Anatomy and Physiology
The largest organ in the body.
Skin
High blood pressure is also known as ___.
Hypertension
The prefix tachy- means ___.
fast
Ibuprofen belongs to this drug class.
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
A chest X-ray is used primarily to look at these two organs.
lungs and heart
This artery is the body’s largest blood vessel.
Aorta
This disease is sometimes called “the flu.”
influenza
The suffix -itis means ___.
inflammation
This hormone is used as an emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions.
epinephrine
An ECG/EKG measures this.
electrical activity of the heart
The functional unit of the kidney.
Nephron
The autoimmune disorder that attacks joints, causing inflammation.
rheumatoid arthritis
The term hematology refers to the study of ___.
blood
The antidote for opioid overdose.
naloxone (Narcan)
A drop of blood spread on a slide and looked at under a microscope is called a ___.
blood smear
This cranial nerve controls vision.
optic nerve
A sore throat with white patches may be caused by this bacterial infection.
strep throat
The prefix neuro- refers to ___.
nerves/nervous system
This antibiotic class includes drugs like amoxicillin.
penicillins
This imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves.
MRI
The process by which muscles generate ATP without oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration
This lung infection can cause cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
pneumonia
The suffix -plasty means ___.
Surgical Repair
This drug is a common anticoagulant, requiring INR monitoring.
warfarin
This procedure removes fluid from the space around the spinal cord.
lumbar puncture (spinal tap)