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When the orthopedist inserts a tubular instrument with an optical system to visualize the inside of a joint, the procedure is called a(n) ___________.

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Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face?

A) Parkinson's disease
B) Meningitis
C) Bell's palsy
D) Encephalitis
E) Neuritis

F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

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Often called a PET scan, a(n) ________ tomography test shows blood flow and metabolic activity in the brain to help physicians identify certain neurological and central nervous system disorders.

A(n) ________ is performed to provide direct visualization of the large intestine, enabling the gastroenterologist to determine the cause of diarrhea, constipation, bleeding, or lower abdominal pain.

Which common cancer most often found in the knee and upper arm has symptoms of persistent and unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone?

A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a(n) ____.

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

Becky was rushed to the emergency room of the local hospital and was treated for anaphylactic shock after being stung by a bee. She had no previous history of allergic reactions. After performing emergency measures, including injection of epinephrine, the ER physician referred Becky to a specialist for follow-up care and treatment. To which specialist would the ER physician send Becky?

Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by intolerance of fatty foods?

Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

Which cancer shows no symptoms early in the disease process but causes difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food in the late stage?

Which of the following is a fungal infection that produces flat lesions on the body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty and are often found on the feet, groin, and scalp?

The treatment for which vascular disease includes wearing elastic stockings, losing and controlling weight, and elevating the legs?

An examination of the lower rectum and anal canal that is performed to detect hemorrhoids, polyps, fissures, fistulas, and abscesses is called a(n) ________.

Mrs. Gorman has brought her 3-year-old son Billy to the pediatrician's office because he does not seem to be growing or developing as fast as his playmates in the daycare center. The pediatrician performs basic measurements and agrees that Billy seems undersize for his age. To which of the following specialists is the pediatrician most likely to refer Billy?

A general term for a disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure is ________.

Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs?

Which allergy test measures levels of antibodies after the blood serum is exposed to suspected allergens?

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include which of the following?

The treatment for osteomyelitis is ____.