Final Flashcards
1
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A condition in men that can be caused by psychological illness, anxiety, stress and/or depression
A
Erectile dysfunction
2
Q
Produce the male sex cell (sperm)
A
Testes
3
Q
Duct behind the testes that stores sperm while it matures
A
Epididymis
4
Q
Main male reproductive hormone
A
Testosterone 
5
Q
Which test is the most common in a urology office
A
U/A (urinalysis)
6
Q
Secretes alkaline fluid and contracts to help expel sperm
A
Prostate
7
Q
Which test is used as a tumor market for prostate cancer?
A
PSA
(Prostate specific antigen)
8
Q
Which of the following would be the responsibility of the MA in a urology office?
A
All of these
Take patient’s history
collect and process specimen
assist with the general exam
9
Q
Non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men
A
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
10
Q
When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam?
A
After taking a shower or a bath
11
Q
Pouch of skin that holds the testes
A
Scrotum
12
Q
Most common feature seen in both male and females during puberty
A
Growth of body hair
13
Q
Malignant growth in or on one or both testicles
A
testicular cancer
14
Q
What test is required to make sure a vasectomy has worked?
A
Semen analysis
15
Q
Process by which an ovum is formed
A
Oogenesis
16
Q
Instrument used by OB/GYN to examine uterus and cervix by widening vaginal walls
A
Speculum
17
Q
Produce female sex cells and female hormones
A
Ovaries
18
Q
Process by which an Oocyte (egg) is released from ovary each month
A
Ovulation
19
Q
First menstrual cycle
A
Menarche
20
Q
The patient should be asked to do this before their gynecological examination:
A
Empty their bladder
21
Q
Termination of menstrual cycle due to the normal aging process
A
Menopause
22
Q
Which position is commonly used for a pelvic examination?
A
Lithotomy
23
Q
Painful menstruation
A
Dysmenorrhea
24
Q
Muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and are almost always benign
A
Uterine fibroids
25
Which of the following is used in direct examination of a gynecological specimen?
Wet Mount
26
When asking a patient about their LMP (last menstrual period) you are typically asking about
The first day of their last cycle
27
The female reproductive system contains
Cervix and uterus 
28
This is a quick way for doctors to evaluate the health of all newborns
APGAR testing
29
A NAAT test is
Used to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea in the urine
30
Bacterial infection with a white, greenish or yellow discharge
Gonorrhea
31
Which of the following is true about chlamydia?
All of the above
CDC recommends annual testing for all females under the age of 25
most common STDs in the United States
symptoms are discharge and dysuria
32
An STD that can cause genital warts is known as
HPV
human papilloma virus
33
Bacterial STI which begins with a painless sore known as a chancre at the first stage and brain damage at final stage
Syphilis
34
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is found when the following conditions occur:
HCG can be detected with all of these conditions
breast cancer
ectopic (tubal )pregnancy
first trimester of pregnancy
35
Common, curable STI caused by a parasite
Trichomoniasis
36
Which of the following conditions are treated with hormone replacement therapy?
Both of these
osteoporosis
menopause
37
Which STI causes blisters on or around the genitals and rectum and has no cure?
Herpes simplex 2
38
First four weeks following birth when the child’s head is usually 1/4 of the entire body length
Neonatal period
39
Consent given with knowledge of possible side effects
Informed consent
40
Sheet given to patient or guardian that contains information about a vaccine including risk and side effects
Vaccine information sheet
41
Which of the following is a guideline for storing immunizations
Rotate your supply so those with shortest expiration dates are used first
42
True or false
Is it important to take an oral temperature on all pediatric patients regardless of age?
False
43
True or false
Weight pediatric patients at every visit?
