A drop in blood pressure may be triggered by

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A drop in blood pressure may be triggered by:

A. Medication use B. Bleeding C. An allergic reaction D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All (D) can cause hypotension (e.g., vasodilators, hemorrhage, anaphylaxis).

A protease inhibitor will block cells from taking in:

A. Blood B. Glucose C. Protein D. Lactose

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Protease inhibitors (C) block protein breakdown, used in HIV treatment.

What is a sign of Kaposi's sarcoma?

A. Bleeding around the skin B. Purple patches C. The development of unusual moles D. Certain areas are more likely to experience cuts

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kaposi’s sarcoma (B) presents with purple skin lesions.

What is the most important question to ask a patient who has experienced a great deal of weight loss?

A. What medications are you using? B. How active are you? C. What has your maximum weight been? D. Are you trying to lose weight?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Intentionality (D) distinguishes voluntary vs. pathological weight loss.

A patient with jaundiced eyes will:

A. Have yellowing in the whites B. Have discolored pupils C. Have dilated pupils D. Not be capable of focusing

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Jaundice (A) causes yellow sclera due to bilirubin buildup.

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