Kaplan Medical Assistant Yellow Mod Final
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The term leukoderma refers to ______ skin.
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White
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Diuretic describes
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a drug that increases the secretion of urine (water, waste, and electrolytes) by the kidneys.
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Histology is the study of
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Tissues
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Cutane/o refers to
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skin.
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A pimple is an example of a
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pustule
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An abnormal growth of scar tissue that is thick and out of proportion is called a
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keloid
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Erythema refers to
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red skin
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The integumentary system helps regulate
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body temperature
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What is an example of an appendage of the skin
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nails
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A hemodialyzer is a/an
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artificial kidney machine
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What imaging technology is used to obtain a biopsy of the prostate?
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ultrasound
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The thin cellular outer layer of the skin is called the
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epidermis
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Nephrotomy describes the _______ of a kidney
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surgical incision into a kidney
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Excessive bleeding at menstruation is termed
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menorrhagia
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A pap smear is the study of cells collected from the ______ to screen for cancer
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cervix
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The combining form for kidney is
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nephr/o
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A bruise, or black and blue mark, is also known as
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ecchymosis
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The _______ carry urine from the kidney to the bladder
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ureters
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The term used to describe a tipped uterus is
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retroversion
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Creatinine is filtered out of the _______ by the kidneys
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blood
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What is scabies?
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A contagious skin disorder caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes Scabiei
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What is eczema?
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An inflammatory skin disorder usually involving only the epidermal layer of the skin
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What is a colposcopy?
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visual examination of the vagina and cervix under magnification
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What is cystoscopy?
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direct visualization of the urinary bladder through a cytoscope inserted into the urethra.
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What is keratin
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The hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
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What is the difference between herpes simplex I and herpes simplex II
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HSVI produces lesions such as cold sores and fever blisters on the lips, mouth, and nose. HSVII is responsible for the sexually transmitted disease genital herpes.
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What is an intravenous pyelogram?
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Exam of kidney and urinary tract using a dye injected into circulatory system
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What is a vasectomy?
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Surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens to prevent the passage of sperm from the testes.
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What is a cesarean section?
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Surgical delivery of a baby by making an incision through the abdomen and into the uterus
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What is dilation and curettage
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The dilation of the cervix and the removal of endometrial tissue. This procedure may be used to treat menorrhagia or to remove retained products from a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.
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What is menopause?
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also called the climacteric period, is the stage of life during which ovulation ceases because of decreasing ovarian function.
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What is acne vulgaris and how is it caused
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an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands. Its cause is not known in all cases, and it may occur in any adult, but it commonly occurs during adolescence as a result of the increase in hormone production
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What is renal failure
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an acute or chronic disorder of kidney function manifested by the inability of the kidney to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and aid in homeostatic electrolyte conversion
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The medical term for scar is cicatrix
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true
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The skin protects the body from injury or intrusion of microorganisms
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true
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The skin is the largest organ in the human body
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true
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The outermost layer of the skin is called the subcutaneous layer
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false
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Onychia refers to inflammation of the fingernail or toenail
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true
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An antiseptic is an agent that inhibits the growth of infectious microorganisms
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true
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer
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true
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Define nephron
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Long tubular structure that is the functional part of the kidney
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Define uterus
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Also known as the womb, a pear shaped organ in the pelvic cavity in which the embryo develops
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Define contraception
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also known as birth control. It includes surgical, barrier, or hormonal means of preventing pregnancy.
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Define biopsy
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A tissue sampling used to identify neoplasia
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Define strateum corneum
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The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells (corneocytes) that lack nuclei and organelles.
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Fill in the prefix: ______uria is the condition of excessive urination
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Poly-
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The testis (testicle) produces sperm and what male hormone
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Testosterone
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Fill in the prefix: The removal of a breast is referred to as a ______ectomy.
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Mast/o
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Define malignant melanoma
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A malignant tumor composed of melanocytes - most develop a pigmented nevus over time
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From external iliac vein going clockwise, label the parts of the male urinary system
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External iliac artery, urethra, prostate gland, urinary bladder, ureter, right kidney, diaphragm.
