Health Psychology Test #4

18 Questions | By Rmoj203 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 466

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Test on HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and Health Disparities

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1.

Which of the following cells are attacked during the asymptomatic stage of HIV infection.
- A.
  
  B Cells
- B.
  
  T Helper Cells
- C.
  
  Natural Killer Cells
- D.
  
  Memory B Cells
- E.
  
  Leukocytes
2.

All of the following are symptoms of HIV except __________________.
- A.
  
  Skin rashes
- B.
  
  Short-term memory loss
- C.
  
  Loss of fingernails
- D.
  
  Fatigue
- E.
  
  They are all symptoms of HIV
3.

Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) is a primary prevention method in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

_______________ leads to abnormal cell growth.
- A.
  
  Cancer
- B.
  
  Carinogenesis
- C.
  
  Carcinoma
- D.
  
  A & C
- E.
  
  None of the above
5.

What type of tumor invades surrounding tissue?
- A.
  
  Benign
- B.
  
  Malignant
- C.
  
  Automotive
- D.
  
  SHAAD
- E.
  
  None of the above.
6.

In the TNM staging system for cancer, the letter T in the acronym TNM stands for tumor size. Which of the following are the correct descriptions for "N" and "M" (select 2 answers)?
- A.
  
  N: number of tumors in the body, whether malignant or benign.
- B.
  
  N: (lymph) nodes have been affected.
- C.
  
  M: malignant or benign tumor classification
- D.
  
  M: metastatic (has already mobilized) tumor
- E.
  
  One of the above choices is incorrect.
7.

The term "chemo brain" refers to a byproduct of chemotherapy in that the patient
- A.
  
  May experience swelling of the hypothalamus and suffer some internal bleeding
- B.
  
  May be affected cognitively or emotionally
- C.
  
  May become addicted to chemotherapy treatments
- D.
  
  May lose motor control
- E.
  
  C and D
8.

List examples of what is involved in Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT).
9.

Ischemia is a condition in which cells are robbed of oxygen.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Which of the following terms is most closely associated with the term "heart attack" in which there is a death of heart tissue?
- A.
  
  Coronary heart disease
- B.
  
  CVR
- C.
  
  Myocardial Infarction
- D.
11.

According to the video we watched in class, why is it that women tend to die from heart attacks more than women?
12.

List several atypical symptoms women suffer from before having a heart attack.
13.

Explain what "cardiac rehabilitation" and "cardiac invalidism" are.
14.

90% of hypertension is unknown in origin (the remaining five percent occurs due to failures of the kidney to regulate blood pressure).Hypertension unknown in origin is also known as _____________ hypertension.
15.

What are five lifestyle modifications a person can make to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease and what specific effects to their arteries does each change make?(HINT: three are related to one's diet).
16.

Type I diabetes ____________________
- A.
  
  Is insulin dependent; body feeds off its own fats and proteins due to the immune system destroying cells that produce insulin (beta cells of the pancreas)
- B.
  
  Is not insulin dependent; body feeds off its own fats and proteins due to the immune system destroying cells that produce insulin (beta cells of the pancreas)
- C.
  
  Is insulin resistant
- D.
  
  A and C
- E.
  
  B and C
17.

Which of the following is not a major factor in mortality trends?
- A.
  
  Race
- B.
  
  Gender
- C.
  
  Income
- D.
  
  Education
- E.
  
  None of the above
18.

Briefly describe the "Hispanic Paradox".