MEDICAL REVIEW EXAM

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ultra

beyond, excessive

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uni

one

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tri

three

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syn, smy

together

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supra

above, over

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sub

under, below

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semi

half

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rube

red

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retro

back, backward behind

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again, back

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primi

first

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pre

before

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post

after

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poly

many

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peri

around, surrounding

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per

through

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para

near, beside, beyond, opposite, abnormal

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non

not

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neo

new, recent

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multi

many

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mono

one single

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milli

one thousandth

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micro

small

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meta

beyond, after

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mes

middle

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mal

bad

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juxta

neaqr, beside

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iso

equal

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intra

within

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inter

between

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infra

below, under, beneath

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in, il im ir

not

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hypo

below, under

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hyper

excessive, beyond

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hemi

half

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ex, e

out, away

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good

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good

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epi

upon, over

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endo

within

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en em

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ecto

outside

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out away

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dys

bad, difficult, painful poor

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dis

through

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dia

through

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away from down not

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con col com cor

together with

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circum

around

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bio

life

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two both

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auto

self

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anti

against

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ante

before

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ana

up upward toward

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ambi

both

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alb

white

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as ac af ag al ap ar as at

toward increasing

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from away from

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without

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what word means enlargment of the heart

cardiomegaly

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epi means

upon

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lysis means

destruction

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abreviation for "return to clinic"

RTC

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scanty amount of urine

ologuria

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ante- means

before

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prefix that means around

circum

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refers to the bodys ability to maintain a stable internal temperature

homeostasis

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laryngitis is an inflammation of the

larynx

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a patient is scheduled for an x-ray of a blood vessel. What is the term for this type of x-ray

angiogram

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apnea refers to

lack of breathibng

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paralysis of the diaphragm

phrenoplegia

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same meaning as ventral

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suffix meaning splitting

-schisis

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word root myelo/o refers to what structure

spinal cord

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double folded membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity

peritoneum

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laryngitis is an inflammation of the

larynx

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a patient is scheduled for an x-ray of a blood vessel. What is the term for this type of x-ray

angiogram

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apnea refers to

lack of breathibng

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paralysis of the diaphragm

phrenoplegia

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same meaning as ventral

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suffix meaning splitting

-schisis

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word root myelo/o refers to what structure

spinal cord

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double folded membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity

peritoneum

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cystalgia is pain in the

bladder

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suffix -scope means

an instrument used to view

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BID mean

twice a day

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prefix meaning near

juxta

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as desired

ad lib

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abreviation for "by or through"

per

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prefixes meaning "around"

peri

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suffix -tropia

a turning

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mastoptosis is

drooping of the breasts

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meaning for an instrument for recording

Rhinologist-graph

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inflammation of the skin marked by redness and scaling is called

erythrodermatis

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combining form that means hidden

crypt/o

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which of the following combining forms refers to a hump

kyph/o

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing conditins of the intugumentary system is called

dermatologist

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abbreviation for a fracture

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the position of the patella in relation to the hip is

distal

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tympanoplasty is a surgical repair of the

eardrum

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an impairment of purposeful movement is referred to as

aprexia

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what combining for mean "gray matter"

poli/0o

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suffis -osis means

condition

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suffix for weakness

-asthenia

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contraction of the pupil

miosis

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megacephaly is the enlargment of the

head

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which of the following is the plural of stoma

stomata

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term that means "first pregnancy"

primigravida

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term viscera refers to

internal organs

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combing form lith/o

stone

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colporrhaphy

suture of the vagina

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growth on a stalk extending from the surface of a membrane

polyp

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excessive carbon dioxide in the blood

hypercapnia

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moving of the forarm so that the palm of the hand is turned upward

flexion

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contra

against

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septum

septa

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double

diplo

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incision of the colon

colotomy

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defination of anticoagulant

against clotting

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difficulty swallowing

dysphagia

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word that describes a patient who cannot control urination or defication

incontinent

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hyupoglossal means under the

tongue

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incision into a vein to draw blood

phlebotomy

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combining form that means lip

cheil/o

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movement away form the midline

abduction

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-ase means

enzyme

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nephrosis is a term used often by a physician in which of the following specialities

urology

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term that describes the surgical process of binding or fusing a joint

arthrodesis

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olguria

scanty urine production

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suffix that means deficiency

-penia

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hysterectomy mean

removal of the uterus

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postprandial refers to

following a meal

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abbreviation for bedtime

h.s.

