Given the fiscal limitations, the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdülhamit II, took all of the following actions between 1876 and 1909 EXCEPT:
Answer: He...
Among the Enlightenment-inspired reforms of Alexander I was:
Among the Enlightenment-inspired reforms of Alexander I was:
Answer: The liberation of serfs in Russia's Baltic province...
Sultan Abdülhamit used the Russian-Ottoman War of 1877-1878 as an excuse to:
Sultan Abdülhamit used the Russian-Ottoman War of 1877-1878 as an excuse to:
Answer: Dismiss the Ottoman Parliament and rule by decre...
Choose the correct chronological order for the events below:
Choose the correct chronological order for the events below:
Answer: The reign of Catherine II of Russia; the Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman...
The assassination of ________ in 1881 by a leftist terrorist organization impatient for further reforms triggered a repressive backlash from the next tsar.
The assassination of ________ in 1881 by a leftist terrorist organization impatient for further reforms triggered a repressive backlash from the next...
Choose the correct chronological order of the events below:
Choose the correct chronological order of the events below:
Answer: Ottoman siege of Vienna; Napoleon's occupation of Egypt; First Ottoman-Russian...
______ became independent of Ottoman rule in a war of liberation (1821-1832), and it was the first country in which ethnic nationalism was an element in its foundation.
______ became independent of Ottoman rule in a war of liberation (1821-1832), and it was the first country in which ethnic nationalism was an element...
The Balkan states of Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and Bulgaria:
The Balkan states of Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and Bulgaria:
Answer: Collaborated in the First Balkan War against the Ottoman...
Foremost among the aims identified by Vladimir Lenin in his treatise What Is to Be Done? was:
Foremost among the aims identified by Vladimir Lenin in his treatise What Is to Be Done? was:
Answer: The overthrow of the tsa...
In 18th-century eastern Arabia, a local _________, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, exploited Ottoman decentralization to ally himself with Ibn Saud, the head of a powerful family.
In 18th-century eastern Arabia, a local _________, Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab, exploited Ottoman decentralization to ally himself with Ibn Saud, the...
Theoretically, the Land Code of 1858 subjected all users of the "sultan's land" to taxation, but:
Theoretically, the Land Code of 1858 subjected all users of the "sultan's land" to taxation, but:
Answer: The central administration had no money...
Junior military officers launched a coup in 1908 and forced the sultan to:
Junior military officers launched a coup in 1908 and forced the sultan to:
Answer: Accept a new parliamen...
In _____, after widespread revolts against tax increases to cover a lavish European trip by the shah of Persia, a constitutional revolution put parliamentary limits on the Qajar regime.
In _____, after widespread revolts against tax increases to cover a lavish European trip by the shah of Persia, a constitutional revolution put parliamentary...
Ottoman troops were able to repress nationalist agitators in Macedonia in the 1890s because:
Ottoman troops were able to repress nationalist agitators in Macedonia in the 1890s because:
Answer: None of the groups received outside support...
In the 1870s, conservative intellectuals broadened the conceptualization of Russian nationality into an ideology of Pan-__________.
In the 1870s, conservative intellectuals broadened the conceptualization of Russian nationality into an ideology of Pan-__________.
Answer: ...
In a reform of the educational system in 1782, _________ made education, from urban primary schools to high schools, free and mostly staffed with clergy.
In a reform of the educational system in 1782, _________ made education, from urban primary schools to high schools, free and mostly staffed with clergy.
Answer: Catherine...
When they established power, the Qajars:
When they established power, the Qajars:
Answer: Were not powerful enough to interfere with the clerical hierarchy's privilege...
As a result of its loss in the Crimean War of __________, Russia was forced to recognize the Ottoman Empire's right to full integrity.
As a result of its loss in the Crimean War of __________, Russia was forced to recognize the Ottoman Empire's right to full integrity.
Answer:&nb...
In 1839, the Ottoman government issued a series of reform edicts that are collectively known as Tanzimat or "______".
In 1839, the Ottoman government issued a series of reform edicts that are collectively known as Tanzimat or "______".
Answer: Reorganizatio...
All of the following is true of the crisis from 1873 to 1878 EXCEPT:
All of the following is true of the crisis from 1873 to 1878 EXCEPT:
Answer: It was triggered when the government initiated a constitutional...
Among the innovative measures proposed by Nikolai Chernyshevsky in his novel What Is to be Done? was:
Among the innovative measures proposed by Nikolai Chernyshevsky in his novel What Is to be Done? was:
Answer: The liberation of wome...
The Congress of Berlin had the following impact on the Ottomans EXCEPT:
The Congress of Berlin had the following impact on the Ottomans EXCEPT:
Answer: The Parliament took over governance and the Sultan retained only...
Shiites are unique in having a small number, about half a dozen today, of ___________ ("signs of God"), who are distinguished by their knowledge of the Quran and Islamic tradition.
Shiites are unique in having a small number, about half a dozen today, of ___________ ("signs of God"), who are distinguished by their knowledge of...
All of the following are true of the second Ottoman siege to Vienna EXCEPT:
All of the following are true of the second Ottoman siege to Vienna EXCEPT:
Answer: It resulted in a third siege, when peace negotiations failed...
Even though Ottoman sappers and siege cannons succeeded in breaching the walls of Vienna in several places in 1683, a __________ relief army allied with the Habsburgs arrived just in time to drive out the besieging forces.
Even though Ottoman sappers and siege cannons succeeded in breaching the walls of Vienna in several places in 1683, a __________ relief army allied...
Napoleon's invasion of Ottoman Egypt in 1798 and Russia in 1812 drove home to their rulers that:
Napoleon's invasion of Ottoman Egypt in 1798 and Russia in 1812 drove home to their rulers that:
Answer: His armies of mass conscripts, equipped...
Between 1894 and 1896, the Ottoman sultan armed Kurdish tribal units, which massacred thousands of _______ villagers.
Between 1894 and 1896, the Ottoman sultan armed Kurdish tribal units, which massacred thousands of _______ villagers.
Answer: Armeni...
Seven years after the Congress of Berlin in 1878, the sultan was forced to recognize the independence of _____.
Seven years after the Congress of Berlin in 1878, the sultan was forced to recognize the independence of _____.
Answer: Bulgar...
Continuing the repressive policies of his father, Nicholas launched a pogrom of Russian _________ in 1903-1906, triggering mass emigrations to the United States.
Continuing the repressive policies of his father, Nicholas launched a pogrom of Russian _________ in 1903-1906, triggering mass emigrations to the United...
Which of the following factors did not shape Japan's pursuit of an overseas empire?
Which of the following factors did not shape Japan's pursuit of an overseas empire?
Answer: The Tokugawa shogunate's desire for contact with...
After he had __________ and suffered a nervous breakdown, Hong Xiuquan came to believe that he was Christ's younger brother.
After he had __________ and suffered a nervous breakdown, Hong Xiuquan came to believe that he was Christ's younger brother.
Answer: failed...
After the forced suicide of Taiping leader Hong Xiuquan and the end of his movement in 1864, Chinese leaders began to move toward a reform strategy of what a later slogan called:
After the forced suicide of Taiping leader Hong Xiuquan and the end of his movement in 1864, Chinese leaders began to move toward a reform strategy...
A backlash against the foreign presence in Japan, resulting from the "treaty port" era of exposure to Western powers, led to the creation of an anti-foreigner movement aimed at driving out the Tokugawa and _________ had coalesced around the samurai of two southern domains, Satsuma and Choshu, the so-called "Satcho clique."
A backlash against the foreign presence in Japan, resulting from the "treaty port" era of exposure to Western powers, led to the creation of an anti-foreigner...
Much of the resistance to the Emperor _________'s "hundred days' reform" program, issued in a flurry of edicts in 1898, was centered on the empress dowager.
Much of the resistance to the Emperor _________'s "hundred days' reform" program, issued in a flurry of edicts in 1898, was centered on the empress...
As the trade in "foreign mud" (opium) began, heavily armed ships would unload their cargo of opium on small, sparsely inhabited offshore islands, from which:
As the trade in "foreign mud" (opium) began, heavily armed ships would unload their cargo of opium on small, sparsely inhabited offshore islands, from...
The movement's new regime moved to the Tokugawa capital of _________ and renamed it Tokyo.
The movement's new regime moved to the Tokugawa capital of _________ and renamed it Tokyo.
Answer: E...
In order to stem the tide of Western encroachment and influence, a growing number of Chinese officials advocated a policy of _________, whose two most prominent advocates were Li Hongzhang and Zeng Guofan.
In order to stem the tide of Western encroachment and influence, a growing number of Chinese officials advocated a policy of _________, whose two most...
