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Term
Definition
The opposite of intracellular   Extracellular  
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The gastrocnemius is located where   In the calf  
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The main organ involved in the metabolism of drugs   Liver  
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Small surgical clamp for grasping blood vessels   Hemostatic forceps  
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Schedule II inventories must be made every   2 years  
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Dyskinesia   Abnormality movement  
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Drug that causes pupil to dilate   Mydriatic  
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Drug that's used to constrict pupils   Miotics  
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Drugs that control nausea, vomiting and motion sickness   Antiemetic  
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Drug for persistent cough   Antitussives  
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Valve between left atrium and left ventricle   Mitral  
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Agents used for itching   Antipruritics  
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what does not occur during invasion and multiplication stage of infection   signs and symptoms begin to appear  
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immunity when pt given direct antibiotics   artificial passive  
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function of antibody B-cell   locks in place on the invader, like a jigsaw puzzle, flagging it for destruction  
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what type of seizure is associated with an aura   grand mal seizure  
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Chlamydia   Symptoms are present in both men and women  
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myelogram   radiograph of the spinal chord  
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which of the following substances that aids the transmission of nerve impulse (neurotransmitter)   acetylcholine  
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a pt sustains sever blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. the body organ most likely to be involved is the   spleen  
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which postal class use to send monthly newsletter   second? (now known as standard)  
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after opening the mail, the MA should   date-stamp letter  
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most secure way to mail something through the USPS   registered mail  
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most appropriate needle guage for subcutaneous injection   25g  
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microbiology includes   the study of microscopic organisms  
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a dilute solution of formaldehyde used to preserve biological specimens   formalin  
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instruments that come in contact only with a pt's mucous membranes should be   disinfected  
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a drugs generic name is best illustrated by   salicylic acid  
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the material that leaves the blood and enters the nephron   filtrate  
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a sinus rhythm originates in the   SA node  
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part of the eye active in accommodation for near and far vision   lens  
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apgar score   test of newborn's physical condition  
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conjunctivitis affects the   membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the eye  
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number of pairs of cranial nerves   12  
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bile enters gastrointestinal tract at the   duodenum  
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ileum   not a segment of the large intestine (small intestine)  
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grave's disease   autoimmune hyperthyroidism  
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what best explains role of FEMA in a national disastor   support U.S citizens and first responders to prepare for, protect against, respond to and recover from emergencies and hazards  
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PERRLA   pupils equal round react to light accomodation  
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it is recommended that records of appointments be kept for   three years  
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in MS word the feature automatically moves text to the next line when one line is full   wordwrap  
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a liquid preparation which mixes fine droplets of an oil into water is   emulsion  
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the heart pumps blood to the lungs through   the pulmonary circuit  
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albuterol aerosol inhalants are a type of   bronchodilator  
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a healthy adult excretes daily approximately this much urine   1 to 1.5 ltrs  
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viruses can reproduce only in   living cells  
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the thick muscular layer of the heart is the   myocardium  
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osteocytes   mature bone cells  
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IVP, IVU and KUB are   radiographic tests  
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another term for acetone in the urine is   ketones  
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which drug prevents or inhibits sleeps   antihypnotic  
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medications can't be located in the PDR under   composition  
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a hormone from the kidneys that stimulate red cell production   erythropoietin  
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opposite of dextro   sinistro  
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epidemiology   study of infectious diseases  
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seroconversion   point at which detectable antibodies are present in the serum, causing a positive antibody test  
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what type of flora is considered pathogenic and needs to be removed from the skin in order to prevent transmission to other pts   transient  
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cystitis   inflammation of the urinary bladder  
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pyelonephritis   inflammation of the renal pelvis  
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enuresis   condition of urinary incontinence, especially at night in bed - bedwetting  
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oliguria   scanty urine output  
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sprain   injury results from trauma to the ligaments (also tendons and muscles)  
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hot water bottle temperature   105-110 F  
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when substances that are normally not present in the urine of healthy individuals are detected what has taken place   renal threshold has been reached  
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supernatant   clear liquid that remains after spinning urine  
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cystocele   herniation or downward protrusion of the urinary bladder through the vaginal wall  
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metrorrhagia   uterine bleeding that occurs at times other than menstrual period  
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dystocia   difficult labor  
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eclampsia   most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension  
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endometrium   inner lining of uterus  
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goodell's sign   softening of the cervix & vagina  
