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| Poor posture can cause the lumbar spine to become "swaybacked." The medical term for this condition is: | Lordosis.
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| During a fall from a tree, Tiny Tim fractured his tibia, and the bone broke through the skin. This type of fracture is known as a: | Compound (open) Fracture.
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| DeJohn has a compound fracture of the femur. What type of corrective treatment would MOST LIKELY be used? | Open reduction and internal fixation.
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| Abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine causes a "hunchback" appearance. This disorder is known as: | Kyphosis.
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| As LaRhonda ages her bones will become more porous, lose calcium and phosphorous and are more likely to fracture. This condition is called: | Osteoporosis.
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| Pierre has been diagnosed with a greenstick fracture of his radius and ulna. What can you assume about Pierre? | He is a child.
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| An elderly man tells you he has severe pain in his great toe, but denies any trauma to the toe. His pain is most likely caused by: | Gout.
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| For two years, a child is given a diet that lacked Vitamin D. What disorders would most likely develop? | Osteomalacia and Rickets.
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| Lisa fell out of a tree and broke her clavicle. This bone injury is called a: | Dislocation.
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| Mrs. Jones suffers from painful inflammation of her joints. This condition is known as: | Arthritis.
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| A patient had a closed reduction of a fractured tibia. You would expect the patient to have: | A cast.
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| An infection of the bone, usually originating in the skin is called: | Osteomyelitis.
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| This section of the sternum can be broken off if CPR is not done correctly: | Xiphoid.
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| An example of an autoimmune disorder is: | Rheumatoid arthritis.
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| John has been diagnosed with an osteosarcoma. His doctor states that he will have to have a/an: | External fixators.
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| A swimmer strains her shoulder during a race. What is the first thing that should be done, and why? | Apply ice to stop the bleeding and reduce swelling.
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| If muscle cells are stimulated repeatedly without adequate periods of rest, lactic acid accumulates, and the muscle will lose its ability to contract. This is known as muscle: | Fatigue.
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| In what group of diseases do muscle cells degenerate, and the most common is the Duchenne type? | Muscular dystrophy.
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| Debbie has a weakness in the abdominal muscle around her naval causing part of her instestine to protrude through the weakened area. This condition is called a: | Hernia.
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| A mother brings her baby to the health department. The baby has vesicles that rupture and develop yellow crust. These symptoms MOST LIKELY indicate: | Impetigo.
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| Shang complains of pain in the front of his lower leg after running five miles. He is most likely experiencing: | Shin splints.
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| Ling complains of waking up in the middle of the night with severe calf pain. What is the most likely cause of Ling's pain? | Muscle spasm.
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| What type of burn involves complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer? | Third degree.
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| What is a tear in a muscle as a result of excessive use that results in minimal bleeding inside the muscle, pain and swelling? | Strain.
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| Dr Schultz diagnosed Mrs. Faw's pain in her shoulder as inflammation of a tendon. This condition is called: | Tendonitis.
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| When a person has acne, oily deposits harden and pores become plugged. When the secretions cannot escape, they fill with: | Leukocytes.
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| What statement about Athlete's Foot is true? | It is contagious.
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| If we fail to exercise, our muscles become weak, flaccid, and will: | Atrophy.
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| When the normal hair is replaced by a very short, transparent hair, what condition results? | Alopecia.
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| What disorder of the interaugmentary system causes potential infection of a newborn baby? | Genital herpes.
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| A person who lifts weights overuses muscles. This overuse causes the muscles to enlarge or: | Hypertrophy.
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| Cameron has been diagnosed with talipes. You would expect him to: | Wear corrective shoes.
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| Karen burns her hand on a hot light bulb. What should she do first? | Run the hand under cold water.
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| Leslie suffers from myalgia. Her muscles: | Hurt.
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| What is the medical term for shingles? | Herpes Zoster.
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| Why is research being done on the use of newborn umbilical cord blood? | Cord blood has immunity producing stem cells, is easy to transplant, and does not cause rejection.
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| When there is inflammation in the body, chemical sustances travel to the hypothalamus, causing the body temperature to increase. What is the medical term for this condition? | Pyrexia.
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| A disease of the circulatory system characterized by fatty deposits in the walls of the arteries which reduces the amount of blood going to an organ is: | Atherosclerosis.
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| What blood disorder would be treated with antibiotics? | Septicemia.
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| Jack has poor circulation which causes blood to remain too long in his veins. This results in the excessive accumulation of fluid in his tissues, also known as: | Edema.
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| What malignant condition is characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells which hinders the synthesis of red blood cells? | Leukemia.
