Med Term FINAL – Flashcards
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the part of the skull that forms the posterior base of the cranium is the ______ bone
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occipital
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ribs 8-10 are referred to as
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false ribs
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which is the vertical bone of the anterior thorax to which the clavivcle and the ribs are attached?
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sternum
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bone is classified as what type of tissue?
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connective tissue
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the shaft of a long bone is called
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diaphysis
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which combining form means cartilage?
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chondr/o-
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the opening between cranial sutures in an infant is known as
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fontannel
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the combining form epiphys/o- means
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growth area at the end of a long bone
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the cervical vertebrae are in the..
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neck
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the head of the humerus fits into the ____________ to form the shoulder joint
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glenoid fossa
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which nerves carry nerve impulses from the spinal cord to the body?
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efferent nerves
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which hemisphere of the brain performs mathematical and logical reasoning and problem solving?
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left hemisphere
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the _____________ is the functional unit of the nervous system
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neuron
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epidural space...
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is found in the spinal cord area
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all of the following are early signs of multiple sclerosis except...
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fever
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decreased levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin may cause
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depression
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a decreased level of which neurotransmitter may cause schizophrenia and depression?
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norepineephrine
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an increased level of _________ in the brain (From cocaine, narcotic drugs, or alochol) produces the euphori aand excitement (high) craved by addicts
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dopamine
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a loss of connection between personal thoughts and an sense of self and the enviornment is
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depersonalization
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all of the following are true about the disorder SAD except
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it involves a loss of touch with reality
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persons with Munchasens syndrome lie about their symptoms in order to get
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attention and compassion
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a patient that has type b blood was accidentally given a transfusion of type A blood. red blood cells were destroyed as a result. this is known as:
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hemolysis
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the virus that causes AIDS invades the ________ and uses them to reproduce itself.
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CD4 cells, T cell lymphocytes, helper T cells,
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which is the fluid portion of the plasma that remains after clotting factors in the plasma are activated to form a blood clot?
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immunoglobulin
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which of the following contains hemoglobin that transports oxygen into the cells?
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erythrocyte
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old red blood cells are broken down by the _______
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spleen
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iron deficiency anemia can be caused by all of the following except
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bacterial infection
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which type of blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?
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artery
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the first arteries that branch off of the aorta and bring oxygenated blood to the heart muscle are the....
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coronary
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whihc is the area of specialized nervous tissue in the heart that is known as the pacemaker of the heart?
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sinoatrial node
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which slippery, watery membrane is next to the surface of the heart?
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visceral pericardium
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vasoconstriction causes the blood pressure to
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increase
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the P wave and QRS complex are related to
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an electrocardiogram
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systemic circulation refers to the flow of blood to the
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body
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all of the following combining forms mean blood vessel except
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angi/o-
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the combining form diastol/o- means
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dilating
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the combining form ventricul/o- means
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ventricle
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both the combining forms phleb/o- and ven/o- mean
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blood flow
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the _________ valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta
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aortic
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the thoracic cavity contains the lungs and the _______, an irregularly shaped, central area between the lungs.
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mediastinum
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abnormally slow skeletal muscle movements associated with Parkinsons disease are known as
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bradykinsea
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which muscle bends the lower arm toward the upper arm?
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biceps branchii
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the loss of muscle bulk in one or more muscles known as
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atrophy
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NSAIDS ar drugs that are used to
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decrease inflammation
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teh latissimus dorsi is a muscle of the
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chest
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moving your head to indicate "yes" and then to indicate "no" would correspond to which two movements?
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flexion and rotation
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the quadriceps femoris includes all of the following muscles except
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temporalis
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the plane that divides the body into top and bottom sections is the ________ plane
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transverse plane
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a stethoscope would be used to perform which part of the physical examination
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auscultation
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all of the following are body planes... except
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supine
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when a patient is asymptomatic, this means that the patient
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is a hypochondriac
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a dermatome is
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a skin area that sends sensory information to the spinal cord
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white hair in older people occurs because
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melanocytes produce no melanin
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onychomycosis is a/an
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bacterial infection of fingernails or toenails
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an autoimmune disorder characterized by the production of excessive epidermal cells is
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psoriasis
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the thick, crusty scar of necrotic tissue from a third-degree burn is called a/an:
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eschar
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which is the medical word for baldness
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alopecia
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the patient required ________ for the removal of necrotic tissue from his wound
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debridement
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the subcutaneous tissue is a loose, connective tissue located directly beneath the
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epidermis
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which is a benign, pigmented, flat muscle that develops after sun exposure
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freckle
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which is not one of the four characteristics of a malignant melanoma?
