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The healthcare term for indigestion is:

a. halitosis.
b. regurgitation.
c. dysphagia.
d. dyspepsia.

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d. dyspepsia.

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The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

a. ligation.
b. nasogastric intubation.
c. paracentesis.
d. lysis.

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c. paracentesis.

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The sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but does not always lead to vomiting is:

a. pyrosis.
b. nausea.
c. singultus.
d. eructation.

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b. nausea.

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Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are:

a. anorectal abscesses.
b. volvuli.
c. hemorrhoids.
d. anal fissures.

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c. hemorrhoids.

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Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines leading to diarrhea nd flatus is:

a. irritable bowel syndrome.
b. ulcerative colitis.
c. inflammatory bowel disease.
d. Crohn disease.

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a. irritable bowel syndrome.

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A synonym for rectitis is:

a. pruritus ani.
b. proctitis.
c. colitis.
d. ileus.

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b. proctitis.

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Ileus is a(n):

a. obstruction.
b. telescoping of the intestines.
c. twisting of the intestines.
d. abnormal communication from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

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a. obstruction.

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An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is:

a. achalasia.
b. esophageal atresia.
c. hiatal hernia.
d. Hirschsprung disease.

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b. esophageal atresia.

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A visual examination of the urinary bladder is:

a. cytology.
b. cystoscope.
c. cystoscopy.
d. cystography.

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c. cystoscopy.

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An opening made in the kidney so that a catheter can be inserted is a:

a. nephrotomy.
b. nephrostomy.
c. nephrostolithotomy.
d. nephrolithotomy.

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b. nephrostomy.

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An abbreviation for malignant tumor of the bladder is:

a. TCC.
b. CKD.
c. ESWL.
d. ESRD.

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a. TCC.

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Oliguria and rapid onset of azotemia, which characterize a sudden inability of the kidneys to excrete waste, constitute:

a. renal sclerosis.
b. acute renal failure.
c. chronic kidney disease.
d. renal hypertension.

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b. acute renal failure.

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Removal of a kidney stone is:

a. nephropexy.
b. nephrolithotomy.
c. nephrectomy.
d. nephrostomy.

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b. nephrolithotomy.

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What is a condition of excessive nitrogenous compounds in the blood?

a. azoturia
b. albuminuria
c. azotemia
d. nocturia

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c. azotemia

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The combining form for the tubes that move urine from the kidneys to the bladder is:

a. uter/o
b. ur/o
c. urethr/o
d. ureter/o

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d. ureter/o

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A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called:

a. a barium swallow.
b. computed tomography.
c. cholecystography.
d. GTT.

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c. cholecystography.

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The presences of stones in the common bile duct is called:

a. cholecystitis.
b. cholelithiasis.
c. cholangitis.
d. choledocholithiasis.

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d. choledocholithiasis.

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Telescoping of the intestine is:

a. intussusception.
b. volvulus.
c. ileus.
d. ileum.

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a. intussusception.

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Presence of stones in the gallbladder is referred to as:

a. biliary colic.
b. choledocholithiasis.
c. renal calculi.
d. cholelithiasis.

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d. cholelithiasis.

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The breakdown of fats is:

a. absorption.
b. digestion.
c. emulsification.
d. indigestion.

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c. emulsification.

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Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called:

a. megacolon.
b. cleft palate.
c. pyloric stenosis.
d. esophageal atresia.

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c. pyloric stenosis.

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A blood test that measures the amount of nitrogenous waste in the circulatory system is:

a. BUN.
b. CAPD.
c. ESWL.
d. KUB.

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a. BUN.

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What is a condition of increased formation of urine?

a. urinary incontinence
b. urgency
c. diuresis
d. enuresis

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c. diuresis

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The term for the inability to hold urine is:

a. urinary retention.
b. enuresis.
c. diuresis.
d. urinary incontinence.

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d. urinary incontinence.

