Lisa El Moussa developed anaphylaxis after being stung by a bee. What type of reaction is anaphylaxis? Name three symptoms of this condition that can be life-threatening.
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 2The medical specialty that is the study of medicines and drugs.
A) pharmacology
B) dermatology
C) dietetics
D) oncology
QUESTION 3Which word root means gland?
A. acr
B. aden
C. adren
D. endocrin
QUESTION 4A patient with cholecystitis has inflammation of the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 5Which is a blood test that detects a protein normally present in an embryo but only seen in adults who have cancer?
A) HCG
B) CEA
C) AFP
D) UA
QUESTION 6The combining forms phleb/o- and ven/o- both mean ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 7Which part is the most superior part of the brainstem and keeps the mind conscious?
A) cerebellum
B) occipital lobe
C) midbrain
D) medulla oblongata
QUESTION 8Which is a complication associated with diabetes mellitus in which the by-product of incomplete fat metabolism builds up in the patient's blood?
A) ketoacidosis
B) hyperaldosteronism
C) myxedema
D) hyperglycemia
QUESTION 9Cavity that is surrounded by the breast bone (sternum), ribs, and bones of the spine.
A) viscera
B) supine
C) transverse plane
D) thoracic
QUESTION 10Lasers can be used to remove birthmarks and tattoos from the skin.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 11Which endocrine gland is known as the master gland due to the control it maintains over other glands?
A. adrenal gland
B. pancreas
C. pituitary gland
D. thyroid gland
QUESTION 12Vertigo is ________.
A) ringing in the ears
B) inflammation of the nose
C) ruptured eardrum
D) dizziness
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