The Tonghak, or "_________", movement kept the Korean peninsula a volatile one in the 19th century, inspiring peasant rebellions in 1810 and 1860.
The Tonghak, or "_________", movement kept the Korean peninsula a volatile one in the 19th century, inspiring peasant rebellions in 1810 and 1860.
Answer: Eastern...
The Boxer Rebellion came about as a result of the anti-Qing and anti-foreign plots of a group known as the _________, also known as the "Boxers" on account of their ritual exercises.
The Boxer Rebellion came about as a result of the anti-Qing and anti-foreign plots of a group known as the _________, also known as the "Boxers" on...
The _________ Constitution was promulgated in 1889 and remained in force in Japan until it was supplanted by a constitution composed by Allied occupation forces after World War II.
The _________ Constitution was promulgated in 1889 and remained in force in Japan until it was supplanted by a constitution composed by Allied occupation...
In the aftermath of losing the war, a group of young Chinese officials pushed for a series of widespread reforms aimed at completely revamping China's government and many of its leading institutions in what became known as the _________.
In the aftermath of losing the war, a group of young Chinese officials pushed for a series of widespread reforms aimed at completely revamping China's...
Much of Ito's Constitution was aimed at preserving the traditions of Japan's Confucian society, chief among them the concept of kokutai, or _________, reflecting Japan's unique unbroken line of emperors and their familial and spiritual bond and the Japanese people.
Much of Ito's Constitution was aimed at preserving the traditions of Japan's Confucian society, chief among them the concept of kokutai, or _________,...
Which of the following was not a Meiji regime economic reform?
Which of the following was not a Meiji regime economic reform?
Answer: keeping tight regulatory controls over Japanese private enterpri...
In later treaties signed by China with France and the United States, an important addition was the most-favored nation clause, which stated that:
In later treaties signed by China with France and the United States, an important addition was the most-favored nation clause, which stated that:
Answer: any...
The Chinese signed treaties with France and the US, conceding in a clause that any new concessions granted to one country automatically reverted to those who were "__________ nations."
The Chinese signed treaties with France and the US, conceding in a clause that any new concessions granted to one country automatically reverted to...
With the ascension of the infant Guangxu as emperor in 1874 came the regency of Empress Dowager ________.
With the ascension of the infant Guangxu as emperor in 1874 came the regency of Empress Dowager ________.
Answer: Ci...
The novel _________, written by Cao Xueqin, is considered to be the greatest literary masterpiece of the Qing Era and is such a hallmark of Chinese vernacular literature that there is an entire field of "red studies" or "redology" devoted entirely to the examination of the work.
The novel _________, written by Cao Xueqin, is considered to be the greatest literary masterpiece of the Qing Era and is such a hallmark of Chinese...
All of the rights of Japanese subjects set out in the Meiji Constitution's 15 articles are:
All of the rights of Japanese subjects set out in the Meiji Constitution's 15 articles are:
Answer: Qualified by such praises as "unless provided...
By the fall of 1894, a full-scale war over the fate of Korea and northeast Asia, called the _________ War, was under way.
By the fall of 1894, a full-scale war over the fate of Korea and northeast Asia, called the _________ War, was under way.
Answer: Sino-Japan...
Like the Chinese "self-strengtheners", Japanese senior advisors to the emperor sought to use new foreign technologies and institutions to strengthen the state ___________.
Like the Chinese "self-strengtheners", Japanese senior advisors to the emperor sought to use new foreign technologies and institutions to strengthen...
The most prominent of the ___________, which emerged in the 1860s, was Shenbao.
The most prominent of the ___________, which emerged in the 1860s, was Shenbao.
Answer: Chinese-language newspape...
Kabuki theater was altered in the Meiji period by now:
Kabuki theater was altered in the Meiji period by now:
Answer: Often having female actors playing female part...
The two key terms in the popular Chinese self-strengthening formulation Zhong Xue wei ti and Xixue wei yong meant "Chinese studies for the essence" and "Western studies for the __________."
The two key terms in the popular Chinese self-strengthening formulation Zhong Xue wei ti and Xixue wei yong meant "Chinese studies for the essence"...
In April ________ the new Emperor Meiji issued a "charter oath" in which he renounced, at least officially, the restrictive measures of the past.
In April ________ the new Emperor Meiji issued a "charter oath" in which he renounced, at least officially, the restrictive measures of the past.
...
_______ ended slavery in Brazil in 1888.
_______ ended slavery in Brazil in 1888.
Answer: central governme...
In __________, nearly one-third of the population consisted of immigrants, a share much higher than at any time in the United States.
In __________, nearly one-third of the population consisted of immigrants, a share much higher than at any time in the United States.
Answer:&nbs...
The Monroe Doctrine stated that.
The Monroe Doctrine stated that.
Answer: The United States government would not tolerate European attempts to re-colonize the new republics of...
Under the leadership of _______________, the Mexican Revolution was ended late in 1920.
Under the leadership of _______________, the Mexican Revolution was ended late in 1920.
Answer: Álvaro Obreg...
The constitution introduced by Dom Pedro I of Brazil in 1823:
The constitution introduced by Dom Pedro I of Brazil in 1823:
Answer: Concentrated powers in the emperor's hand...
In urban areas, ________ frequently ran shops, managed markets, were proprietors of cantinas, and performed a host of skilled and unskilled jobs, particularly in the textile and food trades.
In urban areas, ________ frequently ran shops, managed markets, were proprietors of cantinas, and performed a host of skilled and unskilled jobs, particularly...
The family of Simón Bolívar owned _______ plantations worked by African slaves and was engaged in colonial trade.
The family of Simón Bolívar owned _______ plantations worked by African slaves and was engaged in colonial trade.
Answer: Cac...
Gran Colombia was divided in 1831 into its component parts, which included all of the following except:
Gran Colombia was divided in 1831 into its component parts, which included all of the following except:
Answer: Pe...
In 1822, __________ proclaimed, "Independence or death!" thereby making Brazil an independent kingdom.
In 1822, __________ proclaimed, "Independence or death!" thereby making Brazil an independent kingdom.
Answer: Dom Pedro...
Despite many diverging interests, Argentina and Brazil were allies in the Paraguayan War of 1864-1870
Despite many diverging interests, Argentina and Brazil were allies in the Paraguayan War of 1864-1870
Answer: to maintain the traditional policy...
Coffee, rubber, and sugar exports yielded high profits and taxes in Brazil until 1896, when:
Coffee, rubber, and sugar exports yielded high profits and taxes in Brazil until 1896, when:
Answer: Overproduction of coffee resulted in diminishing...
When they entered Mexico City in 1915, Álvaro Obregón and his Constitutionalists were:
When they entered Mexico City in 1915, Álvaro Obregón and his Constitutionalists were:
Answer: Opposed to Emiliano Zapata's land redistribution...
In 1810, the New Granadans created juntas, or committees, among which the junta of _________ was the most important, and they drove the colonial Spaniards from their positions.
In 1810, the New Granadans created juntas, or committees, among which the junta of _________ was the most important, and they drove the colonial Spaniards...
The ambitious plans of Chile's president José Manuel Balmaceda Fernández fell apart as soon as 1891, due to:
The ambitious plans of Chile's president José Manuel Balmaceda Fernández fell apart as soon as 1891, due to:
Answer: A coup against him, led...
Some 235,000 _________ "coolies" were brought to Peru, Cuba, and Costa Rica, working in silver mines, sugar and cotton plantations, and later on railroads—and only about 10% of them returned home.
Some 235,000 _________ "coolies" were brought to Peru, Cuba, and Costa Rica, working in silver mines, sugar and cotton plantations, and later on railroads—and...
By 1800, the viceroyalty of La Plata, with the rising port of _________, had grown through contraband trade with Great Britain.
By 1800, the viceroyalty of La Plata, with the rising port of _________, had grown through contraband trade with Great Britain.
Answer: Buenos...
The proclamation of a Brazilian republic resulted in which two political constituencies?
The proclamation of a Brazilian republic resulted in which two political constituencies?
Answer: Provincial federalism vs. supporters of a strong...
The first Amerindian to accede to the office of President of Mexico was:
The first Amerindian to accede to the office of President of Mexico was:
Answer: Benito Juár...
José Antonio Aponte, head of a Yoruba confraternity (cabilde) in __________, led an abortive revolt against Spanish control in 1812.
José Antonio Aponte, head of a Yoruba confraternity (cabilde) in __________, led an abortive revolt against Spanish control in 1812.
Answer: ...
By 1810, when the first independence movements were formed in the viceroyalty of La Plata, the porteños were:
By 1810, when the first independence movements were formed in the viceroyalty of La Plata, the porteños were:
Answer: Creoles living in Buenos...