True
44
True or False
Is it is not important to make sure a pediatric bag is sealed tightly because the bag will maintain most of the urine
False
45
Contagious fungal infection of the scalp, groin, feet and other areas of the body
Ringwarm
46
Genetic disorders resulting from an extra chromosome at fetal development
Down syndrome
47
Defect of spinal development occurring during first trimester of pregnancy that can be prevented by taking folic acid
Spina Bifida
48
Viral gastroenteritis is caused by
Inflammation of stomach and intestines
49
 At every prenatal visit, the MA should collect
Urine
50
A birth related disorder of nerves and muscles caused by brain damage occurring before, during or after birth
Cerebral palsy
51
Found in children, adolescents and adults and is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and over diagnosed
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder
52
True or false
A pediatric urine bag is applied the same way for both male and female patients
False
53
True or false
A pediatric urine bag should be checked every 15 minutes for urine
False
54
True or false
Cognitive development is the way a child relates to others as he/she grows
False
55
Which newborn screening is required and performed 24 - 48 hours after birth after the infant ingest proteins
PKU
56
True or false
Accidental poisoning occurs most often in children under the age of 5 years old
True
57
True or false
The purpose of giving vaccine is to break down the bodies immunity to recognize foreign viruses
False
58
Anyone over the age of 65 is known as
Elderly
59
Decrease bone density that can lead to fractures
Osteoporosis
60
Which statement is NOT true regarding elder abuse
Most elder abuse victims are men with chronic conditions
61
High blood pressure is known as
Hypertension
62
True or false
if a patient can’t hear you, it is a good idea to speak louder?
False
63
True or false
if a patient has trouble seeing, read all of their paperwork to them
False
64
A brain disorder affecting mood, personality and behavior and has no cure is known as
Alzheimer’s disease 
65
Motor system disorder which is progressive and degenerative
Parkinson’s disease
66
Test that detects and records (on paper) electrical brain activity
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
67
Type of radiology test that could produce images to provide more information than a standard x-ray
CT Scan
68
Radiologic test that can be used to detect bleeding in the brain or spinal cord
MRI
69
Some common precaution for keeping a geriatric patient safe in their home are
All of these keep geriatric patient safe
installing handrails in the bathroom
keep electrical cords out of the walking path
removing area rugs
70
True or false
A condition in which cholesterol and triglyceride levels are above normal is known as hyperlipidemia
True
71
If a patient is experiencing high blood pressure, appropriate education/treatment would include
Reducing fat and sodium in the diet
72
A PET (Positron Emission Tomography ) scan
PET scans are used for all of these reasons
is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease ,
Parkinson disease
uses radioactive chemical that collects in specific areas of the brain
73
A common disorder called inflammatory bowel disease affecting the end of the small intestine
Crohn’s disease
74
Which of the following conditions present a stomach acid being pushed up into the esophagus
GERD
75
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
76
Occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening in the diaphragm
Hiatal hernia
77
Another word for indigestion
dyspepsia
78
True or false
A doctor is able to definitely diagnose depression with a simple blood test
False
79
Chronic liver disease in which normal liver tissue is replaced with non-functional scar tissue
Cirrhosis
80
Organic, natural compounds found in plants and animal foods
Amino acids
81
True or false
Water soluble vitamins include A,D, E and K
False
82
Chemical agents that fight certain cell destroying chemical substance called free radicals
Antioxidants
83
When a doctor suspects a patient has protozoal infection (parasitic) they may order a _______________test
O and P (ovum and parasites)
84
Brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
85
True or false
The somatic nervous system is in charge of the bodies automatic function such as breathing and digestion
False
86
Motor nerves that take information from the CNS to PNS to control movement or muscle and gland action
Efferent nerves
87
A synapse is
A junction between two neurons
88
Insulates the axon
Myelin sheath
89
Transport nerve impulses to allow impulse to be conducted along chain of neurons
Neurotransmitters
90
The body system that provides protection, synthesizes vitamin D and detects sensation
Integumentary
91
A temporary area of raised skin
Wheal
92
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatitis
93
Responsible for determining hair and skin color
Melanin
94
The three stages of wound healing, in order, are:
Inflammation, proliferation , remodeling
95
The type of allergen test that uses a lancet and is usually performed on the back and/or arms
Scratch test
96
Inflammation of some subcutaneous tissue layer caused by staph or strep
Cellulitis
97
The most aggressive form of skin cancer that affects the deepest layer of the epidermidis
Melanoma
98
Another name for a bruise
Ecchymosis
99
Red rash that turns into bumps, often when they prolonged streptococcus infection releases a toxin
Scarlet fever
100
Elevated levels of cholesterol and Triglycerides is best treated by
Limiting the intake of fats, starches and dieting
