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1.

How would you say "of unknown cause" in medical terms?
- A.
  
  Pathogenic
- B.
  
  Iatrogenic
- C.
  
  Teratogenic
- D.
  
  Idiopathic
Correct Answer
D. Idiopathic
2.

The definition of "a combination of antibiotics from proteins in the blood" best fits which medical term?
- A.
  
  Heparin Lock
- B.
  
  Immunosuppressive
- C.
  
  Immunoglobulin
- D.
  
  Hypoxia
Correct Answer
C. Immunoglobulin
3.

What kind of drug suppresses the body's immune response?
- A.
  
  Diuretic
- B.
  
  Antilipidemic
- C.
  
  Immunosuppressive
- D.
  
  Cathartic
Correct Answer
C. Immunosuppressive
4.

"Abnormal function" can also be referred to as what?
- A.
  
  Toxicity
- B.
  
  Empiric Evidence
- C.
  
  Impaired Function
- D.
  
  Protocol
Correct Answer
C. Impaired Function
5.

When something foreign is placed in the body, how would you refer to it?
- A.
  
  Implanted
- B.
  
  Organic
- C.
  
  Supine
- D.
  
  Prone
Correct Answer
A. Implanted
6.

The beginning phase or stage of a treatment is often referred to as what?
- A.
  
  Recurrence
- B.
  
  Induction
- C.
  
  Remission
- D.
  
  Resolution
Correct Answer
B. Induction
7.

How would you say "remaining in a given location, such as a catheter" in a medical context?
- A.
  
  Indwelling
- B.
  
  Chronic
- C.
  
  Orthopedic
- D.
  
  Subcutaneous
Correct Answer
A. Indwelling
8.

What is a death of tissue caused by lack of blood supply called?
- A.
  
  Hematocrit
- B.
  
  Retrospective Study
- C.
  
  Refractory
- D.
  
  Infarct
Correct Answer
D. Infarct
9.

The definition of "a disease which is transmitted from one person to the next" best fits which medical term?
- A.
  
  Electrocardiogram
- B.
  
  Investigational New Drug (Ind)
- C.
  
  Infectious Disease
- D.
  
  Proximal
Correct Answer
C. Infectious Disease
10.

What is the medical term for generally painful, red and warm swelling?
- A.
  
  Intermittent
- B.
  
  Inflammation
- C.
  
  Doppler
- D.
  
  Supine
Correct Answer
B. Inflammation
11.

The definition of "introduction of a substance into the body, usually into the blood" best fits this medical term?
- A.
  
  Infusion
- B.
  
  Neutropenia
- C.
  
  Vector
- D.
  
  Blood Profile
Correct Answer
A. Infusion
12.

What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?
- A.
  
  Eversion
- B.
  
  Avulsion
- C.
  
  Antiretroviral
- D.
  
  Ingestion
Correct Answer
D. Ingestion
13.

Which medical term refers to an antiviral agent?
- A.
  
  Gestational
- B.
  
  Interferon
- C.
  
  Standard Of Care
- D.
  
  Symptomatic
Correct Answer
B. Interferon
14.

How else could you say "alternately ceasing and beginning" in a medical context?
- A.
  
  Standardized
- B.
  
  Empiric
- C.
  
  Constant
- D.
  
  Intermittent
Correct Answer
D. Intermittent
15.

What medical term means "within the body"?
- A.
  
  Hematocrit
- B.
  
  Malignancy
- C.
  
  Ophthalmic
- D.
  
  Internal
Correct Answer
D. Internal

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Test Your Knowledge On Medicine

How would you say "of unknown cause" in medical terms?

The definition of "a combination of antibiotics from proteins in the blood" best fits which medical term?

What kind of drug suppresses the body's immune response?

"Abnormal function" can also be referred to as what?

When something foreign is placed in the body, how would you refer to it?

The beginning phase or stage of a treatment is often referred to as what?

How would you say "remaining in a given location, such as a catheter" in a medical context?

What is a death of tissue caused by lack of blood supply called?

The definition of "a disease which is transmitted from one person to the next" best fits which medical term?

What is the medical term for generally painful, red and warm swelling?

The definition of "introduction of a substance into the body, usually into the blood" best fits this medical term?

What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?

Which medical term refers to an antiviral agent?

How else could you say "alternately ceasing and beginning" in a medical context?

What medical term means "within the body"?