Final Exam Flashcards
(153 cards)
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Tightly coiled, spiral- shaped bacteria are called
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Spirochetes
2
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Name the orgarism that causes “whooping cough”..
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Bordetella Pertussis
3
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A patient is placed on a soft diet because they are having difficulties with
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Chewing & Swallowing
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You have a patient undergoing cancer treatments, what nutritional suggestions would you make to them?
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a. Eat soft bland diet
b. Eat meals
c. Drink beturenmeals
d. Limit caffein
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what foods should a patient with hypertension avoid?
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Processed meat canned foods, frozen dinners, nuts, buttermilk, salted crackers, pickle, olives, soy sauce, muster, bacon.
6
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What are the FOUR tests that are performed in a serology laboratory?
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a. Direct Immunologic
b. indirect Immunologic
c. Strep test
a. Influenza
7
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Name the THREE pathogenic organisms that can be identified in a sputum sample.
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a. Fungi
b. Mycoplasma
c. Bacteria
8
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__________ is the organism that can cause tetanus & lockjaw.
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Clostrium tetani
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-phile:
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To love or be attacked to
10
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True or False
Cultures for gonorrhea should be kept at room temperature.
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True
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What are the FOUR CLIA-waived immunology tests can a Medical Assistant perform to detect antibodies to a specific pathogen?
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a. Infectious mono
b. Helicobacter pyluri
c. Lyme disease
d. HIV
12
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Mosquito, tick and fleas are known as
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Vector
13
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Kary/o:
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Nucleus
14
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Hemolytic anemia occurs when there is a deficiency in
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Vitamin E
15
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Staphyl/o:
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Clusters
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-coccus:
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Berry-shape
17
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These are tiny, gram-negative organisms that are transmitted by blood-sucking insects.
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Rickettsia
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Scientific name kscherichia coli, the name coli indicates: Genus or Species
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Species
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Is a rapid detection test that helps to diagnosis a stomach ulcer
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Helicobacter Pylori
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This organism is typically transmitted by contaminated food, the name of this organism is
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Clostridium Bowlinum
21
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Pathogenic organisms remain viable at
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37 C
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True or False
0&P spesimen is required, patients should wait 7-10 days if the patient has taken Pepto bismol
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True
23
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Cellulose tape tast for pinworm it requires a ______________ to view the eges that have
adhered to the cellulose tape.
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Microscope
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A UTI can be diagnosed if an organism isolated from CCMS urine specimen is found in pure culture & is present in a quantity greater than _________ of urine
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100, 000 cfu/mL
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Cholesterol is created in the _______
Liver
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-gen:
Substance that produces
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An ice pack should be on for
15 to 20 minutes
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_______ are an organism that is flexible as far as its oxygen requirements
Anaero
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indicates gram-positive bacteria
Stain purple
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__________ causes syphilis
Treponema Palldum Bacterium
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Bacteria are classified as
Prokaryote
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_____________ is caused by a fungal infection that is seen in some patients with AIDS.
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
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_____ is a mineral that is part of our hemoglobin found in our RBC
Iron
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Heter/o:
another/different
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Tetra-:
Four
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Strept/o:
Twisted chains
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Hepat/o:
Liver
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________ is an organism that is spread by ticks:
Rickettsia Rickettsia
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_______ occur when there is too much Vitamin C
Kidney stone
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Eu-:
Good/Normal
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What hormone is secreted by the thymus gland and stimulates the production and maturity of T cells, which are important in immunity?
Thymosin
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When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called
Prediabetes
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What is the iron-containing pigment of RBCs that carries oxygen to tissue?
Hgb
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What hormone stimulates the development of breasts and the female secondary sexual characteristic?
Estrogen
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High blood potassium is
Hyperkalemia
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The process of blood formation is called
hematopoiesis
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The process of joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing is
Suture
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Total lack of insulin production, with symptoms of polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, blurred vision, fatigue, and frequent infections, is
Type 1 diabetes
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White blood cells that increase in number when the body is defending against allergens and parasites are
Eosinophils
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Deficiency of sodium in the blood is
hyponatremia
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What is an error in technique when sanitizing instruments?
