7)Select the correct answer a)A stroke happens only when all major arteries to t

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7)Select the correct answer

a)A stroke happens only when all major arteries to the brain are blocked

b)The brain receives ~1 L blood/minute
c)A normal human has ~10 L of blood
d)The brain is supplied by 5 major arteries

8)Which of the following is NOT true regarding Asthma?

a)Long Acting Beta Agonists are used for mild cases of asthma

b)Nebulizers are common in children given their inability to use an inhaler

c)Short Acting Beta Agonists provide immediate relief
d)Inhaled corticosteroids are used in persistent asthma cases

9)Regarding strokes, select the correct answer:

a)There are more neurons responsible for sensitivity and motor function of the face than of the abdomen

b)Hands and feet have similar representation on the cortical homunculus

c)Interruption of blood supply to different areas of the brain will always cause the exact same signs/symptoms

d)Facial function is usually affected by strokes because the arteries that supply those neurons are the most fragile

10)A patient has been shot in his spleen. He was rushed to the ER and has already received 500ml of normal saline through his IV access, diluting his blood. Which of these alterations you should NOT see in his Complete Blood Count?

a)Decreased Hematocrit

b)Anemia

c)Lymphocytosis

d)Neutrophilia

11)Regarding the laboratory tests for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), which is correct?

a)Diagnosis is impossible without lab tests
b)There is only one lab test used to detect SLE
c)ANA should only be ordered if the patient has terminal disease

d)Anti-dsDNA fluctuates with disease activity

12)Which of these is NOT true regarding Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment?

a)NSAIDs inhibit T cell activity
b)Biologic drugs are synthesized (produced) by living cells

c)DMARDs are the first choice to alleviate symptoms in RA

d)DMARDs decrease T cell activity, thus reduce inflammation

13)Which of the following regions is not examined by a doctor during lung auscultation (with a stethoscope)?

a)Middle Right Lobe

b)Upper Right Lobe

c)Lower Left Lobe

d)None of the above

Explanation / Answer

8) option a is wrong in relation to asthma because long acting beta agonists is related to life threatening asthma attacks. 9)option a. 10)option c. 11)option d. 12)option d. 13)option d.

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