What is the definition of prefix?
small part added to the beginning of a term
Smallest living unit that makes up the body's structure
cells
Normal HR for adults
60-100 beats per minute
Over the counter
deductible
What does 'ather/o' mean?
The popliteal region of the body is where?
back of the knee
The science that studies the history, causes, and patterns of infectious diseases.
Epidemiology
Three types of names for drugs? example of a drug: Tylenol or acetaminophen
chemical, generic, trade/brand name
Designed to assist those on public assistance, low income persons over 65, those with disabilities between ages 18-65, and those who are blind
Medicaid
If a patient needed a esophagoscopy or a colonoscopy, what specialist would they need to visit?
gastroenterologist
All ingested carbohydrates are first converted to:
What is the leading cause of factures, hospital admissions and injury deaths for the elderly?
Falls
Drug classification that relieves heartburn and/or indigestion
antacid
Assigning a code before the diagnostic code is confirmed
Assumptive coding
Visual examination of bronchial tubes by passing an endoscope through the trachea into the bronchi
bronchoscopy
Immature sperm are called:
spermatogonia or spermatocytes
What are 4 fat-soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, and K
Drug classification the increases the amount of water that is secreted from the body via the kidneys
Diuretic
Truth-in-Lending Act
What does "CABG" stand for?
coronary artery bypass graft
In women, the _____ is shorter than it is in men, which causes to a higher incident of UTIs in females.
urethra
What disease is caused by degeneration of brain cells caused by lack of dopamine, bringing about muscle rigidity and akinesia?
Parkinson's Disease
Drug used to treat severenallergic reactions
epinephrine
Violating rules regarding harassment makes the caller vulnerable to charges under __________.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)