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What is the microscopic study of the structures, composition and function of tissues called?
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Histology
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What is the science which deals with the formation, structure and function of cells?
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Cytology
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What is the study of the nature and cause of disease which involves changes in structure and function?
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Pathology
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To what does the word part "gyneco" refer?
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female
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What medical term describes one who has no appetite?
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anorexic
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What is the medical term that means below?
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inferior
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What is the medical term for fingers or toes?
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phalanges
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What is the medical term for painful or difficult urination?
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dysuria
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What is the medical prefix that refers to pain?
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dys
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What is the medical term for red blood cell?
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erythrocyte
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What is the medical term for white blood cell?
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leukocyte
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What is the medical term which means fibrin is destroyed?
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fibrinolysis
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What is the medical term that means hardening of the arteries?
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arteriosclerosis
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What is the medical term that means excessive vomiting?
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hyperemesis
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What is the medical prefix that means "too much"?
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hyper
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What is the medical term for a benign fatty tumor?
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lipoma
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What is the medical term means dissolving a stone?
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litholysis
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What is the medical term for a gall stone?
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Cholelith
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What is the medical term pertaining to the tongue and throat?
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glossopharyngeal
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What is the medical term for profuse bleeding?
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hemorrhage
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What is the correct term for excessive amounts of urine?
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polyuria
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What is the term used to mean the number of calories of heat that must be
produced per hour to keep the baby alive, awake, and comfortably warm? |
basal metabolic rate
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What is the correct term for no production of urine?
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anuria
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What is the correct term for high blood sugar?
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hyperglycemia
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What is the correct term for sugar in the urine?
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glycosuria
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What is the term for low blood sugar?
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hypoglycemia
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What is the proper term for blood vessels getting larger in diameter?
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vasodilation
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What is the medical term for profuse sweating?
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diaphoresis
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What is ABG the abbreviation for?
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arterial blood gases
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What does the abbreviation CT stand for?
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computed tomography
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What does the abbreviation D/C mean?
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discontinue
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What suffix refers to pain?
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algia
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What is the abbreviation for iron?
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Fe (F must be capitalized)
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What is FSH the abbreviation for?
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follicle stimulating hormone
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What is gtt the abbreviation for?
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drop
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What is HCT the abbreviation for?
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hematocrit
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What is IVP the abbreviation for?
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intravenous pyelogram
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What is the abbreviation meaning after meals?
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pc
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What is the abbreviation meaning before meals?
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ac
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What is the abbreviation meaning every?
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q
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What is the abbreviation meaning every other day?
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qod
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What is the abbreviation for "as needed" or "whenever necessary"?
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prn
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What medical term means "immediately"?
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stat
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What is the abbreviation for what is commonly referred to as a stroke?
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CVA
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What medical term means "as desired"?
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ad lib
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What does the medical abbreviation "D & C" mean?
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dilatation and curettage
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What does the abbreviation "c" with a line over it mean?
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with
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What does the abbreviation "s" with a line over it mean?
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without
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What does the abbreviation T.I.D. mean?
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three times a day
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What does the abbreviation Q.I.D. mean?
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four times a day
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What does the abbreviation h.s. mean?
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hour of sleep
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To what organ do the prefixes: hepa, hepar, or hepato refer?
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liver
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What is the correct medical term for a physician who diagnosis's disorders
of the eye? |
ophthalmologist
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What is the term for a physician who studies and interprets x-rays?
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radiologist
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What is the medical term for earache?
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otalgia
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What is the term which means the rate at which an illness occurs in a
particular area or population? |
morbidity
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What is the medical term for lateral curvature of the spine?
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scoliosis
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What is the Latin term meaning "in an artificial environment" or "outside the body"?
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in vitro
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What is the formal medical term for an umbilical hernia?
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omphalocele
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What is the term for a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity?
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ectopic
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What is the term that refers to shrinkage of muscle tissue due to decrease in activity?
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atrophy
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What term refers to the normal formation and development of blood cells in the bone marrow?
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hematopoiesis
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Symptoms that are experienced and described by the patient but not
observed by others are referred to as what? |
subjective
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What are symptoms that are perceptible to others called?