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means "not feeling well"

malaise

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means "protection against disease"

prophylaxis

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causes blood flow back through a stenosis valve

murmur

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the calcaneus bone is found in the

ankle

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bone located inthe ear

malleus

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term that describes an immovable articulation between bones

synarthrosis

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the plane that divides the body into front and back halves is the

frontal plane

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type of membranes covers the body

cutenous

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loose fibrous tissues that provides insulation is know as

adipose

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the vastus lateralis is located in which of the following parts of the body

thigh

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the layer of skin containing hair follicles and nails is known as the

dermis

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type of neurotransmitter

renin

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layer of skin that is seen best in thick skin is the

stratum lucidum

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which of the following hormones is secreted from the adrenal cortex

cortisol

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teeth appear in the mouth first are called

deciduoud

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term that describes the spongy bone tissue located at the end of a long bone

epiphysis

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which of the following pulses can be palpated in the wrist

radial

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which organs must be examined to confirm a suspected diagnosis of cholelothiasis

gallbladder

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organ of corti is located in the

cochlea

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fibrous sheath of connective tissue that covers muscles

fascia

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the energy that is necessary to keep the body functioning at a minimal level is known as

basal metabolism

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the bone that articulates directly withthe first seven pairs of ribs is the

sternum

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type of membrane that line joint capsules

synovial

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the structure that produces enzymes that digest fats,proteins, and carbohydrates is the

pancrease

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which muscle flexes the thigh

sartorious

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WHICH REGIONS OF THE ABDOMEN IS LOCATED ABOVE THE STOMACH

EPIGASTRIC

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WHAT IS THE SEPERATION OF A COMPOUND INTO IST CONSTITUENT IONS

IONIZATION

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THE CONVERSION OF SIMPLE COMPOUNDS INTO MORE COMPLEX SUBSTANCES NEEDED BY THE BODY IS KNOW AS

ANABOLISM

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WHAT DOES THE TRAPEZIUS MUSCLE DO

EXTENDS THE HEAD

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WHICH SECTION OF THE BRAIN CONTROLS THE HEART RATE

MEDULLA OBLONGATA

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WHICH TYPE OF JOINT IS FOUND IN THE WRIST

GLIDING

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WHICH IS THE PRIMARY ORGAN OF DIGESTION AND THE ABSORBTION OF FOOD

SMALL INTESTINE

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THE MEDIUM FOR CHEMICAL RACTION IN THE CELL IS THE

CYTOPLASM

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WHAT TERM REFERS TOT HE CROWN OF THE HEAD

PARIETAL

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THE CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM PRODUCE CEREBROSPINAL FLUID ARE THE

EPENDYMAL CELLS

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A CLEAR FLUID THAT FILLS THE ANTERIOR CAVITY OF THE EYE IS THE

AQUEOUS HUMOR

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF THE EYE CHANGES THE SHAPE OF THE LENS

CILIARY BODY

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WHICH HORMONE IS SECRETED BY THE CORPUS LUTEUM

PROGESTERONE

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WHAT IS A NEURON THAT CARRIES IMPULSES FROM THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TO THE MUSCLES AND GLANDS

MOTOR

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THE STRUCTURE THAT CONNECTS THE BRAIN HEMISPHERES IS THE

CORPUS CALLOSUM

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HOW MANY VERTEBRAE COMPRISE THE ADULT VERTEBRAL COLUMN

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EPINEPHRINE IS CREATED IN WHICH OF GLANDS

ADREMAL MEDULLA

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HORMONES INCREASES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

GLUCOGON

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A SUBSTANCE THAT HAS A PH GREATER THAN 7.0 IS KNOW AS A

BASE

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PLASMA IS

90% WATER

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CONSIDERED THE UNIVERSAL DONOR WITH A BLOOD TYPE OF

O RH-

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CONSIDERED THE UNIVERSAL RECIPENT WITH A BLOOD TYPE OF

AB RH+

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CLUMPING OF RED BLOOD CELLS IS CALLED

