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