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objective
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What is a prefix meaning "without or not"?
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a
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What do the initials COPD stand for?
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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What is the term pertaining to an agent that destroys or damages tissue cells?
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cytotoxic
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What is the medical term for double vision?
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diplopia
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What is the medical term for incontinence of urine, especially at night, or bed-wetting?
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enuresis
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What is the medical term for excessive gas in the digestive system?
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flatulence
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What term describes a disease or condition without a known cause?
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idiopathic
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What do the initials REM stand for?
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rapid eye movement
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What term describes the process in which two organs, substances, or
agents work simultaneously to enhance the function and effect of one another? |
synergy
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What medical term describes ringing in the ears?
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tinnitus
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What is an organic substance that initiates and accelerates a chemical reaction?
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enzyme
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What is a muscle which draws a part away from the median plane of the body called?
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abductor
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What is the medical term that means fatty or pertaining to fat?
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adipose
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What is the chemical symbol or abbreviation for silver
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Ag (the A must be capitalized)
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What is the medical term meaning absence or loss of hair?
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alopecia
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What term refers to the cessation of breathing?
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apnea
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What term refers to the accumulation of serous fluid (edema) in the peritoneal cavity?
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ascites
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What term refers to a sensation preceding a seizure
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aura
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What is the term by which any substance that produces or incites cancer is known?
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carcinogen
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What is a substance which speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
without itself being permanently altered in the reaction called? |
catalyst
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What is the medical term for a bluish, grayish, or slatelike discoloration
of the skin due to oxygen deficiency called? |
cyanosis
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What is the medical term meaning evacuation of the bowels?
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defecation
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What term refers to the division of sex cells?
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meiosis
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What term means closed, plugged, or obstructed?
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occluded
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What term refers to a foreign substance or thrombus that circulates in the blood stream until it becomes lodged in a vessel?
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embolus (must be exact)
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What is the medical term for vomiting?
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emesis
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What is the medical term for nose bleeding?
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epistaxis
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What is the medical term referring to the causes of disease?
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etiology
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What is the term for any tiny entity capable of carrying on living which
may be pathogenic? |
microorganism
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What medical term describes an increase in the size of an organ or
body structure which does not involve tumor formation? |
hypertrophy
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What is the medical term for jaundice or pigmentation of the tissues with bile pigments?
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icterus
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What prefix means in the midst of or between?
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inter
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What prefix means within?
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intra
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What term refers to hidden, concealed or not active?
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latent
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What is the medical prefix for white?
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leuko
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What is the medical prefix for stone or calculus?
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litho
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What is the prefix for large?
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macro
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What is the prefix meaning small in size?
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micro
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What prefix means one or single?
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mono
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What prefix means many or much?
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poly
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What term refers to the ability to move spontaneously?
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mobile
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What is the medical term for mumps?
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infectious parotitis
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What prefix refers to muscle?
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my
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What medical term describes dead tissue surrounded by healthy parts?
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necrosis
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What prefix refers to a tumor or cancer?
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onco
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What prefix refers to the ovary?
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oophor
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What term refers to a surgically formed artificial opening?
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ostomy
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What suffix means removal of?
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ectomy
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What prefix indicates disease?
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path
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What is the medical term for whooping cough?
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pertussis
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What is a drug with no medicinal effect that is given to satisfy a patient's
demand for medication or is used in test situations where one group receives the actual medication and the other group receives this? |
placebo
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What term refers to the prediction of the course and end of a disease
and the estimate of chance for recovery |
prognosis
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What term means a tendency to relapse or to return to a former condition?
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recidivism
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What is an abnormal condition that follows and is the result of a disease?
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sequela
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What do the initials STD stand for?
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sexually transmitted disease
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What is the instrument used for determining arterial blood pressure?
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sphygmomanometer
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What term describes the stagnation or standing still of normal flow of fluids?
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stasis
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What term refers to an abnormally rapid heart beat?
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tachycardia
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What term means pertaining to touch?
