The abbreviations VEP, VER, BAEP, and BAER describe ________.
A) evoked potentials
B) sleep study testing
C) nerve conduction studies
D) station testing
QUESTION 2An infarcted area of the myocardium has dead tissue, which is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 3Painful intercourse is known as ________.
A) venereal disease
B) cryptorchidism
C) gynecomastia
D) dyspareunia
QUESTION 4Which part of the ear do these structures belong to ________. vestibule, semicircular canals, and cochlea?
A) inner ear
B) middle ear
C) outer or external ear
D) none of the above
QUESTION 5Excision of the tumor as well as the nearby organs because of widespread cancer is known as ________.
A) brachytherapy
B) debulking
C) endoscopy
D) exenteration
QUESTION 6The ________ circulation includes the arteries, capillaries, and veins everywhere in the body, except the lungs.
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QUESTION 7The hormone gastrin is produced by the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 8A procedure that measures hearing using an acoumeter is known as audiome-try.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9Which nuclear medicine procedure uses a radioactive substance that emits positrons?
A) ultrasound
B) MRI
C) CT scan
D) PET scan
QUESTION 10An abnormal condition or complication that is caused by the original disease and remains after the original disease has resolved.
A) remission
B) sequela
C) exacerbation
D) relapse
QUESTION 11Which is a treatment option for hyperthyroidism?
A) thymectomy
B) vanillylmandelic acid
C) radioactive sodium iodide 131 (I-131)
D) a thyroid supplement drug