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| In addition to chest pain, which of the following are common symptoms of a heart attack? | Pain radiating down left arm, nausea, and dyspnea.
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| Mark is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of R/O MI. His doctor thinks Mark may have had a/an: | Heart attack.
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| Enlarged veins which can be painful, inflamed and not as effective in returning blood to the heart are known as: | Varicose veins.
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| Leslie feels dizzy when she gets up suddenly. At the doctor's office, her blood pressure is 90/50. Leslie has: | Hypertension.
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| What disorder, that occurs in one of five Americans, is frequently called the silent killer because there are usually no symptoms? | Aneurysm.
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| Jeff's doctor is considering treating Jeff with either a coronary by-pass or angioplasty. What is Jeff's problem? | Myocardial infarction.
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| Margie is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for skin cancer. Her treatment suppresses her bone marrow, causing: | Aplastic anemia.
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| A lab report shows an abnormally large number of red blood cells. The medical diagnosis for this condition is: | Polycythemia.
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| Katia is diagnosed with thrombosis, which means that a blood clot has formed: | In a blood vessel.
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| A pus-filled cavity that forms when there is infection below the epidermis is a/an: | Abcess.
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| Marilyn has leukopenia as a result of her chemotherapy. Marilyn's: | White blood cell count is low.
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| What is the medical term for hemolytic disease of the newborn? | Erythroblastosis fetalis.
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| A deficiency in the number of red blood cells is called: | Anemia.
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| Which of the following blood disorders is inherited from both parents? | Sickle cell anemia.
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| What term is used to describe the pain felt when the heart does not receive enough oxygen? | Angina pectoris.
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| Cheryl has a clot in her leg. If the clot were to become dislodged, it would become a/an: | Embolism.
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| A friend of yours has thrombocytopenia. You would expect him or her to: | Bruise easily.
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| What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally? | Hemophilia.
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| Swollen, distending veins in the rectum are called: | Hemorrhoids.
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| A doctor suspects a patient has diseased leg veins. What test would confirm this diagnosis? | Angiogram.
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| Tamara has a conduction defect. As a result, you would expect her to have: | An arrhythmia.
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| Which of the following is a disorder of one or more heart valves? | Mumur.
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| Paul is scheduled to have a coronary bypass. What MOST LIKELY is his medical probelem? | He has a coronary artery obstruction.
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| Bonnie has endocarditis. How would this condition MOST LIKELY be treated? | Antibiotics.
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| An artificial pacemaker would be used to treat someone with: | A conduction defect.
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| Who would be a candidate for Rho Gam? | An Rh negative mother.
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| Someone who is allergic to bees is stung by a bee, and begins to experience breathing problems, facial swelling, headache, and a falling blood pressure. This type of reaction is called: | Anaphylaxis.
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| A form of cancer of the lymph nodes, what disease is usually characterized by painless swelling of the lymph nodes? | Hodgkin's disease.
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| Sally went to the doctor with severe sore throat, elevated temperature, enlarged tonsils, and chills. Her diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Tonsilitis.
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| What lymphatic system disease is caused by a virus, is spread by oral contact, and occurs most frequently in young adults and children? | Mononucleosis.
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| A female had sexual contact with a male who has AIDS. How long will it be before she knows if she contracted the disease? | 1 month-12 years.
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| A person is diagnosed with an opportunistic infection when he/she develops the infection because he/she: | Has a compromised immune response.
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| Which term describes GENERALIZED enlargement of the lymph nodes? | Lymphadenitis.
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| With which of the following conditions is it recommended to wear a medic alert tag? | Hypersensitivity to bee stings.
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| Javid is HIV positive, but he does not have AIDS. What term describes his condition? | ARC.
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| Cammie goes to the doctor complaining of respiratory symptoms. No prescription medications are ordered. Her physician instructs her to stay in bed for a day or two, and drink plenty of fruit juice. Cammie's diagnosis is MOST LIKELY: | Common cold.
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| Tamika has had a cough and fever for three days. Following a chest x-ray, she is admitted to the hospital and treated with IV antibiotics and oxygen. Tamika is MOST LIKELY being treated for: | Pneumonia.
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| Jerome had back surgery. Three days later, he experienced severe chest pain and dyspena. If his doctor orders a lung scan, it is because the doctor suspects: | A pulmonary embolism.
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| Kim experienced hoarseness for two days and loss of voice for three days. She most likely suffers from: | Laryngitis.
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| Cough, low grade fever in the afternoon, weight loss, and night sweats are symptoms of what disease? | Tuberculosis.
