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