Respiratory AND Endocrine System

question 1 (5 points)

Respiration occurs

Question 1 options:

a) on the external level only.
b) independent of cellular activity.
c) externally and internally.
d) on the internal level only.

Question 2 (5 points)

 

Upper respiratory system diseases

Question 2 options:

a) often require chronic use of medication.
b) require hospitalization.
c) include the flu and the common cold.
d) are typically more severe than lower respiratory diseases.

Question 3 (5 points)

 

_______ is a diabetes medication that should not be used by patients with poor kidney function.

Question 3 options:

a) Levothyroxine
b) Prinizide
c) Methimazole
d) Metformin

Question 4 (5 points)

 

Inhalation is the act of

Question 4 options:

a) pulling air in during breathing.
b) exhaling air via nose or mouth.
c) releasing air during breathing.
d) moving air out of the lungs.

Question 5 (5 points)

 

Tamiflu must be started within _______ hours of the onset of influenza symptoms.

Question 5 options:

a) 60–72
b) 36–48
c) 20–30
d) 4–6

Question 6 (5 points)

 

Breathing is a coordinated effort of respiratory organs to

Question 6 options:

a) receive oxygen.
b) receive nitrogen.
c) receive carbon dioxide.
d) eliminate oxygen.

Question 7 (5 points)

 

Glucose is stored in the _______ as glycogen.

Question 7 options:

a) pancreas
b) liver
c) gallbladder
d) pituitary gland

Question 8 (5 points)

 

Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the _______ gland.

Question 8 options:

a) adrenal
b) pituitary
c) pineal
d) thyroid

Question 9 (5 points)

 

Parathyroid hormone acts on

Question 9 options:

a) body cell metabolism.
b) glucose levels in the body.
c) calcium levels in the body.
d) reabsorption of water in the kidneys.

Question 10 (5 points)

 

The follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 10 options:

a) stimulates gonads to develop.
b) is sometimes called the ovulating hormone.
c) stimulates ovulation in females.
d) stimulates secretion of sex hormones.

Question 11 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Addison’s disease is characterized by which of the following symptoms?

Question 11 options:

a) Swelling of the lips and nose
b) Sensitivity to cold
c) Hypoglycemia
d) Weight loss
e) Electrolyte imbalance

Question 12 (5 points)

 

Match the type of diabetes with correct average time of onset.

Question 12 options:

123 Gestational diabetes
123 Type 2 diabetes
123 Type 1 diabetes
1. Sudden onset during childhood, specifically 10 years of age or earlier
2. Progressive disease in adulthood
3. Occurs during pregnancy

Question 13 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Which of the following medications are short-acting beta-agonists?

Question 13 options:

a) Albuterol
b) Levalbuterol
c) Vilanterol
d) Pirbuterol
e) Salmeterol

Question 14 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Which of the following are the major classes of inhalers?

Question 14 options:

a) Dry powder
b) Nebulizer
c) Metered dose
d) Anticholinergic medications
e) Spacer

Question 15 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Seasonal flu vaccines are extremely important for which of the following groups?

Question 15 options:

a) Healthy adults who live with high-risk people
b) The elderly
c) Pregnant women
d) Healthy men in their 30s
e) People with compromised immune systems

Question 16 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Which medications are used to prevent constriction of the smooth muscle surrounding airways?

Question 16 options:

a) Avelox
b) Tiotropium
c) Cipro
d) Atrovent

Question 17 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Which of the following are respiratory conditions that often require hospitalization, chronic use of medication, and lifestyle improvements?

Question 17 options:

a) Allergies
b) COPD
c) Bronchitis
d) Common cold
e) Asthma

Question 18 (5 points)

 

Choose all options that apply. 

Which of the following are part of the lower respiratory system?

Question 18 options:

a) Bronchioles
b) Lungs
c) Larynx
d) Trachea
e) Bronchi

Question 19 (5 points)

Please place the following symptoms of the common cold in the order they typically appear.

Question 19 options:

Runny nose
Scratchy throat
Cough
Chest congestion

Question 20 (5 points)

Choose all options that apply. 

Which of the following are characteristics of antiviral medications?

Question 20 options:

a) Used to cure bacterial infections
b) Used to shorten the length of an illness
c) Used to reduce the severity of symptoms
d) Prevents high risk adults from contracting pneumonia