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An x-ray picture of an artery is a/an:

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arteriogram

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Which medical specialist treats broken bones?

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Orthopedic surgeon

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An inflammation of the stomach is:

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gastritis

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A cardiograph is a record or picture of the heart. T/F

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False

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A surgical puncture to remove fluid is a/an:

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centesis

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The word roots angi/o and vas/o both mean:

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vessel

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The medical term which refers to the fallopian tubes is:

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salping/o

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The pulmonologist is a medical specialist who treats lung disease. T/F

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True

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The medical term which refers to the eardrum is:

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myring/o

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Inflammation of the tympanic membrane is:

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myringitis

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The medical term aphagia refers to the inability to:

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swallow

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What is a branch of medicine concerned with the healing of the mind?

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Psychiatry

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The medical term for the cornea of the eye is:

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kerat/o

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A disease characterized by the hardening or thickening of the arterial walls is:

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arteriosclerosis

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The instrument used to measure the size of skulls is a:

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craniometer

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Surgical repair of the cornea is:

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keratoplasty

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Bluish discoloration of the skin refers to:

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cyanosis

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A cardiograph is a record or picture of the heart. T/F

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True

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The suffix _____means the study of.

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-logy

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The medical term meaning surgical fusion of a joint is:

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arthodesis

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The formation of a new opening in the trachea is:

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tracheostomy

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The word root which can refer to either bone marrow or spinal cord is:

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myel/o

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A surgical puncture to remove fluid is a/an:

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centesis

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The term phlebotomy refers to the:

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incision of a vein

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Chemotherapy is treatment of an illness by radiation. T/F

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False

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Which of the following is the medical term for hernia?

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cele

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What is the branch of medicine concerned with aspects of aging?

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Geriatrics

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Neuralgia is pain located where?

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Nerve

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The suffix __________ means an involuntary contraction.

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-spasm

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The medical term for ear is:

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ot/o

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A cardiologist is a medical specialist who treats cardiovascular disease. T/F

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True

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An abnormal thinning of the skeleton is:

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osteoporosis

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The medical term which refers to the eardrum is?

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tympan/o

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Someone who is described as being androgynous would demonstrate:

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Both male and female characteristics

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The process of being stuck together is called what?

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adherent

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The root word of arthroscopy is:

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joint

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Surgical removal of the iris of the eye is:

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iridectomy

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The medical term for a stomach ache is:

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gastrodynia

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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the:

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eyelids

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The medical term for a record of the brain is:

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encephalogram

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Aphasia is the inability to:

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speak

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The suffix which refers to healing is what?

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iatry

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The medical term for ovary is:

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oophor/o

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An x-ray picture of an artery is a/an:

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arteriogram

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The medical term which means enlargement of the kidney is:

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nephromegaly

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The process of making a record of the breast is:

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mammography

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Visual examination of the abdominal cavity is:

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laparoscopy

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An exaggerated feeling of mental and physical well-being is the definition of:

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euphoria

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The medical term for mouth is:

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stomat/o

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Involuntary contraction or twitching is referred to as:

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spasm

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The term cirrh/o- refers to the color:

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orange-yellow

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The term lutein refers to:

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saffron yellow

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Which of the following is excessive urination at night?

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Nocturia

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A person with hemiplegia has

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pain in half of the body

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A person with nocturia

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has excessive urination at night

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The medical prefix para- means:

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around

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Deficiency of glucose concentration in the blood is

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hypoglycemia

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A patient who has the condition tachycardia has:

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a rapid heart rate

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Mr. Smith, an 86-year-old male, states that he feels tired all the time. The diagnosis is:

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bradycardia

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The area around the eye is described as:

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periocular

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Performing exercise in the presence of oxygen is called:

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aerobic exercise

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The term chlor/o- refers to the color:

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green

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Cyanotic is a term which indicates a person

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blue

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Which of the following is a cancer of the white blood cells?

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Leukemia

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Mr. Gupta, a 22-year-old male, complains of episodes of very fast heart rate. The diagnosis is ____.

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tachycardia

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The medical term hetero- means:

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different

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A physician would write ____________ to describe liver and enlargement.

