Which of the following is a sudden and widespread outbreak of disease within a specific area?
A) endemic
B) pandemic
C) epidemic
D) systemic reaction
QUESTION 2The term for radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body is ____.
A) immunotherapy
B) lymphoscintigraphy
C) teletherapy
D) mammography
QUESTION 3The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____.
A) menarche
B) metrorrhea
C) perimenopause
D) puberty
QUESTION 4The condition known as ____ is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet.
A) acromegaly
B) cretinism
C) gigantism
D) myxedema
QUESTION 5Which condition is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus?
A) polycystic ovary syndrome
B) ectopic pregnancy
C) endometriosis
D) placenta previa
QUESTION 6A/An ____ is used to enlarge the opening of any body canal or cavity to facilitate the inspection of its interior.
A) endoscope
B) otoscope
C) speculum
D) sphygmomanometer
QUESTION 7A ____ is an abnormal sound or murmur heard during the auscultation of an artery.
A) bruit
B) rale
C) rhonchi
D) stridor
QUESTION 8____ is the absence of sperm in the semen.
A) Andropause
B) Hydrocele
C) Azoospermia
D) Hematospermia
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