Question 1

An elevated ____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   blood urea nitrogen
B)   erythrocyte sedimentation rate
C)   platelet count
D)   total hemoglobin testE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   combines MRI with a contrast medium to locate problems with blood vessels
B)   measures the speed and direction of the blood flow within the heart
C)   projects images on a glowing screen
D)   uses a thin fan-shaped beam to produce multiple cross-sectional views of the bodyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation.
-q.i.d.

Accepted Answer

A)  twice a day
B)  three times a day
C)  four times a day
D)  as needed
E)  as desiredF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Match each definition with the correct term.
-proteinuria

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose in the urine
B)  excess serum protein in the urine
C)  pus in the urine
D)  calcium in the urine
E)  bacteria in the urineF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

A/An ____ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.

Accepted Answer

A)   adverse drug reaction
B)   idiosyncratic reaction
C)   paradoxical drug reaction
D)   synergistic responseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A radiolucent contrast medium allows x-rays to pass through and appear black or dark gray on the resulting film.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   assessment
B)   diagnosis
C)   examination
D)   prognosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation.
-p.o.

Accepted Answer

A)  after meals
B)  before meals
C)  by mouth
D)  every day
E)  every hourF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

In open architecture MRI,the equipment is less confining and more comfortable for some patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane with a needle to remove fluid from the middle ear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture...

Question 11

Match each definition with the correct abbreviation.
-ad lib

Accepted Answer

A)  twice a day
B)  three times a day
C)  four times a day
D)  as needed
E)  as desiredF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

____________________ is the diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the diagnostic procedure to determine...

Question 13

A blood urea nitrogen test is performed to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Laparoscopy is the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope passed through the abdominal wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Potentiation is a drug interaction that occurs when the effect of one drug is increased by another drug,an herbal remedy,or other treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Proteinuria is the absence of a normal amount of protein in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which position is used for the examination of the anterior surface of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   dorsal recumbent
B)   horizontal recumbent
C)   prone
D)   Sims'E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

A thin,fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient is used in computed ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A thin,fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around...

Question 20

A/An ____ reaction is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken.

Accepted Answer

A)   adverse
B)   idiosyncratic
C)   palliative
D)   placeboE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology

An elevated ____ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

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____________________ is the diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.

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A thin,fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient is used in computed ____________________.

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Which term means the evaluation or appraisal of a condition?

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Proteinuria is the absence of a normal amount of protein in the urine.

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Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -ad lib

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Potentiation is a drug interaction that occurs when the effect of one drug is increased by another drug,an herbal remedy,or other treatment.

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Which position is used for the examination of the anterior surface of the body?

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A/An ____ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.

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A/An ____ reaction is an undesirable reaction that accompanies the principal response for which the drug was taken.

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Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) ____.

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Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -p.o.

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A radiolucent contrast medium allows x-rays to pass through and appear black or dark gray on the resulting film.

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A blood urea nitrogen test is performed to monitor anticoagulant therapy.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -proteinuria

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Match each definition with the correct abbreviation. -q.i.d.

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The term ____________________ describes a surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane with a needle to remove fluid from the middle ear.

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce images.

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In open architecture MRI,the equipment is less confining and more comfortable for some patients.

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Laparoscopy is the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparoscope passed through the abdominal wall.

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