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border or edge is irregular and ragged
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all of the following are facial bones except
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lacrimal
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which section of the vertebrae is in the lower back
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lumbar
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the eight small bones of the wrist joint are known as the
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carpal bones
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a flat, wide, white, fibrous sheet of connective tissue that attaches a flat muscle to a bone or to deep muscles is known as a/an
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aponeurosis
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bodybuilders like to increase the size of their muscle mass. this process is known as muscle
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hypertrophy
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the cervical vertebrae are in the
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neck
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the head of the humerus fits into the _________to form the shoulder joint
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glenoid fossa
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which muscle bends the lower arm toward the upper arm
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biceps branchii
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which type of cell produces the myelin covering around larger axons in the brain and spinal cord
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oligodendroglia
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the part of the nervous system that is active when the body is at rest
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parasympathetic
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the central nervous system consists of the
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brain and spinal cord
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the _______ is posterior to the mouth
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trachea
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the patient had a positive reaction to the Mantoux test. what test would the physician order next for this patient?
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a chest x-ray to identify active tuberculosis
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which measuring device would tell the physician that the patient has hypoxemia?
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an oximeter
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which is a high-pitched, harsh, crowing sound caused by obstruction in the trachea or larynx?
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stridor
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which is a waste product of metabolism that is exhaled by the respiratory system?
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oxygen
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a muscle that lies between the ribs is called
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an intercostal muscle
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this cannot block a bronchus and cause incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung
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mucus
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difficult, labored, or painful respiration due to lung disease is known as
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dyspnea
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which respiratory disease is seen almost exclusively in patients with AIDS?
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pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
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all of the following combining forms mean breathe or breathing except
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hal/o-
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the combining form ventil/o- means
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movement of air
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below the vocal cords, the larynx merges into the
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trachea
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because of the definition of the combining form, we know that when the phrenic nerve is stimulated, is causes the __________ to contract
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diaphragm
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a pulmonary embolism is caused by
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a blood clot
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a patient with dyspnea has breathing that is
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difficult
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a patient who suffers from CF has
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very thick mucus secreations
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a bronchiodilator drug would be prescribed to ___________ the bronchi and bronchioles.
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widen
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the patient is said to have a "trach" when
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the patient is on a ventilator
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the _______ is a tube with c-shaped rings or cartilage
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trahcea
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a positive mantoux test indicates the presence of antibodies to ___________
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tuberculosis
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asthma can be triggered by all of the following except
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exercising in the cold
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which of the following is true about aspiration pneumonia?
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it is caused by pneumocystis jiroveci
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which of the following is not a congenital abnormality in the developing fetal heart?
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atrial septal defect (ASD)
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cardiomyopathy is a/an
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disease of the heart muscle
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congenitive heart failure involving the right side of the heart would be evident in the body as
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hypertension
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which of the following is commonly called "good cholosterol" ?
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LDL
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using sound waves to create an image of the heart is known as
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echocardiography
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defibillation is a way to
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treat serious arrythmia
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most women experience angina pectoris as
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indigestion or nausea, anxiety, and fatigue and trouble sleeping
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a myocardial infarction is a condition of
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an overactive heart muscle
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in mirtal regurgitation, the blood flows
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backwards through the valve
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in a PTCA, the catheter is first inserted percutaneously, or
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through the skin
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a paramedic notifies the hospital that the ambulance is bringing in a patient with a suspected AMI. this means the patient may have had a heart
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arrythmia
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cardiac enzymes are released from the heart into the blood when
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myocardial cells die
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the meatus of the urethra is a
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opening
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the inability to voluntarily retain urine is
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incontinence
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which finding in a urinalysis would indicate the presence or a urinary tract infection?
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pyuria
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the condition_______________ may be found in a diabetic patient who metabolizes fats instead of glucose for energy
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ketonuria
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the urinary catheter that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to remain for a period of time is a
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Foley Catheter
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the ongoing life-saving procedure that is used to treat ESRD is
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hemodialysis
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epispadias or hypospadias is corrected surgically with a
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urethroplasty
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involuntary urination during sleep is known as
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enuresis
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waste products excreted by the kidney include all of the following except
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nephron
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which is a common passageway that collects urine from many nephrons
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minor calyx
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the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
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urethra
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the __________ extends from the kidney to the bladder
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ureter
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all of the following are symptoms or signs of a kidney stone passing out of the body except
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fever
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debulking is a surgical procedure for cancer that has the intent of
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removing the tumor and surrounding tissues
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which word would not be used to describe a cancerous tumor?
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encapsulated
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which type of cancer affects the the connective tissues
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sarcoma
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CA 15-3 is a tumor marker to detect the presence of
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breast cancer
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a condition of atypical cells that are abnormal in size, shape, or organization but have not yet become cancerous is called
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dysplasia
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which is not a cell organelle?
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cytoplasm
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through the action of the DNA, which of the following controls all of the activities that take place within the cell such as the production of cellular proteins and the production of enzymes to control metabolism in the cell
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RNA
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the suffix -oma mwans
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tumor;mass
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peau d'orange is a dimpling of the skin that occurs in advanced stages of cancer of the
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breast
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these cells detect, engulf, and destroy cancerous cells
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NK cells
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hodgkin's disease is a type of
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lymphoma
