MBLEx Pathology Practice Test 2023 (Massage Therapy Exam)

What muscle is directly affected by TMJ dysfunction?

Is massage for constipation indicated or contraindicated?

Which of the following is a common site for renal calculi (kidney stones)?

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a compression of a nerve or blood vessel in what area?

Massage is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?

Which is not a potential side effect of long-term corticosteroid (prednisone, hydrocortisone) use?

What statement is true in respect to transdermal patches?

Which of the following hydrotherapy applications is/are not contraindicated for a patient with a heart condition?

Which of the following hydrotherapy applications is/are not contraindicated for a patient with a heart condition?

What is lordosis?

What is a possible benefit of massage therapy for a client diagnosed with cancer?

If a doctor has approved the use of heat for a patient with diabetes, what systemic physiologic effect might the heat treatment have?

Which describes a chronic condition?

A lateral curve of the spine is characteristic of which of the following conditions?

Which pathological condition of the skeletal system often progresses silently for decades, and occurs most commonly in women after menopause?

Indications for massage are:

Hypertension is defined as what?

What has hand cupping proven to be most beneficial for?

Why should injection sites be avoided for at least 12 hours?

What is the most likely cause of edema in the upper extremity?

When performing CPR, in what position should the victim be placed?

Which drug class is used to reduce or prevent clotting in the blood?

How should a client who is HIV positive and displays no symptoms be treated?

This pathological condition is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in joints and can lead to deformity. What is its name?

Which of the following prefixes means disease?

Is ice indicated for neuralgia?

Which drug class is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) by decreasing water and electrolytes in the kidneys?

With the exception of Buerger’s Disease, what is the best approach to take for vascular occlusive disease?

Following activity that generates a lot of sweating, which of the following might be a likely cause of muscle cramps and/or muscle pain?

Dysphagia is difficulty in doing which activity?

If a client has edema in the foot, what client position should be used to aid in reduction of the edema?

Which massage technique is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis in remission?

The term primary and secondary refer to problems in the target gland versus problems in other organs and glands that have an effect on the target gland. In primary hyperthyroidism, the pathology is in the thyroid gland itself. If the problem is secondary hyperthyroidism, which gland is causing the problem?

The ability to identify contraindications is an integral part of an effective assessment. Which of the following conditions is an absolute contraindication to massage?

What is it called when there is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually and artery, which creates a weakness in the wall of the vessel?

What causes claw hands?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are generally prescribed for which condition?

Which condition is present when the tissue is red and hot?

Which disorder is characterized as a chronic pain syndrome that involves a complicated combination of related sleep disorders, diffuse soft tissue pain, finding of multiple tender points, and elevated levels of a specific neuroreceptor and neuromodulator associated and pain transmission?

For which condition is the application of ice contraindicated in the first 24 hours?

What should be done when massaging an edematous leg?

When massaging a client, what should the therapist do when encountering an area with ecchymosis?

What should a massage therapist do when working with a terminally ill client in the client’s home?

Which describes a chronic condition?

What is the name for inflammation of a tendon that is caused by trauma, overuse, or inflammatory disease?

In cases of venostasis where no obstruction is present, which is indicated?

Which would be considered the trade name of the drug?

Which is the single most effective deterrent to the spread of disease?

What is it called when there is an excessive accumulation of watery fluid around cells, tissues, or serous cavities?

How may massage therapy affect a client suffering with anemia?