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tactile
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What is the medical/biological science concerned with detecting and
studying poisonous substances and establishing antidotes? |
toxicology
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What is a continuous, involuntary quivering of a convulsive nature called?
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tremor
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What infection is being tested for when one receives a Mantoux test?
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tuberculosis
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What term means an open sore or lesion of the skin or mucous
membrane accompanied by sloughing of necrotic tissue? |
ulcer
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What is the term that describes an inflammatory condition of the liver?
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hepatitis
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What is the medical term for chicken pox?
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varicella
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What is the medical term for dizziness?
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vertigo
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What does the abbreviation LDL mean
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low density lipoprotein
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A syllable or word placed at the beginning of a root word is called a:
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prefix
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What is the medical abbreviation for nothing by mouth?
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NPO (must be capitalized)
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What does the abbreviation G/C stand for?
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geri-chair
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What does the abbreviation OS stand for?
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left eye
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What is the abbreviation for both eyes?
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OU
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How should direct statements by the client be documented in the medical record?
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by quotation marks
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What does the word element nephro mean?
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kidney
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What does the word element -lysis mean?
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loosening, dissolving
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What does the word element necro mean?
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death
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What does the word element -ology mean?
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study of
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What does the word element neuro mean?
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nerve
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What does the word form cardio refer to?
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heart
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What was the first drug law passed in the United States?
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Pure Food and Drug Act
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What are the rules that ensure uniform strength, quality and purity of drugs?
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drug standards
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What is the term that means the way drugs act on body cells?
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pharmacodynamics
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What is a liquid drug in a heavy sugar and water solution with flavoring called?
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syrup
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What is the term for a drug that is to be taken under the tongue?
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sublingual
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What is the abbreviation for centimeter?
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cm
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How many grains equal one gram?
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15
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What is a drug which stops the growth of bacteria called?
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antibiotic
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What is a drug which stops coughing called?
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antitussive
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What classification of drugs would be ordered for an individual who has a fever?
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antipyretic
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What is a high school reaction to a drug which may be beneficial or harmful?
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side effect
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What is an antigen-antibody response to a drug that may result in
danger to the patient? |
allergic reaction
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What is a tablet that doesn't dissolve until it reaches the small intestine called?
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enteric coated
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What is a drug that acts at the site of application called?
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local or topical
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What usually happens to the pupils of a shock victim?
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they dilate
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What type of fracture is not a complete break?
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greenstick
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What element is capable of stopping the passage of radiation?
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lead
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What area of the face is most sensitive to x-ray exposure?
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lens of the eye
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Give the normal range of months by which time all twenty primary teeth
have usually erupted? |
24 to 30
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What is the stage of periodontal disease involving loss of bone that supports teeth called?
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periodontitis
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What is the artificial replacing of one or more teeth with a fixed prosthesis
called? |
bridge
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What teeth are enervated by the inferior alveolar nerve?
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mandibular posteriors
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What happens to the x-ray film if the temperature of the developer is too
low? |
will produce a very light image
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What gland is located below and in front of the ear?
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the parotid
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What term describes the unconscious grinding of teeth?
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bruxism
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What is the name of the instrument used to test one's hearing?
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audiometer
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What is blurring of vision due to an abnormal curvature of the cornea called?
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astigmatism
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What term is used to indicate listening for sounds produced by the
body? |
auscultation
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What term is used to refer to the inner surface of the arm at the elbow?
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antecubital
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What is the term that describes a microorganism which can live and
grow only in the presence of oxygen? |
aerobe
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What is the name of the support group for family members of
alcoholics? |
AL-ANON (all caps required)
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What is the excision of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination?
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biopsy
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Name the part of the microscope substage that regulates the amount of light directed on a specimen.
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iris diaphragm
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If pancreatitis is suspected, what test is usually performed?
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amylase
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What is the breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of
apnea and hyperventilation called? |
cheyne-stokes
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What is the procedure whereby ultra high-frequency sound waves are
directed toward the heart to evaluate its function and structure? |
echocardiogram
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What term is used to describe quivering of cardiac muscle fibers which produces ineffective, rapid but weak heart action?