Mexico refused to recognize Texan national independence, and the state of Texas entered the United States in ___________.
Mexico refused to recognize Texan national independence, and the state of Texas entered the United States in ___________.
Answer: 18...
Independence and the end of Spanish rule initially benefited which Latin American trading partner the most?
Independence and the end of Spanish rule initially benefited which Latin American trading partner the most?
Answer: Great Brita...
Simón Bolívar's "Gran Colombia" encompassed the modern states of _______________.
Simón Bolívar's "Gran Colombia" encompassed the modern states of _______________.
Answer: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Pana...
Spanish colonialism in Latin America finally ended in which of the following decades?
Spanish colonialism in Latin America finally ended in which of the following decades?
Answer: 182...
Contrary to expectations, wages for laborers in Latin America ____________ in the 1800s.
Contrary to expectations, wages for laborers in Latin America ____________ in the 1800s.
Answer: Remained low, because ethnic discrimination...
In the five years after the abolition of slavery, the Brazilian economy _____________.
In the five years after the abolition of slavery, the Brazilian economy _____________.
Answer: Expand...
One of the results of the revolutions of 1848 was:
One of the results of the revolutions of 1848 was:
Answer: The election of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte as president of Franc...
What did Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès believe the Third Estate stood for, in his pamphlet entitled "What is the Third Estate?"
What did Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès believe the Third Estate stood for, in his pamphlet entitled "What is the Third Estate?"
Answer: The French ...
The British administration offended the American colonists of the upper urban class when it dissolved the ________ Assembly for opposing the Stamp Act, but it withdrew the taxes in 1766.
The British administration offended the American colonists of the upper urban class when it dissolved the ________ Assembly for opposing the Stamp Act,...
In the course of his unification of Germany, Bismarck launched wars against all of the following countries except:
In the course of his unification of Germany, Bismarck launched wars against all of the following countries except:
Answer: Russ...
Otto von Bismarck argued that, in order to unite Germany, Prussia must progress from talk to action, by employing "blood and _________".
Otto von Bismarck argued that, in order to unite Germany, Prussia must progress from talk to action, by employing "blood and _________".
Answer:&...
As a result of the Seven Years' War, Spain lost Florida to ___________ in 1763.
As a result of the Seven Years' War, Spain lost Florida to ___________ in 1763.
Answer: Brita...
The US Constitution seemed to embody many of the ideals of the Enlightenment, except for:
The US Constitution seemed to embody many of the ideals of the Enlightenment, except for:
Answer: A commitment to abolish slavery within two...
Between 1877 and 1914, US Southern state legislatures systematically attacked African-Americans' rights in respect to all of the following except:
Between 1877 and 1914, US Southern state legislatures systematically attacked African-Americans' rights in respect to all of the following except:
Federal...
Among the causes espoused by the Paris Commune of 1871 was:
Among the causes espoused by the Paris Commune of 1871 was:
Answer: The separation of church and state and a confiscation of church properti...
The Congress of Vienna restored the French Bourbon monarchy with the coronation of King _________, the brother of Louis XVI.
The Congress of Vienna restored the French Bourbon monarchy with the coronation of King _________, the brother of Louis XVI.
Answer: Louis X...
Publication of Denis Diderot's Encyclopédie was difficult because:
Publication of Denis Diderot's Encyclopédie was difficult because:
Answer: It was banned as subversive by the Catholic Church and the French...
______ painted in the Romantic style, including a scene of a languid harem in The Women of Algiers in their Apartment (1834).
______ painted in the Romantic style, including a scene of a languid harem in The Women of Algiers in their Apartment (1834).
Answer: Eugène...
In his Social Contract, and to the consternation of French radicals, Jean-Jacques Rousseau espoused the notion that humans _________.
In his Social Contract, and to the consternation of French radicals, Jean-Jacques Rousseau espoused the notion that humans _________.
Answer: Had...
Although affirming the concept that the equality of all "men" was "self-evident," the Declaration of Independence tacitly excluded the _________ of all Americans who were Black slaves and the roughly half who were women, as well as Native Americans.
Although affirming the concept that the equality of all "men" was "self-evident," the Declaration of Independence tacitly excluded the _________ of...
Louis XVI held an assembly of the ________, which had not met since 1614, at Versailles beginning in May 1789.
Louis XVI held an assembly of the ________, which had not met since 1614, at Versailles beginning in May 1789.
Answer: Estates-Gener...
Louverture became emperor of Haiti, renaming Saint-Domingue after:
Louverture became emperor of Haiti, renaming Saint-Domingue after:
Answer: It's supposed original Taí...
Count Camillo di Cavour, the prime minister of _________, was the politician who did the most to realize Italy's unification.
Count Camillo di Cavour, the prime minister of _________, was the politician who did the most to realize Italy's unification.
Answer: Piedmo...
____ published his Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in 1776
____ published his Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations in 1776
Answer: Adam Smi...
___ eventually became strong enough to assume control of Saint-Domingue after the slave rebellion
___ eventually became strong enough to assume control of Saint-Domingue after the slave rebellion
Answer: Jean-Jacques Dessalin...
After supplying the American colonists with money, arms, and officers, in 1778-1779, in alliance with _________, France declared war on Great Britain.
After supplying the American colonists with money, arms, and officers, in 1778-1779, in alliance with _________, France declared war on Great Brita...
Two leaders who led the Manchus to military might by the seventeenth century were:
Two leaders who led the Manchus to military might by the seventeenth century were:
Answer: Nurhachi and Abah...
Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong, three powerful emperors of the Qing (a foreign, Manchu dynasty), strove to validate their reigns by all of the following EXCEPT:
Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong, three powerful emperors of the Qing (a foreign, Manchu dynasty), strove to validate their reigns by all of the following...
In the commercial trade between Europe and China, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
In the commercial trade between Europe and China, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
Answer: The Qing dynasty incorporated the European merchants...
In 1549 the Franciscan missionary ___________ landed in Japan.
In 1549 the Franciscan missionary ___________ landed in Japan.
Answer: Francis Xavi...
In regard to military might and technology, the Ming have been characterized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
In regard to military might and technology, the Ming have been characterized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Answer: Reliant on diplomacy...
Chikamatsu Monzaemon most famous play is based on a real incident, in which the daimyo of 47 samurai was killed by a political opponent, leaving them as _________ masterless.
Chikamatsu Monzaemon most famous play is based on a real incident, in which the daimyo of 47 samurai was killed by a political opponent, leaving them...
Which of the following is the correct chronological order?
Which of the following is the correct chronological order?
Answer: Founding of the Ming Dynasty; founding the Tokugawa Shogunate; Shimabara Rebellion;...
There were ___ banner organizations:
There were ___ banner organizations:
Answer: ...
In Japan, the Gekokujo ("those below toppling those above") period of civil war erupted in 1467 and continued, on and off, until the ________.
In Japan, the Gekokujo ("those below toppling those above") period of civil war erupted in 1467 and continued, on and off, until the ________.
An...
Armillary spheres and a celestial globe were cast by Chinese artisans to the specifications of the ________ court mathematician Ferdinand Verbiest in the 1680s.
Armillary spheres and a celestial globe were cast by Chinese artisans to the specifications of the ________ court mathematician Ferdinand Verbiest in...
Jesuit priests like Matteo Ricci and Ferdinand Verbiest:
Jesuit priests like Matteo Ricci and Ferdinand Verbiest:
Answer: Used their expertise in the New Sciences to advise the imperial cour...
The Tokugawa attempt to conquer China in the late sixteenth century was led by:
The Tokugawa attempt to conquer China in the late sixteenth century was led by:
Answer: Toyotomi Hideyos...
All of the following are true about the "Rites Controversy" EXCEPT:
All of the following are true about the "Rites Controversy" EXCEPT:
Answer: High officials in the Church disapproved of the decrees of Kangxi...
The Japanese daimyo were:
The Japanese daimyo were:
Answer: Regional warlord...
The Popes found Jesuit practices in China like ___________ problematic.
The Popes found Jesuit practices in China like ___________ problematic.
Answer: Using tea and rice for the Eucharist instead of bread and wi...
Qing philosophers based themselves at the Donglin Academy, founded in 1604, and devoted themselves to reconstituting an activist ________ based on rigorous self-cultivation and advising court officials.
Qing philosophers based themselves at the Donglin Academy, founded in 1604, and devoted themselves to reconstituting an activist ________ based on rigorous...
The _________ East India Company, having established its base at Calcutta in 1690, soon sought to expand its operations to China.
The _________ East India Company, having established its base at Calcutta in 1690, soon sought to expand its operations to China.
Answer: Br...
During the period between the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries, China's population was reduced from about 100 million to about 60 million by:
During the period between the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries, China's population was reduced from about 100 million to about 60 million...
