In the term diathermy, the root therm means:
A) wet.
B) cold.
C) through.
D) hot, heat.
D
Explanation: D) Correct. The root therm means hot or heat.
You might also like to view...
Lindsey has a drug dependence. As a result, she is at risk for
A. being involved in an automobile accident. B. engaging in unsafe sex. C. involvement with incidences of aggression and violence. D. being involved in an automobile accident and incidences of aggression and violence. E. All of these choices are correct.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The term dermatology means the study of the skin. 2. The term visceral means pertaining to the belly side of the body. 3. The term thoracic means pertaining to the chest. 4. The abbreviation GI stands for the urinary system. 5. The abbreviation LE stands for the leg.
A client has been prescribed cromolyn (Intal), a mast cell stabilizer, for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following statements about cromolyn is true?
a. Cromolyn is the drug of choice during an acute asthma attack. b. Cromolyn has no value in the treatment of acute asthma attacks. c. Cromolyn is available as a tablet or capsule. d. Possible side effects of cromolyn include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Which of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy is accurate?
A. It has been known to advance bone loss. B. It is increasingly prescribed by doctors to combat a range of side effects of menopause. C. It has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. D. It has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.