Medical Terminology Basics

A medical assistant is asked to prepare a patient for a procedure that involves the use of a contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels. What is the medical term for this procedure?

• Angioplasty

• Angiography

• Echocardiogram

• Venography

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When a patient's chart notes the presence of "hemiparesis," what condition should the medical assistant anticipate and plan for in terms of patient mobility?

• Complete paralysis of one side of the body

• Weakness or partial paralysis of one side of the body

• Loss of sensation in the legs

• Uncontrolled muscle movements

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In a clinical setting, a medical assistant needs to explain why a patient with "pyrexia" requires constant monitoring. What does "pyrexia" refer to?

• High blood pressure

• Fever

• Infection

• Allergic reaction

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A patient is described as having "orthopnea." How should the medical assistant prepare the patient's room to accommodate this condition?

• Provide a wheelchair

• Elevate the head of the bed

• Arrange for oxygen supply

• Keep a defibrillator ready

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What does the medical term "myocardial" refer to when discussing conditions such as myocardial infarction?

• Lung tissue

• Brain tissue

• Heart muscle

• Stomach lining

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A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history that notes episodes of "syncope." What should they understand this term to mean?

• Seizures

• Memory loss

• Fainting spells

• Frequent headaches

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If a patient is diagnosed with "glomerulonephritis," what part of the body is primarily affected?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Lungs

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A medical assistant needs to assist in the treatment of a patient with "dermatitis." Which of the following should they prepare for?

• Skin inflammation

• Stomach ulcers

• Blood clots

• Bone fractures

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In the context of endocrinology, what does the term "euthyroid" signify about a patient's thyroid function?

• Underactive thyroid

• Overactive thyroid

• Normal thyroid function

• Absence of the thyroid gland

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When a patient is reported to have "leukocytosis," what condition should the medical assistant be aware of?

• Decreased white blood cell count

• Increased white blood cell count

• Decreased red blood cell count

• Increased platelet count

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