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Med Term Final Words Part 1
Test Description: Med term words for final exam
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1) a deviation from what is regarded as normal
A
atresia
B
anomaly
C
endemic
D
congenital
2) also known as cough medicine, relieves or prevents cough
A
mucolytic
B
anticholinergic
C
analgesic
D
antitussive
3) the loss of the normal heart rhythm of the heartbeat
A
vasculitis
B
stenosis
C
carditis
D
arrhythmia
4) the absence of urine formation by the kidneys
A
oliguria
B
dysuria
C
polyuria
D
anuria
5) a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen
A
interferon
B
antibody
C
pathogen
D
allergen
6) a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
A
anoxia
B
expectoration
C
hypercapnia
D
cyanosis
7) a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints, usually beginning in the big toe
A
bunion
B
lumbago
C
gout
D
bursitis
8) an illness without a known cause
A
idiopathic disorder
B
organic disorder
C
nosocomial infection
D
infectious disorder
9) a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath
A
laryngoscope
B
spirometer
C
PFT
D
peak flow meter
10) the inability to control the excretion of urine, feces, or both
A
incontinence
B
oliguria
C
cystitis
D
urethrostenosis
11) a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring
A
hepatitis
B
hematochezia
C
cirrhosis
D
ascites
12) a serious and potentially deadly disorder in children that is characterized by vomiting and confusion, usually follows a viral infection
A
Tourette syndrome
B
Cushing's Syndrome
C
encephalitis
D
Reye's syndrome
13) the hormone released during the second half of the mensural cycle by the corpus luteum of the ovary
A
testosterone
B
estradiol
C
progesterone
D
pregnenelone
14) them medication used to induce anesthesia
A
hypnotic
B
antiemetic
C
anesthetic
D
myelography
15) a fungal infection of the nail
A
onychomycosis
B
psoriasis
C
onycocryptosis
D
onychia
16) also known as a clot-busting drug-dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up
A
thrombolytic
B
vasoconstrictor
C
heparin
D
antiarrhythmic
17) a severe response to an allergen
A
hypersensitivity
B
opportunistic reaction
C
severe combined immunodeficiency
D
anaphylaxis
18) a condition of a ringing, buzzing, or roaring in one or both ears
A
presbycusis
B
vertigo
C
otorrhea
D
tinnitus
19) mineral substances such as calcium, chloride, magnesium-that are normally found in the blood and other body fluids
A
androgens
B
hormones
C
glucagon
D
electrolytes
20) a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers and optic nerve
A
glaucoma
B
hyperopia
C
nyctalopia
D
ametropia
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