Questions:
1. The use of intermediate acting insulin can produce an onset of action in one-two hours and sustain activity for approximately what length of time?
a. 5 to 10 hours
b. 10 to 16 hours
c. 20 to 25 hours
d. greater than 30 hours
2. Which of the following most describes the mechanism of action of antidiarrheal agents that act as adsorbents?
a. Decrease gastrointestinal motility
b. Allow toxins to adhere to the gastrointestinal tract
c. Increase gastrointestinal motility thus causing toxins to be expelled
d. Coat the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and absorb toxins
3. Some of the most identifiable symptoms of asthma include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Wheezing
b. Mucus buildup
c. Chest tightness
d. Cough
4. Any clinically significant abnormal level of activity of the pituitary gland can cause which of the following:
a. Hyperparathyroidism
b. Hypogonadism
c. Hypopituitarism
d. Hypersecretion
5. While benefits can be experienced from the use of estrogen-progestin combinations such as protection against osteoporosis, there is an increased risk in all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Breast cancer
b. Thromboembolism
c. Infertility
d. Cardiovascular disease