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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How would you say "of unknown cause" in medical terms?

    • A.

      Pathogenic

    • B.

      Iatrogenic

    • C.

      Teratogenic

    • D.

      Idiopathic

    Correct Answer
    D. Idiopathic
  • 2. 

    The definition of "a combination of antibiotics from proteins in the blood" best fits which medical term?

    • A.

      Heparin Lock

    • B.

      Immunosuppressive

    • C.

      Immunoglobulin

    • D.

      Hypoxia

    Correct Answer
    C. Immunoglobulin
  • 3. 

    What kind of drug suppresses the body's immune response?

    • A.

      Diuretic

    • B.

      Antilipidemic

    • C.

      Immunosuppressive

    • D.

      Cathartic

    Correct Answer
    C. Immunosuppressive
  • 4. 

    "Abnormal function" can also be referred to as what?

    • A.

      Toxicity

    • B.

      Empiric Evidence

    • C.

      Impaired Function

    • D.

      Protocol

    Correct Answer
    C. Impaired Function
  • 5. 

    When something foreign is placed in the body, how would you refer to it?

    • A.

      Implanted

    • B.

      Organic

    • C.

      Supine

    • D.

      Prone

    Correct Answer
    A. Implanted
  • 6. 

    The beginning phase or stage of a treatment is often referred to as what?

    • A.

      Recurrence

    • B.

      Induction

    • C.

      Remission

    • D.

      Resolution

    Correct Answer
    B. Induction
  • 7. 

    How would you say "remaining in a given location, such as a catheter" in a medical context?

    • A.

      Indwelling

    • B.

      Chronic

    • C.

      Orthopedic

    • D.

      Subcutaneous

    Correct Answer
    A. Indwelling
  • 8. 

    What is a death of tissue caused by lack of blood supply called?

    • A.

      Hematocrit

    • B.

      Retrospective Study

    • C.

      Refractory

    • D.

      Infarct

    Correct Answer
    D. Infarct
  • 9. 

    The definition of "a disease which is transmitted from one person to the next" best fits which medical term?

    • A.

      Electrocardiogram

    • B.

      Investigational New Drug (Ind)

    • C.

      Infectious Disease

    • D.

      Proximal

    Correct Answer
    C. Infectious Disease
  • 10. 

    What is the medical term for generally painful, red and warm swelling?

    • A.

      Intermittent

    • B.

      Inflammation

    • C.

      Doppler

    • D.

      Supine

    Correct Answer
    B. Inflammation
  • 11. 

    The definition of "introduction of a substance into the body, usually into the blood" best fits this medical term?

    • A.

      Infusion

    • B.

      Neutropenia

    • C.

      Vector

    • D.

      Blood Profile

    Correct Answer
    A. Infusion
  • 12. 

    What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?

    • A.

      Eversion

    • B.

      Avulsion

    • C.

      Antiretroviral

    • D.

      Ingestion

    Correct Answer
    D. Ingestion
  • 13. 

    Which medical term refers to an antiviral agent?

    • A.

      Gestational

    • B.

      Interferon

    • C.

      Standard Of Care

    • D.

      Symptomatic

    Correct Answer
    B. Interferon
  • 14. 

    How else could you say "alternately ceasing and beginning" in a medical context?

    • A.

      Standardized

    • B.

      Empiric

    • C.

      Constant

    • D.

      Intermittent

    Correct Answer
    D. Intermittent
  • 15. 

    What medical term means "within the body"?

    • A.

      Hematocrit

    • B.

      Malignancy

    • C.

      Ophthalmic

    • D.

      Internal

    Correct Answer
    D. Internal

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