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Diseases review two

digestive

Question: The digestive disorder that could occur if a person abuses alcohol or Tylenol is:
Answer: cirrhosis

Question: The spread of this disorder characterized by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could be prevented by practicing good handwashing?
Answer: gastroenteritis

Question: Weston presented in the emergency department with abdominal pain and nausea after eating a meal that was high in fat. His symptoms indicate a diagnosis of:
Answer: cholelithiasis

Question: Ashley experienced pain and burning in the epigastric region when she lays flat in bed. This condition improves when she raises the head of her bed. She has:
Answer: gastroesophageal reflux

Question: Paulette has a poor self image and a fear of getting fat. She frequently binges eats and purges with laxatives and vomiting. Which digestive disorder is she experiencing?
Answer: bulimia nervosa

Nervous

Question: Joe, 78 years old, has started having tremors and gait shuffling. His family is worried that he is developing:
Answer: Parkison's disease

Question: Jo experienced hallucinations, seizures and temporary loss of consciousness. Her doctor diagnosed the condition following an EEG which showed uncontrolled electrical activity of neurons. With which disorder has Jo been diagnosed?
Answer: epilepsy

Question: David is experiencing symptoms that include an inability to move and respiratory distress. His doctor is concerned with which disorder?
Answer: spinal cord injury

Question: A viral disorder that leads to paralysis is rare in the U.S. as a result of our vaccinations. Which disorder is almost eradicated in the United States?
Answer: poliomyelitis

Question: Trey has symptoms of a severe headache, nausea and vomiting. At the doctor's office, Trey had a lumbar puncture. His doctor is concerned about which disorder?
Answer: meningitis

Senses

Question: Sue has allergies and complains of a constant clear drainage from her nose. What is her medical condition?
Answer: rhinorrhea

Question: Keshia developed white patches on her tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics. Which type of sensory disorder is she experiencing?
Answer: thrush

Question: Margo works in a textile factory. She does not wear appropriate hearing protection at work and she is complaining of a ringing sound in her ears. What sensory disorder is she experiencing?
Answer: Tinnitus

Question: Joe has impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?
Answer: conductive hearing loss

Question: Jacob is a 2 year old toddler with an upper respiratory infection. He is pulling at his ears. His symptoms include pain, fever, and fluid draining from his right ear. Which sensory disorder is Jacob experiencing?
Answer: Otitis media

Integumentary

Question: A viral skin lesion that can recur after removal is a:
Answer: wart



Question: Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad's restaurant. She is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a ______ degree burn.
Answer: second degree burn

Question: Which fungal disorder can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene?
Answer: athlete's foot

Question: Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:
Answer: dermatitis

Question: Melissa's skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:
Answer: melanoma

Reproductive and Endocrine

Question: A 47 year old man went to see his doctor. When reviewing family pictures, the patient's wife noted that her husband had developed enlarged hands, lips and nose, and that his chin protrudes more than it is used to. Following some laboratory studies, the doctor diagnosed the patient with:
Answer: acromegaly

Question: The patient had two of his/her parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and lead to seizures. The condition that the patient must be aware of is:
Answer: tetany

Question: The 22 year old patient consulted his physician after noticing scrotal heaviness, back pain and breast development. Upon examination, the physician diagnosed him with: 
Answer: testicular cancer

Question: The STI that presents with painful urination and a yellow discharge in males and may have no symptoms in females:
Answer: gonorrhea

Question: Which female reproductive disorder is characterized by abdominal pain, and excessive menstrual bleeding that can lead to permanent damage of the reproductive organs and sterility>
Answer: endometriosis