OAPT130 Final Exam Review Flashcards

1
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peri-

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around

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bi-

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two (both)

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uni-

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one

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-logist

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one who studies

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-logy

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the study of

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root word in pulmonary means?

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lung

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7
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what prefix means after?

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post

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what prefix means before?

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pre

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my/o

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msucle

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10
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combining vowel added to a root

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combining form

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supporting tissue of the body

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connective

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12
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ring- and dome-shaped mater inserted in the vagina to prevent pregnancy; or the partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities

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diaphragm

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13
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abdominal region above the stomach

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epigastric

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abdominal region below the stomach

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hypogastric

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15
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collection of similar cells

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tissue

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16
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front surface of body; situated in front

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anterior

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17
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hollow space or body compartment

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cavity

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18
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lying face-down, flat on your belly

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prone

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19
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lying face-up, flat on your spine

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supine

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pertaining to the abdomen

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abdominal

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pertaining to the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

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coronal

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pertaining to the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions

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frontal

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23
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vertical plane through the body dividing into right and left portions

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sagittal

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24
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situated above

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superior

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situated at the side of a structure

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lateral

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situated away from the center of the body

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distal

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situated below

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inferior

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situated nearest to the center of the body

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proximal

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eti/o

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cause

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30
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flora

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microorganism

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31
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vasoconstriction

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narrowing in diameter of a blood vessel

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32
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vasodilation

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expansion in diameter of a blood vessel

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33
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muc/o

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mucus

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34
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-ity

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state, condition

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35
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auto-

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self

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36
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the shaft of the long bone

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diaphysis

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37
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the lower arm consists of the bones called the

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radius and ulna

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38
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the bone of your upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow

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the humerus

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39
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based on its shape, what type of bone is the humerus?

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long bone

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40
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what is the location of the radius?

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forearm

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41
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which is the bigger bone, the radius or the ulna?

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the ulna

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42
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what is a common cause of low back pain?

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sacroiliac joint strain

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43
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what two bones form the SI joint?

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sacrum and ilium

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44
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which of the following terms has a prefix?

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metatarsal

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45
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the bone of the tarsus that forms the heel is the

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calcaneus

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46
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true statement about bursitis, tenosynovitis, fasciitis, and tendonitis?

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they all involve inflammation

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47
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four muscles that originate on the scapula wrap around the shoulder joint and fuse to form one large tendon called the

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rotator cuff

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48
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what do these terms have in common: brachialis, deltoid, and laatissimus doris?

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they are all muscles

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49
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based on the surgical suffix in the term arthroplasty, what is being done?

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repair of

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50
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what is NOT a function of the skeletal muscle?

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removal of waste products

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51
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what connects the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton?

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muscles and ligaments of the shoulder and hip

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52
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what are the three components of a muscle?

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fibers, nerves, and blood vessels

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53
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what is another name for skeletal muscle?

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voluntary, striated

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54
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what term has a root and prefix, but no suffix and means “increase in size of muscle tissue”?

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hypertrophy

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55
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the axial skeleton connects to the limbs, which facilitates what body function?

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movement of limbs

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56
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Mr. Hank Johnson became diaphoretic in the ED. This means he

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started sweating

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57
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STAT

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immediately

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58
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the thoracic cavity is in the

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chest

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59
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a thin wall dividing two cavities

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septum

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60
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sub-

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under

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61
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substernal

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pertaining to under the breastbone

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62
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sublingual

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pertaining to under the tongue

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63
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This patient’s ischemic attack resulted in occlusion of her coronary artery, and a(an) ____ followed.

A

MI

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64
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the thoracic cavity is

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a space in the chest

65
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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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cardiovascular

66
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what is the term for an immediate, severe, allergic response?

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anaphylaxis

67
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what is the term for an exaggerated, abnormal, reaction to an allergen?

A

hypersensitivity

68
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what is immunodeficiency?

A

failure of the immune system

69
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what is the medical term that means the state of being protected?

A

immunity

70
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the clear, yellow liquid that is non-cellular part of the blood called

A

plasma

71
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tissue swelling caused lymphatic obstruction is called

A

lymphedema

72
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abbreviation for hemoglobin

A

Hgb

73
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an increase in the number of eosinophils is commonly caused by

A

allergic reactions

74
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abbreviation for prothrombin time is

A

PT

75
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erythr/o

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red

76
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chrom/o

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color

77
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eosin/o

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rosy

78
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leuk/o

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white

79
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myel/o

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marrow

80
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hemat/o

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blood

81
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what is NOT a function of the respiratory system?

A

allowing swallowing of saliva and other oral fluids

82
Q

A pt is diagnosed as having atelectasis. This means that the pt has a(n)

A

collapse of part of the lung

83
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What is the plural form of the medical term pleura?

A

pleurae

84
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What does the suffix in bronchiole mean?

A

small

85
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hypoxic

A

deficient in O2

86
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The costal surface of the lung presses against which body part?

