Medical Exam Quiz

1. The medical term "pharmacokinetics" is best defined as?

Sleepiness

Cancer Or Tumor Of The Liver

Study Of The Way The Body Absorbs, Distributes And Gets Rid Of A Drug

By Way Of The Intestines

2. The medical term "platelets" is best defined as?

Small Particles In The Blood That Help With Blood Clotting

Sound Wave Test Of The Heart

Lab Test

3. What does the medical term "prenatal" mean?

Old Age

Adolescent

Before Birth

After Birth

4. The medical term "potential" is best defined as?

Irritation And Redness Of The Thin Membrane Covering The Eye

An X-Ray Of The Lymph Nodes Or Tissues After Injection Of Dye In Lymph Vessels

Irregular Beat Of The Heart Or Other Muscle

Possible

5. The medical term "placebo" is best defined as?

An Inactive Substance Which May Resemble An Active Agent But Has No Medical Value

Death Of Tissue Because Of Lack Of Blood Supply

Death Or Death Rate

A Bruise, A Black And Blue Mark

6. The medical term "percutaneous" is best defined as?

Lying On The Stomach

Through The Skin

Study Following Patients Forward In Time

Alternately Ceasing And Beginning

7. The medical term "phlebitis" is best defined as?

Type Of Brain Tumor

Undesired Result Or Complication; Serious Disease

Possible

Irritation Or Inflammation Of A Vein

8. The medical term "prognosis" is best defined as?

By Way Of The Intestines

Outlook, Probable Outcomes

Process Of Breaking Down Substances In The Cells

Remaining In A Given Location, Such As A Catheter

9. The medical term "perforation" is best defined as which of these?

Puncture, Tear Or Hole

Within Or Inside Of The Body

Not Responding To Treatment

Cancer Of The Lymph Nodes

10. The medical term "placebo effect" is best defined as?

Condition In Which Something Is Not Functioning Properly

Treatment Phase Intended To Make A Remission Permanent, Follows Induction

Symptom Or Change Of Condition Seen When A Placebo Is Given; Not Attributable To An Active Drug Agent

Vomiting

11. The medical term "potentiator" is best defined as?

An Agent That Helps Another Agent Work Better

Getting Rid Of (Such As A Disease)

Closing; Obstruction

Serious, Potentially Life Threatening Allergic Reaction

12. The medical term "peripheral" is best defined as?

By Way Of The Intestines

General Medical Care Aimed At Symptoms, Not Intended To Improve Or Cure Underlying Disease

Not Central

Study Following Patients Forward In Time

13. The medical term "prn" is best defined as?

As Needed

Sound Waves

Gradual Alteration Of Drug Dose To Determine Desired Effect Or Most Beneficial Strength Of Drug

Symptom Or Change Of Condition Seen When A Placebo Is Given; Not Attributable To An Active Drug Agent

14. The medical term "potentiate" is best defined as?

Cavity Of An Organ Or Tube

Stunned State In Which It Is Difficult To Get A Response Or The Attention Of The Subject

Low White Blood Cell Count

15. The medical term "prophylaxis" is best defined as?

A Vague Feeling Of Bodily Discomfort, Feeling Bad

A Drug Given To Prevent Disease Or Infection

A Drug Used To Relieve Coughing