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fibrillation
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What term describes the spread of cancer from one organ of the body to
another? |
metastasis
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What is the medical term for the onset of menstrual periods?
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menarche
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What is the term used to describe the period of time immediately
following the delivery of a baby? |
postpartum
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What is the name of the instrument used to measure the volume of
exhaled air? |
spirometer
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What is the condition called which results from a decrease in the
amount of calcium stored in the bones? |
osteoporosis
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What is the term given for having had nothing to eat or drink for a specific period of time?
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fasting
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Name the condition where a patient has overwhelming attacks of sleep
which cannot be overcome? |
narcolepsy
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What is an x-ray of the breast called?
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mammogram
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What is the name of the chronic lung disease characterized by over distention of the alveolar sacs and inability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide?
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emphysema
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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what are the needs to be met after the physiological needs?
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safety and security
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What is the partition that separates the two nasal cavities called?
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nasal septum
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What are the two main tubes to the lungs called?
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bronchi
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What is the cluster of capillaries located at one end of the nephron called?
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glomerulus
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What is the tube called that carries urine from the bladder to the outside?
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urethra
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Which endocrine gland is the largest?
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thyroid
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What hormone regulates the metabolic rate of body cells?
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thyroxin
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What do lacrimal glands secrete?
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tears
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Which gland produces a hormone which regulates the amount of calcium dissolved in the circulating blood?
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parathyroid
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Name the female gonad.
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ovary
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What is the 20 foot tube in which the spermatozoa mature and become motile?
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epididymis
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Name the cartilage associated with the larynx which bends over the laryngeal opening to direct food into the esophagus.
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epiglottis
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What is the valve between the small and large intestine called?
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ileocecal
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What is the first part of the small intestine called?
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duodenum
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What membrane lines the eyelids?
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conjunctiva
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What cranial nerve carries impulses for smell?
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olfactory
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What is the region or junction at which a nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another called?
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synapse
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What lobe of the cerebrum interprets visual messages?
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occipital
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What kind of glands are those which secrete hormones into the blood stream?
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endocrine
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What is the anatomical term that indicates a structure nearer its origin?
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proximal
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What are the desired end products of carbohydrate digestion?
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monosaccharides
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What is a protein that is deficient in one or more essential amino acids called?
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incomplete
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What is the protoplasm inside the cell membrane called?
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cytoplasm
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Name the three kinds of muscles and tell whether it is voluntary or involuntary.
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skeletal, voluntary (any order)
smooth, involuntary cardiac, involuntary |
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What are the hardest structures in the body, which are constructed primarily of calcium?
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teeth
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List three accessory organs of digestion.
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liver, gallbladder, pancreas (any order)
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What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
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calcium
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What is another name for the master gland?
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the pituitary gland
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What is the medical term for the collar bone?
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clavicle
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What muscle abducts the arm and caps the shoulder?
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deltoid
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What is the kissing muscle of the lips called?
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orbicularis oris
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What artery supplies blood to the head and the neck
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carotid
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What is the name of the longest vein of the body?
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saphenous
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Name two of the three types of hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex.
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any order) glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoid, androgens
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Name the two types of cells in the islets of Langerhans that produce hormones.
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(any order)
Alpha and Beta |
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What hormone stimulates the "fight or flight" response to an emergency?
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epinephrine
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The body may be divided into three imaginary planes. Which plane runs lengthwise from the front to the back dividing the body into right and left sides?
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sagittal
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The body may be divided into three imaginary planes. Which plane cuts the body horizontally into an upper and lower portion?
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transverse
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Which bands of connective tissue anchor bones together?
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ligaments
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What is the body's first line of defense against pathogens?
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skin
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How many cervical vertebra are there in the vertebral column?
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seven
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What is the medical term for the knee bone?
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patella
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What is the medical term for the lower arm bone on the thumb side?
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radius
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What is the medical term for the lower arm bone on the little finger side?
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ulna
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What is the longest and strongest bone of the body?
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femur
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What is the name of the hip socket into which the head of the femur articulates?
