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"Abnormal function" can also be referred to as what?
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2.

The beginning phase or stage of a treatment is often referred to as what?
- Recurrence
- Induction
- Remission
- Resolution
Correct Answer

A. Induction
3.

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

A. Infectious Disease
4.

What is the medical term for generally painful, red and warm swelling?
- Intermittent
- Inflammation
- Doppler
- Supine
Correct Answer

A. Inflammation
5.

Which medical term refers to an antiviral agent?
- Gestational
- Interferon
- Standard Of Care
- Symptomatic
Correct Answer

A. Interferon
6.

What kind of drug suppresses the body's immune response?
- Diuretic
- Antilipidemic
- Immunosuppressive
- Cathartic
Correct Answer

A. Immunosuppressive
7.

When something foreign is placed in the body, how would you refer to it?
- Implanted
- Organic
- Supine
- Prone
Correct Answer

A. Implanted
8.

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

A. Indwelling
9.

What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?
- Eversion
- Avulsion
- Antiretroviral
- Ingestion
Correct Answer

A. Ingestion
10.

What medical term means "within the body"?
- Hematocrit
- Malignancy
- Ophthalmic
- Internal
Correct Answer

A. Internal
11.

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

A. Infusion
12.

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

A. Immunoglobulin
13.

How would you say "of unknown cause" in medical terms?
- Pathogenic
- Iatrogenic
- Teratogenic
- Idiopathic
Correct Answer

A. Idiopathic
14.

What is a death of tissue caused by lack of blood supply called?
- Hematocrit
- Retrospective Study
- Refractory
- Infarct
Correct Answer

A. Infarct
15.

How else could you say "alternately ceasing and beginning" in a medical context?
- Standardized
- Empiric
- Constant
- Intermittent
Correct Answer

A. Intermittent

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Test Your Knowledge On Medicine

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

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

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?

Which medical term refers to an antiviral agent?

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

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

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

What medical term refers to eating or taking by mouth?

What medical term means "within the body"?

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

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

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

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

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