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This man is being tested using a(n) ________, which is used to assess heart function during normal activity. This man is being tested using a(n) ________, which is used to assess heart function during normal activity.

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Needle electrodes are inserted into skeletal muscles to record nerve impulses and measure conduction time when a(n) ________ is performed to detect neuromuscular disorders or nerve damage.

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Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer?


A) Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer.
B) The incidence is highest in individuals with dark skin, dark-colored eyes, and dark hair.
C) Basal cell carcinoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer.
D) Malignant melanoma is the most common skin cancer.
E) People who work outdoors eventually become immune to skin cancer.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Often called a CT scan, a(n) ________ is a radiographic examination that produces a three-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the brain.

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Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands?


A) Contact dermatitis
B) Ringworm
C) Acne vulgaris
D) Scabies
E) Eczema

F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which diagnostic test produces a three-dimensional, cross-sectional view of the brain with or without a contrast medium?


A) Electromyography
B) Electroencephalography
C) Computed tomography
D) Cerebral angiography
E) Magnetic resonance imaging

F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Following a balloon angioplasty to open a partially blocked coronary artery, a metal mesh tube known as a(n) ________ may be placed in the artery in order to keep it open.

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A balloon ________ involves passing a slender, hollow tube through the artery at the site of blockage and inflating a balloon to compress the blockage and widen the artery.

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In which diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an x-ray?


A) Lower GI series
B) Gastric lavage
C) Upper GI series
D) Sigmoidoscopy
E) Gamma scan

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which type of allergy test, also called a subcutaneous test, introduces dilute solutions of allergens into the skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle?


A) Intradermal test
B) Scratch test
C) Patch test
D) Radioallergosorbent test
E) Blood test

F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

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Which of the following is the recommended treatment for stomatitis?


A) Surgery to repair the muscle
B) Bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics
C) Stool-softener medication, enemas, and high fiber diet
D) Lithotripsy and antibiotics to prevent secondary infection
E) Fluid replacement and stool softeners

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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The practitioner inspects the patient's skin under an ultraviolet lamp in a darkened room during a(n) ________ examination.

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The general term for any procedure in which a scope is used to visually inspect a canal or body cavity ________.

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Which type of malignant tumors of cartilage is most often found in the hip, femur, and humerus and usually has no early symptoms?


A) Osteosarcoma
B) Chondrosarcoma
C) Basil cell carcinoma
D) Chondromalacia
E) Osteomyelitis

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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The dermatologist examines the visible top layer of the entire surface of the skin using a magnifying lens and a bright light to look for lesions during a(n) ________ skin examination.

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