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AP/MedTerm II
Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane as for the removal of fluid or pus is called a _______________________ | myringotomy |
| A _________________ results in the myocardial layer of the heart undergoing necrosis following the termination of the blood supply. | myocardial infarction |
| The collection of plaque in the arteries is called _____________________. | atherosclerosis |
| The procedure that involves the visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and the upper part of the duodenum and/or the jejunum is called a _____________________. | EGD/ esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| A ____________________ is an x-ray image of the spinal canal after the injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space. | myelogram |
| X-ray images that are obtained after radiopaque contrast is injected into the pulmonary arteries is called pulmonary ______________________. | angiography |
| An _________________________ is the collection and later reinfusion of a patient's own blood or blood components. | autologous transfusion |
| When the thyroid gland becomes enlarged it is referred to as __________________. | goiter |
| __________________ tumors are capable of invading surrounding tissues and spreading to other sites within the body. | malignant |
| The x-ray record of the endometrial cavity and the fallopian tubes obtained after the injection of contrast material through the vagina and into the endocervical canal is called a ______________________. | hysterosalpingography |
| ____________________ disorder is characterized by one or more manic episodes alternating with depressive episodes. | Bipolar |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| HTN | hypertension |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose and throat |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| XRT | radiation therapy |
| ADHD | attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| DT | delirium tremens |
| A _________________ is a clouding of the lens of the eye causing decreased vision. | cataract |
| The use of ultrasonic vibrations to break up the lens of the eye is called _______________________. | phacoemulsification |
| A congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects is called ______________________. | Tetralogy of Fallot |
| When the arteries and veins are anastomosed to the coronary arteries to detour around blockages it is called a _______________________ procedure. | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| Abnormally swollen and twisted veins, usually occurring in the legs are called ____________________. | varicose veins |
| A collapsed, functionless and airless lung or portion of a lung is called ____________________. | atelectasis |
| _______________________ is the inflammation of the bronchi persisting over a long period of time. | chronic bronchitis |
| An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is referred to as ____________________________. | pleural effusion |
| The placement of a tube through the mouth and into the pharynx, larynx and trachea to establish an airway is called a _____________________________. | endotracheal intubation |
| ____________________ anemia is caused by the bodies inability to absorb vitamin B12. | pernicious |
| A malignant tumor of the lymph nodes and lymph tissue is called __________________. | lymphoma |
| The chronic inflammation of the colon with the presence of ulcers is called ___________________________. | ulcerative colitis |
| The medical term for gallstones is _______________________. | cholelithiasis |
| An x-ray examination of the biliary system performed after the injection of contrast into the bile ducts is called a __________________________. | cholangiography |
| A ___________________ is defined as a disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain. | CVA |
| _____________________ is a result of a lack of insulin secretion or a resistance of insulin in promoting sugar, starch and fat metabolism in cells. | diabetes mellitus |
| The use of chemicals in the treatment of cancer is called _____________________. | chemotherapy |
| The visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and a laparascope is called a ___________________. | laparoscopy |
| A diagnostic radiological procedure that utilizes high-frequency sound waves that bounce off body tissues and are then recorded is called a _______________________. | ultrasound |
| The uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly is referred to as _____________________. | compulsion |
| _________________ syndrome is often referred to as a less severe type of autism. | asperger |
| This type of psychotherapy utilizes face-to-face discussions of life problems and associated feelings. | insight-oriented |
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