Master Common Medical Conditions: Enhance Your Medical Terminology Skills

Question 1

Which of the following medical terms refers specifically to inflammation of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia

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Bronchitis

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Emphysema

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Asthma

Question 2

The suffix '-ectomy' in medical terminology typically indicates:

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Excision

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Inflammation

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Enlargement

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Abnormal growth

Question 3

Which of the following is a common symptom associated with diabetes?

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Frequent urination

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Excessive sweating

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Difficulty breathing

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Jaundice

Question 4

The abbreviation 'CHF' commonly refers to:

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Congestive Heart Failure

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Coronary Heart Disease

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Chronic Heart Failure

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Cardiac Heart Failure

Question 5

Which of the following procedures is primarily used to diagnose cancer?

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Biopsy

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Echocardiogram

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Electroencephalogram

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Electromyography

Question 6

The prefix 'sub-' in medical terms usually means:

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Below

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Above

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Within

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Outside

Question 7

The medical term 'edema' primarily refers to:

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Swelling

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Bleeding

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Infection

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Inflammation

Question 8

The root word 'cardi/o' in medical terminology is associated with:

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Heart

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Brain

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Stomach

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Lungs

Question 9

How does early detection of cancer contribute to better patient outcomes?

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Early detection enables prompt treatment, increasing the chances of successful outcomes.

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Early detection is not a significant factor in improving cancer patient outcomes.

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Early detection is only beneficial for specific types of cancer.

Question 10

Which pathological feature is primarily associated with Alzheimer's disease?

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Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

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Inflammation and demyelination

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Cortical atrophy and neuronal loss

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Cerebrovascular lesions and microinfarcts

Question 11

Which medical term specifically refers to inflammation of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia

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Bronchitis

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Asthma

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Emphysema

Question 12

In medical terminology, which suffix consistently indicates inflammation?

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-itis

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-oma

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-ectomy

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-pathy

Question 13

Which medical term refers to a condition characterized by excessive thirst and frequent urination?

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Hyperthyroidism

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Hypothyroidism

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Cushing's Syndrome

Question 14

What is the precise medical term for a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a kidney?

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Colectomy

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Hysterectomy

Question 15

Which medical term refers to a condition characterized by an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm?

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Arrhythmia

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Bradycardia

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Tachycardia

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Hypertension

Question 16

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood?

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Hyperglycemia

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Hypoglycemia

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Diabetes Insipidus

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Addison's Disease

Question 17

Which medical term specifically refers to a condition characterized by excessive bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Hemophilia

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Thrombocytopenia

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Anemia

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Leukemia

Question 18

What is the precise medical term for a surgical procedure that aims to repair a hernia?

Accepted Answer

Herniorrhaphy

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Appendectomy

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Cholecystectomy

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Gastrectomy

Question 19

Which medical term refers to inflammation of the heart muscle?

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Myocarditis

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Endocarditis

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Pericarditis

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Atherosclerosis

Question 20

Identify the term that indicates a malignant tumor of the colon:

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Adenocarcinoma

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Melanoma

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Sarcoma

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Leukemia

Question 21

Select the medical term used to describe excessive thirst:

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Polydipsia

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Polyuria

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Anuria

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Oliguria

Question 22

Which term refers to a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells?

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Anemia

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Thrombocytopenia

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Leukocytosis

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Lymphoma

Question 23

Identify the term that describes a narrowing of the arteries:

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Stenosis

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Arteriosclerosis

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Vasodilation

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Emboli

Question 24

Identify the medical term for a seizure disorder:

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Epilepsy

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Syncope

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Migraine

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Meningitis

Question 25

Which term refers to an inflammation of the small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Enteritis

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Gastritis

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Colitis

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Hepatitis

Question 26

Identify the medical term used to describe a blood clot that obstructs a blood vessel:

Accepted Answer

Thrombus

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Embolus

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Aneurysm

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Hematoma

Question 27

Which of the following terms refers to a condition characterized by excessive production of urine?

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Polyuria

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Anuria

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Oliguria

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Incontinence

Question 28

Which medical term denotes an abnormally high level of sugar in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

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Hypertension

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Hypoglycemia

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Anemia

Question 29

Which of the following terms refers to a weakened heart muscle that struggles to pump blood effectively?