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acetabulum
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What is the projection of the ulna known as the elbow or "funny bone" called?
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olecranon process
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What is the movement in certain types of joints that decreases the angle between two adjoining bones called?
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flexion
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What is the movement in certain types of joints that increases the angle between two adjoining bones called?
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extension
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Name the outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
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dura mater
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Name the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus.
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endometrium
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What is the progressive wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract called?
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peristalsis
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What is the tough connective tissue membrane that covers the bone called?
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periosteum
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What are the coverings of the brain and spinal cord called?
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meninges
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What is the liquid part of the blood known as?
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plasma
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Blood in the right ventricle is kept from being pumped back into the
atrium by the action of what structure? |
tricuspid valve
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What stimulates the initiation of the heart beat?
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sinoatrial node
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The coronary arteries branch off what blood vessel?
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ascending aorta (Be specific, only correct answer)
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Name the lymphatic organ that plays a key role in immunity and becomes adipose tissue later in life?
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thymus
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Where is the Circle of Willis located?
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in the brain
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Name a glandlike structure in the brain that is shaped like a pine cone, located in a pocket near the corpus callosum. The exact function of the gland is unknown.
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pineal body
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What nerve is known as the pneumogastric or 10th cranial nerve, has both motor and sensory functions and a wider distribution than any of the other cranial nerves?
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vagus
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What blood vessels generally carry blood low in oxygen content?
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veins (must be plural)
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What are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder called?
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ureters (must be plural)
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Iron is a necessary component of what part of red blood cells?
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hemoglobin
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How many glasses of liquid should be consumed daily by an adult?
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six to eight
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What are the 46 thread-like substances in the nucleus of a human cell which carry hereditary characteristics called?
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chromosomes
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What are the basic structural units of nerve tissue called?
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neurons
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What is the body system called that includes the hair, nails, and skin?
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integumentary
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What is another name for the excretory system?
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urinary
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What is a localized dilation or balloon-like swelling that may occur as a result of weakness in the wall of an artery?
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aneurysm
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What is the response of damaged tissues to injury which is characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain?
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inflammation
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How many ribs are there in the human body?
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12 pairs
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Which of the endocrine glands produces hormones which regulate the growth of the body, especially the skeleton?
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pituitary
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What nutrient comprises about 58% of the body weight?
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water
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What are protease, lipase and amylase examples of?
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enzymes
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What mineral is essential for regular heart rhythm and is found in meats, oranges, and bananas?
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potassium
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What disease can be caused by a parasite sometimes found in pork?
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trichinosis
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What type of diet should help reduce edema?
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low sodium
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Name the four fat soluble vitamins
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A, D, E, K (any order)
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What nutrient is the cheapest and most abundant of the energy
nutrients? |
carbohydrates
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Where is Vitamin A stored?
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in the liver
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Why should vegetables be boiled with little water?
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to avoid loss of water soluble vitamins
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What organ functions to produce bile and store glycogen, fats, proteins, and vitamins?
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liver
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What is the tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach called?
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esophagus
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What is the presence of air in the pleural cavity called?
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pneumothorax
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What is the bone that forms the upper jaw?
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maxilla
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What is the bone that forms the lower jaw?
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mandible
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What vitamin deficiency will affect bones?
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D
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What are the basic building blocks of proteins called?
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amino acids
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Which nutrients require a longer time for digestion?
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fats
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What mineral may need to be increased in the diet of a patient with anemia?
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iron
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What meat contains three times as much thiamine as other meats?
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pork
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What are the receiving chambers of the heart?
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atria
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What are the discharging chambers of the heart?
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ventricles
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What is the part of the nervous system that is concerned with control of involuntary bodily functions?
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autonomic
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Name three functions for the skeletal system?
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(any three: any order)
protection movement mineral storage production of blood cells support |
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Which part of the central nervous system controls heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and swallowing?
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medulla oblongata
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Name the two phases of ventilation.
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(any order) inspiration , expiration
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How many servings of milk are recommended for a teenager daily?
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three
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What is a serving size for lean meat, fish or poultry for the meat group?
