A medical term that means inflammation of the skin is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: dermatitis

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Lateral is the opposite of medial. Superior is the opposite of inferior. Caudal is the opposite of cephalic. Distal is the opposite of proximal.Which of the following directional terms means more to the back side of the body?

A) posterior B) ventral C) distal D) deep

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Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.

A) chemical and physical examination of urine B) narrow passageway C) a kidney X-ray D) waste accumulates in the blood E) urination F) inner portion of the kidney G) pain caused by a kidney stone H) maintaining balance in the body I) one stage of urine production J) incontinence K) a stone L) caused by high blood sugar M) functional unit of the kidney N) a flexible tube O) blood test of kidney function P) decrease in force of urine stream Q) tip of a renal pyramid R) carries urine away from the kidney S) by-product of muscle metabolism T) an infection U) a bleeding condition V) no urine formed W) increased formation of urine X) a tumor Y) floating kidney 1) nephron 2) medulla 3) secretion 4) nitrogenous waste 5) diuresis 6) calculus 7) micturition 8) anuria 9) renal colic 10) uremia 11) enuresis 12) hesitancy 13) nephroptosis 14) diabetic nephropathy 15) stricture 16) papilla 17) ureter 18) homeostasis 19) cystorrhagia 20) nephroma 21) catheter 22) UA 23) BUN 24) UTI 25) IVP

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Match each term to the definition listed below.

a.  OTC b.  Legend drug c.  Controlled substance d.  PDR e.  ISMP

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Promoting coughing to expel mucus is aided by

A. decongestants B. expectorants C. anabolic steroids D. antitussives

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