Question 1

The treatment for osteomyelitis is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium supplements and exercise
B)   anti-inflammatory medication and relocation
C)   antibiotics, analgesics, and surgery
D)   muscle relaxants and application of cold
E)   back brace and surgeryF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

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

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Question 3

A balloon ________ involves passing a slender, hollow tube through the artery at the site of blockage and inflating a balloon to compress the blockage and widen the artery.

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Question 4

A(n) ________ is performed to enable the orthopedist to see inside a joint.

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Question 5

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) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Colorectal cancer
B)   Liver cancer
C)   Oral cancer
D)   Thyroid cancer
E)   Esophageal cancerF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   excessive thirst, hunger, excessive urination, and fatigue
B)   anxiety, irritability, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and weight loss
C)   muscle weakness and easily bruised skin with purple streaks
D)   a rounded face and a fatty hump between the shoulders
E)   low blood pressure, fatigue, dry skin and hair, and facial puffinessF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which patient position is appropriate for a sigmoidoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prone
B)   Sims'
C)   Recumbent
D)   Sitting
E)   LithotomyF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cardiologist
B)   Dermatologist
C)   Allergist
D)   Endocrinologist
E)   NeurologistF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

During a needle biopsy, which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Injecting the anesthetic
B)   Positioning the patient
C)   Labeling the specimen
D)   Dressing the wound site
E)   Cleaning the wound siteF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The medical specialty that focuses on disorders, injuries, and diseases of the muscular and skeletal systems is ________.

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Question 13

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 D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

This man is being tested using a(n) ________, which is used to assess heart function during normal activity.

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The answer of This man is being tested using a(n)...

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Patch test
B)   Scratch test
C)   Intradermal test
D)   Radioallergosorbent test
E)   Needle testF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is a benign skin tumor that results from a viral skin infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eczema
B)   Psoriasis
C)   Impetigo
D)   Mole
E)   WartF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Parkinson's disease
B)   Meningitis
C)   Bell's palsy
D)   Encephalitis
E)   NeuritisF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

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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The answer of A tumor that contains abnormal cells that...

Question 20

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

The answer of In a(n) ________, extracts of suspected allergens...

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