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Dr. Lock Test 1 Q 51-100
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Health Care
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01/20/2013

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91.   _____ occurs when the generation of biological free radicals in a system exceeds the system’s ability to neutralize and eliminate them.
Definition
OXIDATIVE STRESS
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92.   Sarcopenia is also caused by _____, due to a progressive decline that is age related.
Definition
ALTERED PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
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93.   Sarcopenia can also be caused by _____, which increases in the infiltration of fat and connective tissues that occur within the muscle to replace normal muscle tissue as it ages.
Definition
MUSCLE COMPOSITION
Term
94.   etiology factors that can cause sarcopenia.
Definition
1) DECREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, 2) MALNUTRITION, 3) INCREASED CYTOKINE ACTIVITY, 4) OXIDATIVE STRESS, 5) HORMONAL ABNORMALITIES
Term
95.   This muscle type composes the slow twitch type of muscles.
Definition
TYPE 1 MUSCLE FIBERS
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96.   This muscle type consists of the fast twitch type of muscles.
Definition
TYPE 2 MUSCLE FIBERS
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97.   Using techniques that allow analyses of whole-limb muscle tissue, investigators found that the total number of muscle fibers is _____ with increasing age, and the the numbers of type 1 and type 2 fibers are affected to a similar extent.
Definition
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED
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98.   There is evidence that as muscles age, there is a loss of _____ as well. Studies using quantitative electromyography have reported a reduction in the number of functioning motor units in aging human muscle.
Definition
MOTOR UNITS
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99.   Aging causes muscle fibers to undergo continuous _____ and _____ owing to accelerated loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. It is highly likely that such a process Is one of the main contributors to the reduction in muscle volume accompanying advancing age.
Definition
DENERVATION AND REINNERVATION
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100.                        age related changes to muscle.
Definition
1) LOSS OF MASS, 2) LOSS OF ISOMETRIC STRENGTH, 3) LOSS OF PEAK TORQUE, 4) RATE OF TORQUE DEVELOPMENT, 5) FATIGABILITY, 6) IMPACT ABSORPTION, 7) RESTING TONE, 8) RESTING METABOLIC RATE, 9) ELECTRICAL FIELDS, 10) THERMOGENESIS
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59.   strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Definition
1) MONITOR BP, 2) MONITOR GLUCOSE LEVELS, 3) SMOKING CESSATION, 4) WEIGHT REDUCTION, 5) DECREASE SATURATED FATS, 6) INCREASE EXERCISE, 7) INCREASE FRUITS AND VEGGIES, 8) INCREASE ANTIOXIDANTS, 9) VITAMIN E + CO Q10
Term
60.   lifestyle strategies for preventing cancer.
Definition
1) MAMMOGRAM, 2) PAP TEST, 3) FECAL OCCULT BLOOD, 4) SIGMOIDOSCOPY, 5) RECTAL AND PSA, 6) INCREASE EXERCISE, 7) SMOKING CESSATION, 8) REDUCE FAT AND CALORIES, 9) INCREASE ANTIOXIDANTS, 10) INCREASE FRUITS, VEGGIES AND FIBER
Term
61.   To prevent hypertension, how often should ones BP be measured?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
62.   To prevent breast cancer, how often should a woman receive a mammogram?
Definition
EVERY 1-2 YEARS
Term
63.   To prevent uterine cancer, how often should a woman receive a pap test?
Definition
EVERY 2-3 YEARS
Term
64.   To prevent colon cancer, how often should a fecal occult test be performed?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
65.   To prevent prostate cancer, how often should rectal and PSA exams be performed?
Definition
YEARLY AFTER AGE 50
Term
66.   To prevent osteoporosis, bone density should be measured for _____.
Definition
RISK FACTORS
Term
67.   How often should lipid profiles be performed?
Definition
EVERY 5 YEARS
Term
68.   How often should glucose levels be measured?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
69.   How often should digital rectal exams be performed?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
70.   How often should PSA exams be performed?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
71.   How often should mental status exams be measured?
Definition
YEARLY
Term
72.   Bone density exams should be performed after the age of _____.
Definition
65
Term
73.   TSH levels should be measured every _____ years.
Definition
5
Term
74.   Vitamin B-12 levels should be measured every _____ years.
Definition
5
Term
75.   things that we can learn from traditional Chinese medicine.
Definition
1) THE BODY IS CAPABLE OF HEALING ITSELF, 2) HOMEOSTASIS OF CELLS AND ORGANS, 3) TREATING SYMPTOMS DOES NOT PRODUCE HEALTH, 4) PATTERNS OFILLNESS INDICATES WEAKNESS, 5) THE PATIENT IS BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 6) THE DOCTOR WAS PAID TO KEEP YOU WELL
Term
76.   The NMS system, which makes up _____% of the mass of the body, is vitally concerned with the actual function of all aspects of the body.
Definition
70.00000%
Term
77.   The _____, which provides fuel for energy, molecules for our biochemistry, building blocks for growth and repair, and the essentials for all functions of the body.
Definition
DIET
Term
78.   One essential of health promotion is having the physical prowess, and the ability to be flexible, strong, active, mobile, and have the necessary _____ to pursue life with enthusiasm.
Definition
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
Term
79.   _____ are necessary to handle the stress of life, and to actively participate in the life process.
Definition
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY
Term
80.   One should have a clear picture of the relationship and meaning one has with the _____, both within and without.
Definition
UNIVERSE
Term
81.   A practice that professes wellness, and does not address these aspects of health can only provide a part of what is required to really profoundly affect the faculty of _____.
Definition
HEALTH
Term
82.   steps when breaking bad news to a patient.
Definition
1) PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEWS, 2) START CAREFULLY, GET THE CONTEXT RIGHT AND SPEAK FACE TO FACE, 3) FIND OUT HOW MUCH THE PATIENT KNOWS ABOUT THE CONDITION, 4) FIND OUT HOW MUCH THE PATIENTS WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONDITION, 5) SHARE THE INFORMATION, 6) RESPOND TO THE PATIENTS FEELINGS, 7) PLAN FOR THE FUTURE AND FOLLOW THROUGH
Term
83.   These are the 5 stages of acceptance when dealing with bad news.
Definition
1) DENIAL AND ISOLATION, 2) ANGER, 3) BARGAINING, 4) DEPRESSION, 5) ACCEPTANCE
Term
84.   dimensions of care when dealing with a dying patient.
Definition
1) PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS, 2) PSYCHOLOGICAL, 3) SOCIAL, 4) SPIRITUAL
Term
85.   A doc should _____ the patients emotions when dealing with them.
Definition
MIMIC
Term
86.   legal issues that should be addressed when dealing with a dying patient.
Definition
1) LIVING WILLS, 2) DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, 3) DEFINITION OF DEATH, 4) ORGAN/TISSUE DONATION, 5) WILLS, 6) TRUSTS AND OTHER WILL SUBSTITUTES
Term
87.   How long is the grieving time for the loss of a spouse?
Definition
12-18 MONTHS
Term
88.   A main step of grieving when dealing with the loss of a spouse is the disposal of their _____.
Definition
PERSONAL ITEMS
Term
89.   _____ is the age related loss of skeletal muscle mass.
Definition
SARCOPENIA
Term
90.   Sarcopenia is caused by _____ which reduces the availability of O2 for required muscle activity and promotes degeneration of tissues.
Definition
OXIDATIVE STRESS
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