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1
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The healthcare term for indigestion is:

a. halitosis.
b. regurgitation.
c. dysphagia.
d. dyspepsia.

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d. dyspepsia.

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The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

a. ligation.
b. nasogastric intubation.
c. paracentesis.
d. lysis.

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c. paracentesis.

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The sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but does not always lead to vomiting is:

a. pyrosis.
b. nausea.
c. singultus.
d. eructation.

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b. nausea.

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Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are:

a. anorectal abscesses.
b. volvuli.
c. hemorrhoids.
d. anal fissures.

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c. hemorrhoids.

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Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines leading to diarrhea nd flatus is:

a. irritable bowel syndrome.
b. ulcerative colitis.
c. inflammatory bowel disease.
d. Crohn disease.

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a. irritable bowel syndrome.

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A synonym for rectitis is:

a. pruritus ani.
b. proctitis.
c. colitis.
d. ileus.

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b. proctitis.

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Ileus is a(n):

a. obstruction.
b. telescoping of the intestines.
c. twisting of the intestines.
d. abnormal communication from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

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a. obstruction.

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An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is:

a. achalasia.
b. esophageal atresia.
c. hiatal hernia.
d. Hirschsprung disease.

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b. esophageal atresia.

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A visual examination of the urinary bladder is:

a. cytology.
b. cystoscope.
c. cystoscopy.
d. cystography.

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c. cystoscopy.

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An opening made in the kidney so that a catheter can be inserted is a:

a. nephrotomy.
b. nephrostomy.
c. nephrostolithotomy.
d. nephrolithotomy.

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b. nephrostomy.

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An abbreviation for malignant tumor of the bladder is:

a. TCC.
b. CKD.
c. ESWL.
d. ESRD.

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a. TCC.

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Oliguria and rapid onset of azotemia, which characterize a sudden inability of the kidneys to excrete waste, constitute:

a. renal sclerosis.
b. acute renal failure.
c. chronic kidney disease.
d. renal hypertension.

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b. acute renal failure.

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Removal of a kidney stone is:

a. nephropexy.
b. nephrolithotomy.
c. nephrectomy.
d. nephrostomy.

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b. nephrolithotomy.

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What is a condition of excessive nitrogenous compounds in the blood?

a. azoturia
b. albuminuria
c. azotemia
d. nocturia

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c. azotemia

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The combining form for the tubes that move urine from the kidneys to the bladder is:

a. uter/o
b. ur/o
c. urethr/o
d. ureter/o

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d. ureter/o

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A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called:

a. a barium swallow.
b. computed tomography.
c. cholecystography.
d. GTT.

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c. cholecystography.

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The presences of stones in the common bile duct is called:

a. cholecystitis.
b. cholelithiasis.
c. cholangitis.
d. choledocholithiasis.

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d. choledocholithiasis.

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Telescoping of the intestine is:

a. intussusception.
b. volvulus.
c. ileus.
d. ileum.

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a. intussusception.

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Presence of stones in the gallbladder is referred to as:

a. biliary colic.
b. choledocholithiasis.
c. renal calculi.
d. cholelithiasis.

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d. cholelithiasis.

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20
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The breakdown of fats is:

a. absorption.
b. digestion.
c. emulsification.
d. indigestion.

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c. emulsification.

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Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called:

a. megacolon.
b. cleft palate.
c. pyloric stenosis.
d. esophageal atresia.

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c. pyloric stenosis.

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A blood test that measures the amount of nitrogenous waste in the circulatory system is:

a. BUN.
b. CAPD.
c. ESWL.
d. KUB.

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a. BUN.

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What is a condition of increased formation of urine?

a. urinary incontinence
b. urgency
c. diuresis
d. enuresis

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c. diuresis

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The term for the inability to hold urine is:

a. urinary retention.
b. enuresis.
c. diuresis.
d. urinary incontinence.

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d. urinary incontinence.

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What is an abnormal group of symptoms in the kidney, characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema?

a. Nephroptosis
b. Nephrosis
c. Nephritis
d. Pyelonephritis

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b. Nephrosis

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The average amount of urine excreted in a day is _________ L.

a. 0.5
b. 1.5
c. 5.0
d. 15.0

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b. 1.5

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The film of material that coats teeth and may lead to tooth decay is called:

a. dental plaque.
b. achalasia.
c. cirrhosis.
d. volvulus.