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| Brandy has a headache and pressure behind her eyes. She has developed a thick nasal discharge and loss of voice resonance. Brandy has: | Sinusitis.
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| Due to the increase in illegal immigration, homelessness, and AIDS, the incidence of what disease is increasing in the United States? | Common Cold.
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| Johnny comes into the emergency room with wheezing, dyspena, and tightness in the chest. He is experiencing: | Asthma.
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| A respiratory infection which spreads quickly and results in the greatest loss in production hours each year is: | Common cold.
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| In what disease does air become trapped in the alveoli, making it difficult to exhale, while dyspena worsens as the disease progresses? | Emphysema.
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| What disorder is characterized by overdilated alveoli that have lost their elasticity? | Emphysema.
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| Melvin has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What symptoms would you expect him to have? | Sharp, stabbing pain when breathing.
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| A patient with a cough, fever, substernal pain and rales will be treated for: | Bronchitis.
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| What does someone with pneumonia have that is not present in the flu? | Fluid in alveoli.
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| Marsha's grandmother is suffering from first stage Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following symptoms would her grandmother MOST LIKELY exhibit? | Short-term memory loss.
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| A disease characterized by early senility, confusion, and loss of recognition of persons or familiar surrounding is: | Alzheimer's Disease.
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| A child comes to the emergency room with a high fever, headache, and stiff neck. What diagnostic procedure would MOST LIKELY be performed? | Lumbar puncture.
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| Marilyn is a 30 year-old who has developed weakness in her arms and legs, numbness and double vision. What disorder is consistent with Marliyn's symptoms? | Mutiple sclerosis.
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| A child is born with normal intelligence but with brain damage that affects muscle function is suffering from: | Cerebral palsy.
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| Cary often seems to be staring or daydreaming during class. What could these episodes be a sign of? | Epilepsy.
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| Your uncle is suffering from dementia. Which of the following would you expect when you visit? | He can't remember your name.
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| Wayne is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. When looking at Wayne, what physical symptoms would one expect to see? | His mouth droops on one side of his face.
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| A baby is born with hydrocephalus. What surgical intervention is needed? | The creation of a shunt.
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| Blood clot, hemorrhage, and ruptured aneurysm would result in: | Stroke.
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| Which of the following is a common symptom of a CVA? | Hemiplegia.
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| A condition involving abnormal electrical impulses of the brain is: | Epilepsy.
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| Polio is a disease of nerve pathways of the spinal cord that causes: | Paralysis.
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| What disease is characterized by tremors, a shuffling gait, pin-rolling and muscular rigidity? | Parkinson's disease.
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| What diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the brain? | EEG.
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| What diagnostic test places a patient within a large magnet? | MRI.
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| Pam tells you she wears glasses because the front of her eye is uneven. She insists she is neither nearsighted nor farsighted. Pam has a/an: | Astigmatism.
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| Benjamin's eye muscles do not coordinate their actions and have a cross-eyed appearance. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Strabismus.
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| Someone with diplopia would be treated by a/an: | Ophthalmologist.
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| What should you do if a splinter becomes lodged in the eye? | Cover both eyes and seek medical care.
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| Jose has a genetic disorder in which his cones do not function properly. He has: | Color blindness.
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| What type of medication would be used to treat rhinitis? | Antihistamine.
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| Otitis media is usually treated with: | Antibiotics.
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| Lee developed a skin rash with severe itching. She went to a dermatologist who scraped the rash and looked under a microscope, finding tiny mites. What does Lee have? | Scabies.
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| What statement about malignant melanoma is true? | It may appear as a brown irregular patch that appears suddenly.
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| Marilyn has a hand lesion that her physician treats with liquid nitrogen. What type of lesion does Marilyn have? | A wart.
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| Carmen is very anxious about a job interview and develop itchy wheals on her arms and legs. She is suffering from: | Urticaria.
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| Jojo was burned in a house fire. His doctor estimates his burns at 18%. How did the doctor determine the percentage? | Rule of Nines.
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| Someone with bladder cancer would likely have which of the following symptoms? | Hematuria.
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| A patient has a lump in the breast. What procedure might be used to examine the patient? | Mammogram.
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| Charmaine has a bladder infection. What symptom would she likely have? | Dysuria.
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| What type of skin cancer is the most common and least malignant? | Basal cell carcinoma.
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| Which surgical procedure may be performed on someone with breast cancer? | Mastectomy.
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| Someone who is born without melanin has: | Albinism.
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| If Martina's skin is excoriated, she must have: | Scraped it on something.