By 1557, the Portuguese had wrested the first European colony from the Chinese at _________, and they held it until 1999.
By 1557, the Portuguese had wrested the first European colony from the Chinese at _________, and they held it until 1999.
Answer: Mac...
The "queue edict" mandated that:
The "queue edict" mandated that:
Answer: Chinese men had to adopt the Manchu style of a shaved forehead with a long braid in bac...
During which stage of production are TOTAL net energy req. of beef cows the HIGHEST
During which stage of production are TOTAL net energy req. of beef cows the HIGHEST
Answer: calving to breedi...
Which of the following would have the HIGHEST maintenance energy req.
Which of the following would have the HIGHEST maintenance energy req.
Answer: lactating mature angus cow weighing 1000 l...
Replacement heifers that are managed to produce their first calf t 2 years of age should weigh ___% of their mature body size at the START OF BREEDING SEASON
Replacement heifers that are managed to produce their first calf t 2 years of age should weigh ___% of their mature body size at the START OF BREEDING...
For feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates, which is true
For feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates, which is true
Answer: high in ener...
Proper application of fertilizer to forage crops will result in
Proper application of fertilizer to forage crops will result in
Answer: Forage yield will increase and forage quality will increa...
The moisture concentration of forage must be reduced to approximately __% higher in order to successfully store the forage as hay
The moisture concentration of forage must be reduced to approximately __% higher in order to successfully store the forage as hay
Answer: 1...
As the stage of maturity forage feedstuffs increase, the harvest yield will ______ and the neutral detergent fiber concentration will _____
As the stage of maturity forage feedstuffs increase, the harvest yield will ______ and the neutral detergent fiber concentration will _____
increase...
Which MICRO minerals will most likely to be deficient in grazing beef cows
Which MICRO minerals will most likely to be deficient in grazing beef cows
Answer: copper and zi...
Which is a macro mineral that is typically found in LOW concentrations in carbonaceous concentrate feedstuffs
Which is a macro mineral that is typically found in LOW concentrations in carbonaceous concentrate feedstuffs
Answer: Calci...
Which class of beef cattle will have the HIGHEST net energy req. for growth
Which class of beef cattle will have the HIGHEST net energy req. for growth
Answer: 500lb large frame heif...
Which are vitamins that need to be supplemented to beef cows consuming moderate quality grass hay
Which are vitamins that need to be supplemented to beef cows consuming moderate quality grass hay
Answer: vitamin A and vitamin...
Which macro mineral may be detrimental to beef cows is the concentration in forages is too high
Which macro mineral may be detrimental to beef cows is the concentration in forages is too high
Answer: sulf...
Coastal hay harvested in april will be [higher or lower] in digestibility, and will have a [higher or lower] ratio of TDN:CP compared to coastal hay harvested in may
Coastal hay harvested in april will be [higher or lower] in digestibility, and will have a [higher or lower] ratio of TDN:CP compared to coastal hay...
In the production of beef in the US market animals use ___% of the total feed energy
In the production of beef in the US market animals use ___% of the total feed energy
Answer: 3...
Carbonaceous concentrates have a LOWER concentrations of _______ and HIGHER concentrations of ______ compared to carbonaceous roughages
Carbonaceous concentrates have a LOWER concentrations of _______ and HIGHER concentrations of ______ compared to carbonaceous roughages
Answer: Calcium...
Which beef production systems would require that steers be harvested at a heavier slaughter weight in order to achieve similar quality grade beef
Which beef production systems would require that steers be harvested at a heavier slaughter weight in order to achieve similar quality grade beef
Answer: Long-...
For which forage toxicity is 3-methylindole the causative agent
For which forage toxicity is 3-methylindole the causative agent
Answer: pulmonary emphyse...
Which cereal grain will have the HIGHEST crude fiber concentration and LOWEST in metabolizable energy value
Which cereal grain will have the HIGHEST crude fiber concentration and LOWEST in metabolizable energy value
Answer: Oat gra...
Which forage is associated with toxicity caused by a fungus that grows on mature seed heads
Which forage is associated with toxicity caused by a fungus that grows on mature seed heads
Answer: dallisgra...
Which feed has the highest % crude protein
Which feed has the highest % crude protein
Answer: Animal f...
A deficiency of ____ during late gestation will impair passive immune transfer in the newborn calf, thus increasing the likelihood that the calf will be more susceptible to disease
A deficiency of ____ during late gestation will impair passive immune transfer in the newborn calf, thus increasing the likelihood that the calf will...
which is true for feedstuffs classified as proteinaceous roughages
which is true for feedstuffs classified as proteinaceous roughages
Answer: high in neutral detergent fiber and low in ener...
Which feedstuffs are classified as proteinaceous roughages
Which feedstuffs are classified as proteinaceous roughages
Answer: red clover hay and vetch h...
Which will NOT affect the protein req.in beef cows
Which will NOT affect the protein req.in beef cows
Answer: cold stre...
Which is classified as a proteinaceous concentrate, and has the HIGHEST concentration of essential amino acids
Which is classified as a proteinaceous concentrate, and has the HIGHEST concentration of essential amino acids
Answer: Canola or rapeseed me...
Replacement heifers should weigh ______% of their mature body size at PARTITION
Replacement heifers should weigh ______% of their mature body size at PARTITION
Answer: 80 to ...
Which combination of vitamins do NOT need to be supplemented to beef cows consuming forages
Which combination of vitamins do NOT need to be supplemented to beef cows consuming forages
Answer: Riboflavin and Vitamin...
In producing beef in the US , which physiological function requires the largest fraction of total dietary energy
In producing beef in the US , which physiological function requires the largest fraction of total dietary energy
Answer: energy requirements...
Maintenance energy requirements would be ____% higher for a 1200 lb lactating holstein cow compared to a 1200 lb lactating angus cow
Maintenance energy requirements would be ____% higher for a 1200 lb lactating holstein cow compared to a 1200 lb lactating angus cow
Answer: ...
In ruminant animals, the microbial protein synthesized from urea will be digested in and absorbed from the
In ruminant animals, the microbial protein synthesized from urea will be digested in and absorbed from the
Answer: small...
Which factor will have the GREATEST affect on digestibility of grass hay
Which factor will have the GREATEST affect on digestibility of grass hay
Answer: stage of plant maturity prior to harve...
Which is true for feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates
Which is true for feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates
Answer: Low in calcium and high in ener...
Which of the following is classified as carbonaceous roughage feedstuffs, AND has the HIGHEST tdn concentration
Which of the following is classified as carbonaceous roughage feedstuffs, AND has the HIGHEST tdn concentration
Answer: corn sila...
During which stage of production are energy requirements of beef cows the LOWEST
During which stage of production are energy requirements of beef cows the LOWEST
Answer: Weaning to start of last trimester of gestati...
Which of the following forage toxicity problems is associated with the inability of hemoglobin to carry sufficient oxygen thus causing death in cattle by anoxia
Which of the following forage toxicity problems is associated with the inability of hemoglobin to carry sufficient oxygen thus causing death in cattle...
To MAXIMIZE forage quality you should harvest alfalfa at the ____ stage, and to MAXIMIZE forage quality you should harvest at the ____stage.
To MAXIMIZE forage quality you should harvest alfalfa at the ____ stage, and to MAXIMIZE forage quality you should harvest at the ____stage.
Answer: pre...
which of the following cubes would be best to supplement lactating beef cows consuming a forage that contains 45% TDN and 9% crude protein (5:1 TDN: CP ratio) ......divide
which of the following cubes would be best to supplement lactating beef cows consuming a forage that contains 45% TDN and 9% crude protein (5:1 TDN:...
Feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates will likely be deficient in which of the following macrominerals
Feedstuffs classified as carbonaceous concentrates will likely be deficient in which of the following macrominerals
Answer: calci...
During the ensiling process, ______ acid is the first acid that will be produced, and_____ acid is the most abundant acid produced
During the ensiling process, ______ acid is the first acid that will be produced, and_____ acid is the most abundant acid produced
Answer: Acetic...
Which of the following methods of harvesting alfalfa would result in HIGHEST percent of storage loss.
Which of the following methods of harvesting alfalfa would result in HIGHEST percent of storage loss.
Answer: Alfalfa harvested at a moisture...
It is recommended that the body condition score of beef cows be ___ at calving.
It is recommended that the body condition score of beef cows be ___ at calving.
Answer: 5 to...
Tall fescue hay harvested at an EARLIER stage of maturity will be [higher or lower] in NDF and [higher or lower]in CP than tall fescue hay harvested at a LATER stage of maturity
Tall fescue hay harvested at an EARLIER stage of maturity will be [higher or lower] in NDF and [higher or lower]in CP than tall fescue hay harvested...