AGGLUTINATION

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FREQUENTLY OCCURING LEUKOCYTES

NEUTROPHILS

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THE CHAMBER OF THE HEART THAT PUMPS BLOOD TO THE LUNGS IS THE

RIGHT VENTRICAL

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WHICH BLOOD CELLS IS THE PRIMARY LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST A BACTERIAL INFECTION

NEUTROPHILIS

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LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS DOES

PROTECTS THE BODY AGAINST DISEASE

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T LYMPHOCYTES MATURE IN THE

THYMUS

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THE INNERMOST LAYER OF THE HEART IS THE

ENDOCARDIUM

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WHICH OF THE FILLOWING ARE AIR SACS IN THE LUNGS WHERE THE EXCHANGE OF GASES TAKES PLACE

ALVEOLI

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THE CONTRACTION PHASE OF THE HEART IS KNOW AS

SYSTOLE

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AN OVERDOSE OF A NARCOTIC MAY CAUSE DEATH BECAUSE THE PERSON STOP BREATHINHG. WHAT PART OF THE BRAIN IS DEPRESSED BY NARCOTICS

MEDULLA OBLONGATA

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THE CAMBER OF THE HEART THAT RECIEVES OXYGENATED BLOOD FROM THE PULMONARY VEINS IS THE

LEFT ATRIUM

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THE FIST MENSTRUAL CYCLE IS CALLED

MENARCHE

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A TEST THAT ASSESSES AIRFLOW AND LUNG VOLUMES IS KNOW AS

PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST

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A SUBSTANCE THAT AIDS IN THE ABSORPTION OF VITAMIN B12

INTRINSIC FACTOR

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THE ORGAN OF CORTI CONTAINS WHAT RECEPTOR

HEARING

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SMALL FINGERLLIKE PROJECTION THAT INCREASE THE SURFACE AREA OF THE SMALL INTESTINE ARE KNOW AS

VILLI

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS ANOTHER NAME FOR THE COWPERS GLAND

BULBOURETHRAL

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WHICH STRUCTURES FILTER WASTE PRODUCTS FROM THE BLOOD TO CREATE URINE

NEPHRONS

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AN ATOM THAT HAS AQUIRED A CHARGE THROUGH THE GAIN OR LOSS OF ONE OR MORE ELECTRONS IS

ION

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IN A HYPERTONIC SOLUTION, A CELL WILL

SHRINK

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A PROCESS OF THE NERVE CELL THAT CONDUCTS IMPULSES TO THE CELL BODY IS THE

DENDRITE

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WHICH HORMONE PREPARES THE UTERUS FOR PREGNANCY

PROGESTERONE

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THE PART OF THE BRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLEX CONCENTRATION, PLANNING, AND PROBLEM SOLVING IS

FRONTAL LOBE

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THE LARGEST ARTERY IN THE BODY IS THE

AORTA

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WHICH PROTEIN REGULATES THE FORMATION OF RED BLOOD CELLS

ERYTHROPOIETIN

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WHICH ORGANELLES ARE THE MAJOR SIDES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS THAT TRANSFORM ENERGY (ATP}

MITOCHONDRIA

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THE HORMONES VASOPRESSIN AND OXYTOCIN ARE PRODUCED BY

POSTERIOR PITUITARY

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THE SPINAL CORD IS LOCATED IN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAVITIES

DORSAL

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THE OUTERMOST PROTION OF THE MENINGES IS

THE DURA MATER

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THE OUTERMOST PROTECTIVE LAYER OF THE EYE IS THE

FIBROUS TUNIC

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WHICH GLAND REALEASES WPINEPHRINE

ADRENAL MEDULLA

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THE CONTRACTIOPN OF SMOOTH MUSCLE OF THE WALLS OF THE SMALL INTESITINE, THEREBY ALLOWING THE MOVEMENT OF FOOD TOWARD THE STOMACH

PERISTALISIS

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THE HEAD OF THE FEMUR BONE FITS INTO WHAT

