Medical Test Quiz
Select the correct choice for each of the following questions and score a perfect!
- 1.
The medical term "neoplasia" is best defined as?
- A.
Tumor, May Be Non-Cancerous Or Cancerous
- B.
A Tube Placed Near The Spinal Cord Used For Anesthesia During An Operation
- C.
Under The Collarbone
- D.
Pneumonia Acquired In The Hospital
Correct Answer
A. Tumor, May Be Non-Cancerous Or Cancerous -
- 2.
The medical term "neuroblastoma" is best defined as?
- A.
Process Of Breaking Down Substances In The Cells
- B.
A Cancer Of Nerve Tissue
- C.
Given By Mouth
- D.
Vomiting
Correct Answer
B. A Cancer Of Nerve Tissue -
- 3.
The medical term "neurological" is best defined as?
- A.
Breathing Distress Caused By Narrowing Of The Airways
- B.
High Blood Sodium Level
- C.
Pertaining To The Nervous System
- D.
Take Up Fluids, Take In
Correct Answer
C. Pertaining To The Nervous System -
- 4.
The medical term "neutropenia" is best defined as which of these?
- A.
Drug Used To Kill Cancer Cells
- B.
Pertaining To Medical Care
- C.
Not Responding To Treatment
- D.
Decrease In White Blood Cells
Correct Answer
D. Decrease In White Blood Cells -
- 5.
The medical term "non-invasive" is best defined as?
- A.
Not Breaking, Cutting Or Entering The Skin
- B.
Lab Test
- C.
An X-Ray Of The Lymph Nodes Or Tissues After Injection Of Dye In Lymph Vessels
- D.
Slight
Correct Answer
A. Not Breaking, Cutting Or Entering The Skin -
- 6.
The medical term "nosocomial pneumonia" is best defined as?
- A.
Pertaining To The Skin
- B.
By Way Of The Intestines
- C.
Pneumonia Acquired In The Hospital
- D.
Placed In The Body
Correct Answer
C. Pneumonia Acquired In The Hospital -
- 7.
The medical term "occlusion" is best defined as?
- A.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Body Pictures Created Using Magnetic Rather Than X-Ray Energy
- B.
Closing; Obstruction
- C.
A Determination Of The Extent Of The Disease
- D.
Disappearance Of Evidence Of Cancer Or Other Disease
Correct Answer
B. Closing; Obstruction -
- 8.
The medical term "oncology" is best defined as?
- A.
Electroencephalogram; Electric Brainwave Tracing
- B.
An Inactive Substance Which May Resemble An Active Agent But Has No Medical Value
- C.
The Study Of Tumors Or Cancer
- D.
Best, Most Favorable Or Desirable
Correct Answer
C. The Study Of Tumors Or Cancer -
- 9.
The medical term "optimal" is best defined as?
- A.
Fat And Cholesterol Levels In The Blood
- B.
Pain Level
- C.
Best, Most Favorable Or Desirable
- D.
In The Bladder
Correct Answer
C. Best, Most Favorable Or Desirable -
- 10.
The medical term "oral administration" is best defined as?
- A.
Study Of The Way The Body Absorbs, Distributes And Gets Rid Of A Drug
- B.
Given By Mouth
- C.
Applied To Certain Area Of The Skin To Reduce Pain To Specific (Limited) Area To Which Applied
- D.
Drug That Kills Bacteria And Other Germs
Correct Answer
B. Given By Mouth -
- 11.
To what does "orthopedic" relate?
- A.
Straightening Teeth
- B.
Correcting Bones And Joints
- C.
Afraid Of Open Places
- D.
Diseases Of The Eye
Correct Answer
B. Correcting Bones And Joints -
- 12.
The medical term "osteopetrosis" is best defined as?
- A.
Rare Bone Disorder Characterized By Dense Bone
- B.
Fat
- C.
Putting Back Together The Original Parts Or Elements
- D.
Pain Resulting From Insufficient Blood To The Heart
Correct Answer
A. Rare Bone Disorder Characterized By Dense Bone -
- 13.
The medical term "osteoporosis" is best defined as?
- A.
New, Recent, Sudden
- B.
Of Major Importance For Treating Or Evaluating Patients
- C.
Increase Or Multiply The Effect Of A Drug Or Toxin By Administration Of Another Drug Or Toxin At The Same Time
- D.
Bone Disorder Characterized By Loss Of Bone Leading To Increased Risk Of Fracture
Correct Answer
D. Bone Disorder Characterized By Loss Of Bone Leading To Increased Risk Of Fracture -
- 14.
The medical term "ovaries" is best defined as?
- A.
Rash, Trouble Breathing
- B.
Remove Or Cut Out Surgically
- C.
Undesired Result Or Complication; Serious Disease
- D.
Female Sex Glands; Female Organs Which Release Eggs
Correct Answer
D. Female Sex Glands; Female Organs Which Release Eggs -
- 15.
The medical term "pathogenesis" is best defined as?
- A.
The Initial Cause Of A Disease
- B.
Negative Side Effect
- C.
Remaining In A Given Location, Such As A Catheter
- D.
Three Times A Day
Correct Answer
A. The Initial Cause Of A Disease -
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