Test 3 terms

Question 1

deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 1

acapnia

Question 2

absence of breathing

Answer 2

apnea

Question 3

abnormally slow breathing

Answer 3

bradypnea

Question 4

hoarseness

Answer 4

dysphonia

Question 5

difficulty breathing

Answer 5

dyspnea

Question 6

a bruise

Answer 6

ecchymosis

Question 7

nosebleed

Answer 7

epistaxis

Question 8

eject from the lungs by coughing

Answer 8

expectorate

Question 9

excess of carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 9

hypercapnia

Question 10

area of tissue death due to lack of oxygen

Answer 10

infarct

Question 11

inflammation of the cornea (transparent covering of the iris and pupil)

Answer 11

keratitis

Question 12

feeling of discomfort or fatigue

Answer 12

malaise

Question 13

pupil dilation

Answer 13

mydriasis

Question 14

fungal infection in mouth caused by Candida albicans

Answer 14

oral candidiasis

Question 15

paleness

Answer 15

pallor

Question 16

fever

Answer 16

pyrexia

Question 17

inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes

Answer 17

rhinitis

Question 18

rhinitis caused by rebound vasodilation after excessive use of vasoconstriction nasal sprays or drops

Answer 18

rhinitis medicamentosa

Question 19

a runny nose

Answer 19

rhinorrhea

Question 20

hives

Answer 20

urticaria

Question 21

dry mouth

Answer 21

xerostomia

Question 22

requiring oxygen

Answer 22

aerobic

Question 23

absence of taste

Answer 23

ageusia

Question 24

not requiring oxygen

Answer 24

anaerobic

Question 25

absence of the sense of smell

Answer 25

anosmia

Question 26

inflammation of the bladder

Answer 26

cystitis

Question 27

vomiting

Answer 27

emesis

Question 28

inflammation of the tongue

Answer 28

glossitis

Question 29

breast enlargement in males

Answer 29

gynecomastia

Question 30

blood in the urine

Answer 30

hematuria

Question 31

the expectoration of blood

Answer 31

hemoptysis

Question 32

cold sores

Answer 32

herpes labialis

Question 33

shingles

Answer 33

herpes zoster

Question 34

lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy

Answer 34

lethargy

Question 35

involuntary contraction of a muscle

Answer 35

myoclonus

Question 36

an infection originating in a hospital

Answer 36

nosocomial

Question 37

fungal infection of the nail

Answer 37

onychomycosis aka tinea unguium

Question 38

eye pain

Answer 38

ophthalmagra

Question 39

agent that destroys lice

Answer 39

pediculicide

Question 40

infested with lice

Answer 40

pediculosis

Question 41

collection of pus under skin

Answer 41

pustule

Question 42

inflammation of salivary glands

Answer 42

sialadenitis

Question 43

inflammation of the oral mucosa

Answer 43

stomatitis

Question 44

ringing noise in the ears

Answer 44

tinnitus

Question 45

chickenpox

Answer 45

varicella zoster

Question 46

blister

Answer 46

vesicle

Question 47

disease causing

Answer 47

virulent

Question 48

acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa characterized by diarrhea and abdominal pain

Answer 48

pseudomembranous colitis

caused by bacteria Clostridium difficile