Quiz One Flashcards
What does the prefix Intra- mean?
Within
The suffix -itis means?
Inflammation
Arteriosclerosis means
Narrowing of an artery
True or False: HTN is an abbreviation for hypertension
True
True or False: There is an official approved list of medical abbreviations
False
bid
Twice a day
PO
by mouth
tid
Three times a day
HS
At bedtime
ac
Before meals
What is the correct structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex?
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Body system
Organism
What are two predisposing factors that can be changed.
Lifestyle, Environmental Factors
List two predisposing factors for disease that cannot be changed
Age, Gender, Genetics
Headache, chills, dizziness, stomach cramps, are all: Symptoms or Signs
Symptoms
Temperature of 100.6, swelling in the legs, b/p of 140/110, bruising are all: Signs or Symptoms
Signs
What are two examples of non-communicable diseases
Diabetes and Tetanus
True or false: the body’s first line of defense against infection includes physical and chemical barriers such as the skin, saliva, and stomach acid.
True
True or false: medical assistants have no role in medications. That is the physician’s job.
False
Brand name medications and generic medications must have the same
Active ingredient
True or false: if a patient calls and states that he cannot swallow, is it okay to tell him to crush the pill no matter what it is?
False
True or false: over the counter and herbal supplements do not affect prescription drugs
False
The human body consists of more than 200 bones divided into two categories . What are they?
Axial and Appendicular skeleton
True or false: the skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood calcium and the formation of blood cells and platelets
True
Which disorder is not classified as a skeletal disorder
Arthritis: some arthritis diseases form in the immune system as well
Which disorder is not classified as a joint disorder
Herniated disc
True or false: in an open fracture the skin is broken and you can often see the bone
True
The best time to build bone mass or density is Early childhood to Young adulthood. Which of the following can decrease bone density
Smoking, poor nutrition, inactivity, excessive alcohol intake
Name the three types of muscle tissue in the body
Cardiac, smooth, skeletal
True or false: aerobic exercise does not require oxygen; anaerobic does require oxygen
False
True or false: the four primary functions of the muscular system are to provide posture, maintaining body temperature, joint stability controlling passageways in the body
True
All of the following are diseases or disorders of the muscular system except:
Pancreatitis: belongs to the endocrine or digestive system
Treatment of a muscle strain includes RICE. This stands for
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
True or false: Muscle mass changes as we age can cause loss of endurance and strength
True
