Deck 14: Chronic Diseases

Question 1

Jack's HDL is 70 mg/dL. What lifestyle changes would you recommend to Jack based on this reading?

A) Jack should increase his level of physical activity.
B) Jack should decrease his level of physical activity.
C) Jack should increase his fat and protein intake.
D) Jack should continue with his current exercise routine and his diet

Answer 1

Jack should continue with his current exercise routine and his diet

Question 2

What is the name for the blood that circulates through the circulatory system?

A) whole blood
B) cholesterol
C) plasma
D) lipoprotein

Answer 2

whole blood

Question 3

What is a stroke caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain called?

A) ischemic stroke
B) hemorrhagic stroke
C) heart attack
D) coronary stroke

Answer 3

hemorrhagic stroke

Question 4

According to the Framingham Heart Study, which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

A) diet
B) smoking
C) age
D) physical activity level

Question 5

Toby just went to the doctor and found out his total cholesterol is 280 mg/dL. Based on this, what can be said about Toby's cardiovascular health?

A) Toby is at lower risk for heart disease.
B) Toby is at higher risk for heart disease.
C) Toby is at average risk for heart disease.
D) Total cholesterol has no bearing on cardiovascular health.

Question 6

Which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity?

A) It raises your LDL/HDL ratio.
B) The heart will pump less blood volume per stroke.
C) It raises blood pressure.
D) It strengthens the heart muscle.

Question 7

For someone with ovarian cancer, what is the most common method of treatment?

A) a vaccine
B) angioplasty
C) surgery
D) radiation

Question 8

Which of the following describes normal cells?

A) They serve a purpose, whereas cancer cells do not.
B) They have a varied genetic makeup, whereas cancer cells are all genetically identical.
C) They live longer than cancer cells.
D) They do not stay where they originated, whereas cancer cells do.

Question 9

What is the difference between cancer growth and normal mitotic divisions?

A) In cancer, the growth is uniform and controlled.
B) In cancer, the daughter cells are unlike the parent cells.
C) Normal cell division does not contain centrioles.
D) Normal cell division is much faster than cancer growth.

Question 10

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

A) slurred speech
B) euphoria
C) coughing
D) heavy sweating

Question 11

According to research, which of the following is true about heart disease?

A) Women are more likely to develop heart disease than men.
B) High levels of HDL increase the risk for heart disease.
C) Ethnic minorities are at higher risk for heart disease.
D) Smoking does not impact one's risk for heart disease.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about tumors?

A) Benign tumors spread uncontrollably.
B) Malignant tumors are noncancerous.
C) All tumors are equally dangerous.
D) A biopsy can determine whether a tumor is cancerous or not.

Question 13

Which of the following activities could you do to reduce your risk for heart disease?

A) Increase your fat intake.
B) Wash your hands regularly.
C) Take vitamin C to strengthen your immune system.
D) Keep your weight at a healthy level.

Question 14

Mariko has a total cholesterol level of 170 and an HDL level of 70. Sam has a total cholesterol level of 250 and an HDL level of 60. Who is at higher risk for heart disease?

A) Mariko because she has a higher total cholesterol to HDL ratio.
B) Mariko because she has a lower total cholesterol to HDL ratio.
C) Sam because he has a higher total cholesterol to HDL ratio.
D) Sam because he has a lower total cholesterol to HDL ratio.

Question 15

Tanya has an LDL level of 170 and an HDL level of 30. Brice has an LDL level of 100 and an HDL level of 75. Who is at lower risk for heart disease?

A) Tanya because she has a lower LDL to HDL ratio.
B) Tanya because she has a higher LDL to HDL ratio.
C) Brice because he has a higher LDL to HDL ratio.
D) Brice because he has a lower LDL to HDL ratio.

Question 16

Which of the following contributes to heart disease?

A) tobacco use
B) diet consisting of too many fruits and vegetables
C) exposure to sunlight
D) being exposed to an influenza virus

Question 17

If you wanted to reduce your risk of developing cancer, which of the following activities should you do?

A) Stretch before exercising.
B) Increase your fruit and vegetable intake.
C) Increase your sun exposure.
D) Increase your alcohol intake.

Question 18

What is cryosurgery?

A) a procedure involving an anti-viral vaccine
B) a method using liquid nitrogen to freeze cancer cells
C) a technique designed to stimulate the body's own immune system
D) a type of laser surgery

Question 19

Which of the following diseases is one of the top three leading causes of death in the United States?

A) food poisoning
B) osteoporosis
C) cancer
D) influenza

Question 20

Which of the following is another name for a heart attack?

A) hypertension
B) a stroke
C) a myocardial infarction
D) atherosclerosis

Question 21

Clair recently fell and broke her hip. A doctor's visit revealed that she has very fragile, porous bones. Clair most likely suffers from which condition?

A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) rickets
C) osteoporosis
D) heart disease

Question 24

What are the common symptoms of a stroke?

Question 25

Alice has a family history of osteoporosis. What could Alice do in order to reduce her risk for developing this disease?

A) begin taking an arthritis treatment drug
B) begin taking steroids
C) increase her calcium and Vitamin D intake
D) avoid activities that involve weight-bearing

Question 27

What can you do to reduce your risk of developing diabetes?

A) avoid taking aspirin
B) increase your LDL levels
C) avoid tobacco smoke
D) be physically active

Question 28

You have a family member who appears to be having a heart attack. What is the first thing you should do?

Question 30

If you were diagnosed with hypertension, what lifestyle changes could you make to bring your blood pressure down to a healthy level?

Question 32

In which type of diabetes is the body unable to manufacture insulin?

A) Type 1 diabetes
B) Type 2 diabetes
C) Type 3 diabetes
D) gestational diabetes

Question 33

What is osteoporosis?

Question 34

Which of the following treatments would you recommend to someone suffering from a migraine?

A) a benzodiazapene medication
B) an alkaloid medication
C) alcohol
D) Tylenol

Question 35

Wayne has been experiencing severe headaches. With these headaches, he also tends to experience nausea and a sensitivity to light. What is Wayne most likely experiencing?

A) a heart attack
B) an asthma attack
C) osteoporosis
D) a migraine

Question 36

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?

A) sweating
B) urinating often
C) weight gain
D) increased energy

Question 37

Which of the following is most likely to trigger a migraine?

A) chocolate
B) getting more sleep than usual
C) not enough exposure to sunlight
D) binge eating

Question 39

If diabetes becomes very severe or is not managed well, what is one of the potential consequences?

A) memory loss
B) food allergies
C) amputation
D) cancer

Question 40

Which of the following is most likely to cause an asthma attack?

A) a diet rich in carbohydrates
B) exercise
C) watching too much TV
D) clean air