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hegar's sign   softening, lower uterine segment  
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Chadwick's sign   bluish-violet cervix & vagina  
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striae gravidarum   stretch marks  
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What is a bone scan test?   test that visualizes the distribution of an IV injected radioactive isotope that collects in the bones and joints  
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dosimeter   worn by all personnel who work in close proximity to radiologic equipment  
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angiogram   examines blood vessels  
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What kind of water for autoclaving   Distilled  
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Phlebectasia   Dilatation of a vein  
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Antineoplastics   Used to prevent cell growth in a malignant tumor  
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Rubber sleeve on a venipuncture needle is to   Make it possible to draw multiple tubes  
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First step in venipuncture   Tourniquet removed (not tube is labeled)  
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Main part of a word   Root  
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Prefixes dia, per and trans all mean   Through  
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Last bone of spinal column   Coccyx  
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Carpel tunnel syndrome involves a nerve in the   Wrist  
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Eversion, inversion, and plantar flexion refer to movements of the   Foot  
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Movement away from midline   Abduction  
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Triangular muscle over the shoulder   Deltoid  
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main part of a word   root  
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the prefixes dia, per and trans all mean   through  
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the last bone of the spinal column   coccyx  
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carpal tunnel syndrome involves a nerve in the   wrist  
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eversion, inversion and plantar flexion refer to movements of the   foot  
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movement away from the midline   abduction  
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the triangular muscle over the shoulder is the   deltoid  
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phlebectasia is   dilation of a vein  
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the abbreviation CO2 represents   carbon dioxide  
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a drug used to prevent blood from clotting is classified as an   anticoagulant  
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Schedule IV drugs include   minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse  
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what is a drug called that reduces anxiety   tranquilizer  
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a small adhesive patch or disc used for administration of medications is called   transdermal  
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which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize   distilled water  
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lidocaine is a type of   anesthetic  
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which of the following classes of drugs is most appropriate for pts with a persistent cough   antitussives  
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which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections in an infant   vastus lateralis  
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which of the following types of agent do physicians use to prevent cell grown in a malignant tumor   antineoplastics (neo)  
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a dilute solution of formaldehyde used to preserve biological specimens is   formalin  
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the slanted tips of the needle that enters the vein is called the   bevel  
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the part of the holder that is meant to aid is smooth tube removal is called   the flange  
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CLIA   Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act  
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Sodium citrate is found in which color stopper tube   light blue  
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which of the following steps would be performed first - needle is removed, pressure applied, tourniquet removed, tube is labeled   tourniquet is removed  
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the rubber sleeve on a venipuncture needle is to   make it possible to draw multiple tubes  
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the liquid portion of an anticoagulated blood sample is called   plasma  
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an artery can be distinguished from a vein bc it will   pulsate  
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in performing phlebotomy on children it is best to   talk softly and gently, enlist the help of parents, tell the truth  
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a venipuncture can be performed by using which needles   hypodermic, multisample and winged infusion  
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when a pt has Medicare what is Medicaid considered   secondary carrier  
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Bartholin's glands   mucus producing glands located on each side of the vaginal opening  
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when a pt pays $10 on an account it is recorded as   a payment  
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LUQ, RUQ, LLQ, RLQ refers to quadrant of the   abdomen  
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fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoa occurs in   the fallopian tube  
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hypothalamus   controls body temperature, sleep and appetite  
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most medical terms come from   Latin and Greek  
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gastroesophageal reflux is characterized by   the incompetence of the esophageal sphincter  
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pleura   membrane that covers the lungs  
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alveoli   tiny air sacs in the lungs that allow for gas exchange  
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onychmalacia   softening of a nail  
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motherboard of the computer   main circut board  
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brain of the computer   CPU  
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when light rays are refracted they   bend  
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who is responsible for checking boxes on a charge slip   MA, OM, Dr  
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bursa   small sac near a joint  
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in MS word a red line under the text indicates   spelling error  
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abduction   movement away from the midline  
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clustering   type of appointment scheduling used for grouping procedures during the day or week  
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assault   threat of touching someone  
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laryngoscope   instrument used to examine larynx  
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receptor cell in retina   rods and cone (color)  
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signs of diabetes mellitus include   polyuria, polyphagia and polydipsia  
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peristalsis   process whereby smooth muscles contract to propel food through the digestive tract  
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which of these does not pertain to skin - biliary, integumentary, cutaneous, epidermal   bilary  
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