Rinse instruments and place in hot water with a mild detergent
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The combining form for the armpit is:
Axill/o
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A wound produced by the tearing of soft body tissue is
a laceration
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Rows of tiny teeth found on the jaws of instruments are called and they can be crisscross, horizontal, or lengthwise.
Serrations
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Anemia that results from a lack of intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of vitamin B12 is ___ anemia
pernicious
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Which feature of an instrument is used to prevent materials or tissues from slipping when they are being held?
Serrations
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A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is
thalassemia.
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The development of memory cells after an infection to protect the individual from a second exposure is:
natural active acquired immunity
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The female gonads, or _________ functions, and the male gonads ______ or act as endocrine glands to influence reproductive functions
ovaries, testes
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Phagocytes are a type of:
leukocytes
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The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
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The disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contact or intravenous exposure is
AIDS
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The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
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Needle holders and plain thumb forceps are found in the category.
Grasping and holding
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The covering of the axon is the
Myelin sheath
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The ridges of the folds in the cerebrum are:
Gyri
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The cognitive domain involves learning through
Mental processes
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The endocrine system uses the ____system and chemical messengers
called___ to regulate many body functions.
circulatory, hormones
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The nerve cells that connect efferent and afferent nerve cells are
Interneurons
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Bruising and swelling of the brain that occurs when small cerebral blood vessels bleed into brain tissue.
Cerebral contusion
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Another term for thrombocytes is:
Platelets
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The medical assistant can coach patients on disease prevention. Which of the following would be considered disease prevention coaching?
Hygiene practices to little children
Information on recommended vaccines
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___is used to record the electrical activity of the brain.
EEG
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Phagocytes are a type of:
leukocytes
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The chemicals that help nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells or muscles are
neurotransmitters
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To cut or separate tissue with a cutting instrument or scissors is
to dissect
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Instruments in the________category are used to hold tissue, materials.
and other instruments during a procedure.
grasping and holding
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A condition of abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid that causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain is
hydrocephalus
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Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?
Neutrophils
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A person with type O blood can donate blood to individuals with type O and type __ blood.
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B
AB
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Using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 75-year-old adult in?
Ego integrity versus despair
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What is included in patient education regarding cold and hot applications?
-Use a protective covering between the skin and the application.
-Never fall asleep with an application on the skin.
-Never place an application over metal jewelry.
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A sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure or the onset of some types of headache is a(n)
aura
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Over time, deposits buildup on the arterial walls and begin to calcify, which decreases the elasticity of the walls causing
arteriosclerosis
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The folds or convolutions on the surface of the cerebral hemisphere, which increase the gray matter surface area are
Gyri
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Which hormone stimulates the thyroid to release two other thyroid hormones?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
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Polydipsia is the condition of:
excessive thirst
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Most oral cancers occur after age
40
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The number of collagen cells in the dermis declines, causing the skin
To sag and wrinkle
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A procedure to aspirate cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar subarachnoid space is:
LP
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Uterine curettes and skin punches are found in the _____ category.
cutting and dissecting
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A person with type A blood can donate blood to individuals with type A blood and type ____ blood.
AB
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Using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 1-year-old child in?
Trust vs. Mistrust
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The formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called
erythropoietin.
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What is true regarding the health belief model?
Explains what factors influence a person's health belief and practices
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True or False
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movement, but is involuntary in its function.
True
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The tips of the can be straight, curved, plain, or toothed.
Jaws
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The most serious type of spina bifida, causing partial or complete paralysis below the opening is
myelomeningocele
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What would not be considered a dry application?