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23 oz
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Where does most of the nutrient absorption take place?
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small intestine
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Which nutrient is best to provide a burn patient's need to build new tissue?
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protein
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What are the four kinds of taste receptors of the tongue?
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(any order) sweet, sour, salty, bitter
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What are two of the three functions of food?
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(any two, any order) provide energy, build and repair body tissues, regulate and control body's chemical processes
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Name four of the six prime nutrient classifications.
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(any four in any order) carbohydrates, vitamins
fats, minerals, protein, water |
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What do the initials RDA stand for?
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Recommended Daily Allowance
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What is the term used to describe a state in which a prolonged lack of one or more nutrients retards physical development or causes the appearance of specific clinical conditions?
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malnutrition
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According to the food pyramid, which food group supplies significant amounts of calcium, riboflavin, and protein?
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milk, yogurt, and cheese
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According to the food pyramid, which food group supplies a significant amount of protein, niacin, iron, and thiamin?
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meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts
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Citrus fruit is recommended for the daily intake of what vitamin?
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C
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One grain equals how many mg?
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60
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Five hundred mg equals how many grams?
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0.5
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Thirty minims equals how many milliliters?
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2
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How many ounces equals one cup?
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8
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How many tablespoons of liquid equals 2 ounces?
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4
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You have available vials of a substance labeled 75 mg in 1.5 ml. The order reads to give 60 mg. How many ml should you administer?
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1.2 ml
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What is an injury resulting in an over stretching of muscles called?
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a strain
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What is a displacement of a bone end from a joint?
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dislocation
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If Aspirin comes labeled 5 gr/tab and you want to take 600 mg. How many tablets would you take?
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2
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Baby A grows 3/8 inch in length in January and grows 7/16 in February. How many total inches did the baby grow?
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13/16
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A medical assistant fills a storage cabinet with 14 bottles of dextrose. Each bottle is filled with 16 2/3 ounces of the solution. How many ounces of this solution are in the cabinet?
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233 1/3 oz
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The $125,000 supply budget for maintenance contracts must be reduced by 1/10. How much money will be left in the budget?
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$112,500
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If 1.5 grams of a drug are administered B.I.D. to each of 12 patients, how many grams of the drug will be used in 30 days?
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1080 g
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If flu shots cost a clinic $0.50 and the clinic charges $5.00 per flu shot, what is the gross profit for a clinic that administers 178 flu shots?
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$801.00
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A weight-loss clinic records the following weight losses for the following patients:
A lost 2.938 kilograms B lost 3.891 kilograms C lost 1.216 kilograms D lost 0.112 kilograms What was the average weight loss? (take answer out to 3 places after decimal point) |
2.039 kg
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If 500 gowns are needed in each of 8 examination rooms and the available supply is 2938, how many more gowns need to be ordered?
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1062
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How many cc's are in a water glass, small bowl and a juice glass?
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The following graph reads: water glass = 240 cc
small bowl = 120 cc juice glass = 100 cc |
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In an eight hour shift, a patient on I & 0 drank 3 glasses of water, one small bowl of broth, and one juice glass of apple juice. What was his total intake for the shift?
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940 cc
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Who originated the use of carbolic acid on wounds to kill microorganisms and prevent infection?
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Joseph Lister
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Who discovered X-rays?
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Wilhelm Roentgen
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Who invented the microscope and established that there was life smaller than the eye could see.
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Anton von Leeuwenhoek
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Who discovered that microorganisms were everywhere and invented the process of pasteurization?
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Louis Pasteur
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Who is known as the "father of microbiology"?
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Robert Koch
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About the 5th century, a Greek physician wrote a code of ethics for medical practice. Who was he?
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Hippocrates
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Who is the founder of modern nursing?
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Florence Nightingale
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Accepted abbreviations for :
ounce, grain, gram, tablet, kilogram,milligram, milliliters, cubic centimeters, tablespoon |
oz=ounce
gr= grain g= gram tab, tabs, tablets = tablet(s) kg= kilogram mg=milligram ml=milliliters cc= cubic centimeters T, Tbp, tablespoon = tablespoon |