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Scribeamerica Medical Terminology

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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Not appearing healthy






2. Orange/yellow eyedrops used to detect corneal lesions - abrasions - or foreign bodies






3. Clear nasal discharge






4. Inflammation of the pericardium






5. Light sensitivity






6. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack






7. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






8. Extra ocular muscles intact






9. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)






10. Fast heart rate (HR>100)






11. Oriented to person - place - and time






12. Carotid - brachial - radial - femoral - popliteal - dorsal pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)






13. Ear ache






14. Swelling of optic disk due to increased intracranial pressure - seen fundoscopically






15. Drooping of one side of the face indicating neurological damage






16. Extremely overweight






17. Appearing drowsy






18. Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid






19. Low blood pressure (typically <100/65)






20. Occasional - sporadic - transient






21. Joint aches






22. Infection of the deep inner ear - known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo






23. The toes flex upward when sole of foot is stimulated - indicating motor nerve damage.






24. Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them






25. Poor mechanical articulation of speech due to abnormal lip - tongue - or cheek motor function






26. ST elevation MI (diagnosed on EKG); active heart attack






27. Pus draining from the nose






28. The bottom or base of an organ; often referring to the uterus or eye






29. Throat infection






30. Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding






31. Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia






32. Normal strength of the extremities






33. Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury






34. High potassium - concerning for heart arrhythmias






35. Blood in anterior chamber of the eye - as seen during the fundoscopic exam






36. Tympanic membrane - the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum






37. Involuntary turning or lowering of forearm when outstretched






38. Enlarged heart






39. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






40. Tenderness of the muscles next to the vertebrae






41. New exacerbation of a chronic condition






42. Referring to the tongue






43. Loss of consciousness; fainting - 'passing out'






44. Inability to fully open mouth due to an underlying dental or jaw abscess






45. Painful swallowing






46. Bony tenderness directly over the vertebrae






47. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






48. External portion of the ear






49. Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of diabetes






50. Aggressively uncooperative