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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. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






2. Absence of light reflection - indicative of ear infection






3. High blood pressure (typically >140/90)






4. Unequal diameter of pupils






5. Foul-smelling






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






7. Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil






8. Bruising behind the ears - indicative of a basilar skull fracture






9. The TM is opaque - no longer transparent






10. Looking around - awake - attentive






11. Described as grating - scratching sound of the heart indicative of pericarditis






12. Excessive or profuse bleeding






13. Non ST segment elevation MI (diagnosed by elevated troponin)






14. Elevated body temperature - fever - indicative of infection






15. Oriented to person - place - and time






16. Poor nutritional state






17. New onset - likely concerning. Opposite of chronic






18. Normal state of mental and body development






19. Low thyroid function






20. Clear nasal discharge






21. Extremely overweight






22. Stimulation of the vagus nerve resulting in dim-vision - sweaty palms - and syncope. Often occurs after emesis - acute pain - or surprising stimuli






23. Hips and knees flex in response to the neck being flexed; sign of meningitis






24. Enlarged thyroid






25. Throat infection






26. Repetitive seizures without regaining consciousness between them






27. External portion of the ear






28. Imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth - indicative of trauma or jaw fracture






29. Able to be touched or easily perceived






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






31. Appearing old






32. Dangerous infection of the blood with pathological microorganisms or their toxins






33. Interior surface of eye






34. Foul-smelling






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






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






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






38. The far back of the nasal canal - where it joins the back of the throat






39. Redness of the TM - often indicative of infection






40. Atraumatic - Normocephalic. Normal external head inspection






41. Normal strength of the extremities






42. Disturbance of rhythm in the heartbeat






43. Jugular vein distention - sign of heart dysfunction






44. High blood sugar due to diabetes






45. The diseases that a physician is considering as the reason for the patient's symptoms






46. Heart rhythm for anyone with Atrial Fibrillation






47. Arterial wall splits apart and threatens the patient's life due to risk of hemorrhage






48. Ear ache






49. The patient moves their arms and legs normally - indicating normal motor function






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