ACETEBULUM

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WHAT PART OF THE BODY IS LOCATED ABOVE THE SYMPHYSIS PUBIS

HYPOGASTRIC

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WHAT MEMBRANES COVER THE ABDOMINOPELVIC CAVITUY

PERITONEAL

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WHICH SITE DOES THE FERTILIZATION OF HUMAN OVUM MOST COMMONLY OCCUR

FALLOPIAN TUBE

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THE STRUCTURE THAT CARRIES FLUID AWAY FROM THE FLOMERULER CAPSULE IS THE

RENAL TUBULE

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THE PERIOD OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS FROMT THE TIME OF FERTILIZATION TO BIRTH IS KNOW AS

GESTATION

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THE AREA OF THE RETINA THAT CONTAINS THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF CONES IS CALL

FOVEA CENTRALIS

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The malabsorption of vitamin b12 may cause

pernicious anemia

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which of the following is a chronic characterized by inflammation of the joints

rheumatoid arthritis

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an antibody produced in response to self antigens is known as a(n)

autoantibody

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which of the following types of immunities results from antibodies crossing the mothers placenta to the fetus

natural passive immunity

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inflammation of the bile ducts is called

cholecystitis

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a skin tumor that is caused by overexposure to sunlight is

malignant melonoma

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which of the following is a parasitic associated with AIDS

toxoplasmosis

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anitviral, soluble glycoproteins produced by cells infected with viruses are known as

interferons

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a 45 year old women who is overweight and has 5 children comes to the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, mild jaundice, and severe pain in the upper abdomen. These sign and symptoms are most characteristic of

cholelithiasis

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antiviral, soluble glycoproteins produced by cells infected with viruses are known as

interferons

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serum sickness is which type of hypersensitivity reaction

type III

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which of the following syndroms represents trisomy 21

down

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a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of clotting factors is

hemophilia

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abnormal enlargement of the head, abnormal muscles tone of the legs, and excessive fluid around the brain are well indications of

hydrocephalus

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a endocrine condition cause by the presence of an extra x chromosome is

klinefelter's syndrome

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a pediatrician treats a 3 year old girl with abacterial infection of the skin that is characterized by pustules, vesicles and crusted lesions. which of the following is the most likely diagnosis

impetigo

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what condition or disease is characterized by exophthalmos

hyperthyroidism

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another term for myelomeningocele

spina bifida

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a congential tumor composed of different kinds of tissue, none of which normally occur at the site of the tumor, is

teratoma

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the risk of bladder cancer increases with

smoking

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a narrowing of the aortic arch is know as

coarctation of the aorta

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which of the following conditions is also known as herpes zoster

shingles

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what is the meaning of the term benign

not recurrent

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another name for measles is

rubella

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which of the following is a progressive disorder that caused degeneration of motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing and talking, and eventyal muscle atrophy

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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which system is affected by bells palsy

nervous

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an abnormal curvature of the spine is

lordosis

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deposits of urate crystals in joint tissue may cause

gout

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a malignant neoplasm of the connective tissue is a

sarcoma

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a 48 year old male patient has blood tests performed. his test results reveal that his total serum cholestrol level is above the normal range. in your opinion this patient may be at risk for

angina pectoris

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which type of bone fracture involves a bone that has broken into pieces

comminuted

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which type of fracture involves a bone that is partially bent and partially broked

greenstick

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a viral infection of the parotid glands is known as

mumps

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a 55 year old man complains of increasing sadness and a inability to find pleasure in anything. the risk of suicide is highest if the most prominent additionalsymptom is

feelings of hopelessness

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all of the following organs are impaired by cystic fibrosis except the

brain

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a circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissue is know as

carbuncle

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paralysis of the facial nerve is know as

bells palsy

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an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac that cushions tendons is know as

bursitis

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AIDS destroys the bodys immune system by infecting the

t lymphocytes

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a 35 year old man with nausea and vomiting, vertigo, nystagmus, tinnitus, and nerve related hearing loss in the right ear most likely has

an acoustic neuroma(a tumor of cranial nerve 8

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inflammation of the eardrum is referred to as

tympanitis

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another name for high sugar

hyperglycemia

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infection of the hair fiollicles in the eyelids is called

hordeolum

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presbycusis is a condition that affects which organs

ear

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a state of mental confusion due to disturbances in mental function is known as

delirium

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which disease caused by hyperactivity of the adrenal gland

