71. All of the following statements about ulcerative colitis are true EXCEPT: a. Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the rectum and colon. b. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, which then bleeds and produces pus. c. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea. d. It is easy to distinguish between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. 72. A herniated disk of the low back region is also known as having: a. Lumbar disk disease. b. Subluxation. c. Sprain. d. Lumbar fusion. 73. All of the following statements about corticosteroids are true EXCEPT: a. Corticosteroids are a group of anti-inflammatory drugs similar to the hormone cortisol produced in the body. b. Corticosteroids reduce the inflammation associated with many diseases, including many forms of arthritis. c. They can be taken in a variety of forms, such as pills, injections, inhalers, nasal sprays, topical creams, drops, ointments, enemas, foams, and suppositories. d. Most corticosteroids are available over the counter. 74. Oral forms of corticosteroids taken for a long time can have a wide variety of side effects, including all of the following EXCEPT: a. Acne. b. Weight loss. c. Lose of bone density associated with osteoporosis. d. Decrease in immune response. 75. The massage technique that most mimics the peristaltic movement of the colon is: c. Rocking. d. Vibration. 76. Osgood-Schlatter is a condition that primarily effects: a. Geriatric patients. b. Women. c. Pediatric patients. d. Athletes. 77. What statement is TRUE regarding fibromyalgia? a. Fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and depression are accompanying symptoms that someone with fibromyalgia may experience. b. Fibromyalgia is an acute condition. c. The main population diagnosed with fibromyalgia are middle aged men. d. Individuals are less likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia if they already experience back pain, depression, IBS, arthritis, or lupus. a. Effleurage. b. Pertrissage.
63. The most commonly used H2 receptor antagonist is: a. Cimetidine. b. Famotidine. c. Nizatidine. d. Ranitidine. 64. Laxative work through all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT: a. Bulk-forming. b. Stool softening. a. Castor oil. b. Mineral oil. c. Avocado oil. d. All of the above. 66. When performing abdominal massage, it is important to stand on which side of the patient to work? a. Right side. b. Left side. c. Above the head. d. Below the feet. 67. Osgood-Schlatter is a condition that predominantly c. Analgesic. d. Osmotic. 65. An example of a stool softener laxative is: effects the: a. Elbows. b. Spine. c. Hips. d. Knees. 68. All of the following statements about antidiarrheal drugs are true EXCEPT: a. Kaolin and pectin can be used for mild diarrheal symptoms. b. Antidiarrheals are typically used to control chronic diarrhea caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). c. Anti-diarrheal drugs should only be used in cases of mild to moderate diarrhea and should not be used by individuals with blood in their stool, a high fever, or other conditions that might cause systemic toxicity or worsen the pre-existing condition. d. Two main opioids are used as antidiarrheal agents: loperamide and diphenoxylate. 69. All of the following statements of nausea are true EXCEPT a. Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that always leads to vomiting. b. Some triggers that may result in vomiting can come from the stomach and intestines (infection, injury, and food irritation), the inner ear (dizziness and motion sickness), and the brain (head injury, brain infections, tumors, and migraine headaches). c. Various stimuli that affect nausea and vomiting come together in an area in the brain known as the vomit (emetic) center in the medulla. d. The vomit center receives input from four major areas: the GI tract, the chemoreceptor trigger zone, the vestibular apparatus, and the cerebral cortex. 70. Rheumatoid arthritis general effects all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Knees. b. Hands. c. Spine. d. Wrists.
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