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1
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THE 4 D’S?

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Duty, derelict, direct cause and damage

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9 Quadrants in a human body are?

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Cranial, Spinal, Dorsal, Thoracic, Diaphram, Abdominal, Ventral, Pelvic, and Abdominopelvic

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12 pair of bones that make up the thorax; the bars of the cage?

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Ribs

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AB?

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away from; absent

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5
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The abbreviation for Alzheimer’s Disease?

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AD

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6
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The abbreviation for “both ears” is?

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AU

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Abdominal cavity?

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Contains the stomach, most of the intestines, the kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen; it is separated from the thoracic cavity (superior) by the diaphragm and from the pelvic cavity

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Abdominocentesis?

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surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove fluid

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Abduction?

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Moving away from the body mid-line. (The opposite of adduction)

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The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient’s behavior is?

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Empathy

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11
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An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is?

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Atrophy

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12
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Abnormal growth of blood vessels or other materials in the retina?

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Macular degeneration

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13
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An abnormal increase in total of WBCs is?

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Leukocytosis

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14
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is known as?

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Scoliosis

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15
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Abortion?

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Termination of pregnancy before viability

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16
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The absence of urinating formation is termed?

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Anuria

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17
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Absorption?

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The transfer of the products of the digestion into the blood and lymph for circulation.

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18
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An accumulation of air in the pleural space that may lead to collapse of the lung is called?

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Pneumothorax

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19
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An accumulation of excessive fluid in the intercellular spaces is called?

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Edema

20
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Acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine?

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Are all neurotransmitters

21
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Acrocyanosis?

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Blue condition of the extremities

22
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ACTH; adrenocorticotropichormone?

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Stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce cortical Hormones that aid in protecting he body in stress and injury

23
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AN acute infectious skin disease caused by strep or staph is?

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Impetigo

24
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Adeno

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Gland

25
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Adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

26
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Adrenomegaly?

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enlargement of the adrenal glands

27
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AN ADVANCED DIRECTIVE STATES the patients decisions for medical care before an incapacitating event?

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A living will

28
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)?

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Decreased immunity resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Leaving the victim suscetible to opportunistic diseases.

29
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Algesia?

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pain or sensitivity to pain

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Algia

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Pain

31
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All of the following are bones of the middle ear except the?

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Pinna

32
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All of the following are reasons for revoking a physcian’s license except?

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Providing atypical care

33
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All of the following would require a CPT code except?

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Diarrhea

34
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The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of?

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Glucagon

35
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Alplasia?

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Lack of formation or development; usually refers to organ

36
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Analgesia?

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to take away pain, free from pain

37
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The angle for the insertion of the needle for an ID injection is?

A

10-15 degrees

38
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Another name for an open fracture is?

A

Compound Fracture

39
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Another term for chewing is?

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Mastication

40
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Anterior (ventral)?

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Front of the body

41
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Anteroposterior?

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Passing from front to rear

42
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An antihistamine that may be used to treat an allergic reaction is?

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Benadryl

43
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Antipyretic?

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against fever; fever reducing

44
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An antipyretic agent works against?

A

Fever

45
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Any foreign body substance that enters the body and induces an immune response is a?

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Antigen

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