinson's disease.\n(D) Alzheimer's disease. - ANSWER-D) Alzheimer's disease
What action should an acupuncturist take if a needle breaks off below the skin while\ntreating the patient?\n(A) Do not inform the patient because he or she may pass out.\n(B) Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken needle.\n(C) Tell the patient to calm down and call another more experienced\nacupuncturist. 3 / 4
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4 \n(D) Use aseptic technique to cut open the skin and try to withdraw the broken\nneedle. - ANSWER-B) Consult a physician for surgical removal of the broken needle.
An elderly patient suddenly faints while waiting for the acupuncture treatment in the\nclinic.He has a history of coronary artery disease. On checking the vital signs, you\nfind that his blood pressure is 80/50 mmHg, and his pulse and breathing are weak.\nWhat immediate action should you take?\n(A) Call 911.\n(B) Perform CPR.\n(C) Contact the patient's family doctor.\n(D) Resuscitation by needling Du 20 and Du 26. - ANSWER-A) Call 911
Bending the head forward on the chest is a movement known as \n(A) Flexion.\n(B) Extension.\n(C) Protraction.\n(D) Depression. - ANSWER-A) Flexion
Chief complaints are the patient's \n(A) Objective sign.
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