A nutrient deficiency, that when imposed during late gestation, will sometimes cause weak or dummy calf syndrome. Identify the nutrient deficiency associated with weak calf syndrome
A nutrient deficiency, that when imposed during late gestation, will sometimes cause weak or dummy calf syndrome. Identify the nutrient deficiency associated...
Which macro mineral is MOST likely to be DEFICIENT in beef cows grazing bahiagrass pasture
Which macro mineral is MOST likely to be DEFICIENT in beef cows grazing bahiagrass pasture
Answer: Phosphor...
Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?
Sergio has had cataract surgery. What kind of eye drops will he likely be given to reduce post-surgical inflammation?
mydriatic
corticosteroid
NS...
Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. How does nicotinic acid act?
Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. How does nicotinic acid act?
It inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis.
It...
The principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection is ____.
The principal mediator in attaining and maintaining an erection is ____.
phosphodiesterase
TSH
nitric dioxide
testosterone
nitric dioxi...
Prior to orthopedic surgery, Azalea meets with the anesthesiologist who, when explaining the medications that will be used, mentions that one will paralyze all of her muscles, including her diaphragm. What agent has this effect?
Prior to orthopedic surgery, Azalea meets with the anesthesiologist who, when explaining the medications that will be used, mentions that one will paralyze...
Cian, who is diabetic, has been found to have extremely high triglycerides. What category of antilipemic agents will both lower her triglycerides and improve her glucose tolerance?
Cian, who is diabetic, has been found to have extremely high triglycerides. What category of antilipemic agents will both lower her triglycerides and...
Carla, 67 years of age, has a history of breast cancer and thromboembolic disorders, and cannot take hormone replacement or selective estrogen-receptor modifier therapy to treat her osteoporosis. What hormonal agent might be effective?
Carla, 67 years of age, has a history of breast cancer and thromboembolic disorders, and cannot take hormone replacement or selective estrogen-receptor...
Kristopher is taking medicine that contains dextromethorphan. What type of agent is dextromethorphan?
Kristopher is taking medicine that contains dextromethorphan. What type of agent is dextromethorphan?
expectorant
decongestant
nonnarcotic antitussive
mucolytic
Answer: nonnarcotic...
Jean's doctor suggests that she use a decongestant but cautions her to limit her use to just a few days. What might prolonged use cause?
Jean's doctor suggests that she use a decongestant but cautions her to limit her use to just a few days. What might prolonged use cause?
rebound...
Bhu is undergoing rigorous chemotherapy for cancer and has become anemic. What type of medication will increase her body's production of red blood cells?
Bhu is undergoing rigorous chemotherapy for cancer and has become anemic. What type of medication will increase her body's production of red blood cells?
hemoglobin...
Kieran, who is being treated with heparin, is experiencing serious bleeding complications. What is the antidote?
Kieran, who is being treated with heparin, is experiencing serious bleeding complications. What is the antidote?
vitamin K
fresh frozen plasma
protamine...
Ashley has insomnia and her doctor gives her medication to produce sleep. This type of medication is called a(n) ____.
Ashley has insomnia and her doctor gives her medication to produce sleep. This type of medication is called a(n) ____.
hypnotic
anesthetic
sedati...
Rafael has just suffered a myocardial infarction and his physician in putting him on a prescription medication that has been shown to reduce atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with a history of recent stroke, recent MI, or established peripheral vascular disease. What medication fits this description?
Rafael has just suffered a myocardial infarction and his physician in putting him on a prescription medication that has been shown to reduce atherosclerotic...
Mariam's ophthalmologist prescribes a prostaglandin analog for her glaucoma and explains that prostaglandin inhibitors act by ____.
Mariam's ophthalmologist prescribes a prostaglandin analog for her glaucoma and explains that prostaglandin inhibitors act by ____.
increasing aqueous...
Adrian's mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian's mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant medications that can be used to treat his ADHD. What drug might be suggested?
Adrian's mother and father have personal and family histories of drug addiction. Therefore, Adrian's mother asks whether there are any nonstimulant...
Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy, falls against the wall, and is nauseated. His doctor rules out infections and other possible causes and diagnoses Pedro with vertigo. What antiemetic is indicated for use with vertigo?
Pedro is stunned when he suddenly becomes violently dizzy, falls against the wall, and is nauseated. His doctor rules out infections and other possible...
Secretion of breast milk is stimulated by ____.
Secretion of breast milk is stimulated by ____.
LTH
TSH
FSH
LH
Answer: L...
Fay takes amiodarone for the treatment of refractory life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. What side effect of amiodarone caused it to have a "Black Box Warning?"
Fay takes amiodarone for the treatment of refractory life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia. What side effect of amiodarone caused it to have a "Black...
May has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is told she will be taking medications for the rest of her life. What is the primary function of antiglaucoma drugs?
May has been diagnosed with glaucoma and is told she will be taking medications for the rest of her life. What is the primary function of antiglaucoma...
Lata is preparing a report on the abuse of ADHD medications in school settings, and is particularly interested in medications formulated in ways that reduce the risk of abuse. What prodrug should she include?
Lata is preparing a report on the abuse of ADHD medications in school settings, and is particularly interested in medications formulated in ways that...
Francesca attends doctor's appointments with her mother, who is in her late 80s. Her mother is taking NSAIDs for arthritis pain and Francesca asks what might indicate that her mother was having a GI bleed as a result. What should the doctor tell Francesca?
Francesca attends doctor's appointments with her mother, who is in her late 80s. Her mother is taking NSAIDs for arthritis pain and Francesca asks what...
Della is having trouble falling asleep and remembers that antihistamines make her drowsy. What antihistamine is approved as a nighttime sleep aid?
Della is having trouble falling asleep and remembers that antihistamines make her drowsy. What antihistamine is approved as a nighttime sleep aid?
...
Franklin is taking an antipsychotic that acts by blocking serotonin receptors and transiently blocking dopamine receptors. What antipsychotic might he be taking?
Franklin is taking an antipsychotic that acts by blocking serotonin receptors and transiently blocking dopamine receptors. What antipsychotic might...
Garrison has erectile disfunction (ED); angina, for which he uses sublingual nitroglycerin; and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), for which he takes Flomax. What would be a potential side effect if he were to use a PDE inhibitor?
Garrison has erectile disfunction (ED); angina, for which he uses sublingual nitroglycerin; and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), for which he takes...
The Black Box warning that must be included on all antidepressants notes the increased risk of ____.
The Black Box warning that must be included on all antidepressants notes the increased risk of ____.
suicidal thinking and behavior in children and...
Suzette is in need of emergency contraception. She has several contraindications to oral contraceptives. Can she use emergency contraception?
Suzette is in need of emergency contraception. She has several contraindications to oral contraceptives. Can she use emergency contraception?
Possibly....
Lizzy has irritable bowel syndrome and is taking the drug dicyclomine. Dicyclomine acts by _____.
Lizzy has irritable bowel syndrome and is taking the drug dicyclomine. Dicyclomine acts by _____.
decreasing GI transit time
decreasing pain
deccreasing...
Krissi is using eye drops for glaucoma. What can she do to help reduce the possibility of systemic effects?
Krissi is using eye drops for glaucoma. What can she do to help reduce the possibility of systemic effects?
Apply gentle pressure to inner canthus...
Esteban works in a nursing home and notices that quite a few patients have had episodes of C. difficile diarrhea (CDD), which he knows to be one of the most common types of infectious diarrheas in the U.S. Why might CDD be so common in nursing homes?
Esteban works in a nursing home and notices that quite a few patients have had episodes of C. difficile diarrhea (CDD), which he knows to be one of...
Antonia is surprised to learn that her friend has been prescribed aminoglycoside-containing eye drops because she knows that they are associated with damage to the ____.
Antonia is surprised to learn that her friend has been prescribed aminoglycoside-containing eye drops because she knows that they are associated with...
Jillian is taking an antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. This medication is most likely to be ____.
Jillian is taking an antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine. This medication is most likely to be ____.
...
For years, the only medication Jayla has taken to help with her severe knee pain is an NSAID. She has just been diagnosed with cancer and is to be treated with, among other agents, methotrexate. What is the potential interaction between the methotrexate and the NSAID?
For years, the only medication Jayla has taken to help with her severe knee pain is an NSAID. She has just been diagnosed with cancer and is to be treated...
Kirsten has advanced breast cancer with skeletal metastases. What androgen might be used for palliative treatment?
Kirsten has advanced breast cancer with skeletal metastases. What androgen might be used for palliative treatment?
danazol
megestrol acetate
met...
