Disease Processes

Question 1

Herpes zoster is also called

Answer 1

Shingles

Question 2

Low blood sugar is called

Answer 2

Hypoglycemia

Question 3

Varicella is a highly contagious viral infection that is also called

Answer 3

Chickenpox (in children) or shingles (in adults)

Question 4

An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by bacteria is known as

Answer 4

Gangrene

Question 5

An area of dead cells due to lack of oxygen is called a(n)

Answer 5

Infraction

Question 6

A substance or agent that causes cancer is called a(n)

Answer 6

Carcinogen

Question 7

A cancer of the epithelial cells is called a(n)

Answer 7

Carcinoma

Question 8

A stretching or a partial tear in a muscle or a muscle-tendon unit is called a(n)

Answer 8

Strain

Question 9

The inability to fall asleep is referred to as

Answer 9

Insomnia

Question 10

Diverticulitis occurs particularly in the

Answer 10

Colon

Question 11

Sudden, unexpected cessation of cardiac activity is called

Answer 11

Cardiac arrest

Question 12

Bleeding between menstural periods is called

Answer 12

Metrorrhagia

Question 13

Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as

Answer 13

Nystagmus

Question 14

German measles is also known as

Answer 14

Rubella

Question 15

Intermittent short periods of breathing cessation during sleep are referred to as

Answer 15

Sleep apnea

Question 16

Inflammation of the skin is called

Answer 16

Dermatitis

Question 17

Abnormal thinning of the bones, producing a porous and fragile bone tissue, is called

Answer 17

Osteoporosis

Question 18

An abnormal immune response to a particular stimulus

Answer 18

Allergy

Question 19

A decreased number of circulating red blood cells, hemoglobin,or both may cause

Answer 19

Anemia

Question 20

A chronic disorder resulting from the inadequate production of insulin

Answer 20

Diabetes mellitus

Question 21

Isoniazid (INH), Pyrazinamide (PZA), and Rifampin (RMP) are commonly use to treat this infectious respiratory disease

Answer 21

Tuberculosis

Question 22

Athlete’s foot is otherwise known as

Answer 22

Tinea pedis

Question 23

A condition characterized by a higher than normal blood pressure

Answer 23

Hypertension

Question 24

A disease process that decreases a person’s ability to ventilate

Answer 24

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 25

A disease process caused by hemorrhage in the brain

Answer 25

Stroke

Question 26

A disease characterized by constriction and spasm of the airways

Answer 26

Asthma

Question 27

A severe pain in the chest, commonly associated with heart disease

Answer 27

Angina

Question 28

Iodine deficiency may cause

Answer 28

Goiter

Question 29

A component of hemoglobin is

Answer 29

Iron

Question 30

Osteoporosis may be caused by

Answer 30

Calcium deficiency

Question 31

Elevation of pressure within the eye that may cause blindness is referred to as

Answer 31

Glaucoma

Question 32

What disorder affects African Americans and causes red blood cells to become crescent-shape, rigid, sticky, and fragile, resulting in chronic anemia

Answer 32

Sickle cell anemia

Question 33

A “ringing in the ears” is called

Answer 33

Tinnitus

Question 34

What condition results from the hypersecretion of human growth hormone after puberty

Answer 34

Acromegaly

Question 35

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin lesion characteristic of an allergic reaction that’s referred to as

Answer 35

Eczema

Question 36

An imbalance of acetylcholine and dopamine in the brain can cause

Answer 36

Parkinson’s disease

Question 37

Hashimoto disease is a chronic disorder of the immune system that attacks the

Answer 37

Thyroid gland

Question 38

Myocardial infraction is also known as a(n)

Answer 38

Heart attack

Question 39

The most common type of anemia in the United States is

Answer 39

Iron deficiency anemia

Question 40

A complex psychological state characterized by the fear of being overweight is called

Answer 40

Anorexia nervosa