Accepted Answer

Cardiomyopathy

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Atherosclerosis

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Hypertension

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Stroke

Question 30

Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues?

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Autoimmune disease

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Cancer

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Infection

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Diabetes

Question 31

Select the medical term that refers to a condition characterized by severe pain in the lower back, often radiating to the leg.

Accepted Answer

Sciatica

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Osteoporosis

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Arthritis

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Fibromyalgia

Question 32

Which of the following terms describes a condition where the brain is deprived of oxygen due to a stroke?

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Cerebral ischemia

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Alzheimer's disease

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Parkinson's disease

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Epilepsy

Question 33

Select the medical term that refers to a condition where the body is unable to produce sufficient red blood cells.

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Anemia

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Leukemia

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Thrombocytopenia

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Hemophilia

Question 34

Which of the following accurately contrasts Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's disease affects all layers of the bowel wall, while ulcerative colitis affects only the innermost layer.

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Fistulas and abscesses are possible complications of Crohn's disease, but not ulcerative colitis.

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Ulcerative colitis causes severe abdominal pain, while Crohn's disease does not.

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Surgery is the main treatment for Crohn's disease, but not for ulcerative colitis.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?

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Bradycardia (slow heart rate)

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Polyuria (excessive urination)

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Polydipsia (excessive thirst)

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Nocturia (frequent urination at night)

Question 36

What is the medical term for an inflammation of the liver?

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Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)

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Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease)

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Ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen)

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Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

Question 37

Which type of cancer affects the skin?

Accepted Answer

Melanoma (skin cancer)

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Leukemia (blood cancer)

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Sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer)

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Carcinoma (cancer of internal organs)

Question 38

What is the medical term for a severe allergic reaction?

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Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction)

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Epiphora (excessive tearing)

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Urticaria (hives)

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Rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages)

Question 39

What is the surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder called?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder)

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Appendectomy (removal of the appendix)

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Gastrectomy (removal of the stomach)

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Colectomy (removal of the colon)

Question 40

What is the medical term for a blood clot in a vein?

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Thrombosis (blood clot in a vein)

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Emboli (blood clot that travels through the bloodstream)

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Infarction (tissue death due to lack of blood supply)

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Ischemia (reduced blood flow to a body part)

Question 41

What is the condition where the body cannot produce insulin?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes (body cannot produce insulin)

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Type 2 diabetes (body does not use insulin effectively)

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Gestational diabetes (develops during pregnancy)

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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Question 42

Which type of seizure affects the entire brain?

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Grand mal seizure (affects the entire brain)

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Petit mal seizure (brief loss of consciousness)

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Myoclonic seizure (brief muscle jerks)

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Absence seizure (brief staring spells)

Question 43

What is the surgical opening into the trachea called?

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Tracheostomy (surgical opening into the trachea)

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Bronchoscopy (procedure to view the inside of the airways)

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Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx)

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Esophagectomy (removal of the esophagus)

Question 44

Which of the following is a common symptom of **Type II Diabetes Mellitus**?

Accepted Answer

Polyuria

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Hypertension

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Dyspnea

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Jaundice

Question 45

What is the medical term for a **blood clot** that develops in an artery?

Accepted Answer

Thrombus

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Embolus

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Infarct

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Hematoma

Question 46

Which of the following is **not** a type of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia

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Melanoma

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 47

What is the medical term for a surgical incision into the **abdomen**?

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Laparotomy

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Thoracotomy

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Craniotomy

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Arthrotomy

Question 48

Which of the following is a common symptom of a **urinary tract infection (UTI)**?

Accepted Answer

Dysuria

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Hemoptysis

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Otalgia

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Polydipsia

Question 49

What is the medical term for an **abnormally high** red blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Polycythemia

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Leukopenia

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Thrombocytopenia

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Lymphocytosis

Question 50

Which of the following is a type of **mental health** disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness?

Accepted Answer

Depression

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Anxiety

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Schizophrenia

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Bipolar disorder

Question 51

What is the medical term for a condition in which the body's **immune system** attacks its own tissues?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease

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Allergy

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Infection

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Cancer