Patient intake/interview
After a stroke, these therapists help patients with mobility
physical
The mediastinum is where this organ is located.
heart
How many divisions is the nervous system broken into?
two
The endocrine system is a network of these
glands
This hormone is responsible for female characteristics
Estrogen
Most common disorder of the urinary system
UTI
This hormone is responsible for female characteristics
estrogen
Monetary compensation for medical care provided
reimbursement
An elderly patient takes multiple medications, this is called
polypharmacy
These are removed during an oophorectomy
ovaries
What should remain visible when educating a hearing impaired patient.
Face
Veins contain these but arteries do not.
valves
The basic functioning unit of the brain.
neuron
Exocrine and endocrine glands both secrete these
hormones
GERD is commonly referred to as
heartburn
Exercises to strengthen muscles in the urinary tract
Breast milk is produced in these glands
mammary
Fixed fee that patient pays each time care is provided
copay
Criteria to avoid giving elderly patient unsafe medications
Beers
A TB skin test is performed this way
intradermal
Nonverbal communication accounts for this much of messages impact.
85%
Blood that circulates between the heart and body is called.
systemic
The main processing center of the brain has these two parts.
brain/ spinal cord
The adrenal glands are located above these organs
Kidneys
Using a scope to visualize esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
EGD
Continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis is done when
nighttime
This term means absence of menstrual cycle
amenorrhea
Patient pays this before insurance kicks in
deductible
Age and gender averages are compared to National averages on these
growth charts
A medication administered under the tongue is this route
sublingual
An aural temperature is taken here.
In the ear
Diastolic blood pressure higher than 90mmHg is called what?
hypertension
Removing a small amount of tissue for examination is called ?
biopsy
The Islets of Langerhans produce this hormone that lowers glucose.
Insulin
Chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits are called
IBS
Main organ of the urinary system
kidney
Dwarfism is caused by decreased activity of this gland
pituitary
Used to protect against high cost of medical care
health insurance
This age group is 12-18 years old
adolescents
This artery is located on the thumb side of the wrist
radial
This instrument records a patients heart rhythm.
EKG
Bad cholesterol is called what?
LDL
This machine uses a magnetic field to produce images in the body.
MRI
Which gland produces melatonin
pineal
Abnormal presence of ketones in the urine occurs with what condition
DM
This term describes painful urination
dysuria
This gland is responsible for Addison's disease
Adrenal
Most people in the U. S. get their insurance this way
employers
rectal
Hyperlipidemia refers to what condition
high cholesterol
BMI uses these measurements in its calculation.
Height and weight
Ischemia of the brain can cause this.
Stroke
Seizures and brain brain activity are monitored with what test.
Egg
Newborns have this gland but most adults don't
Thymus
What is the body's main source of energy
carbohydrates
Blood in the urine is called
Hyperparathyroidism is often caused by a benign form of this
tumor
To ensure maximum insurance benefits in a timely manner, the MA must pay attention to
details & accuracy
The study of the aging process
gerontology
Patients that see halos around lights have what condition
cataracts
Washing out the eye is called
irrigation
Obesity, pregnancy ,varicose veins put you at risk for these clots.
DVTs
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is commonly known as this.
Lou Gehrig's
This gland monitors homeostasis
hypothalamus
The two vitamins that the body produces on its own
Vit D & K
Urine leakage during coughing, sneezing or laughing
stress incontinence
The universal system of classification of diseases is called
ICD-10
Grooming, eating, and dressing are examples of these
ADLs
Putting drips in the eye is called
instillation
This chart is used to assess distance vision
Snellen
These heart chambers distribute blood to heart and body.
ventricles
This covering is three layers thick and protects the brain/spinal cord.
Meninges
T, cells are stimulated by this gland
thymus
What food category supplies most protein in our diets?
meat
Pregnant women, disabled and low income families quality for this insurance
Medicaid
These patients need to be held before being given an injection.
children
Temporary loss of consciousness is called.
syncope
The medical term for a stroke is
CVA
Decrease function of the go nads is called
Hypogonadism
These accounts allow you to buy some over the counter products
FSA/HSA
Due to decreased kidney function, drug doses should be
decreased
Decreased blood flow to tissues causing low oxygen
hypoxia
What condition causes recurring seizures
epilepsy
Insulin resistant diabetes falls into which type
DM2