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| Carmen is a very thin dancer, who goes to a doctor for a physical exam. Which of the following comments by Carmen would lead the doctor to believe she may have an eating disorder? | "I feel so fat in my costumes."
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| Sometimes, people with eating disorders follow their food consumption with purging. What is purging? | Self-induced vomiting and laxative abuse.
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| Robert is jaundiced. Which of the following disorders could have caused his jaundice? | A gallstone blocking the common bile duct.
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| Every time a newborn baby is fed he has projectile vomiting. After taking x-rays, doctors schedule the baby for surgery. What is the diagnosis? | Pyloric stenosis.
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| Kristie has been suffering with a bout of gastroenteritis for about 24 hours. What would Kristie need when she is admitted to the hospital? | IV fluids.
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| Gretchen has an inflammation of the large intestine which is causing episodes of constipation and diarrhea. What is the medical term for this disorder? | Colitis.
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| A patient with colon cancer has most of his large intestine removed. What will be constructed to compensate for the missing bowel? | Colostomy.
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| The medical term that means inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the stomach and intestines is: | Gastroenteritis.
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| When small quantities of stomach acid are regurgitated into the esophagus, the resulting condition is called: | Heartburn.
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| Eating proper foods such as cereals, fruits, vegetables and drinking plenty of fluids can help avoid which of the following conditions? | Constipation.
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| Obesity is defined as weighing what percent more than optimum body weight for gender, height, and bone structure? | 15%.
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| Which of the following best explains the reason why a person with anorexia nervosa refuses to eat? | Fear of weight gain.
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| Small stones may pass on their own but large ones must be surgically removed in what condition? | Hiatal hernia.
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| Curtis has H. pylori in his stomach. He smokes, drinks, and works as an air traffic controller. Curtis is at high fisk for developing: | An ulcer.
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| Janice had a ruptured appendix. Bacteria from the appendix spread to the abdominal cavity causing: | Peritonitis.
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| The medical term that means surgical removal of the gallbladder is: | Nephrectomy.
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| A liver disease caused PRIMARILY by excessive alcohol consumption is: | Jaundice.
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| What is the primary cause of obesity? | Excessive intake of calories in proportion to expenditure.
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| What group is most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Young adult females.
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| What disorder is characterized by episodic binge eating followed by purging behavior? | Progeria.
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| Which athletes are most likely to develop anorexia nervosa? | Male wrestlers.
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| In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa USUALLY has: | Amenorrhea.
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| A condition in which a sore or a lesion forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach is called: | An ulcer.
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| It is recommended that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for which of the following diseases? | Hepatitis B.
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| In addition to severe weight loss, a female with anorexia nervosa often has: | Amenorrhea.
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| What statement BEST describes a method of heartburn prevention? | Avoid lying down for 2-3 hours after eating.
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| A person in what age group would be MOST LIKELY to be diagnosed with diverticulosis? | 60-80 years old.
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| Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining is: | Gastritis.
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| A health care worker who is struck with a contaminated needle is at risk of developing: | Hepatitis B.
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| Hepatitis is usually caused by a/an: | Virus.
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| What diagnostic procedure would a physician order for a patient who detects a lump in the breast? | Mammography.
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| A condition in which tissue resembling the inner layer of the uterus grows in various locations in the pelvic cavity is: | Endometriosis.
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| A woman who completes a course of antibiotic treatment and then experiences vaginal itching, burning and leukorrhea would be treated with: | Antifungal medication.
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| The two hormones that are used in contraceptive pills are: | Estrogen and progesterone.
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| The test that women should have annually for the early detection of cervical cancer is the: | Pap smear.
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| Redness, swelling, and pain in the breasts could indicate: | Mastitis.
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| The sterilization procedure for women is called a/an: | Tubal ligation.
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| The unintentional loss of a pregnancy is called a: | Spontaneous abortion.
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| The sterilization procedure for a male is called a/an: | Vasectomy.
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| The procedure to remove the foreskin of the penis is called a/an: | Circumcision.
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| What is a usual symptom of prostatic hypertrophy? | Polyuria.
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| For what STD may a pregnant woman need a C-section to prevent infection of the new born? | Genital herpes.
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| What is the medical term for inflammation of the testes? | Orchitis.
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| What is the medical term of menstrual cramps? | Dysmenorrhea.
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| If the kidneys are not functioning properly, what would occur? | Toxic wastes would accumulate in the cells, poisoning themselves.
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| Dialysis involves the use of a device that rids the blood of harmful wastes by passing the blood through: | A semipermeable membrane.
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| Doug is getting old and sometimes he unintentionally wets his pants. The medical term for this is: | Incontinence.
