Question 1

In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intradermal test
B)   Patch test
C)   Scratch test
D)   Radioallergosorbent test
E)   Blood testF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The general term for procedures in which a scope is inserted by way of the mouth to examine digestive organs is ________ endoscopy.

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Question 3

Which condition causes wrist pain and numbness because the medial nerve is compressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Paget's disease
B)   Scoliosis
C)   Bursitis
D)   Carpal tunnel syndrome
E)   OsteomyelitisF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Mr. Thompson is a cardiology patient who says he has had episodes of his heart "racing" unexpectedly, even when he is sitting down and even a few times while he was sleeping. The cardiologist has performed a stress test and found no abnormalities. Which of the following tests would you expect the cardiologist to order next?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chest X-ray
B)   Holter monitor
C)   Cardiac catheterization
D)   Angiography
E)   CABGF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The surgery that involves bypassing the blockage in a coronary artery with a vessel taken from another area is a coronary artery _______.

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Question 6

The test that records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

electroencephalography EEG

Question 7

A tumor that contains abnormal cells that do not invade and actively destroy surrounding tissue is said to be ________, or noncancerous.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

A(n) ________ is performed to visualize the S-shaped segment between the descending colon and the rectum.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic tube is passed through the patient's mouth to the stomach is called a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   colonoscopy
B)   duodenoscopy
C)   gastroscopy
D)   proctoscopy
E)   fluoroscopyF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

A procedure that projects sound waves of an extremely high frequency through the chest wall into the heart and records the echoes to diagnose conditions such as structural defects and fluid accumulation is called a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following should be included in instructions to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)   The back of the throat is sprayed with a local anesthetic to inhibit the gag reflex
B)   Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping
C)   Take a series of tablets containing a contrast agent the night before the test, followed by a high-fat substance
D)   A liquid solution of barium is taken during the procedure after having nothing to eat or drink after midnight
E)   Instruct the patient not to eat meats or vegetables for 1 to 3 days before the testF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Radioallergosorbent test
B)   Patch test
C)   Intradermal test
D)   Scratch test
E)   Blood testF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 13

A(n) ________ is performed by placing a linen or paper patch on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the patch with the suspected allergen.

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Question 14

A medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the thyroid and other glands is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A tumor in which cells grow uncontrollably, invading and actively destroying the tissue around them, is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The most severe type of allergic reaction is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which neurological diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper?

Accepted Answer

A)   Computed tomography
B)   Electroencephalography
C)   Cerebral angiography
D)   Myelography
E)   Brain scanF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 18

Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Analgesics
B)   Antibiotics
C)   Antifungals
D)   Antacids
E)   CorticosteroidsF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 19

In a(n) ________, extracts of suspected allergens are applied to the patient's skin, usually on the arms or back, to test for specific allergies.

Accepted Answer

scratch test

Question 20

In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Liver cancer
B)   Endometrial cancer
C)   Urinary cancer
D)   Breast cancer
E)   Non-Hodgkin lymphomaF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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The general term for procedures in which a scope is inserted by way of the mouth to examine digestive organs is ________ endoscopy.

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Which condition causes wrist pain and numbness because the medial nerve is compressed?

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The surgery that involves bypassing the blockage in a coronary artery with a vessel taken from another area is a coronary artery _______.

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The test that records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper is called a(n) ________.

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A tumor that contains abnormal cells that do not invade and actively destroy surrounding tissue is said to be ________, or noncancerous.

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A(n) ________ is performed to visualize the S-shaped segment between the descending colon and the rectum.

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A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic tube is passed through the patient's mouth to the stomach is called a ____.

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A procedure that projects sound waves of an extremely high frequency through the chest wall into the heart and records the echoes to diagnose conditions such as structural defects and fluid accumulation is called a(n) _________.

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Which of the following should be included in instructions to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy?

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