Hot compress
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A metal probe that is inserted into or passed through a catheter, needle, or tube used for clearing purposes or to facilitate passage into a body orifice is called a/an
Stylus
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A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluid is called a/an
Cannula
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An acute infection caused by the virus that causes chickenpox is:
Shingles
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What is a risk factor for skin cancer?
Work outdoor
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The space between the terminal fibers of one neuron and the dendrites of the next is termed a(n):
Synapse
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What is a sign of elder neglect?
Lack of proper living condition
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is a procedure done to collect a small amount of CSF.
Lumbar puncture
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Which is not a sign or symptom of diabetes in the elderly?
Cough
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T3 is a hormone secreted by the:
Thyroid gland
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The hormone that stimulates the muscles of the uterus is
Oxytocin
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The suffix for an iron substance is:
-siderin
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____ is the leading cause of death among men and women.
Heart disease
Chronic lower respiratory disease
Cancer
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Kelly forceps and mosquito forceps are found in the ________ category.
clamping and occluding
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The _________ nervous system is capable of producing a "fight or flight” response
sympathetic
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Aldosterone regulates
sodium and water balance
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A type of brain injury resulting from the hit to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth.
Concussion
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What is true regarding coaching to help increase compliance or adherence with the treatment plan?
- coach the patient on home cares.
- help the patient understand information from the visit.
- coach the patient on the follow-ups.
-coach the patient on self-management of the disease!
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When the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the condition is called
Prediabetes
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What is not a common sign of drug abuse?
Normal reaction time
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Which of the following is caused by increasing pressure inside the eye?
Glaucoma
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The combining form for the pituitary gland is:
hypophys/o
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The psychomotor domain involves learning through
Assisting with a procedure
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A group of disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, sensory disturbances, abnormal behavier, and/er less ef consciousness is:
Epilepsy
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Which of the following diseases is not associated with aging?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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What inherited progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes behavioral issues, abnormal movements, and dementia?
Huntington Disease
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The grooves or depressions on the surface of the brain are
Sulci
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Paralysis of one side of the body is
Hemiplegia
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Colon cancer screenings typically start at age
45
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Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
goiter
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The chemicals that travel across the synapse are:
Neurotransmitters
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What is a deep, often prolonged unconsciousness, usually the result of a head injury, neurologic disease, intoxication, or metabolic abnormalities?
Coma
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A type of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is
pernicious anemia.
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Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
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Which of the following is a clouding of the lens of the eye?
Cataract
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The word part that means to secrete is:
Crin/o
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Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk is
Paraplegia
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Paralysis of the arms, legs, and trunk is
quadriplegia
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A facial nerve paralysis is:
Bell palsy
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An x-ray procedure that is used to see how the blood flows through the brain. A dye is injected and highlights the blood flow through the brain.
Cerebral angiography
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The medical assistant can coach patients on health maintenance. Which of the following would be considered health maintenance coaching?
Information on routine screenings
Breast self-exam technique
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Using Erikson's Psychosocial Development Stages, what stage is a 17-year-old girl in?
Identify versus role confusion
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Protrusion of eyeballs is
exophthalmia
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The basic unit of the nervous system is the nerve cell, or
Neuron
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Memory loss is called
Amnesia
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What is a common concern with aging and limited exercise and fluids can contribute to the disorder?
Constipation
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Which hormone stimulates growth of long bones and skeletal muscle and is also involved with glucose metabolism in the body?
Growth Hormone
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is a nerve response test that uses electrodes, which are placed on the scalp to measure brain reaction to a stimulus.
Evoked potential
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The ___ gland is located in the center of the brain and secretes melatonin.
Pineal
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Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system may be the result of
Lack of exercise
Poor diet
Stress
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Another name for antidiuretic hormone is
Vasopressin
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The act of sticking to something
Adherence
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The____ cells of the islets of Langerhans produce glucagon.
Alpha
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Seven days prior to a guaiac fecal occult blood test, the patient should
stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and vitamin C supplements.
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A condition that is an inherited deficiency of a clotting factor is called
Hemophilia