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What is an abnormal group of symptoms in the kidney, characterized by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema? a. Nephroptosis b. Nephrosis c. Nephritis d. Pyelonephritis
b. Nephrosis
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The average amount of urine excreted in a day is _________ L. a. 0.5 b. 1.5 c. 5.0 d. 15.0
b. 1.5
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The film of material that coats teeth and may lead to tooth decay is called: a. dental plaque. b. achalasia. c. cirrhosis. d. volvulus.
a. dental plaque.
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Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, manifesting as bouts of profuse, watery diarrhea is: a. inflammatory bowel disease. b. irritable bowel syndrome. c. paralytic ileus. d. ulcerative colitis.
d. ulcerative colitis.
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Crural hernia is a(n) _________ hernia. a. inguinal b. umbilical c. femoral d. diaphragmatic
c. femoral
30
The healthcare terms for cavities is: a. dental caries. b. periodontal disease. c. gingivitis. d. pyorrhea.
a. dental caries.
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The return of swallowed food to the mouth is called: a. eructation. b. regurgitation. c. flatus. d. ileus.
b. regurgitation.
32
Presence of dark color on urinalysis may indicate: a. dehydration. b. UTI. c. diabetes insipidus. d. diabetes mellitus.
a. dehydration.
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Tiny balls of renal capillaries are: a. renal corpuscles. b. proximal convoluted tubules. c. distal convoluted tubules. d. glomeruli.
d. glomeruli.
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A synonym for urolithiasis is urinary: a. colic. b. calyces. c. calculi. d. contices.
c. calculi.
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The condition of pus in the urine is: a. pyeluria. b. pyuria. c. pyruria. d. pyurea.
b. pyuria.
36
Which is a type of renal dialysis? a. HD b. BUN c. ESWL d. ESRD
a. HD
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Pyrosis is a healthcare term for: a. belching. b. bad breath. c. heartburn. d. constipation.
c. heartburn.
38
A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called: a. a barium swallow. b. computed tomography. c. cholecystography. d. GTT.
c. cholecystography.
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A medication to treat morbid obesity is an: a. antiemetic. b. antibiotic. c. anorexiant. d. antacid.
c. anorexiant.
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Hirschsprung disease is: a. congenital megacolon. b. cleft palate. c. esophageal atresia. d. pyloric stenosis.
a. congenital megacolon
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The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the: a. eustachian tube. b. pharynx. c. larynx. d. thorax.
b. pharynx.
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Inflammation of the urethra is: a. urethritis. b. uteritis. c. ureteritis. d. uritis.
a. urethritis.
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An individual who is not able to release urine has: a. urinary retention. b. urinary incontinence. c. urgency. d. diuresis.
a. urinary retention.
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An inflammation of the renal pelvis of the kidney is: a. pyelonephritis. b. pyonephritis. c. glomerulonephritis. d. nephrosis.
a. pyelonephritis.
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Presence of bilirubin on urinalysis may indicate: a. UTI. b. liver disease. c. diabetes mellitus. d. dehyrdation.
b. liver disease.
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What is a sectional radiographic procedure of the kidney? a. Voiding cystourethrography b. Nephrotomography c. Intravenous urography d. KUB
b. Nephrotomography
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A stricture refers to a(n): a. narrowing. b. hardening. c. inflammation. d. suspension.
a. narrowing.
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Taking of a piece of tissue for microscopic study done through endoscopy or aspiration is: a. open biopsy. b. closed biopsy. c. exfoliation. d. cytology.
b. closed biopsy.
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The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a: a. gastrectomy. b. laparotomy. c. herniorrhaphy. d. colostomy.
c. herniorrhaphy.
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The suffix -ase added to a term denotes a(n): a. starch. b. enzyme. c. sugar. d. acid.
b. enzyme.
51
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called: a. appendicitis. b. regional enteritis. c. peritonitis. d. colitis.
a. appendicitis.
52
The healthcare term for an abnormal bite is: a. periodontal disease. b. dental caries. c. dental plaque. d. malocclusion.
d. malocclusion.
53
An instrument used to crush calculi in the urinary bladder is a(n): a. lithotripsy. b. ESWL. c. lithotrite. d. laparoscope
