A medical term that means unable to swallow (eat) is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: aphagia
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Consider the following excerpt from a clinician’s notes following completion of a cardiovascularexamination. Provide the meaning of the medical terms.
Patient was referred to cardiology for evaluation of ischemic chest pain not accompanied by diagnostic changes on electrocardiogram . Echocardiographic evaluation showed normal muscular activity and sufficient blood flow to the muscle. However, membrane abnormalities suggestive of pericarditis were noted. Complete blood count and blood cultures were ordered. a. cardiology b. electrocardiogram c. Echocardiographic d. pericarditis
A client reports persistent cough. The nurse suspects the client may have developed tuberculosis. Which diagnostic test does the nurse expect the primary health-care provider to prescribe to confirm this condition?
1. Histological examination 2. X-ray of the lungs 3. Both A and B 4. Electrocardiogram
Which factors may lead to an acute inflammation of the pancreas?
1. Excessive alcohol intake 2. High triglyceride level 3. Both A and B 4. None of the above
Write the correct meaning for ROM:
What will be an ideal response?