Med Term Final
Roentgenology is another name for what medical specialty?
Radiology
Exercise that a patient performs without assistance is called
active exercise
Which of the following is a function of occupational therapy rather than physical therapy?
activities of daily living
a patient's protocol consists of:
all of the above
Which medication neutralizes poisons?
antidote
Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?
autism
An individual who alternates between periods of deep depression and mania may have which of the following disorders?
bipolar disorder
Which term means use of good posture and position while performing activites?
body mechanics
Which of the following categories of drugs is another name for a drug's trademark name?
brand name
Which medication is effective against a wide range of microorganisms?
broad spectrum
which of the following means the use of heat, cold, or electricity to burn or cut tissues?
cauterization
Which of the following means study of human work?
ergonomics
A contraindication is a side effect of a drug
false
A doppler ultrasound is used to evaluate the development of a fetus
false
A psychologist is a physician specializing in treating mental disorders
false
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder includes exaggerated feelings of persecution
false
Fine motor skills are the use of large muscle groups to perform body movements such as walking
false
Immunotherapy treats cancer using hormones or chemicals with hormone-like properties
false
In an X-ray, the radiopaque structures appear dark
false
In an oblique view the patient is positioned so that the X-rays pass through the body from front to back
false
In the prone surgical position the patient is lying face up
false
Narcolepsy is an inability to stop gambling
false
OTC drugs require a prescription
false
Physical therapy is primarily involved with a patient's activities of daily living
false
The surgeon is responsible for grading a tumor
false
which of the following surgical positions is sitting back positioned at a 45 degree angle?
fowler
which of the following assists a person to learn to walk again?
gait training
intravenous and inhalation are examples of
general anesthesia
Which of the following means the development of an emotional dependence on a drug?
habituation
Which of the following means state of having normal movement of all body parts?
mobility
which of the following is used to restore movement to the joints and soft tissue?
mobilization
Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder?
neurocognitive disorders
which of the following refers to the use of splints and braces?
orthotics
Which medication is an inactive substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication?
placebo
Which type of medication is used to prevent a disease?
prophylaxis
Which of the following terms refers to an artificial device?
prosthetic
which type of anesthesia is also known as a nerve block?
regional
which of the following terms means a period of time during which the symptoms of the disease leave?
remission
A patient diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder would have an abnormal sense of
self-importance
Which of the following terms means a response to a drug other than the desired effect?
side effect
Which of the following means the degree to which a substance is poisonous?
toxicity
A CT scan reveals cross-sectional views of the interior of the body
true
A Grade I tumor is more easily treated than a Grade 4 tumor
true
A PET scan will highlight areas of the body with high metabolic activity, such as a growing tumor
true
A benign tumor is generally not progressive or recurring
true
A circulating nurse is the assistant who hands instruments to the surgeon
true
A drug's brand name is also its proprietary name
true
A whirlpool uses continuous jets of water
true
Abnormal psychology studies behaviors that are detrimental to society.
true
An addiction is an acquired dependence on a drug
true
Electrocautery always uses an electric current to cauterize the tissue
true
Kleptomania means stealing
true
Phobias and panic disorder are examples of anxiety disorders
true
Tropical medications are rubbed on the skin
true
foreceps are used to grasp the tissue
true
local anesthesia can be administered via the subcutaneous route
true