c. lithotrite.
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A tubelike device for supporting tubular structures is a: a. catheter. b. lithotrite. c. laparoscope. d. stent.
d. stent.
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A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel, organ, or body cavity is a: a. catheter. b. lithotrite. c. laparoscope. d. stent.
a. catheter.
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Scanty urination is called: a. dysuria. b. nocturia. c. polyuria. d. oliguria.
d. oliguria.
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A lymphatic vessel in the small intestine that absorbs lipids is called a: a. plica. b. villus. c. ruga. d. lacteal.
d. lacteal.
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Tying off a blood vessel or duct is called: a. lysis. b. ligation. c. stripping. d. anastomosis.
b. ligation.
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The plural of anastomosis is: a. anastomosa. b. anastomosae. c. anastomoses. d. anastomosi.
c. anastomoses.
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A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally, is: a. GERD. b. PUD. c. IBS. d. IBD.
a. GERD.
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What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools? a. constipation b. obstipation c. diarrhea d. hematochezia
c. diarrhea
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Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called: a. manometry. b. sonography. c. computed tomography. d. fluoroscopy.
b. sonography.
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The combining form for the upper jaw bone is: a. mandibul/o. b. maxill/o. c. uvul/o. d. sialaden/o.
b. maxill/o.
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The combining form for the inner portion of the kidney is: a. medull/o. b. cortic/o. c. corne/o. d. medi/o.
a. medull/o.
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What is radiographic imaging of the kidneys and bladder with an intravenously injected contrast medium? a. KUB b. HD c. CAPD d. IVU
d. IVU
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A urethral stenosis is the same as: a. renal sclerosis. b. nephritis. c. urethral stricture. d. urethrocele.
c. urethral stricture.
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What is the taking of a piece of tissue for microscopic study? a. incision b. excision c. biopsy d. pathology
c. biopsy
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A radiographic image of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder without a contrast medium is a(n): a. KUB b. HD c. CAPD d. IVU
a. KUB
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The process of releasing feces from the body is: a. digestion. b. defecation. c. deglutition. d. flatus.
b. defecation.
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Blood test to detect possible jaundice, cirrhosis, or hepatitis: a. GGT. b. total bilirubin. c. hemoccult test. d. biopsy.
b. total bilirubin.
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An example of an anastomosis is a(n): a. colostomy. b. appendectomy. c. colectomy. d. esophagogastrostomy.
d. esophagogastrostomy.
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The term for nocturnal bed-wetting is: a. enuresis. b. diuresis. c. nocturia. d. edema.
a. enuresis.
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Destruction of adhesions of the urethra is: a. urethropexy. b. urethrolysis. c. urethroplasty. d. urethrectomy.
b. urethrolysis.
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Difficulty swallowing is: a. deglutition. b. mastication. c. defecation. d. dysphagia.
d. dysphagia.
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Another term for liver cancer is: a. hepatocellular carcinoma. b. odentogenic tumor. c. cystadenoma. d. leiomyoma.
a. hepatocellular carcinoma.
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An organ in the epigastric region that produces enzymes for the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids is the: a. pancreas. b. gallbladder. c. liver. d. appendix.
a. pancreas.
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An accumulation of fluid in the tissue that may result from kidney failure is: a. an abscess. b. edema. c. diuresis. d. enuresis.
b. edema.
78
Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone is: a. ADH. b. ARF. c. DI. d. DM.
c. DI.
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A general term for kidney disease is: a. nephritis. b. nephroptosis. c. nephropathy. d. nephrosclerosis.
c. nephropathy.
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The location of the kidneys behind the lining of the abdominal cavity is described as: a. intraabdominal. b. retroperitoneal. c. intraabdominal. d. retroabdominal.
b. retroperitoneal.

NAT307 - Healthcare Terminology (7 decks)

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