Question 12 / 2 points
A student is feeling inside her backpack to find her mobile phone, which has fallen to the bottom, and
there are a number of items in the bag in addition to the phone. Which of the following comp
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Question 12 / 2 points
A student is feeling inside her backpack to find her mobile phone, which has fallen to the bottom, and
there are a number of items in the bag in addition to the phone. Which of the following components of
somatosensory conduction is most likely to provide the detailed sensory information that will help her
distinguish her phone from other items?
Question options:
dorsal root ganglion neuron, the dorsal column neuron, and the thalamic neuron
conducting pathway that projects into the intralaminar nuclei of the thalamus
anterolateral pathway that travels to the reticular activating system
multisynaptic, slow-conducting tract
A 29-year-old female has been admitted to the emergency department following a suicide attempt by
overdose of acetaminophen. What changes in the patient's liver and diagnostic results would the care
team most likely anticipate?
Question options:
necrosis evidenced by increased ALT and AST levels
inflammation accompanied by an increase in serum IgE and basophils
reaction with increased bilirubin count
hepatitis and increased GGT, ALT, and bilirubin levels
A nurse practitioner and social worker are facilitating a family meeting for the children and wife of a 79-
year-old man who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. What goal of treatment will the clinicians
most likely prioritize in their interactions with the family?
Question options:
Modest reversal of brain plaque formation and improved symptomatology through
cholinesterase inhibitors
Surgical treatment of the ischemic changes that underlie the manifestations of the man's
disease
The use of medications such as donepezil and rivastigmine to slow the progression of the
disease
Cognitive and behavioral therapy to counteract the agitation, depression, and suspiciousness
associated with Alzheimer disease.
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A 40-year-old woman has been found to have a deficiency in estrogen. Which of the following
physiological phenomena is most likely to remain unaffected?
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hormone antagonism and the rate of bone resorption
uterine endothelial development
of normal skin and blood vessel structure
and release of adrenal glucocorticoids
Following the identification of low levels of T3 and T4 coupled with the presence of a goiter, a 28-yearold
female has been diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis. In light of this diagnosis, which of the
following assessment results would constitute an unexpected finding?
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myxedema in the woman's face and extremities
gain despite a loss of appetite and chronic fatigue
and hair with decreased sweat production
cell count and audible crackles on chest auscultation
Laparoscopic knee surgery on a 22-year-old basketball player has necessitated entry into the synovial
cavity. The surgeon performing the procedure would be aware of which of the following relevant
characteristics of synovial tissue?
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has a slow rate of healing compared to muscle tissue.
synovial tissue is known to be excruciatingly painful.
membrane lacks direct blood supply, precluding bleeding into the joint.
receptors are located in the synovial membrane.
Having heard positive reports of the benefits of HT from her sister-in-law and friends, a 49-year-old
woman has presented to her nurse practitioner asking to start HT. Her uterus is intact and previous bone
scans have indicated low bone density. The patient also has a family history of heart disease. She
characterizes her symptoms of menopause as “noticeable, but not debilitating by any means.” Based on
the most current research, what is her nurse practitioner's best course of action?
Question options:
Begin estrogen-progesterone HT (EPT) to prevent future menopausal symptoms and
coronary heart disease (CHD)
Forgo HT in light of her preexisting low bone density and consequent risk of osteoporosis
Forgo HT but consider alternative therapies and reevaluate if her symptoms significantly
affect her quality of life
Begin low-dose HT but perform regular breast cancer screening and heart health checks
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