cushing's syndrome

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the most common causes of a myocardial infarction is

coronary thrombosis

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vericose veins are common in

the lower legs of women

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parkinson's disease is also known as

shaking palsy

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a condition characterized by a low number of leukocytes is called

agranulocytosis

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paralysis on one side of the body is know as

hemiplegia

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a sudden increase in the severity of the symptoms of graves disease may signal

thyroid storm

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the first line of defense against infection is

skin

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hypersecretion of growth hormone form the anterior pituitary gland may cause

acromegaly

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an inflammation of the lining and valves of the heart is known as

endocarditis

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a type of skin cancer that is associated with a disorder of the immune system is

kaposi's sarcoma

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a pa smear is a procedure that can diagnose cancer of the

cervix

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a slowly developing condition in which the heartg weakens over time is know as

congestive heart failure

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vitamine C deficiency may cause which of the following conditions

scurvy

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a patient needs to amintain a 1000 calorie diet on a long term basis. he should eliminate which of the following foods from his diet

whole milk

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an increase in the number of circulating erythrocytes and the amount of hemoglobin is known as

polycythemia

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which type of anemia may result from vitamin B12 deficiency

pernicious

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a disease with an unknown cause is called

idopathic

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when the results of a patients pap smear indicate an abnormal finding, the medical assistant should refer the patient to a

gynecologist

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS IS CHARACTERIZED BY TOXEMIA DURING PREGNANCY

ECLAMPSIA

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A LONG DISEASE CAUSED BY INHALATION OF COAL DUST IS KNOWN AS

ANTHRACOSIS

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THE MOST COMMON COMPLICATION OF MEASEALS IN THE A CHILD IS

OTITIS MEDIA

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THE TERM FOR COUGHING OR SPITTINF UP BLOOD

HEMOPTYSIS

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THE FAILURE OF THE TESTES TO DESCEND IN TO THE SCROTUM IS KNOWN AS

CRYPTORCHISISM

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AN EXCESS OF UREA AND OTHER WATE IN THE BLOOD AS A RESULT OF KIDNEY FAILURE IS KNOWN AS

UREMIA

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF EUKARYOTE

STREPTOCOCCI

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BACILLI BACTERI ARE

ROD SHAPED

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WHAT IS THE SMALLEST MICROORGANISMS

VIRUSES

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WHAT BACTERIA ARE SPHERICAL IN SHAPE

COCCI

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WHAT BACTERIA ARE SPIRAL SHAPED

SPIRILLA

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WHAT BACTERIA APPEAR IN CLUSTERS

STAPHLOCOCCI

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WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF PATHOGENIC FUNGUS

RINGWORM

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HELICOBACTOR PYLORI MAY CAUSE WHAT CONDITION

ULCER

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MICROORANISMS THAT STAIN CRYSTAL VIOLET UNDER A GRAM STAIN ARE

GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA

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WHAT ORGANISM DOES NOT STAIN WELL ON A GRAM STAIN

RICKETTISIA

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WHAT ORGANISMS ARE ABLE TO CAUSE TUBERCULOSIS

MYCOBACTERIAVIRION

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WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED INTERMEDIATE ORGANISMS, MEANING THAT THEY CAN ONLY REPRODUCE IN LIVING CELLS

RICKETTSIA, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOPLASMA

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A VIRUS THAT EXISTS OUTSIDE OF A HOST CELL IS A

VIRION

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AN ORGANISM THAT OBTAINS ITS NUTRIENTS FORM DEAD ORGANIC MATTER IS A

SAPROPHYTE

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MUSHROOMS, MOLDS AND YEASTS ARE ALL

FUNGI

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WHAT IS AN ARRANGEMENT OF STREPTOCOCCI

CHAIN

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WHAT IS A COMMON CAUSE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

ESCHERICHIA COLLI

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A MICROBE THAT GROWS AND LIVES IN THE ABSENCE OF OXYGEN IS CALLED

ANAEROBE

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWIN ORGANISMS USE CHEMICALS ARE A BASIC SOURCE OF ENERGY

HETEROTROPHS

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WHICH TERMS DESCRIBE THE ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION OF BACTERIA