Iona uses an inhaler that delivers her medication through the compression of a valve. What kind of inhaler does she use?
Iona uses an inhaler that delivers her medication through the compression of a valve. What kind of inhaler does she use?
dry-powder inhaler
metered...
Marlee has heard that COX-2 inhibitors are less likely to cause GI bleeds than are NSAIDs. What property of
Marlee has heard that COX-2 inhibitors are less likely to cause GI bleeds than are NSAIDs. What property of
COX-2 inhibitors makes them less...
In males, follicle stimulating hormone ____.
In males, follicle stimulating hormone ____.
shrinks the testes
stimulates breast growth
has no effect
stimulates sperm production
stimulated sperm...
Sally is taking an oral smoking cessation aid that is a partial nicotine receptor agonist-antagonist. What medication is she taking?
Sally is taking an oral smoking cessation aid that is a partial nicotine receptor agonist-antagonist. What medication is she taking?
varen...
Roxie is feeling exhausted by the constant demands of work, school, and her family. What is the only over-the-counter drug proven to be safe and effective in fighting fatigue?
Roxie is feeling exhausted by the constant demands of work, school, and her family. What is the only over-the-counter drug proven to be safe and effective...
Caitlin strained her back and her doctor prescribes a centrally-acting muscle relaxant during the initial checkup. After the pain subsides, her doctor is likely to prescribe ____.
Caitlin strained her back and her doctor prescribes a centrally-acting muscle relaxant during the initial checkup. After the pain subsides, her doctor...
Alfred is taking an alpha agonist to treat his glaucoma. What is especially important for him to know?
Alfred is taking an alpha agonist to treat his glaucoma. What is especially important for him to know?
The medication can have a potentially fatal...
Just as Kendall is experiencing relief from painful muscle spasms with methocarbamol, her spring allergies hit full force and she cannot stop sneezing. Should this be of additional concern?
Just as Kendall is experiencing relief from painful muscle spasms with methocarbamol, her spring allergies hit full force and she cannot stop sneezing....
Phebian takes rosiglitazone for his Type 2 diabetes. How does rosiglitazone act?
Phebian takes rosiglitazone for his Type 2 diabetes. How does rosiglitazone act?
It stimulates beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin.
It decreases...
Marsha is preparing a report on the health effects of alcohol use. She has covered alcohol poisoning and alcoholism. In her section on positive effects, Marsha discusses the inverse association between alcohol consumption and ____.
Marsha is preparing a report on the health effects of alcohol use. She has covered alcohol poisoning and alcoholism. In her section on positive effects,...
Lewis uses an antihcolinergic for the prophylaxis of COPD. He is likely using what medication?
Lewis uses an antihcolinergic for the prophylaxis of COPD. He is likely using what medication?
racepinephrine
tiotropium
albuter...
Alyssia is taking an agent that acts directly to inhibit bone reabsorption. What is an example of such an agent?
Alyssia is taking an agent that acts directly to inhibit bone reabsorption. What is an example of such an agent?
raloxifene
teriparatide
ibandrona...
Abigail just started taking oral contraceptives. How long should she use backup contraception?
Abigail just started taking oral contraceptives. How long should she use backup contraception?
1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
3 weeks
Answer: 4 wee...
Jeremy has painful muscle spasms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. He knows that his friend Tanya, who has multiple sclerosis, has experienced relief from her muscle spasms with dantrolene. Is dantrolene also appropriate for Jeremy?
Jeremy has painful muscle spasms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. He knows that his friend Tanya, who has multiple sclerosis, has experienced relief...
Randall has long attributed his ulcer to his high stress job as a bond trader and is astounded when his doctor tells him his ulcer is likely to be associated with an infection instead. What infectious agent has been associated with gastric and duodenal ulcers as well as gastric cancer?
Randall has long attributed his ulcer to his high stress job as a bond trader and is astounded when his doctor tells him his ulcer is likely to be associated...
Rajesh, an active and fit young adult, injures his shoulder in a weekend baseball game. His doctor tells him to take an NSAID and reminds him of the acronym RICE. What does the R indicate?
Rajesh, an active and fit young adult, injures his shoulder in a weekend baseball game. His doctor tells him to take an NSAID and reminds him of the...
Erika will be taking corticosteroids for a relatively long period of time. In order to reduce the risk of suppressing her adrenals and causing adrenal atrophy, what type of corticosteroids are most effective?
Erika will be taking corticosteroids for a relatively long period of time. In order to reduce the risk of suppressing her adrenals and causing adrenal...
Gabriel has developed diarrhea as a result of taking an antacid. What does the antacid likely contain?
Gabriel has developed diarrhea as a result of taking an antacid. What does the antacid likely contain?
aluminum
calcium carbonate
magnesium
sodium...
Kolby is a long distance truck driver, and despite taking regular breaks and stretching, he often experiences painful muscle spasms. Would taking a muscle relaxant be an appropriate solution for Kolby?
Kolby is a long distance truck driver, and despite taking regular breaks and stretching, he often experiences painful muscle spasms. Would taking a...
Karla knows that when her friend took thyroid replacement, her friend lost weight. Karla has normal levels of thyroid hormones, but wonders whether taking thyroid replacement would help her lose weight as well. What should you tell her?
Karla knows that when her friend took thyroid replacement, her friend lost weight. Karla has normal levels of thyroid hormones, but wonders whether...
Anastasia has a respiratory disease that causes the destruction of the tiny air sacs at the base of the lungs, diminishing the capacity and efficiency of the lungs to utilize oxygen. What does she have?
Anastasia has a respiratory disease that causes the destruction of the tiny air sacs at the base of the lungs, diminishing the capacity and efficiency...
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating pain. What class of medication might be helpful to her?
Lila has widespread endometriosis that causes debilitating pain. What class of medication might be helpful to her?
GnRH
estrogen
progest...
Diarmuid wants to quit smoking and wonders whether smoking cessation aids are useful. Are they?
Diarmuid wants to quit smoking and wonders whether smoking cessation aids are useful. Are they?
Yes. They twice as many smokers quit as going "cold...
Nathan loves running long distances and often describes his runner's high. The phenomenon of runner's high is associated with the body's production of ____.
Nathan loves running long distances and often describes his runner's high. The phenomenon of runner's high is associated with the body's production...
Jimmy has Type 1 diabetes. What macrovascular complications might he experience?
Jimmy has Type 1 diabetes. What macrovascular complications might he experience?
neuropathy
retinopathy
nephropat...
Mateo takes an antiarrhythmic that acts by inhibiting adrenergic nerve receptors. He is most likely taking ____.
Mateo takes an antiarrhythmic that acts by inhibiting adrenergic nerve receptors. He is most likely taking ____.
propranolol
lidocaine
propafeno...
Casey recalls that her grandfather used a barbiturate to help him sleep. She asks her doctor about the use of barbiturates for insomnia and is told that they are rarely used for that purpose due to their side effects. What side-effect is of particular concern?
Casey recalls that her grandfather used a barbiturate to help him sleep. She asks her doctor about the use of barbiturates for insomnia and is told...
Clara has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is being started on an oral antidiabetic agent. What biguanide might she be given?
Clara has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and is being started on an oral antidiabetic agent. What biguanide might she be given?
acarbose
exen...
Billie, an active 72-year-old, becomes concerned about the risk of osteoporosis after a close friend suffers an osteoporosis-related spinal fracture. She asks her doctor about estrogen replacement. What is the current consensus on estrogen for osteoporosis prevention?
Billie, an active 72-year-old, becomes concerned about the risk of osteoporosis after a close friend suffers an osteoporosis-related spinal fracture....
Pauline is taking an antidepressant that is typically reserved for refractory or atypical depression or those associated with panic disorder or phobias. She is most likely taking a(n) ____.
Pauline is taking an antidepressant that is typically reserved for refractory or atypical depression or those associated with panic disorder or phobias....
Sybil has been taking high doses of aspirin for arthritis, and is having increasingly serious adverse effects. What medication might her health care provider suggest that has analgesic effects but very limited anti-inflammatory effects and would also allow a reduction of the aspirin dose?
Sybil has been taking high doses of aspirin for arthritis, and is having increasingly serious adverse effects. What medication might her health care...
Percy needs an antihistamine to help with his pollen allergies, but he has some complicated mental work to do and therefore, would like to use a non-drowsy medication. What antihistamine is less likely to make Percy less drowsy?
Percy needs an antihistamine to help with his pollen allergies, but he has some complicated mental work to do and therefore, would like to use a non-drowsy...
Brayan has inadequate androgen production, but his testicles are healthy and intact. The likely cause is a malfunctioning ____.
