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Atrophy |
An abnormal decrease in the size of a muscle is? |
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Myoblast |
The cell from which a muscle develops is called? |
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The abbreviation for right ear is |
AD |
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Otoscope |
Is used to inspect the exterior ear canal |
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The procedure used to puncture the chest and remove fluid |
Thoracentesis |
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What lab tests would be abnormal for a patient with anemia |
Hematocrit and hemoglobin |
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Hyperparathyrpidism maybe treated by what medical specialist |
Endocrinologist |
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An abnormal increase in a total number of white blood cells is called |
Leukocytosis |
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Hyperpnea |
Extremely rapid breathing |
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-plasty |
Suffix used to denote a surgical repair |
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Mammogram |
Is a radiography of the breast |
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Alopecia |
Is synonymous with baldness |
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Mastication |
Term for chewing |
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A nexus in the antecubital area is |
A mole on the inside of the elbow |
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Inflammation of a joint is called |
Arthritis |
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Fat is the main component of |
Adipose tissue |
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Pathology |
The study of the cause of disease |
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The main function of the olfactory nerve is |
Smelling |
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An oophprectomy is a surgical procedure preformed on the |
Ovaries |
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Urology |
The medical specialty that is involved with diseases and treatment of the male and female urinary systems is |
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Cystoscopy |
Is the diagnostic procedure that allows for visualization of the urinary bladder |
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Urticaria |
Medical term for hives |
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Pericardium |
The membrane that surrounds the heart |
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Mucous membrane |
Lines the body cavities that open to the outside |
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Anterior |
The ventral region of the body |
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Abdominal cavaity |
Contains the intestines |
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Adduction |
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body |
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The plane that divides the body into front and back halved is |
Frontal |
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Reye's syndrome |
Can follow a viral illness in children |
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The vertebrae located in the lower back are the A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral E. Coccyx |
C. lumbar |
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Impetigo |
Acute infectious skin disease caused by staphylococci |
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Occipital |
Bone located in the posterior of the skull |
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Type of fracture in which the bone is bent and partially broken is A. Simple fracture B. Compound fracture C. Greenstick fracture D. Committed fracture E. Complete fracture |
C. Greenstick fracture |
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Peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves A. 2 B. 5 C. 12 D. 20 E. 31 |
E. 31 |
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The pons and medulla make up the |
Brainstem |
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The failure of bone married to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia? |
Aplastic |
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Hiatal hernia |
Is a Protrusion of a part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm |
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Timpani membrane is the |
Ear drum |
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The largest artery in the body is the A. Brachial artery B. Temporal artery C. Radial artery D. Aorta E. Femoral artery |
Aorta |
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Sinoatrial node |
Is the pacemaker of the heart |
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An x-ray taken to confirm a fracture of the distal forearm would include the A. Tibia and fibula B. Radius and ulnar C. Femur and trochanter D. Calcareous and malleolus E. Humerus and scapula |
B. radius and ulna |
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Which of the following demonstrates an involuntary muscle action A. Heartbeat B. Breathing C.peristalsis D. Pupil dilation E. All of the above |
E. All of the above |
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Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant A. Liver B. Right ovary C. Appendix D. Uterus E. Stomach |
A. Liver |
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Which of the following nerves stimulates the diaphragm A. Trochlear B. Accessory C. Sciatic D. Phrenic E. Vagus |
D. Phrenic |
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Scoliosis |
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine |
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The alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of |
Glucagon |
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Cholecystectomy |
The surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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Which of the following cranial nerves is involved in blidness A. Abducens B. Oculomotor C.trigeninal D. Olfactory E. Optic |
E. Optic |
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The number of permanent teeth is |
32 |
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Legally a physician A. May not refuse treatment in an emergency situation B. May refuse to provide follow up care after initial treatment C. Must provide a diagnosis to a patient's employer if requested D. Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company requests it E. May refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses |
E. |
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An itinerary |
Is a detailed outline of a trip |
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Professionalism may be best displayed by |
Staying calm when dealing with angry patients |
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Empathy |
The ability to imagine taking the place of the patient and accepting the patient's behavior |
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The patient's medical record belongs to |
The physician |
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A breast mass is found in a woman whose mother and sister have died of breast cancer. She cancels her next 3 appts which defense mechanism is she using? A. Denial B. Anxiety C. Acceptance D. Isolation E. Suppression |
A. Denial |
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Personality differences are due to A. Age B. Experience C. Heredity D. Environment E. All of the above |
E. All of the above |
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Which of the following is not a characteristic desirable in a medical assistant? A. Appreciation B. Impatience C. Flexibility D. Friendliness E. Concern |
Impatience |
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To release medical information |
The patient must sign a release form |
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Which of the following should be reported to the health department A. Otitis media B. Strep throat C. Influenza D. Vaginal yeast infection E. Human immunodeficiency virus |
E. Human immunodeficiency virus |
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Which of the following is am example of objective data? A. Family history B. Vital signs C. Past surgical history D. Last menstrual period E. Insurance information |
B. Vital signs |
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Which of the following telephone calls should be given immediately to the physician? A. Another physician B. An angry patients C. A patient's family member salesperson D. A salespersonE. An insurance company E. An insurance company |
A. Another physician |
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In Maslow hierarchy of needs the need to be loved and free from loneliness is a |
Social need |
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If a patient refuses to consent to treatment the medical assistant should |
Delay treatment and inform or consult with the physician |
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An enforceable contract contains A. An offer B. An acceptance C. A consideration D. A capacity E. All of the above |
E. All of the above |
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Subcutaneous tissue A. Is found under the skin B. Contains fat C. Is an injection site D. Connects the dermis to the muscle surface E. All of the above |
E. All of the above |
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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the lower extremity A. Femur B. Humerus C tibia D fibula E metatarsals |
B. Humerus |
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Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in the |
Alveoli |
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The liver A. Makes bile B. Detoxifies harmful substances C. Produces heparin D. Stores glycogen E. All of the above |
E. All of the above |
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The fertilized ovum implants into the A. Cervix B. Endometrium C. My imperium D. Epimetrim E. Oviducts |
B. Endometrium |
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In the male, testosterone is produced in the A. Ovaries B.testes C. Epidermis D. Seminal vesicles E. Prostate gland |
B. Testes |
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The largest portion of the brain is the |
Cerebrum |
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Gustavo Ryan receptors are located in the |
Mouth |
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Insulin A. Is produced by the liver B. Controls metabolism C.increases blood sugar levels D. Decreases blood sugar levels E. Controls blood calcium levels |
D. Decreases blood sugar levels |
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A decrease in the total number of white blood cells is called |
Leukopenia |
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Stat |
Abbreviation meaning immediately |
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The opposite of superficial is |
Deep |
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An authorization in advance to withdraw artificial life support is |
An advance directive |
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Tell me more about it is an example of |
An open ended statement |
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Etiology |
It the study of the cause of disease |
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A cerebral vascular accident can also be called |
Stroke |
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Rubeola is |
Measles |
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Trichomoniasis |
Is a STD caused by a protozoa infestation |
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Emphysema |
Is a respiratory disorder characterized by loss of lung capacity |
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Another name for an open fracture is a |
Compound fracture |