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| Jane is 7 years old and is complaining of dysuria. Her most likely diagnosis is: | Cystitis.
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| What procedure would be the BEST treatment for renal failure? | Kidney transplant.
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| What is the main complication of a kidney transplant? | Rejection.
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| Which of the following is an early sign of acute kidney failure? | Obliguria.
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| What set of symptoms would be expected in someone with renal calculi? | Severe pain, chills, hematuria.
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| Kidney trauma can cause red blood cells to be present in the urine. This is known as: | Hematuria.
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| In chronic renal failure, there is a gradual loss of the function of the: | Nephrons.
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| Katie has a fever and flank pain. A urinalysis is done and shows pyuria. Katie may have: | Renal calculi.
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| Someone who drinks a lot of water may experience: | Polyuria.
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| Which of the following conditions is most common in small children? | Enuresis.
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| A lithotriptor can break up renal calculi using: | Shockwaves.
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| Hemodialysis is used to treat: | Kidney failure.
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| The most common cause of cystitis is: | E Coli.
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| Catherine injured her ankle while ice skating. Her X-ray shows no signs of bone abnormality but her doctor feels she has damaged ligaments. Catherine's diagnosis is a: | Sprain.
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| Vernita has dry-itchy skin, constipation, and muscle cramps at night due to a lack of thyroxine. What endocrine disorder does she have? | Diabetes insipidus.
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| An abnormal condition characterized by a protrusion in the wall of an artery is known as a/an: | Embolus.
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| During a routine school checkup, it is noted that Susan's spine is curved from side to side. This is called: | Osteoporosis.
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| Bruce is 8 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size? | Parathyroid.
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| Which of the following disorders is NOT directly related to over or under secretion of growth hormone? | Acromegaly.
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| An inflammation of the skin that produces a rash caused by coming in contact with a substance is: | Acne vulgaris.
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| Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of: | Acromegaly.
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| A tiny webbed stainless steel device which holds arteries open after an angioplasty is called a: | Stent.
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| If someone with diabetes goes too long without insulin, what life threatening condition might develop? | Cushing's disease.
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| What is a laparoscopy? | Surgical insertion of a lighted instrument through the abdominal wall.
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| Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder of the: | Dermal papillae.
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| What is the primary cause of skin cancer? | Exposure to direct sunlight.
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| Peter wears contact lens to see the chalkboard at school. He probably has an eye disorder called: | Hyperopia.
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| An ophthalmoscope is used to examine someone complaining of: | Blurred vision.
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| What is the medical term for a tiny abscess at the base of any eyelash? | Blind spot.
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| The treatment of glaucoma can be medical or surgical, and involves a goal of: | Improving vision.
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| A condition in which the lens loses elasticity after the age of 40 is: | Glaucoma.
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| Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperthyroidism? | Fatigue.
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| Accidental removal of the parathyroid glands could cause: | Tetany.
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| Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's Syndrome? | Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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| What synthetic hormone could be given to a pregnant woman to cause her to go into labor? | Oxytoxin.
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| Marilyn has a blood sugar of 100 milligrams. Her blood sugar level is: | Low.
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| A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is: | Urinalysis.
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| What is a hereditary disease in which the blood clots slowly or abnormally? | Sickle cell amenia.
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| What part of the eye is removed during cataract surgery? | Iris.
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| Donald has otosclerosis. What part of his ear is affected? | Middle ear.
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| What behavior would likely lead to the spread of pinkeye? | Talking on the telephone.
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| How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age? | Iodine suppplements.
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| The two main causes of pneumonia are: | Poor health and nutrition.
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| Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach lining is: | Colitis.
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| Influenza is caused by a: | Bacteria.
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| Which of the following could be determined by taking a pulse? | Hypertension.
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| What should you do if a friend has spistaxis? | Lay the friend down with the head tilted back.
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| Simple goiter is caused by: | A lack of sodium in the diet.
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| A lack of insulin leads to: | Anuria.
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| AIDS can be spread through: | Sexual contact.
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| The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is: | Working in a factory.
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| What causes Alzheimer's disease? | The cause is unknown.
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| For what disease is a childhood vaccine given? | Poliomyelitis.
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| Any inflammation of a nerve or nerve trunk is: | Neuralgia.
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| What skin disorder is caused by a fungus? | Psoriasis.
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| Which of the following is life threatening? | Tetanus.
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| What causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? | The cause is unknown.
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| A person experiencing weakness or paralysis in all four extremities is said to be a: | Quadriplegic.
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| Sun Lee's grandmother has a viral brain infection. In medical terms, what is the grandmother's diagnosis? | Encephalitis.
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