Brayan has inadequate androgen production, but his testicles are healthy and intact. The likely cause is a malfunctioning ____.
pancreas
thyroid
...
Christal is eight months pregnant, and in addition to having back pain, leg cramps, insomnia, shortness of breath, and exhaustion, she is constipated. What category of laxative is commonly used for pregnant women and nursing mothers?
Christal is eight months pregnant, and in addition to having back pain, leg cramps, insomnia, shortness of breath, and exhaustion, she is constipated....
Felicity has poorly controlled migraines and the resulting pain is not responsive to standard analgesic protocols. Her physician suggests the use of sumatriptan when she has an acute migraine. What is the mechanism of action for this drug?
Felicity has poorly controlled migraines and the resulting pain is not responsive to standard analgesic protocols. Her physician suggests the use of...
Chiara has poorly controlled pain from diabetic neuropathy. What serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor might be given as an adjuvant?
Chiara has poorly controlled pain from diabetic neuropathy. What serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor might be given as an adjuvant?
carbam...
Gaynor has an artificial heart valve and takes warfarin, which acts by ____.
Gaynor has an artificial heart valve and takes warfarin, which acts by ____.
inhibiting the action of fibrin in clot formation
altering the synthesis...
Danika has Type 1 diabetes and must take a rapid-acting insulin to reduce post-meal hyperglycemia. This is called a ____.
Danika has Type 1 diabetes and must take a rapid-acting insulin to reduce post-meal hyperglycemia. This is called a ____.
prandial dose
combination...
Abdul is taken to the emergency room and is treated with a medication that is especially useful in converting and maintaining atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm. What is this drug likely to be?
Abdul is taken to the emergency room and is treated with a medication that is especially useful in converting and maintaining atrial fibrillation to...
Arleen is being treated for chronic pain and finds that she is needing higher doses of the pain medication to control her pain. This phenomenon is known as ____.
Arleen is being treated for chronic pain and finds that she is needing higher doses of the pain medication to control her pain. This phenomenon is known...
Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus. He wonders if one of the over-the-counter cold medicines might help. Would an OTC cold medicine help?
Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus. He wonders if one of the over-the-counter...
The labels of non-selective NSAIDs must indicate that they ____.
The labels of non-selective NSAIDs must indicate that they ____.
may increase risk of diabetes
can only be safely used for up to 60 days
should be...
Jorja uses a synthetic cannabinoid with effects similar to, but sometimes stronger and more unpredictable than those of marijuana. What is she most likely using?
Jorja uses a synthetic cannabinoid with effects similar to, but sometimes stronger and more unpredictable than those of marijuana. What is she most...
Cayden is using a diclofenac patch for pain from his recent knee injury. How does the patch compare to oral medications?
Cayden is using a diclofenac patch for pain from his recent knee injury. How does the patch compare to oral medications?
Concentrations in blood are...
Agnes has heartburn, which is also called ____.
Agnes has heartburn, which is also called ____.
IBS
pyrosis
dyspeps...
Hasan has long QT syndrome and experiences episodes of rapid, chaotic heart beats. He is having surgery and discusses pain control with his surgeon. Which analgesic is itself associated with sometimes fatal QT prolongation and should therefore be avoided?
Hasan has long QT syndrome and experiences episodes of rapid, chaotic heart beats. He is having surgery and discusses pain control with his surgeon....
Jai has become psychologically dependent on marijuana. What term is applicable when only psychological dependence is involved?
Jai has become psychologically dependent on marijuana. What term is applicable when only psychological dependence is involved?
tolerance
abuse
hab...
Bartholomew has a cold with a cough and runny nose. He has an antihistamine that worked wonderfully with his spring allergies. Should he use this for his cold?
Bartholomew has a cold with a cough and runny nose. He has an antihistamine that worked wonderfully with his spring allergies. Should he use this for...
Tanya has multiple sclerosis and sometimes experiences painful muscle spasms. What muscle relaxant is indicated for the spasms associated with her condition?
Tanya has multiple sclerosis and sometimes experiences painful muscle spasms. What muscle relaxant is indicated for the spasms associated with her ...
Clay has COPD and is not responsive to inhaled bronchodilators. What medication might be used?
Clay has COPD and is not responsive to inhaled bronchodilators. What medication might be used?
montelukast
theophylline
cromol...
Seven-year-old Grant's family and physician are considering pharmacologic treatment of his ADHD with one of the amphetamine/methylphenidate formulations. Accordingly, it is particularly important that the physician screen for personal and family history of ____.
Seven-year-old Grant's family and physician are considering pharmacologic treatment of his ADHD with one of the amphetamine/methylphenidate formulations....
Cody openly and honestly discusses his history of addiction with his surgeon prior to surgery and asks what pain medications will have less potential for abuse. What centrally acting synthetic analog of codeine might the surgeon select?
Cody openly and honestly discusses his history of addiction with his surgeon prior to surgery and asks what pain medications will have less potential...
Dina has osteoporosis. What factor is most effective in determining her risk of fracture?
Dina has osteoporosis. What factor is most effective in determining her risk of fracture?
serum vitamin D
bone mineral density
serum calcium
estrogen...
If you give false information on an application for a PPO license, is that a misdemeanor or is that a felony?
If you give false information on an application for a PPO license, is that a misdemeanor or is that a felony?
Answer: Felony. You signed that...
Is a PPO required to keep a log of the firearms used by the PPO's employees?
Is a PPO required to keep a log of the firearms used by the PPO's employees?
Answer: Y...
If you are asked about '1230.4', what is that about?
If you are asked about '1230.4', what is that about?
Answer: Is the Penal Code about criminal convictions later being changed to not guilty....
What is a 'supervisor-to-guard-ratio'?
What is a 'supervisor-to-guard-ratio'?
Answer: The amount of guards that each supervisor is directly responsible for supervising. One supervisor...
What deductions are typically taken from an employee's paycheck?
What deductions are typically taken from an employee's paycheck?
Answer: Federal Withholding, Social Security, Medicare, State Disability Insurance,...
What State of California entities are involved in a guard's carrying of tear gas?
What State of California entities are involved in a guard's carrying of tear gas?
Answer: BSIS and D...
To carry tear gas, how many hours of training is required?
To carry tear gas, how many hours of training is required?
Answer: 2 hrs of traini...
If a PPO contracts with a K-12 school district or a California community college district, and a guard placed there works more that ____ hours per week, that guard has a special training requirement.
If a PPO contracts with a K-12 school district or a California community college district, and a guard placed there works more that ____ hours per week,...
If you want to open a second office for your PPO license and it is less than 1 mile from your first location, do you need a branch office license for it?
If you want to open a second office for your PPO license and it is less than 1 mile from your first location, do you need a branch office license for...
What document will a bank require you give them if you want a checking account in the name of your PPO Company?
What document will a bank require you give them if you want a checking account in the name of your PPO Company?
Answer: An FBN fili...
What is never to be found in an employee's personnel file?
What is never to be found in an employee's personnel file?
Answer: The employee's I-9 fo...
If a guard shoots a gun while on duty, the guard must notify the PPO within _____and notify BSIS within ______.
If a guard shoots a gun while on duty, the guard must notify the PPO within _____and notify BSIS within ______.
Answer: 24 hrs, 7 da...
Who is in charge of a PPO's BRANCH office?
Who is in charge of a PPO's BRANCH office?
Answer: A manager, usually NOT the Qualified Manag...
Who is in charge of a PPO's PRIMARY office?
Who is in charge of a PPO's PRIMARY office?
Answer: The Qualified Manag...
If a business wants to employ their own security officer instead of hiring a PPO to suppy a guard, that business must register as a "PSE" (a "Proprietary Private Security Employer'). What is the cost of this registration?
If a business wants to employ their own security officer instead of hiring a PPO to suppy a guard, that business must register as a "PSE" (a "Proprietary...
What is the rule on bullet-capacity for semi-automatic pistols in California?
What is the rule on bullet-capacity for semi-automatic pistols in California?
Answer: In 1999 law changes limited to no more that 10 bullets...
What should a PPO do if he/she suspects that a security officer's guard card is a fake?
What should a PPO do if he/she suspects that a security officer's guard card is a fake?
Answer: Contact BS...
How many hours is a baton course?
How many hours is a baton course?
Answer: 8 hou...
What is very likely to be found in an employee's personnel file?
What is very likely to be found in an employee's personnel file?
Answer: Employees W-4 fo...
Can a PPO work as a guard for another PPO's guard company?
Can a PPO work as a guard for another PPO's guard company?
Answer: NO, unless the PPO looking for work 1) has a current guard card, 2)is hired...
When can a security officer 'frisk' a person?
When can a security officer 'frisk' a person?
Answer: After arresting the person, and only for weapo...
