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"Condition in which person will not eat, lack of appetite" best fits which medical term?
- Pathogenesis
- Anorexia
- Obesity
- Testes

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2.

What also means "negative side effect"?
- Peripheral Vision
- Local Anesthesia
- Placebo
- Adverse Effect
Correct Answer

A. Adverse Effect
3.

Which of these is a drug that kills bacteria and other germs?
- Epidural
- Topical Anesthetic
- Antimicrobial
- Adjuvant Treatment
Correct Answer

A. Antimicrobial
4.

Which of the following is a medical term for either a rash or breathing trouble?
- Myocardial Infarction
- Metabolism
- Aplastic Anemia
- Allergic Reaction
Correct Answer

A. Allergic Reaction
5.

Which medical term best fits the definition "a drug that decreases the level of fat(s) in the blood"?
- Cooperative Group
- Antilipidemic
- Ambulate-Ation -Ory
- Immunotherapy
Correct Answer

A. Antilipidemic
6.

In describing a medical condition, what single word is used to indicate "new, recent and sudden"?
- Chronic
- Iatrogenic
- Acute
- Carcinogenic
Correct Answer

A. Acute
7.

Which medical term best fits the definition of "a drug used to relieve coughing"?
- Antitussive
- Diuretic
- Empiric
- Anticonvulsant
Correct Answer

A. Antitussive
8.

How else could you say "a drug used to prevent seizures"?
- Phlebitis
- Diuretic
- Anticonvulsant
- Epidural
Correct Answer

A. Anticonvulsant
9.

The definition of "helpful, assisting, aiding" best fits which medical term?
- Expedited Review
- Medulloblastoma
- Adjuvant
- Oncology
Correct Answer

A. Adjuvant
10.

As it relates to treatment, the definition of "added" best fits which medical term?
- Potential
- Adjuvant
- Diastolic
- Iatrogenic
Correct Answer

A. Adjuvant
11.

What is the medical term for the area inside the elbow?
- Ophthalmic
- Nasogastric Tube
- Antecubital
- Efficacy
Correct Answer

A. Antecubital
12.

What is "a drug that inhibits certain viruses" called in medicine?
- Antibiotic
- Antiretroviral
- Prophylactic
- Diuretic
Correct Answer

A. Antiretroviral
13.

How could you refer to "able to walk" in a medical context?
- Ambulatory
- Orthopedic
- Hyperextended
- Paraplegic
Correct Answer

A. Ambulatory
14.

A serious, potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as what condition?
- Anaphylaxis
- Hyperextension
- Epileptic Seizure
- Percutaneous
Correct Answer

A. Anaphylaxis
15.

If a doctor told you there was fluid entering your lungs, what term might he use to describe this?
- Aspiration
- Hematoma
- Edema
- Prophylaxis
Correct Answer

A. Aspiration

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Medicine Trivia

"Condition in which person will not eat, lack of appetite" best fits which medical term?

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What also means "negative side effect"?

Which of these is a drug that kills bacteria and other germs?

Which of the following is a medical term for either a rash or breathing trouble?

Which medical term best fits the definition "a drug that decreases the level of fat(s) in the blood"?

In describing a medical condition, what single word is used to indicate "new, recent and sudden"?

Which medical term best fits the definition of "a drug used to relieve coughing"?

How else could you say "a drug used to prevent seizures"?

The definition of "helpful, assisting, aiding" best fits which medical term?

As it relates to treatment, the definition of "added" best fits which medical term?

What is the medical term for the area inside the elbow?

What is "a drug that inhibits certain viruses" called in medicine?

How could you refer to "able to walk" in a medical context?

A serious, potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as what condition?

If a doctor told you there was fluid entering your lungs, what term might he use to describe this?