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A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 2

The x-ray recording of a blood vessel after the injection of a radiopaque substance is:
 
  A) electrophysiology.
  B) stress test.
  C) angiography.
  D) cardiac enzymes.

QUESTION 3

An abnormal condition characterized by excessive growth of hair, especially in women, is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 4

A device for recording a patient's ECG for 24 hours is called a/an:
 
  A) stress test.
  B) Holter monitor.
  C) ultrasonograph.
  D) MRI.

QUESTION 5

Hyposecretion of ________ hormone may result in diabetes insipidus.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 6

Which condition occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area?
 
  A) embolism
  B) occlusion
  C) myocardial infarction
  D) shock

QUESTION 7

The meaning of the abbreviation TSH is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[Answer to ques. #1]  hyperkalemia

[Answer to ques. #2]  C
Explanation: A) Electrophysiology maps the electrical condition within the heart.
B) A stress test uses a treadmill while recording an ECG.
C) Correct.
D) Cardiac enzymes are blood tests that are performed to determine heart damage.

[Answer to ques. #3]  hirsutism

[Answer to ques. #4]  B
Explanation: A) A stress test is done on a treadmill.
B) Correct.
C) An ultrasonograph machine uses sound waves to create an image of internal structures.
D) An MRI machine uses magnetism to create images of internal structures.

[Answer to ques. #5]  antidiuretic

[Answer to ques. #6]  C
Explanation: A) Embolism is blockage of a vessel due to a clot or other substance.
B) Occlusion is a blockage in a vessel, canal, or passage of the body.
C) Correct.
D) Shock is an emergency condition caused by abnormally low blood pressure.

[Answer to ques. #7]  thyroid-stimulating hormone

Wow! Thanks you for this correct set of answers, wasn't expecting it...

My pleasure!