A

rib cage

87
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What word element refers to nose?

A

rhin

88
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muscular tube from the back of the nose to the larynx

A

pharynx

89
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what does the prefix in the term apnea mean?

A

without

90
Q

a viral infection of the lower airways that produces mucus, then resolves without damaging the airways

A

acute bronchitis

91
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test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye

A

fecal occult blood

92
Q

upset stomach with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas

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dyspepsia

93
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synonym for gallstones

A

cholelithiasis

94
Q

Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. If neglected, the inflamed appendix can perforate and lead to what condition?

A

peritonitis

95
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the pt has long-term symptoms with spasmodic episodes of diarrhea and flatulence associated with greasy and pale stools and severe headaches and fatigue. This pt probably has

A

celiac disease

96
Q

what word has a prefix meaning complete?

A

diarrhea

97
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During the sigmoidoscopy, the physician noted several growths on the lining of the colon. She would document this condition as

A

polyposis

98
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protrusion

A

hernia

99
Q

infection of the stomach and intestine

A

gastroenteritis

100
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the prefix in the word exocrine means

A

outward

101
Q

the abbreviation SCI means

A

spinal cord injury

102
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Due to the pts chronic mental depression, the physician prescribed a(n) ___ medication.

A

psychoactive

103
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chronic disorder of the nervous system which has no cure

A

narcolepsy

104
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pharmacologic agent capable of preventing or arresting seizure activity

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antiepileptics

105
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motor neurons are responsible for

A

efferent transmission

106
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what is NOT associated with the nervous system?

A

patella

107
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if a pt is in the postictal state, they have had

A

a seizure

108
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what is NOT a function of the nervous system?

A

excretion

109
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plural form of the word ganglion

A

ganglia

110
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what word element comes from the Greek for deceive?

A

delus-

111
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the location of the periorbital

A

around the eye

112
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what body parts are covered in the body’s thinnest layer of skin?

A

eyelids

113
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Tympan- is the root meaning

A

eardrum

114
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turning the eye outward, away from the nose, is

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exotropia

115
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An intricate combination of passages; used to describe the part of the inner ear used in hearing

A

cochlea

116
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conjunctivitis

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pink eye

117
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region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate

A

nasopharynx

118
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sensation of whirling or spinning

A

vertigo

119
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What term means pertaining to tears?

A

lacrimal

120
Q

A test to measure distance vision uses

A

the Snellen Letter Chart

121
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The prefix hypo- in the term hypothalamic means

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below

122
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Cortisone is a

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hormone produced by the adrenal cortex

123
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The combining form idi/o in the term idiopathic means

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unknown

124
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a hormone secreted by the pancreas

A

insulin

125
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Hyperpyrexia, tetany, and edema can all be considered

A

symptoms and diagnosis

126
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What is serotonin converted to at night?

A

melatonin

127
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Two symptoms of hyperthyroidism are tachycardia and hypertension. These are the same as

A

increased heart rate and high blood pressure

128
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What is the only hormone that can lower blood glucose?

A

insulin

129
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What is bone resorption?

A

breaking down the structure of the bone to release calcium

130
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supra- ; suprapubic

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above ; pertaining to the pubis

131
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cyst- ; polycystic

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bladder/sac ; pertaining to many sacs

132
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-emia ; uremia

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blood condition ; blood condition due to the urinary system

133
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-tomy ; nephrolithotomy

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incision ; incision of kidney to remove stone

134
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lith/o ; lithotripsy

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stone and crushing a stone

135
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terms with opposite meanings

A

anuria and polyuria

136
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terms with similar meanings

A

urination and micturiation

137
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scanty

A

oliguria

138
Q

How are the terms pyelitis, urethritis, and cystitis the same?

A

each work has the same suffix

139
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How are the terms pyelitis, urethritis, and cystitis different?

A

each word has a different root

140
Q

ductus deferens

A

tube in the male reproductive system

141
Q

male sex hormone

A

testosterone

142
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What term is derived from the Greek word for seed?

A

gonad

143
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act or result of twisting

A

torsion

144
Q

which is an STD?

A

chlamydia

145
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vulva

A

female external genitalia

146
Q

birth canal

A

vagina

147
Q

A young woman complains of increased pain prior to menstruation. This has been happening for the last three months. What condition does she likely have?

A

PMS

148
Q

In the term postpartum, what does the prefix mean?

A

after

149
Q

The study of the female reproductive system

A

gynecology

150
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thymus

A

gland located in the mediastinum

151
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facies

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facial features and expression

152
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saline

A

salt solution

153
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tetany

A

severe muscle twitches

154
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cretin

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infant with severe hypothyroidism

155
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thyroid

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gland and cartilage in the neck

156
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insulin

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hormone produced by the pancreas

157
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coma

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deeply unconscious

158
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acetone

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ketone found in blood

159
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goiter

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enlargement of the thyroid gland