Question 1
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The term after birth is referred to as:
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postmortem
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contraception
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postalterum
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postpartum
Question 2
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A polyp is a(an):
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Abnormal accumulation of air in the space between pleurae
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Inflammation of the anus and rectum
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Projecting mass of swollen and hypertrophied or tumorous membrane
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Tightening of stretched or weakened bodily tissues or channels by folding the excess in tucks and suturing
Question 3
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A surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is referred to as:
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Arthrocentesis
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Gastrotomy
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Osteitis
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Tenorrhaphy
Question 4
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What is a disease characterized by an irregular thickening and softening of the bones?
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Dyskinesia
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Filgrastim
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Paget Disease
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Spasticity
Question 5
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The surgical removal of a kidney is referred to as:
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Diathermy
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Nephrectomy
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Nephrolithotomy
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Stapedectomy
Question 6
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This type of therapy is used to treat cancer:
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Brachytherapy
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Diathermy
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ECT
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Shock Therapy
Question 7
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A disorder that is characterized by excessive fluid in the brain
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A substance that is made up of purified antibodies used to neutralize venom
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A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Also associated with dark colored urine
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An abnormal, involuntary movement (twitching, jerking, nodding)
Question 8
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A renal calculus is more commonly referred to as a(an):
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Gallbladder
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Hepatoma
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Hernia
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Kidney Stone
Question 9
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Valvular stenosis refers to stiffening, or obstruction of:
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Esophagus
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Heart Valves
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Range of Motion
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Urinary Tract
Question 10
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The study of the causes or origins of a disease
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Etiology
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Oncology
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Scientology
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Urology
Question 11
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A deficiency of color in the face is referred to as:
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Botulism
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Conjunctiva
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Effusion
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Pallor
Question 12
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The standard unit of energy is a(an):
Question 13
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Blood in the urine is referred to as a hematoma.
Question 14
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The term mammary pertains to:
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Breast
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Lungs
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Mammals
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Nasal Cavity
Question 15
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Which term describes a symptom or condition that begins abruptly and subsides within a relatively short period of time?
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acute
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atonic
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benign
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chronic
Question 16
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The internal organs of the body. Consists of the large internal organs found in the three major cavities of the body: the head, the chest or thorax, and the abdomen.
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disulfiram
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hematuria
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pessary
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viscera