You are investigating losses at a store. Growing evidence points towards a the store manager being the main suspect. A: Where should you store the evidence? B: Where should you not store the evidence?
You are investigating losses at a store. Growing evidence points towards a the store manager being the main suspect. A: Where should you store the evidence?...
If BSIS determines that an applicant's arrest record shows he/she has past arrests ending with 'No Despo', what will the applicant be required to do?
If BSIS determines that an applicant's arrest record shows he/she has past arrests ending with 'No Despo', what will the applicant be required to do?
Answer: Applicant...
What does the term 'No Dispo' found on a criminal history report mean?
What does the term 'No Dispo' found on a criminal history report mean?
Answer: No Disposition; it doesn't say if arrestee was found guilty or...
If an employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee in full by?
If an employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee in full by?
Answer: Must be paid by Friday (NOT M...
Why can't you keep an employee's I-9 form in his/her personnel file?
Why can't you keep an employee's I-9 form in his/her personnel file?
Answer: If an employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when...
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, the required words must be legible from what distance?
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, the required words must be legible from what distance?
Answer: From a distance not less that 50 fe...
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, where must the required words be displayed?
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, where must the required words be displayed?
Answer: On the rear and both sides of the vehic...
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, what words must be marked on it?
On a patrol car with an amber light bar, what words must be marked on it?
Answer: The words "Private Security" or Security Patr...
Can a PPO be arrested for not having Workers Compensation Insurance?
Can a PPO be arrested for not having Workers Compensation Insurance?
Answer: Y...
If a guard loses his/her gun, or if it is stolen, when must he notify?
If a guard loses his/her gun, or if it is stolen, when must he notify?
Answer: Within 7 days, notify local law enforcement (NOT BSI...
Today is June 1. Your security officer's guard-card says it expires June 1 (of this year-today), The guard did not renew his guard-card because he is retiring. Can he legally work as a guard today, June 1?
Today is June 1. Your security officer's guard-card says it expires June 1 (of this year-today), The guard did not renew his guard-card because he is...
If you have a guard work for a full week of seven 8 hour days in a row with no days off, how much does a minimum-wage guard get paid for the first 8 hours of work on the seventh consecutive day of work?
If you have a guard work for a full week of seven 8 hour days in a row with no days off, how much does a minimum-wage guard get paid for the first 8...
If a guard loses his/her gun or it is stolen, who must be notified?
If a guard loses his/her gun or it is stolen, who must be notified?
Answer: Local law enforcement, must notify within 7 days (NOT BSI...
What are the four things you should know abut mandatory sexual harassment training in California?
What are the four things you should know abut mandatory sexual harassment training in California?
Applicable only if your company has 50 employees...
If BSIS approves your badge design and you have badges made, can later a local law enforcement agency tell you that your badges can not be used in their area?
If BSIS approves your badge design and you have badges made, can later a local law enforcement agency tell you that your badges can not be used in their...
What are two documents an applicant can provide that would allow a PPO to hire him/her as a security officer?
What are two documents an applicant can provide that would allow a PPO to hire him/her as a security officer?
Answer: A current guard card, and...
Exactly how is the million-dollar insurance required of PPOs employing armed guards described?
Exactly how is the million-dollar insurance required of PPOs employing armed guards described?
Answer: $500,000 for one loss due to bodily injury...
What are the 4 things that should be included in an emergency evacuation plan?
What are the 4 things that should be included in an emergency evacuation plan?
Answer: Procedures for reporting (911), Evacuation procedures...
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage' what is he/she paid for worked hours #13 through #14?
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage' what is he/she paid for worked hours #13 through...
If a security officer shoots his/her firearm on-duty, what 2 notifications must be made, and withing what time frames?
If a security officer shoots his/her firearm on-duty, what 2 notifications must be made, and withing what time frames?
Answer: Withing 24 hrs:...
When a PPO is writing a location's evacuation plan, what is the primary consideration?
When a PPO is writing a location's evacuation plan, what is the primary consideration?
Answer: Preventing injury and dea...
If a PPO wants to open a checking account at a bank using the name of the PPO company to be printed on the checks, what document must the PPO bring to the bank or the bank must deny opening the checking account?
If a PPO wants to open a checking account at a bank using the name of the PPO company to be printed on the checks, what document must the PPO bring...
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage', what is he/she paid for worked hours #9 through #12?
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage', what is he/she paid for worked hours #9 through...
What methods are used to report the payroll wages and withholding of a PPO's security officers by the PPO?
What methods are used to report the payroll wages and withholding of a PPO's security officers by the PPO?
Answer: Reporting to the State of...
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage'. what is he/she paid for worked hours #1 thought #8?
A guard works for you one very long day, 14 hours, then quits. If he/she has agreed to 'minimum wage'. what is he/she paid for worked hours #1 thought...
When should a guard renew his/her guard card?
When should a guard renew his/her guard card?
Answer: At least 60-90 days prior the expiration da...
What is 'entrapment'?
What is 'entrapment'?
Answer: is a law-enforcement agent inducting a person to commit an offence that the person would otherwise have been unlikely...
What are the 'DE-9' forms?
What are the 'DE-9' forms?
Answer: They are thy Quarterly Wage & Withholding Reports for California Employers that in 2011 have replaced...
Why should a PPO develop an emergency evacuation plan for each job site?
Why should a PPO develop an emergency evacuation plan for each job site?
Answer: To save liv...
When can BSIS ask a PPO to verify his/her liability insurance coverage?
When can BSIS ask a PPO to verify his/her liability insurance coverage?
Answer: Anytime. Do not delay in answeri...
When should a PPO check the status of a security officer's guard card?
When should a PPO check the status of a security officer's guard card?
Answer: Before hiring and/or putting to wo...
Can a CA licensed PPO get an out- of-state PPO branch office?
Can a CA licensed PPO get an out- of-state PPO branch office?
Answer: ...
If a PPO's QM quits working for the company, within what time limit must the non-QM PPO company owner notify BSIS?
If a PPO's QM quits working for the company, within what time limit must the non-QM PPO company owner notify BSIS?
Answer: Within 30 day...
Who can fine a PPO for I-9 violations?
Who can fine a PPO for I-9 violations?
Answer: Most often, Department of Homeland Security (immigration/customs), Department of Justice, Department...
If a PPO's PPO license expires but he/she continues to run a PPO business, what possible penalty could this ex-PPO receive?
If a PPO's PPO license expires but he/she continues to run a PPO business, what possible penalty could this ex-PPO receive?
Answer: $10,000 fine...
If a guard doesn't match the expiration date found on the BSIS website, what should the PPO do?
If a guard doesn't match the expiration date found on the BSIS website, what should the PPO do?
Answer: Contact BS...
What are 'D-E forms'?
What are 'D-E forms'?
Answer: D-E forms are State of California EDD forms regarding employers and employees.
Examples: DE-6: Quarterly Wage...
Can a PPO terminate a guard if that guard contacts the PPO's client and tries to start a security arrangement?
Can a PPO terminate a guard if that guard contacts the PPO's client and tries to start a security arrangement?
Answer: Y...
If a PPO has 50 employees, are the supervisors of the PPO agency required by law to receive sexual harassment training?
If a PPO has 50 employees, are the supervisors of the PPO agency required by law to receive sexual harassment training?
Answer: Y...
If a PPO has 50 employees, are the supervisors of that PPO agency required by law to receive sexual harassment training?
If a PPO has 50 employees, are the supervisors of that PPO agency required by law to receive sexual harassment training?
Answer: Y...
If a guard was convicted of assault 10 years ago, could he/she get a BSIS firearm card?
If a guard was convicted of assault 10 years ago, could he/she get a BSIS firearm card?
Answer: Might be denied but could appeal and possibly...
If a guard is inspecting the belongings of a person leaving a building, what is the guard likely inspecting for?
If a guard is inspecting the belongings of a person leaving a building, what is the guard likely inspecting for?
Answer: Company-owned property/i...
What is the maximum money file possible for a serious misdemeanor?
What is the maximum money file possible for a serious misdemeanor?
Answer: $10,000. (Ten thousand dollars)
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If a guard is searching for persons entering a building, what is the guard likely searching for?
If a guard is searching for persons entering a building, what is the guard likely searching for?
Answer: Weapons and other metal, using a metal...
When must a PPO pay an employee 'time-and-a-half?
When must a PPO pay an employee 'time-and-a-half?
Answer: Time-and-half is if an employee works more than 8 hours in any workday or over 40 hours...
If a PPO agency loses its QM (Qualified Manager), within how many days must BSIS be notified?
If a PPO agency loses its QM (Qualified Manager), within how many days must BSIS be notified?
Answer: 30 da...
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