The correct medical term for a specialist of the heart is:
A) cardiologist
B) cardiomegaly
C) cardiogenic
D) cardiology
QUESTION 2Select the prefix that means against or counter.
A) sub-
B) contra-
C) pre-
D) meta-
QUESTION 3Fluoroscopy images appear on a glowing screen.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 4Gynecomastia is the bulging eyeballs associated with Graves' disease.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5In GERD, acid splashes from the stomach into the trachea.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6Antilipidemic medication lowers cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 7Write the correct abbreviation for bowel sounds:
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 8The prefix in the term decrease means:
A) failure.
B) without.
C) down.
D) separate.
QUESTION 9Which of the following is placed in the ear drum to drain trapped fluid?
a. endotracheal intubation
b. nasal cannula
c. pressure-equalizing tube
d. cochlear implant
QUESTION 10Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?
a. pheochromocytoma
b. adrenal feminization
c. myxedema
d. adrenal virilism
QUESTION 11An abnormal passageway between two structures is called a(n):
a. fistula
b. atresia
c. biopsy
d. syndrome
QUESTION 12Which of the following statements regarding peptic ulcer disease is NOT true?
a. Two symptoms are pain and diarrhea.
b. It may affect the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
c. The ulcer may eat through a blood vessel.
d. Erosions form on mucous membranes.
QUESTION 13Which of the following is a genetic condition causing children to be born with nonfunctioning immune systems?
a. systemic lupus erythematosus
b. severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome
c. sarcoidosis
d. urticaria
QUESTION 14A prefix that means excessive is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 15The prefix retro- means backward or behind.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false