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hepatomegaly

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A hypodermic injection is given under the skin. T/F

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True

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The area around the ear is described as:

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periauricular

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The prefix which means above normal or excessive is:

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hyper-

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Staphylococcus are bacteria that:

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grow in clusters

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The sac around the heart is called the:

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pericardium

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A white blood cell is called a/an:

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leukocyte

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The inner lining of the heart is called the:

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endocardium

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Bacteria that occur in pairs are referred to as:

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diplococcus

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The medical term melanoma refers to a:

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black tumor

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The condition of overproduction of RBCs is:

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polycythemia

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A patient who suffers from lipidemia has:

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fat in the blood

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The medical prefix peri- means:

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Around

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The medical term for the opposite of high blood pressure is _________.

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hypotension

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Performing exercise without the presence of oxygen is called:

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anaerobic exercise

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An enlargement of the thyroid gland is:

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thyromegaly

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The medical prefix eu- means:

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good

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A hypodermic injection is given under the skin. t/f

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True

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Above the pubic bones is called:

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suprapubic

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A prognosis refers to:

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the predicted outcome of a patient

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The term chrom/o- refers to the color

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any colored cell

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A red blood cell is called a/an:

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erythrocyte

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The medical term to describe pathogenic bacteria in the blood is septicemia T/F

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True

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The medical term that means air is:

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aero-

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An infection described as being pyogenic produces:

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pus

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Dia- is a prefix which means:

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through

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Dr. Jones believes Miss Smith is anemic; what does anemic mean?

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low iron

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The term rubi/o refers to which color?

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Reddish

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A term for elevated concentrations of lipids in the blood is:

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hyperlipidemia

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The prefix which means going together or united is:

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syn-

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The medical prefix pan- means:

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all

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Bacteria that are round in shape are called:

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coccus

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Which of the following is blood in the urine?

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Hematuria

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A component of red blood cells is:

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hemoglobin

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Which of the following refers to redness of the skin?

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Erythema

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Ventricles are structures which are found in the:

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heart

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The opening in a hollow tube or organ is called a/an:

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lumen

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The medical term introitus refers to:

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the entrance to a canal or cavity

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The plural of femur is femoral. T/F

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False

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The plural of appendix is appendages. T/F

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False

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A natural opening or passage, especially into a bone is a:

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foramen

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The hole in the stomach wall caused by a gastric ulcer is a/an

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perforation

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The heart is located in which cavity?

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Thoracic

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The canal that runs from the vulva to the cervix is the:

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vaginal canal

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The medical term which is used to indicate that a tubular structure is open or not blocked is:

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patent

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A lumen is found in which of the following?

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Artery and vein

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An artificial opening established to assist in breathing is a/an

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tracheostomy

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The medical term which means narrowing is:

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constriction

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The widening or expansion of something is ___________.

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dilation

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An opening or orifice is called a/an:

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aperture

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A structure which is being dilated is:

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being expanded

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Chose the correct option: Females have two ova OR ovaries

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ovaries

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The plural of lumina is lumen. T/F

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False

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An opening with a hollow tube is a/an:

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lumen

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The plural of diverticulum is:

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diverticula

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The medical term which refers to a natural opening through bone is:

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foramen

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The alimentary canal is the digestive canal. T/F

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True

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A mouth opening is a/an:

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os

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The medical term for an artificial opening created by surgery is:

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stoma

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To make something narrow is _______.

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constriction

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The plural of nuclei is nucleus. T/F

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False

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A ventricle is a small cavity or chamber in the lung. T/F

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False

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Meatus is a urinary passage or opening. T/F

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True

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Which of the following medical terms refers to a small cavity or chamber:?

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Ventricle

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The pleural cavity is the space where the __________ is/are located.

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lungs

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The medical word for meaning "open or not plugged" is _______.

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patent

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An opening or entrance to a canal or cavity is called a/an:

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introitus

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The plural of spermatozoon is spermatozoid. T/F

answer

False

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The plural of foramen is foramina. T/F

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True

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A gap, cleft, or opening is a:

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hiatus

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Stretched beyond normal dimensions is constriction.

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False

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The plural of vertebra is vertebral.

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False

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A structure which is far from a point of reference is referred to as being:

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distal

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A woman who has never been pregnant is called:

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nulligravida

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A woman who has septuplets gives birth to how many babies at the same birth?

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7

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Lying on the left side and chest with the right knee and thigh up and the left arm back is what position?

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Sims

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The medical term caudal refers to something which is:

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located near the tail

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A person who is in a prone position is:

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lying face downward

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The left anterior descending coronary artery is located on the __________ portion of the heart.

