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Is Thoracentesis performed to inflate a collapsed lung?

False

Is Eructation the act of vomiting?

False

Which mechanical device is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing?

Ventilator

Does Metastasize refer to a new cancer site that results from the spreading process?

True

Is radiculitis, also known as wryneck, caused by a viral infection?

False

Is Pneumoconiosis an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs?

True

Is the duodenum the first portion of the large intestine?

False

Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy involve breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber?

True

Does the term trismus describe any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer?

True

Is seasonal affective disorder a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decreased hours of daylight during winter months?

True

Which condition is characterized by the false perception of body appearance, which leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and inability to maintain a healthy body weight?

Anorexia nervosa

Are staphylococci bacteria that form a chain?

False

Is an oncologist a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders?

True

Which term describes a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism?

Parasite

Is ablation a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function?

True

Which term describes a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol?

Delirium tremens

Does paresthesia refer to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet?

True

Is lumbar radiculopathy nerve pain in the neck?

False

Is an indwelling catheter one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time?

True

Is yeast a type of spirochete?

False

Is cystocele the abnormal narrowing of a ureter?

False

Is an anal fissure a cluster of veins near the anal opening?

False

Is cholelithiasis the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts?

True

Which disease is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?

Hodgkin's lymphoma

Is endotracheal intubation a procedure in preparation for the placement of a feeding tube?

False

Which condition is the progressive, long-term loss of lung function usually due to smoking?

Emphysema

Is an antibody a foreign substance in the body?

False

Is glomerulonephritis an inflammation of the bladder?

False

Which term describes a pouch, or sac, found in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon?

Diverticulum

Is echoencephalography the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp?

False

Is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) the advanced stage of an HIV infection?

True

Which condition is also known as uremic poisoning?

Uremia

What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?

Overactive bladder

Is GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus?

True

Which term means a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?

Delusion

Is Mycoplasma pneumonia also known as walking pneumonia?

True

Is Schizophrenia a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality?

True

Are Dissociative disorders characterized by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic episodes?

False

Which term includes all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients?

Metabolism

Which term means suppuration of the kidney?

Nephropyosis

Are spirochetes small bacteria that live in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites?

False

Which liver condition is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring?

Cirrhosis

Which term means a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity?

Thoracotomy

Is a pyelotomy the surgical replacement of a kidney?

False

Is a cystectomy an incision into the urinary bladder?

False

Proteins such as interferons and interleukins released by the T cells are called what?

Cytokines

The mediastinum is the cartilage that forms the lower portion of the breast bone.

False

Is Dysuria difficult or painful urination?

True

Is bariatric surgery is performed to treat morbid obesity by restricting the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested?

True

Is cystic fibrosis a condition caused by a severe allergic reaction to inhaled pollutants?

False