Which medical term means "abnormal enlargement of a gland"?

A. Adenosis
B. Adenoma
C. Adenalgia
D. Adenomegaly
E. Adenocarcinoma


Answer: D

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A) decrease inflammation and edema of mucous membranes B) break up mucus that must be expelled from the lungs C) prevent the release of histamine to prevent edema of mucous membranes D) constrict blood vessels to reduce blood flow to edematous mucous membranes

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A client presents with dyspnea, cough, fatigue, and orthopnea. On auscultation, there is an opening snap, and a diastolic murmur heard at the fifth intercostal space in the left sternal border

The client undergoes an echocardiogram to validate a pathologic condition. Which pathologic condition would the client most likely have? 1. Mitral valve stenosis 2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 3. Aortic valve stenosis 4. Aortic valve insufficiency

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Wearing a safety belt is an example of which level of prevention?

A) Primary prevention B) Secondary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Community prevention

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All stages of sleep are necessary for conserving energy and restorative functions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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