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1
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type of information provided by a suffix

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Procedure

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intra- means

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within

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the suffix “-centesis” means

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puncture to withdraw fluid

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Which healthcare setting provides treatment in a private office setting?

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Physician’s office

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the hematic system is commonly called:

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blood

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what is interchangeable with inferior?

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caudal

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which term means pertaining to the skull?

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cranial

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what three things are located in the mediastinum?

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heart, aorta, thymus gland

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which system is responsible for regulating the metabolic activities of the body?

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endocrine

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10
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which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

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sagittal

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11
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which directional term means toward the surface of the body?

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superficial

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12
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which cavity contains the heart?

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pericardial

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13
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which organ is located inside the pleural cavity?

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lungs

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14
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which term is opposite of distal?

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proximal

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15
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the neck is the ____ region of the body.

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cervical

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16
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which term refers to the belly side of the body?

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ventral

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17
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In the anatomical divisions of the abdomen, the center square of the middle row is the ____

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umbilical

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18
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Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment for terminally ill patients?

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hospice

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19
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another name for a drug’s trademark name is

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brand name

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20
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which combining form means skin?

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dermat/o

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21
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In which situation is a combining vowel never used?

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between a prefix and word root

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22
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which prefix means normal?

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eu-

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23
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condition in which body is unable to make melanin

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albinism

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ischemic condition that has developed a secondary pus-producing infection

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wet gangrene

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fluid-filled sac under the skin

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cyst

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also called hives

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urticaria

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removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound

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debridement

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28
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How are skeletal muscles named?

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location, size, and action

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29
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which bone is the shoulder blade?

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scapula

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30
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which abbreviation is a diagnostic test?

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DXA

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31
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The fibrous connective tissue that wraps muscle is called:

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fascia

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32
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fracture is protruding through an open skin wound

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compound fracture

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33
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Which motion occurs at the thumb?

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opposition

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34
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which diagnostic procedure is used to detect osteoporosis?

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dual-energy absorptiometry

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35
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An example of a fibrous joint is the:

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skull sutures

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36
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overuse or overstretching is called

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strain

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37
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when a skeletal muscle is attached to two bones, the more movable of the bones is located where the muscle ends and is called the ?

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insertion

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38
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The tibia is commonly referred to as the

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shin bone

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39
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which bones are the fingers?

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phalanges

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40
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which type of fracture is the bone shattered?

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comminuted fracture

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41
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which muscle is also called visceral muscle?

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smooth

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42
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baldness

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alopecia

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43
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pertaining to within the skin

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intradermal

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44
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bedsore or pressure sore

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decubitus ulcer

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45
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this infection is commonly called chicken pox

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varicella

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46
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which surgical procedure uses cold?

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cryosurgery

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47
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small, solid, circular, raised spot

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papule

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48
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small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction

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wheal

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49
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some common diagnostic tests

A

C&S
Bx
FS

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50
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which is not a diagnostic test?

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SG

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51
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which lesion does NOT have pus?

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papule

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52
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Acne ____ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers

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vulgaris

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53
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Which term means surgical crushing of a stone?

A

lithotripsy

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54
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term referring to an unusually large volume of urine

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polyuria

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55
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which abbreviation is a lab test?

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UA

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56
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which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?

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reabsorption

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57
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which clinical lab test can identify an infection?

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culture and sensitivity

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58
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The expulsion stage of labor and delivery ends with:

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delivery of infant

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59
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which term means condition of no sperm?

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aspermia

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60
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which procedure evaluates a newborn’s adjustment to the outside world?

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Apgar score

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61
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which term means suture the vulva?

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episiorrhaphy

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62
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which term means record of the breast?

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mammogram

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63
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which term means condition of difficult urination?

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dysuria

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64
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PSA is a lab test

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65
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true/false, Urinary incontinence is a decrease in the force of the urine stream.

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False

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66
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which term means surgical repair of the bladder?

A

cystoplasty

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67
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which term means kidney softening?

A

nephromalacia

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68
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which term means renal pelvis inflammation?

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pyelitis

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69
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which diagnostic procedure examines the uterine lining for abnormalities?

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endometrial biopsy

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70
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____ is feeling the need to urinate immediately.

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urgency

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71
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Antispasmodic medication is used to treat

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bladder spasms

72
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which medication is used to treat impotence?

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erectile dysfunction agents

73
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The male reproductive system can also be referred to as the

A

genitourinary system

74
Q

which term means drooping kidney?

A

nephroptosis

75
Q

which abbreviation is a treatment for kidney stones?

A

ESWL

76
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PSA is a blood test for

A

prostate cancer

77
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which term means first birth?

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primipara

78
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which term means condition of blood in the urine?

A

hematuria

79
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which condition is a kidney infection?

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glomerulonephritis

80
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which term means surgical fixation of the bladder?

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cystopexy

81
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which term means excessive potassium in the blood?

A

hyperkalemia

82
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which term is a symptom of adrenal feminization?

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gynecomastia

83
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which hormone is secreted by the ovaries?

A

estrogen

84
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which diagnostic procedure uses ultrasound?

A

thyroid echography

85
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which is NOT a cause of a cerebrovascular accident?

A

accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid

86
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Anorexia nervosa falls into what category of mental disorder?

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feeding and eating disorders

87
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which term means surgical repair of a nerve?

A

neuroplasty

88
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The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called?

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delirium

89
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involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called

A

tremor

90
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Which of the following abbreviations stands for stroke?

A

CVA

91
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Which pathological condition might develop into a full blown stroke?

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transient ischemic attack

92
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which procedure removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck?

