Defintions

Question 1

Agranulocytosis

Answer 1

A lack of WBC (granulocytes) produced by the bone marrow

Question 2

Akinesia

Answer 2

Lack of body movement

Question 3

Akathisia

Answer 3

inability to stay still without constant movement

Question 4

Alogia / Aphasia

Answer 4

lack of speech

Question 5

Arthralgia

Answer 5

Joint pain

Question 6

Asthenia

Answer 6

Lack of strength or engery

Question 7

Blepharitis

Answer 7

Eyelid inflammation

Question 8

Bradykinesia

Answer 8

slow body movement

Question 9

Cachexia

Answer 9

extreme weight loss and muscle wasting

Question 10

Cardiomegaly

Answer 10

enlarged heart

Question 11

Cerumen

Answer 11

Ear wax

Question 12

Chancre

Answer 12

A painless ulcer associated with syphilis

Question 13

Cholecystectomy

Answer 13

removal of the gallbladder

Question 14

Chloelithiasis

Answer 14

Gallbladder Stones

Question 15

Diplopia

Answer 15

double vision

Question 16

Dysentery

Answer 16

infection in GI characterized by severe, bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain

Question 17

dysgeusia

Answer 17

altered taste

Question 18

Dyskinesia

Answer 18

abnormal involuntary movement

Question 19

Dyspepsia

Answer 19

Indigestion

Question 20

Dysphagia

Answer 20

difficulty swallowing

Question 21

Dysphonia

Answer 21

difficulty speaking

Question 22

Enuresis

Answer 22

involuntary urination

Question 23

epistaxis

Answer 23

nose bleed

Question 24

eructation

Answer 24

burping

Question 25

galactorrhea

Answer 25

male production of breast milk

Question 26

gingival hyperplasia

Answer 26

gum overgrowth

Question 27

Hematemesis

Answer 27

vomiting blood

Question 28

Malaise

Answer 28

general discomfort

Question 29

myalgia

Answer 29

muscle pain

Question 30

mydriasis

Answer 30

pupil dilation

Question 31

myoclonus

Answer 31

involuntary and abnormal muscle contraction

Question 32

Nosocomial

Answer 32

originating in the hopistal

Question 33

Oligohidrosis

Answer 33

reduced sweat production

Question 34

Osteomalacia

Answer 34

softening of the bones

Question 35

Otalgia

Answer 35

ear pain

Question 36

Pallor

Answer 36

Pale skin

Question 37

Paresthesia

Answer 37

buring or "pins and needles" sensation

Question 38

Pediculosis

Answer 38

Lice infestation

Question 39

Peristalsis

Answer 39

GI tract movement to push contents out

Question 40

Pharyngitis

Answer 40

sore throat

Question 41

Phlebitis

Answer 41

inflammation of the vein

Question 42

Polydipsia

Answer 42

extreme thirst

Question 43

Polyphagia

Answer 43

extreme hunger

Question 44

Polyuria

Answer 44

excessive urination

Question 45

Priapism

Answer 45

painful, prolonged erection

Question 46

Pyrexia

Answer 46

fever

Question 47

Sialorrhea

Answer 47

Excessive salivation

Question 48

Somnolence

Answer 48

Sleepiness

Question 49

Tachyphylaxis

Answer 49

diminshed response to success doses of drug

Question 50

Torsades de Pointes (TdP)

Answer 50

a life threatening arrhthymia (ventricular tachycardia) characterized by QRS changes and prolonged QT interval

Question 51

Urolithiasis

Answer 51

Kidney stone

Question 52

Xerostomia

Answer 52

dry mouth