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a deviation from what is regarded as normal
a) congenital
b) endemic
c) atresia
d) anomaly

also known as cough medicine, relieves or prevents cough
a) antitussive
b) analgesic
c) mucolytic
d) anticholinergic

the loss of the normal heart rhythm of the heartbeat
a) stenosis
b) vasculitis
c) arrhythmia
d) carditis

the absence of urine formation by the kidneys
a) anuria
b) dysuria
c) oliguria
d) polyuria

a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen
a) pathogen
b) allergen
c) antibody
d) interferon

a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
a) expectoration
b) anoxia
c) hypercapnia
d) cyanosis

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) bursitis
d) bunion

an illness without a known cause
a) idiopathic disorder
b) infectious disorder
c) nosocomial infection
d) organic disorder

a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath
a) laryngoscope
b) peak flow meter
c) PFT
d) spirometer

the inability to control the excretion of urine, feces, or both
a) urethrostenosis
b) oliguria
c) incontinence
d) cystitis

a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring
a) ascites
b) cirrhosis
c) hepatitis
d) hematochezia

a serious and potentially deadly disorder in children that is characterized by vomiting and confusion, usually follows a viral infection
a) Reye's syndrome
b) Cushing's Syndrome
c) Tourette syndrome
d) encephalitis

the hormone released during the second half of the mensural cycle by the corpus luteum of the ovary
a) testosterone
b) pregnenelone
c) estradiol
d) progesterone

them medication used to induce anesthesia
a) myelography
b) anesthetic
c) antiemetic
d) hypnotic

a fungal infection of the nail
a) onychia
b) onycocryptosis
c) onychomycosis
d) psoriasis

also known as a clot-busting drug-dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up
a) thrombolytic
b) vasoconstrictor
c) heparin
d) antiarrhythmic

a severe response to an allergen
a) severe combined immunodeficiency
b) opportunistic reaction
c) hypersensitivity
d) anaphylaxis

a condition of a ringing, buzzing, or roaring in one or both ears
a) tinnitus
b) vertigo
c) presbycusis
d) otorrhea

mineral substances such as calcium, chloride, magnesium-that are normally found in the blood and other body fluids
a) androgens
b) electrolytes
c) glucagon
d) hormones

a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers and optic nerve
a) nyctalopia
b) hyperopia
c) glaucoma
d) ametropia

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