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Final Exam

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listening to sounds within body   auscultation  
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a collapsed lung   atelectasis  
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tubes that bifurcate from the wind pipe   bronchi  
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airway destruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis   COPD  
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condition of decreased oxygen in the blood   hypoxemia  
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removal of the voice box and larynx   laryngectomy  
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breathing is easier in an upright position   orthopnea  
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sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest   percussion  
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bacteria infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea caused by Bordetella pertussis, a highly contagious bacterium; whooping cough   pertussis  
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collection of pus in the pleural cavity   pyothorax  
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foreign material that invades the body   antigens  
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failure of blood cell production due to absence of formation of cells   aplastic anemia  
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venous blood is clotted in a test tube   coagulation time  
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anticoagulant found in the blood   heparin  
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excessive bleeding caused by congenital lack of factor VIII or IX   hemophilia  
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abnormal condition of white blood cells   leukocytosis  
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white blood cell with reddish granules; numbers increase in allergic reactions   eosinophils  
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derived from bone marrow   myeloid  
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defiency in numbers of white blood cells   neutropenia  
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lack of mature red cells due to inability to absorb vitamin B12 in the body   pernicious anemia  
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a hereditary condition characterized by abnormal shape of erythrocytes   sickle cell anemia  
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nasopharyngeal lymph tissue (throat closest to nose)   adenoids  
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malignant tumor of lymph nodes   Hodgkins disease  
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examples of immunoglobulins   IgA, IgE, IgG  
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cancer arising from the lining cells of capillaries, producing bluish-red skin nodules   Kaposi Sarcoma  
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helper or suppressor cells   T Cells  
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oropharyngeal lymph tissue (throat closest to mouth)   tonsils  
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lymph node concentration   inguinal, auxillary, cervical, mediastinal  
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part of the immune system   monocytes, lymphocytes, phagocytes, antibodies  
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middle layer of skin   dermis  
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profuse sweating   diaphoresis  
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moles that can develop into malignant melanoma   dysplastic nevi  
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wheal-a smooth slightly elevated, edematous (swollen) area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin (i.e. mosquito bite, allergic reaction)   hive  
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a hard protein material found in the epidermis   keratin  
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itching   pruritus  
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pertaining to under the nail   subungual  
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immflammatory disease of the joints and collagen of the skin; can affect other organs of the body as well   systemic lupus erythematosus  
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defective curvature of the cornea or lens   astigmatism  
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an eye inflammation commonly known as "pinkeye"   conjunctivitis  
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fibrous layer of clear tissue that extends over the anterior portion of the eye and is continuous with the white of the eye   cornea  
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nearsightedness   myopia  
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place where optic nerve fibers cross in the brain   optic chiasm  
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nerve deafness occuring with aging   presbyopia  
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bacterial infection of the middle ear.   suppurative otitis media  
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glaucoma is primarily diagnosed by this test   tonometry  
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ringing sounds in the ear   tinnitus  
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enlargement of thyroid gland   goiter  
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secreted by the pancreas - transports sugar to the cells   insulin  
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regulates calcium in the blood and bones   parathyroid hormone  
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Kal/i   Potassium  
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Natr/o   sodium  
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secreted by the thyroid gland; increases metabolism in cells   thyroxine  
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secondary complication of diabetes mellitus   neuropathy  
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secondary complication of diabetes mellitus   retinopathy  
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secondary complication of diabetes mellitus   nephropathy  
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assisting or aiding   adjuvant  
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describes localized tumor growth   carcinoma in situ  
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the spread of malignant tumors to a distant location   metastasis  
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includes sessile and predunculated types of growth   polypoid  
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study of distribution of drugs in the body   pharmcokinetics  
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tumor requires large doses of radiation to produce death of cells   radioresistent tumor  
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assessing the extent of tumor spread   staging  
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metallic powder introduced to the large intestine and x-rays taken   barium enema  
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experiments performed in a living organism   in vivo  
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sagittal, frontal, and cross-sectional images are produced using magnetic and radio waves   MRI  
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the patient is upright with the back tp the x-ray machine and the film to the chest   PA view  
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specializes diagnostic techniques such as ultrasound, mri, and ct scans   radiologist  
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absorbs most of the x-rays it is exposed to   ranopaque  
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a type of hypersensitivity reaction   anaphylaxis  
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stimulant drug.   amphetamine and caffeine.  
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a drug that works against a fever   antipyretic  
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cardiovascular drug   beta-blocker  
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lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney   diuretic  
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the agency which holds the legal responsibility for deciding whether a drug maybe distributed and sold   FDA  
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is an example of unpredictable type of drug toxicity. This is any unexpected effect that appears in the patient following administration of a drug.   idiosyncrasy  
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analgesic drug   morphine  
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drugs are swallowed and absorbed through the intestinal tract   oral administration  
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drugs are injected through a syringe into muscle, vein, or body cavity   parental administration  
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finding proper antidotes to the harmful effects of drugs   toxicology  
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drugs are applied to the skin   topical  
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uses tests to measure mental health and intellegence   clinical psychologist  
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an uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly   compulsion  
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general preoccupation with bodily aches and pains and irrational fear about one's health   hypochondriasis  
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a mood disorder   manic-depressive illness  
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defense mechanism in which unacceptable thoughts are pushed into the unconscious   repression  
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surgical repair of ajoint   arthroplasty  
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wasting away (no development) of muscles   atrophy  
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spongy, porous bone tissue   cancellous bone  
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splintered or crushed bone.   comminuted fracture  
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shaft of a long bone   diaphysis  
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smaller lower leg bone   fibula  
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pertaining to upper arm bone   humeral  
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operation performed to relieve the symptoms of a slipped disk   laminectomy  
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shoulder bone   scapula  
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softening of bone caused by Vitamin D deficiency   osteomalacia  
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poor formation of bone   osteodystrophy  
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shinbone   tibia  
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inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid accumalation   gouty arthritis  
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face bone   mandible, vomer, maxilla, zygomatic  
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cranial bone   occipital, sphenoid, temporal, ethmoid  
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a type of pnuemoconiosis. a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs.   asbestosis  
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