Exam 42: Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

The treatment for which vascular disease includes wearing elastic stockings, losing and controlling weight, and elevating the legs?

Becky was rushed to the emergency room of the local hospital and was treated for anaphylactic shock after being stung by a bee. She had no previous history of allergic reactions. After performing emergency measures, including injection of epinephrine, the ER physician referred Becky to a specialist for follow-up care and treatment. To which specialist would the ER physician send Becky?

Which allergy test measures levels of antibodies after the blood serum is exposed to suspected allergens?

An examination of the lower rectum and anal canal that is performed to detect hemorrhoids, polyps, fissures, fistulas, and abscesses is called a(n) ________.

When the orthopedist inserts a tubular instrument with an optical system to visualize the inside of a joint, the procedure is called a(n) ___________.

Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs?

Mrs. Gorman has brought her 3-year-old son Billy to the pediatrician's office because he does not seem to be growing or developing as fast as his playmates in the daycare center. The pediatrician performs basic measurements and agrees that Billy seems undersize for his age. To which of the following specialists is the pediatrician most likely to refer Billy?

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by intolerance of fatty foods?

The treatment for osteomyelitis is ____.

Which of the following is a fungal infection that produces flat lesions on the body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty and are often found on the feet, groin, and scalp?

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include which of the following?

A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a(n) ____.

Often called a PET scan, a(n) ________ tomography test shows blood flow and metabolic activity in the brain to help physicians identify certain neurological and central nervous system disorders.

Which common cancer most often found in the knee and upper arm has symptoms of persistent and unusual pain or swelling in or near a bone?

Which cancer shows no symptoms early in the disease process but causes difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food in the late stage?

A(n) ________ is performed to provide direct visualization of the large intestine, enabling the gastroenterologist to determine the cause of diarrhea, constipation, bleeding, or lower abdominal pain.

A general term for a disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure is ________.

Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face?