Final Human Body Health and Disease

Antipruritics would be useful in treating which of the following conditions?

What is one of the principal functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

Abbreviation for erythrocytes and leukocytes

The stomach is located in the:

Which of the following makes up approximately 55% of blood by volume?

A nasopharyngeal swab is used to make the diagnosis of RSV.

Which condition is not usually associated with injuries caused by accidents?

Which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

A KUB is an x-ray study of the

Amblyopia is an abnormal sensitivity to light.

Pap smears are recommended for all women beginning at age

Fecal Occult blood screening is recommended for

The function of the sympathetic nervous system is to

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

Loss of bone mass is known as

Patients experiencing GI symptoms that indicate a food-borne illness include all except

The muscular action that moves food along the gastrointestinal tract is called

The average person blinks two or three times a second to

The condition of having gallstones is called

During labor the cervix must open up, which is also known as

The most successful kidney transplantations are done between

Hormonal contraceptives include the following:

Which of the following is an anticoagulant?

Which respiratory action is initiated by a signal from the medulla oblongata?

All body systems work with each other for the body to achieve homeostasis.

Serum levels can vary due to gender, age, and race.

Tendons connect bone to bone and ligaments connect bone to muscle.

T cells and B cells are a subclassification of which of the following?

The knee joint is categorized as having which type of movement?

Males produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

The prefix staphylo- means that bacteria appear in

Which of the endocrine glands is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?

Which department of the laboratory performs H&H tests?

Blood type O negative is the universal donor.

Which of the following words means failure or irregularity of muscle actions and coordination?

The signs and symptoms of endometriosis include

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as

The medical term for a drooping eyelid is

Menses lasting longer than 7 days is called

A sac of synovial fluid near a joint is known as a

Women tend to have atypical symptoms when experiencing a myocardial infarction.

When testing a patient’s far visual acuity, the medical assistant uses which type of chart?

Lymes disease is caused by a

What is another name for a heart attack?

Nonproductive cough and expiratory wheezing are signs of

after a musculoskeletal injury, RICE therapy should be initiated. This stands for

Which of the following is not considered one of the three layers of the integumentary system?

Blood in the stool should be evaluated by your physician.

The human papilloma virus is the leading cause of this type of cancer

Which phrase best describes the process of ventilation?

Which contagious disorder is caused by streptococci and characterized by itchy vesicles?

Which statement is not true of ALS?

What is the main function of the immune system?

The point on a nerve cell where stimuli are passed to the adjacent nerve cell is called the

The best method of diagnosing osteopenia and osteoporosis is which test?

Cryptorchidism is

When instilling ear drops in an adult, pull the pinna

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

This test is an average of blood sugars over a 2-3 month course.

Myxedema is

The medical term for the earwax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal is

In patients dx with DM, _____ the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce any insulin.

Lateral curvature of the spinal column is known as

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called

Peritoneal dialysis is performed by

A goniometer is used in the orthopedic examination to measure

Peripheral neuropathy is frequently seen in patients with what other health problem?

A pregnant women who has O+ blood type will need an injection of Rhogam.

Which statement does not describe a result of a full-thickness burn?

A DVT typically is diagnosed by

A bruit noted during auscultation in the area of a blood vessel often is a sign of a/an

Helicobacter pylori infection has been discovered to be a possible cause of

Which type of specialty takes care of pregnant women?

o which part of the nervous system do the cranial nerves belong?

Pouches or tunnels in the large intestine that can trap seeds are called

The result of fat metabolism for energy is the production of

_______ can put you at a higher risk for GERD.

Turning the palm of the hand in a posterior position is called

When assessing a skin lesion for melanoa, the "A" in ABCDE stands for?

patient describes seeing an aura before the onset of a headache, this often means they may have

Sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that initiates the heartbeat is known as the

The neurologic center of vision is located in the

Which of the following nutrients is preferred by the cells of the CNS for energy?

The cerebellum is responsible for controlling the

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

Candidiasis is characterized by

Typical symptoms of diabetes mellitus include which of the following?

Which disorder of the eye is characterized by increased fluid inside the eyeball?

Pain or cramps with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.

Hepatitis affects which organ?

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

The pineal gland, located on the brain surface, secretes melatonin.

_______ causes genital wart.

Cushing’s disease is a

The islets of which endocrine gland regulate the blood glucose levels?

___________ causes a yellow discoloration of the skin.

Which type of abortion may require a suction D&C?

Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract?

Which of the following is not typically transmitted sexually?

The cervix controls the opening to which organ?

What is the principal sign of coronary artery disease?

The tough outer layer of the meninges is the

All of the following are symptoms of diabetes insipidus except

Constipation can be treated with

Which of the following refers to the passage of urine from the body?

Which organ is responsible for transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

A patient who reports occasional acute pain in the big toe may be suffering from

A disease that results in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaws, and cheeks is

The rapid detection test that assists in the diagnosis of stomach ulcers detects

_________ regulates the amount of calcium in the blood and bones.

Blood vessels branching from the aorta to carry oxygen rich blood to heart muscle are called

Increases in the RBC count are found in which of the following?

Which is not a health screening technique?

Which of the following is a diagnostic tool for detecting prostate cancer?

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk for elevated cholesterol?

The procedure that measures the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs is

The Epstein Barr virus causes

Arteries typically carry oxygen rich blood.

When treating frostbite you should vigorously rub the area to warm it back up.

Patients may consume a milk shake on a clear liquid diet.