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The medical term meaning pertaining to under the tongue is
Which of the following forms the roof of the oral cavity?
palate
The medical term meaning erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum is
peptic ulcer
Which of the following vitamins is needed for healthy skin and to maintain vision in dim light?
vitamin a
What is the name of the S-shaped portion of the colon?
sigmoid colon
The taking in of food is known as:
ingestion
Which of the following may occur in an individual with a high blood cholesterol level?
atherosclerosis
Which of the following teeth have sharp edges that are used for biting food?
incisors
What is the first part of the small intestine?
duodenum
What is the function of carbohydrate in the body?
primary source of energy
The nurse practitioner counsels the patient that constipation and prolonged sitting may exacerbate the swollen or distended veins in her rectal area. The correct spelling of this condition is
hemorrhoids
Which of the following acts as a valve between the stomach and small intestine?
pyloric sphincter
What is the function of the gallbladder?
secretes bile
What is the function of the sensory receptors located in the lips?
temperature and texture of food
What is the total number of secondary teeth?
32
What is the name of the semifluid that results when food is broken down in the stomach?
chyme
The term parenteral refers to:
sites outside of GI tract
What is the term for the slanted edge at the top of a needle?
bevel
Which of the following is the primary function of protein in the body?
build maintain and repair body tissue
Which of the following categories includes drugs that have a high potential for abuse and accepted medical use?
schedule 2
What is the abbreviation for before meals?
ac
What is the abbreviation for three times per day?
tid
What is the abbreviation for by mouth?
po
Jaundice, among other symptoms, made the physician consider inflammation of the liver as a possible diagnosis. This condition is called
hepatitis
Mr. Katz has extreme obesity. His physician suggests that he consider having surgery that would reduce his gastric capacity. This surgical procedure is called
bariatric surgery