An elderly Native American woman has tested positive for TB. What is another name for this condition?

COPD.

Bronchiectasis.

Emphysema.

Consumption.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease characterized by obstructed airflow from the lungs. While related to respiratory health, it is distinct from tuberculosis.

Choice B rationale

Bronchiectasis is a condition involving the permanent enlargement of parts of the airways of the lung, often caused by infection or other lung conditions but is different from tuberculosis.

Choice C rationale

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition where the alveoli (air sacs) are damaged, leading to breathing difficulties. This condition is usually associated with smoking and is distinct from tuberculosis.

Choice D rationale

Consumption is an old term for tuberculosis, reflecting the wasting away (consuming) nature of the disease due to the progressive weight loss and weakness it causes.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) does not decrease sitosterol. It mainly targets serum cholesterol and LDL levels to reduce cardiovascular risks.

Choice B rationale

Atorvastatin does not decrease campesterol. Its primary effect is on serum cholesterol and LDL levels, aiming to lower the risk of heart disease.

Choice C rationale

Atorvastatin effectively decreases serum cholesterol and LDL levels, which are the primary targets for reducing cardiovascular risks in patients with high cholesterol.

Choice D rationale

Atorvastatin lowers both serum cholesterol and LDL levels, not just serum cholesterol, making it effective in reducing overall cardiovascular risk.

A. Improved mental status. B. Using fewer pillows at night. C. Increased skin turgor. D. Heart rate regular.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Improved mental status can be a sign of better overall health but is not a specific indicator of improved heart failure status.

Choice B rationale

Using fewer pillows at night indicates reduced orthopnea, a common symptom of heart failure, suggesting that the patient’s heart failure status has improved.

Choice C rationale

Increased skin turgor indicates improved hydration status but is not a specific measure of heart failure improvement.

Choice D rationale

Heart rate regularity is important but does not directly indicate improved heart failure status.

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An elderly Native American woman has tested positive for TB. What is another name for this condition?

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is B

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