PEPA SCRIBE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Ambulatory - Answer-able to walk
Aneurysm - Answer-a sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of the
blood vessel
Angina - Answer-any attack of painful spasms or crushing pressure accompanied by a
sensation of smothering
anorexia - Answer-decreased appetite
anuria - Answer-producing no urine
aphasia - Answer-loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually
resulting from brain damage
appendectomy - Answer-appendix removal
ascites - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
ataxia - Answer-loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement; off balance
cholecystectomy - Answer-gall bladder removal
cirrhosis - Answer-irreversible scarring of the liver, commonly due to alcohol abuse
claudication - Answer-pain and cramping in the lower led while walking or exercising
caused by blocked arteries
colitis - Answer-inflammation of the colon
cyanosis - Answer-bluish discoloration of the skin
cystitis - Answer-inflammation of the bladder (UTI)
diverticulitis - Answer-inflammation of one or more diverticula (pouches in colon)
dysarthria - Answer-difficulty articulating words, caused be impairment of the muscles
used in speech
dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
, dysphasia - Answer-inability to speak or understand words because of a brain lesion
dyspnea - Answer-shortness of breath
dysuria - Answer-pain or burning with urination
edema - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body
emesis - Answer-vomiting
epistaxis - Answer-bleeding from the nose
erythema - Answer-redness of the skin (inflammation or infection)
gastrectomy - Answer-partial or total removal of the stomach
gastroparesis - Answer-delayed gastric emptying due to decreased motility of stomach
muscles
hematemesis - Answer-vomiting blood
hematochezia - Answer-bright red blood in stool
hematuria - Answer-blood in the urine
lethargy - Answer-condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and
mental alertness
malaise - Answer-vague feeling of bodily discomfort, as at the beginning of illness
mastectomy - Answer-surgical removal of all or part of a woman's breast
melena - Answer-dark, black, tarry stool
mojo - Answer-synthetic marijuana
oliguria - Answer-decreased urination
orthopnea - Answer-difficulty breathing while lying flat
polydipsia - Answer-increased sensation of thirst
polyuria - Answer-increased urination
pyelonephritis - Answer-inflammation of both the lining of the pelvis and the
parenchyma of the kidney (kidney infection)
ANSWERS
Ambulatory - Answer-able to walk
Aneurysm - Answer-a sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of the
blood vessel
Angina - Answer-any attack of painful spasms or crushing pressure accompanied by a
sensation of smothering
anorexia - Answer-decreased appetite
anuria - Answer-producing no urine
aphasia - Answer-loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually
resulting from brain damage
appendectomy - Answer-appendix removal
ascites - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
ataxia - Answer-loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement; off balance
cholecystectomy - Answer-gall bladder removal
cirrhosis - Answer-irreversible scarring of the liver, commonly due to alcohol abuse
claudication - Answer-pain and cramping in the lower led while walking or exercising
caused by blocked arteries
colitis - Answer-inflammation of the colon
cyanosis - Answer-bluish discoloration of the skin
cystitis - Answer-inflammation of the bladder (UTI)
diverticulitis - Answer-inflammation of one or more diverticula (pouches in colon)
dysarthria - Answer-difficulty articulating words, caused be impairment of the muscles
used in speech
dysphagia - Answer-difficulty swallowing
, dysphasia - Answer-inability to speak or understand words because of a brain lesion
dyspnea - Answer-shortness of breath
dysuria - Answer-pain or burning with urination
edema - Answer-abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body
emesis - Answer-vomiting
epistaxis - Answer-bleeding from the nose
erythema - Answer-redness of the skin (inflammation or infection)
gastrectomy - Answer-partial or total removal of the stomach
gastroparesis - Answer-delayed gastric emptying due to decreased motility of stomach
muscles
hematemesis - Answer-vomiting blood
hematochezia - Answer-bright red blood in stool
hematuria - Answer-blood in the urine
lethargy - Answer-condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and
mental alertness
malaise - Answer-vague feeling of bodily discomfort, as at the beginning of illness
mastectomy - Answer-surgical removal of all or part of a woman's breast
melena - Answer-dark, black, tarry stool
mojo - Answer-synthetic marijuana
oliguria - Answer-decreased urination
orthopnea - Answer-difficulty breathing while lying flat
polydipsia - Answer-increased sensation of thirst
polyuria - Answer-increased urination
pyelonephritis - Answer-inflammation of both the lining of the pelvis and the
parenchyma of the kidney (kidney infection)
