Which medical term means a small sac containing fluid, a blister?

A. Pustule
B. Papule
C. Nevus
D. Vesicle
E. Carbuncle


Answer: D

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A general term for a surgical repair of a testis is: ______________.

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

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An older adult client has been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant, for heart valve damage due to rheumatic heart disease. What concerns does the nurse have with regard to metabolism of warfarin in older adult clients?

a. There is an increased risk for toxicity due to accumulation of the drug in the body. b. There is an increased risk for rapid clearance of the drug in the body. c. Older adults may require higher dosing to achieve the full therapeutic effect. d. Older adults may not consume enough foods containing vitamin K to aid in the metabolism of this drug.

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The relationship between the amount of calories consumed in food and the amount of calories expended through metabolism and physical activity is known as

A) body mass index. B) metabolic equivalent. C) energy balance. D) metabolic rate.

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Translate the medical term fetometry as literally as possible.

A. Newborn measure procedure B. Fetus (child after eighth week of pregnancy) measure procedure C. Fetus (child after eighth week of pregnancy) look procedure D. Newborn record procedure E. Fetus (child after eighth week of pregnancy) record procedure

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