BINARY FISSION

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DISEASE-CAUSING ORGANISMS ARE

pathogens

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what is a vector of rabies

raccoons

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an example of diplococcus is

neisseria gonorrhea

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what is the cycle of infection

means of entrance, susceptible host, reservoir host

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what is the cause of bacillary dysentery

shigelia

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the state of being free from infection or infections material is referred to as

asepsis

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bacteria that are permanent and beneficial residents in the human b ody are

normal flora

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the process of killing all orgnanisms is known as

sterilization

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aspetic hand-washing techniques include all of the following except

turning off the faucet with no hands

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which carriers are vectors of malaria

mosquitoes

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the degree to which an organism is pathogenic is

virulence

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what is an example of curved rods

vibrios

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what types of substances inhibits the growth of bacteria

bacteriostic

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which bacteria is the causative agent for rheumatic fevers

streptococcus pyogenes

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what causes typhoid fever

salmonella

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what is considered the lowest form of animal life

protozoa

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the decomposition of complex substances through the action of enzymes is called

fermentation

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rocky mountain spotted fever is transmitted through the following vectors

ticks

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carriers of pathogenic organisms are called

vectors

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the interchange of gasses between an organism and the medium in which it lives

respiration

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According to the american medical association, the patients records muct be kept for how long after the patients visit

10 years

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which type of scheduling methods allows short term flexibility within an hour for variables in appointments

wave

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a room in which people can talk or meet without being seen or heard from the patients reception area is

interim room

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the process of highlighting key points of a letter is know as

annotating

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which of the following includes specifications for preventative mainatince of office equiptment and ensures against future repair cost

service agreement

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which system is most appropriate for filing reference materials for patient needs

numeric

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what should you do with a letter addressed to the physician and marked"personal"

give it directly to the physician

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Mr smith is a regular patient who has been coming in for follow up for prostate cancer. When greeting Mr Smith

make eye contact

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when sending a patient a new piece of equiptment such as a hearing aid, it is best

insure the package

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invoice and statements of account should always be sent

first class mail

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the formal greeting in a buisness letter is know as the

salutation

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priority mail provides

2 day service between major buisness markets

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the identification line in a buisness letter includes the

typist initials

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an x ray with an accompanying report of notations should be sent as

combination mailing

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which of the following is true and special endorsements such as address service requested

there must a 1/4 inch clear space around the endorsements

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which of the following is required tro operate a fax machine

telephone line

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the most appropriate filing system for a practice with more than 15000 active patient records is

numeric

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when establishing appointment guidlines for a medical office, whose perferences should be considered first?

physician

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the correct placement of the notations line in a buisness line is

2 lines below the signature block

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the type of stationary often used for memos and short letters is known as

baronial letterhead

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which of the following is the correct way to write the physicians name and title on the inside address in a letter

Jay B Smith M>D>

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the process of establishing a matrix for the day's appointment page can best be described by

blocking outr the hours the physicians is unavailable

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according to the principals of source orientated mendical record keeping, forms and progress notes should be arranged in which order

subject

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the process of checking a letter for errors is

proofreading

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a buisness phone should be answered

by the second or third ring

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which is the best way to handle an angry caller

express regret the tthe caller has a complaint

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which of the following letter formats is the most commonly used in a medical office

full block

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which of the following is the most importment information to record with scheduling and appointment for a patient

telephone number

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reserving certain trimes in the schedule to perform similar procedures is know as

wave scheduling

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whin anincoming call is recieved, the telephone should be answered

secon or third ring

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files of patient who have died or moved away are known as

closed

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what is the maximum charge on insurance carrier will cover for a specific service

allowed charge

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which term means addition to an insurance policy

rider

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a health plan that agrees to carry the risk of paying for a patients medical service is known as

third policy payer

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an authorization that allows the insurance ompany to make payments directly to the physician is

as assignment of benefits

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where does the insurance company communicate allowed charge

explanation of benefits

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premiums are also called

covered costs

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coordination of benefits

allows the physician and the patient to complete insurance forms simutaneously

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Where does the insurance company communicate allowed charges

In the Explanation of Benefits

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Premiums are also called

. covered costs.

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Coordination of benefits

prevents the duplication of benefits

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The initial period of time when a newly insured individual is not eligible to receive benefits is known as the

waiting period.

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