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front

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A person lying in the supine position would be lying on his/her:

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back

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Transdermal medications are administered:

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through the skin

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The abbreviation gtt is used to indicate

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drops

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The outside layer of the heart is called the:

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epicardium

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The anterior cruciate ligament in the knee is located:

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toward the front of the knee

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A woman with no children is called:

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nullipara

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An injury that affects one hand is called a ______ injury.

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unilateral

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The mitral valve in the heart is a _________ valve.

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bicuspid

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The term proximal means:

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nearest to the point of attachment

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The medical term meaning both or both sides is:

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ambi-

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A person lying in the prone position would be lying on his/her:

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stomach

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The medical term for the act of straightening a limb is:

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extension

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The medical term decubitus refers to the act of:

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lying down

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In hemiplegia, paralysis occurs

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on one side of the body

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The patient is supine on a surface inclined 45 degrees, the head lower than the legs.

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Trendelenburg

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The medical term which describes a movement toward a center or median line is:

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adduction

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Lying down is what position?

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Recumbent

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One of four parts is called:

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quadrant

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A woman pregnant for the first time is defined by the prefix "null". T/F

answer

False

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Eversion is a medical term meaning:

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turning outward

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An oblique incision would be one which was made:

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on a slant

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The medical term contralateral refers to something being:

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on the opposite side

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The region outside of the center is termed:

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peripheral

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The medical term primigravida refers to:

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a woman who is pregnant for the first time

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The medial collateral ligament in the knee is located:

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toward the midline of the knee

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he system used for measuring and weighing drugs and solutions is the:

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metric weight

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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childre

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pediatrician

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A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine treats the patient as a holistic entity. T/F

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True

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A person with bipolar disorder should see a

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psychiatrist

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The entities of the body that would be treated by an endocrinologist are:

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pancreas, pituitary, ovaries

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The medical specialist who studies the physical and chemical processes involved during exercise is a/an:

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exercise physiologist

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The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system is __________.

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neurology

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A podiatrist specializes in the treatment of:

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disorders of the foot

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The branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment and prevention of mental illness is:

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psychiatry

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All of the following medical terms mean "one who specializes in" except:

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-iatry

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Mrs. Jones needs a hip replacement surgery. She would have a/an _____________ do the surgery.

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orthopedist

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The medical specialty hematology deals with disorders of the:

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blood

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A medical specialist who studies and treats blood conditions is a/an __________.

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hematologist

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The type of anesthesia which produces sleep is:

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general

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Both psychiatrists and psychologists are able to prescribe drugs to patients. T/F

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False

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The health professional who is trained in manipulation of the vertebral column is a:

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chiropractor

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The nursing specialist who is concerned with the prevention of illness and care of the sick in a community setting is a/an:

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P.H.N.

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You have recently been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, and your family physician refers you to a specialist called a/an:

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endocrinologist

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Which of the following is not an area of training for family practitioners?

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Radiology

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A _______________ is a medical specialist who is concerned with diseases of the skin.

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dermatologist

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The physician who specializes in the functioning of the internal organs of the body is a:

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internist

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The dental specialist who treats irregularities of the teeth and malocclusion is the:

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orthodontist

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The medical specialty geriatrics deals with diseases of:

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elderly

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You have been having chronic pains in your upper abdomen, and your family physician refers you to a specialist in diseases of the digestive tract called a/an

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gastroenterologist

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Occupational therapists perform treatments designed to:

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improve fine motor skills

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A person specifically trained in the manipulation of the vertebral column is a/a

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chiropractor

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Following the surgical removal of a growth, the tissue is sent to a ____________ to determine the cause of the disease.

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pathologist

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Audiology is a field of study which deals with:

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hearing disorders

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The medical specialty which includes occupational medicine and public health is

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preventive medicine

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The physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in physical and chemical body processes is a

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physiatrist

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The physician who specializes in treatment of diseases of the rectum and anus is a

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proctologist

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The science dealing with the mind and mental processes is:

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psychology

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An otorhinolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in the diseases of the ear, nose and throat. T/F

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True

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Disorders involving the glands of internal secretion would be treated by a/an:

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endocrinologist

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A medical specialist who specializes in diseases of the gums is a/an

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periodontist

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A person recently diagnosed with a cancerous tumor would most likely see a/an:

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oncologist

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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the elderly is a/an:

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geriatrician

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The branch of medicine that studies diseases of the eye is:

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ophthalmology

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The abbreviation DJD refers to a disorder of the:

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joints

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The abbreviation which refers to the elimination of a possible diagnosis is:

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R/O

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The patient is to receive food by mouth once the intravenous bag is removed.