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a. dental plaque.

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Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, manifesting as bouts of profuse, watery diarrhea is:

a. inflammatory bowel disease.
b. irritable bowel syndrome.
c. paralytic ileus.
d. ulcerative colitis.

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d. ulcerative colitis.

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Crural hernia is a(n) _________ hernia.

a. inguinal
b. umbilical
c. femoral
d. diaphragmatic

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c. femoral

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30
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The healthcare terms for cavities is:

a. dental caries.
b. periodontal disease.
c. gingivitis.
d. pyorrhea.

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a. dental caries.

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The return of swallowed food to the mouth is called:

a. eructation.
b. regurgitation.
c. flatus.
d. ileus.

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b. regurgitation.

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Presence of dark color on urinalysis may indicate:

a. dehydration.
b. UTI.
c. diabetes insipidus.
d. diabetes mellitus.

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a. dehydration.

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Tiny balls of renal capillaries are:

a. renal corpuscles.
b. proximal convoluted tubules.
c. distal convoluted tubules.
d. glomeruli.

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d. glomeruli.

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A synonym for urolithiasis is urinary:

a. colic.
b. calyces.
c. calculi.
d. contices.

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c. calculi.

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The condition of pus in the urine is:

a. pyeluria.
b. pyuria.
c. pyruria.
d. pyurea.

A

b. pyuria.

36
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Which is a type of renal dialysis?

a. HD
b. BUN
c. ESWL
d. ESRD

A

a. HD

37
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Pyrosis is a healthcare term for:

a. belching.
b. bad breath.
c. heartburn.
d. constipation.

A

c. heartburn.

38
Q

A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called:

a. a barium swallow.
b. computed tomography.
c. cholecystography.
d. GTT.

A

c. cholecystography.

39
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A medication to treat morbid obesity is an:

a. antiemetic.
b. antibiotic.
c. anorexiant.
d. antacid.

A

c. anorexiant.

40
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Hirschsprung disease is:

a. congenital megacolon.
b. cleft palate.
c. esophageal atresia.
d. pyloric stenosis.

A

a. congenital megacolon

41
Q

The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the:

a. eustachian tube.
b. pharynx.
c. larynx.
d. thorax.

A

b. pharynx.

42
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Inflammation of the urethra is:

a. urethritis.
b. uteritis.
c. ureteritis.
d. uritis.

A

a. urethritis.

43
Q

An individual who is not able to release urine has:

a. urinary retention.
b. urinary incontinence.
c. urgency.
d. diuresis.

A

a. urinary retention.

44
Q

An inflammation of the renal pelvis of the kidney is:

a. pyelonephritis.
b. pyonephritis.
c. glomerulonephritis.
d. nephrosis.

A

a. pyelonephritis.

45
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Presence of bilirubin on urinalysis may indicate:

a. UTI.
b. liver disease.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. dehyrdation.

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b. liver disease.

46
Q

What is a sectional radiographic procedure of the kidney?

a. Voiding cystourethrography
b. Nephrotomography
c. Intravenous urography
d. KUB

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b. Nephrotomography

47
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A stricture refers to a(n):

a. narrowing.
b. hardening.
c. inflammation.
d. suspension.

A

a. narrowing.

48
Q

Taking of a piece of tissue for microscopic study done through endoscopy or aspiration is:

a. open biopsy.
b. closed biopsy.
c. exfoliation.
d. cytology.

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b. closed biopsy.

49
Q

The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:

a. gastrectomy.
b. laparotomy.
c. herniorrhaphy.
d. colostomy.

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c. herniorrhaphy.

50
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The suffix -ase added to a term denotes a(n):

a. starch.
b. enzyme.
c. sugar.
d. acid.

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b. enzyme.

51
Q

Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called:

a. appendicitis.
b. regional enteritis.
c. peritonitis.
d. colitis.

A

a. appendicitis.

52
Q

The healthcare term for an abnormal bite is:

a. periodontal disease.
b. dental caries.
c. dental plaque.
d. malocclusion.

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d. malocclusion.

53
Q

An instrument used to crush calculi in the urinary bladder is a(n):

a. lithotripsy.
b. ESWL.
c. lithotrite.
d. laparoscope

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c. lithotrite.