A

carotid endarterectomy

93
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which term describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?

A

sulci

94
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paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called:

A

paraplegia

95
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The sensation that occurs prior to an epileptic seizure is called:

A

an aura

96
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which is an example of an anxiety disorder?

A

phobias

97
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which disorder includes aberrant sexual activity?

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paraphilic disorders

98
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which diagnostic procedure can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood?

A

radioimmunoassay

99
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is chemical thyroidectomy a surgical procedure?

A

No

100
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excessive calcium in the blood

A

hypercalcemia

101
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which medication is used to treat hyperglycemia

A

insulin

102
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which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?

A

antidiuretic hormone

103
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which diagnostic procedures are tests of thyroid function?

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thyroid function test
protein-bound iodine test
thyroid scan

104
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which hormone is a gonadotropin?

A

follicle-stimulating hormone

105
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bulging eyeballs

A

exophthalmos

106
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which condition develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?

A

gigantism

107
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which medication has strong anti-inflammatory properties?

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corticosteroids

108
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The ____ connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear.

A

auditory tube

109
Q

which medication treats the nausea associated with an inner ear infection?

A

antiemetic

110
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which pathological condition is due to increased intraocular pressure?

A

glaucoma

111
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which pathological condition is due to an opaque or cloudy lens?

A

cataract

112
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which medication causes the pupil to constrict?

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miotic

113
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which term means record of hearing?

A

audiogram

114
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abnormal curvature of the cornea is

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astigmatism

115
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which pathological conditions is characterized by jerky involuntary eye movements?

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nystagmus

116
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which condition is complete color blindness?

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achromatopsia

117
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which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)

A

Myringotomy

118
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which term refers to the normal loss of hearing associated with aging?

A

presbycusis

119
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which surgical procedure stabilizes a detaching retina?

A

scleral buckling

120
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which condition is the loss of half the visual field, often due to a stroke?

A

hemianopia

121
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Which of the following surgical procedures corrects myopia?

A

LASIK

122
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Which term means instrument to view inside the eye?

A

ophthalmoscope

123
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers?

A

fluorescein staining

124
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal?

A

otoscopy

125
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Which of the following surgical procedures means to remove the eyeball?

A

enucleation

126
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Which of the following pathological conditions is an example of strabismus?

A

exotropia

127
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Which of the following terms refers to ringing in the ears?

A

tinnitus

128
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Which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss?

A

cochlear implant

129
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the interior of the eye?

A

ophthalmoscopy

130
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Which of the following pathological conditions is due to weakened eye muscles?

A

strabismus

131
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Which of the following surgical procedures means to destroy a small precise area of the retina?

A

laser photocoagulation

132
Q

what are examples of ossicles?

A

The malleus, incus, and stapes

133
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures intraocular pressure?

A

tonometry

134
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Which term refers to dizziness?

A

vertigo

135
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Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

A

antiemetic

136
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Which medical term means stomach pain?

A

gastralgia

137
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An inguinal hernia is found in the:

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groin

138
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The folds in the lining of the stomach are called:

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rugae

139
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the top part of the stomach is

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fundus

140
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Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the:

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liver

141
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Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus?

A

dysentery

142
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Which medical term means removal of gallbladder?

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cholecystectomy

143
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The twisting of the colon on itself is called:

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volvulus

144
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varicose veins around the anus

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hemorrhoids

145
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Which medication is used to treat obesity?

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anorexiant

146
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The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called:

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chyme

147
Q

Which of the following terms means open or unblocked?

A

patent

148
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Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis?

A

sweat test

149
Q

Which of the following medications treats an allergy attack?

A

antihistamine

150
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Which of the following terms means a high-pitched breathing sound?

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stridor

151
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Which of the following conditions causes constriction of the bronchial airways?

A

asthma

152
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The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:

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nares

153
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The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity.

A

palate

154
Q

Which of the following terms means air in the chest?

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pneumothorax

155
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Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?

A

PFT

156
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the vital signs?

A

urine volume

157
Q

In bacterial endocarditis, the mass of bacteria that forms is referred to as:

A

vegetation

158
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Which of the following diagnostic procedures is able to visualize internal cardiac structures?

A

echocardiography

159
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Which of the following conditions involves periodic ischemic attacks affecting the extremities of the body?

A

Raynaud’s phenomenon

160
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Which of the following terms means pounding, racing heartbeat?

A

palpitation

161
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In which of the following conditions is a heart valve too loose?

A

valve prolapse

162
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Which of the following surgical procedures would be used to join together two arteries?

A

arterial anastomosis

163
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Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure?

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CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure

164
Q

Which of the following terms means to flow backward?

A

regurgitation

165
Q

The smallest arteries are called:

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arterioles

166
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Which of the following terms means pertaining to between the atria?

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interatrial

167
Q

Which of the following terms means pertaining to fibers?

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fibrinous

168
Q

Which of the following is a term meaning a substance that causes an allergic reaction?

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allergen

169
Q

Which of the following conditions is a cancer?

A

leukemia

170
Q

Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease?

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rheumatoid arthritis

171
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Which of the following consists of removing plasma from the body and replacing it with donor plasma?

A

plasmapheresis

172
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The mixture of plasma and blood cells is called:

A

whole blood

173
Q

Which of the following terms means too few white blood cells?

A

leukopenia

174
Q

A(n) ________ transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient’s own body.

A

autologous

175
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which blood tests are part of a complete blood count?

A

A red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit

176
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Which of the following is a general term meaning a blood disease?

A

dyscrasia

Medical Terminology (10 decks)

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