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pt, PO, IV

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The doctor wants that as soon as possible.

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Dr., ASAP

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Which of the following abbreviations indicates a venereal disease?

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GC

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The diagnostic procedure in which a physician taps parts of the patient's body and listens to the resulting sounds is abbreviated by which of the following?

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P & A

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The football player who hurt his knee during practice underwent magnetic resonance imaging following practice.

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MRI

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The abbreviations COPD and COLD refer to disease of the:

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respiratory tract

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The physician ordered a complete blood count and urinalysis on the patient

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CBC, UA, pt

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on the patient at the scene of the accident.

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CPR, pt

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The first day after surgery, the patient was allowed to sit on the edge of the bed. The second day, the patient was allowed to walk

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dangle, ambulate

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At the beginning of a physical examination, vitals on the patient are taken. Which of the following abbreviations refers to vital signs?

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TPR

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four times a day.

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qid

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ear, nose, and throat

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ENT

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The cardiologist asked for an electrocardiogram on the patient in the Emergency Room with chest pain

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EKG, pt, ER, cp

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three times a day.

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tid

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medical records

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MR

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nothing to eat or drink

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NPO

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The abbreviation PERRLA refers to which of the following?

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Eyes

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SOB is a symptom which would most likely be associated with which of the following diagnoses?

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COPD

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every day

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qd

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A diagnosis a gynecologist would be likely to make is:

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PID

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examination under anesthesia.

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EUA

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clear liquid

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Cl Liq

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immediately.

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stat

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When a patient tells a physician his CC, this refers to:

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the problem the patient has come to the physician for

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quantity was not sufficient.

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qns

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transient ischemic attack

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TIA

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congestive heart failure

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CHF

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What is the acronym for the term differential?

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diff

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The details of a patient' s childhood diseases would be found in his/her:

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PH

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cerebrovascular accident

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CVA

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What is the abbreviation for the term complaining of?

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c/o

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What is the abbreviation for the term catheterize?

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CATH

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What is the acronym for the term gluten tolerance test?

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GTT

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What is the abbreviation for the term fasting blood glucose?

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FBG

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What is the acronym for the term fasting blood sugar?

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FBS

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What is the abbreviation for the term family history?

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FH

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What is the acronym for the term hemoglobin?

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HGB

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What is the acronym for the term upper respiratory infection?

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URI

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The inflammation of veins is termed:

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Phlebitis

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Your friend who is a long distance runner is told by his physician that he has an enlarged heart, but that this can be a normal finding in well-conditioned athletes. The doctor writes on his chart that your friend has:

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cardiomegaly

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The term purulent describes something which:

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contains or produces pus

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A defibrillator is a device used to apply electroshock to the heart when the heart has a very irregular rhythm or has stopped. T/F

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true

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The serous membrane lining the walls of the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavities is called:

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Peritoneum

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A disease which is described as being acute

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has severe symptoms and a short course

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female patient has cryosurgery to remove pre-cancerous cells. This procedure destroys tissues by the application of extreme:

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Cold

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What has been removed in a cholecystectomy?

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Gallbladder

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In vitro refers to occurring within a glass. T/F

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True

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The medical term spondyl/o means

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vertebra

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Prophylaxis is a medical term which refers to:

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preventive treatment

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The inability to control bowel and bladder functions is called

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incontinence

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n a myocardial infarction, ___________ of cells occurs.

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Necrosis

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A cystectomy is the removal of which organ?

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Bladder

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What have you removed if you have had a mastectomy?

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Breast

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Conditions described as being rheumatic are _____ in nature:

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inflammatory

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The medical term fibrillation refers to:

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a small, local, involuntary muscle contraction

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The medical term for the escape of blood from the vessels is

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hemorrhage

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The medical term exacerbation refers to the

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worsening of a disease process

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Inguinal refers to fat throughout the body. T/F

answer

False

question

What organ is removed in a colectomy?

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Intestine

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A heart condition that exists at the time of birth is called:

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Congenital heart disease

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Icterus is a medical term meaning:

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jaundice

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Which of the following medical terms refers to the abdomen?

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Celi/o

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The medical term for the armpit is:

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axilla

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Avulsion is:

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process of forcibly tearing a body structure

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