54
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A tubelike device for supporting tubular structures is a:

a. catheter.
b. lithotrite.
c. laparoscope.
d. stent.

A

d. stent.

55
Q

A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or body cavity is a:

a. catheter.
b. lithotrite.
c. laparoscope.
d. stent.

A

a. catheter.

56
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Scanty urination is called:

a. dysuria.
b. nocturia.
c. polyuria.
d. oliguria.

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d. oliguria.

57
Q

A lymphatic vessel in the small intestine that absorbs lipids is called a:

a. plica.
b. villus.
c. ruga.
d. lacteal.

A

d. lacteal.

58
Q

Tying off a blood vessel or duct is called:

a. lysis.
b. ligation.
c. stripping.
d. anastomosis.

A

b. ligation.

59
Q

The plural of anastomosis is:

a. anastomosa.
b. anastomosae.
c. anastomoses.
d. anastomosi.

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c. anastomoses.

60
Q

A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally, is:

a. GERD.
b. PUD.
c. IBS.
d. IBD.

A

a. GERD.

61
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What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools?

a. constipation
b. obstipation
c. diarrhea
d. hematochezia

A

c. diarrhea

62
Q

Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:

a. manometry.
b. sonography.
c. computed tomography.
d. fluoroscopy.

A

b. sonography.

63
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The combining form for the upper jaw bone is:

a. mandibul/o.
b. maxill/o.
c. uvul/o.
d. sialaden/o.

A

b. maxill/o.

64
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The combining form for the inner portion of the kidney is:

a. medull/o.
b. cortic/o.
c. corne/o.
d. medi/o.

A

a. medull/o.

65
Q

What is radiographic imaging of the kidneys and bladder with an intravenously injected contrast medium?

a. KUB
b. HD
c. CAPD
d. IVU

A

d. IVU

66
Q

A urethral stenosis is the same as:

a. renal sclerosis.
b. nephritis.
c. urethral stricture.
d. urethrocele.

A

c. urethral stricture.

67
Q

What is the taking of a piece of tissue for microscopic study?

a. incision
b. excision
c. biopsy
d. pathology

A

c. biopsy

68
Q

A radiographic image of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder without a contrast medium is a(n):

a. KUB
b. HD
c. CAPD
d. IVU

A

a. KUB

69
Q

The process of releasing feces from the body is:

a. digestion.
b. defecation.
c. deglutition.
d. flatus.

A

b. defecation.

70
Q

Blood test to detect possible jaundice, cirrhosis, or hepatitis:

a. GGT.
b. total bilirubin.
c. hemoccult test.
d. biopsy.

A

b. total bilirubin.

71
Q

An example of an anastomosis is a(n):

a. colostomy.
b. appendectomy.
c. colectomy.
d. esophagogastrostomy.

A

d. esophagogastrostomy.

72
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The term for nocturnal bed-wetting is:

a. enuresis.
b. diuresis.
c. nocturia.
d. edema.

A

a. enuresis.

73
Q

Destruction of adhesions of the urethra is:

a. urethropexy.
b. urethrolysis.
c. urethroplasty.
d. urethrectomy.

A

b. urethrolysis.

74
Q

Difficulty swallowing is:

a. deglutition.
b. mastication.
c. defecation.
d. dysphagia.

A

d. dysphagia.

75
Q

Another term for liver cancer is:

a. hepatocellular carcinoma.
b. odentogenic tumor.
c. cystadenoma.
d. leiomyoma.

A

a. hepatocellular carcinoma.

76
Q

An organ in the epigastric region that produces enzymes for the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids is the:

a. pancreas.
b. gallbladder.
c. liver.
d. appendix.

A

a. pancreas.

77
Q

An accumulation of fluid in the tissue that may result from kidney failure is:

a. an abscess.
b. edema.
c. diuresis.
d. enuresis.

A

b. edema.

78
Q

Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone is:

a. ADH.
b. ARF.
c. DI.
d. DM.

A

c. DI.

79
Q

A general term for kidney disease is:

a. nephritis.
b. nephroptosis.
c. nephropathy.
d. nephrosclerosis.

A

c. nephropathy.

80
Q

The location of the kidneys behind the lining of the abdominal cavity is described as:

a. intraabdominal.
b. retroperitoneal.
c. intraabdominal.
d. retroabdominal.

A

b. retroperitoneal.

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