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RMSR Quiz 10 (Chapter 8)

Question 1 of 16

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A rare disease of the connective tissue characterized by skin rashes, inflammation, and degeneration of muscles throughout the body

Select one of the following:

  • dermabrasion

  • dermatomyositis

  • dermatopathy

  • diathermiasis

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

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Abnormal cells that may precede the development of cancer. Most often occurs in cells that reproduce rapidly.

Select one of the following:

  • dysphagia

  • dysplasia

  • dyspnea

  • dysuria

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

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Fluid that accumulates in a body cavity

Select one of the following:

  • effusion

  • embolism

  • exemestane

  • occlusion

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

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This procedure combines the use of X-rays and endoscopy to view the stomach, duodenum, bile ducts, and pancreas.

Select one of the following:

  • electroencephalogram

  • endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

  • gram stain

  • myelogram

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

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Abnormal condition of red blood cells

Select one of the following:

  • erythrocytosis

  • leukocytosis

  • necrosis

  • nephrosis

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

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Malignant brain tumor composed of immature supportive nervous tissue cells

Select one of the following:

  • glioblastoma

  • gliocomial growth

  • nosocomial growth

  • oligoblastoma

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

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Method for adding a color stain to normally colorless bacteria so that they can be viewed and identified under a microscope

Select one of the following:

  • coxa vera

  • gram stain

  • melanography stain

  • melanoplasia

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

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Blood that has collected in the space between the chest wall and the lung, an area called the pleural cavity.

Select one of the following:

  • hemoptysis

  • hemothorax

  • hepatoma

  • hepatothoritis

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

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Excessive vomiting that can result in severe dehydration and weight loss

Select one of the following:

  • hyperemesis

  • hypernecrosis

  • pyramesis

  • pyrexia

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

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Of unknown cause

Select one of the following:

  • idiopathic

  • postmortem

  • postpartum

  • xenogenic

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

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Medical diagnostic tests used to identify chromosomal abnormalities

Select one of the following:

  • densitometry

  • ergometry

  • karyotyping

  • laparoscopy

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

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A compound that forms in body cells as an end product of the metabolism of glucose. Can accumulate in the muscles and cause cramps following strenuous exercise

Select one of the following:

  • adipose tissue

  • iron

  • lactic acid

  • serous tissue

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

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Laser in situ keratomileusis

Select one of the following:

  • A procedure for diagnosing and treating abnormalities of the cervix

  • A surgical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the clear outer layer of the eye

  • A surgical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the outer layer of the skin

  • A wound, injury, or other pathologic alteration of the skin

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

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Becomes progressively worse over time and may result in death

Select one of the following:

  • benign

  • inoperable

  • malignant

  • viable

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

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A skin condition in which blotches of abnormally increased pigmentation appear on the face

Select one of the following:

  • cyanodipsia

  • enterognosis

  • lacrimotomy

  • melasma

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

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A permanent structural change in the genetic material of a cell that can be passed on to subsequent generations

Select one of the following:

  • metastasis

  • mutation

  • sarcoma

  • transcriptase T syndrome

Explanation