In the term erythropoietin, the root poiet means:
A) shape.
B) protein.
C) formation.
D) cell.
QUESTION 2Which term is called prickly heat and is commonly seen in newborns and/or infants?
A) impetigo
B) roseola
C) miliaria
D) psoriasis
QUESTION 3If a patient experiences difficult or painful eating or swallowing, the patient has ________.
A) anorexia
B) dyspepsia
C) dysphagia
D) gastritis
QUESTION 4A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:
A) thyroid scan
B) thyroiditis
C) thyroxine test
D) thyroidectomy
QUESTION 5The term that means bad breath is:
A) steatorrhea
B) halitosis
C) reflux
D) cheilosis
QUESTION 6The patient's skin had a yellowish coloration. The health care provider should chart that the skin:
A) had induration
B) had pallor
C) was jaundiced
D) was erythematous
QUESTION 7Which mental disorder is not correctly matched to its definition?
A) eating disorderbulimia
B) cognitive disorderAlzheimer's disease
C) conduct disorderpyromania
D) anxiety disorderamnesia
QUESTION 8Cerebral angiography is a diagnostic image of the blood vessels of the brain.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9Cystoscopy is a visual examination of the kidney.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 10Host versus graft disease is a complication of a bone marrow transplant.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 11Prefixes such as hypo- and poly- indicate ________.
A) degree or quality
B) an adjective
C) amount, number, or speed
D) weight
QUESTION 12Which condition is commonly called warts?
A) nevus
B) keratosis
C) purpura
D) verruca
QUESTION 13A Bx is a surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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