EMS 1055 Medical Terminology List
complete Questions and correct
Answers
Tachycardia - correct answer-abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Bradycardia - correct answer-abnormally slow heartbeat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Tachypnea - correct answer-increased breathing rate
Hypertension - correct answer-abnormally high blood pressure
Orthopnea - correct answer-difficulty breathing when lying down
Contusion - correct answer-bruise
Dyspnea - correct answer-difficult or labored breathing
Dysphagia - correct answer-difficulty swallowing
Apnea - correct answer-cessation of breathing
Hemiparesis - correct answer-slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
Diaphoresis - correct answer-excessive sweating
Emesis - correct answer-the act of vomiting
Tamponade - correct answer-pathologic compression of an organ
Perioral - correct answer-surrounding the mouth
Pericardial - correct answer-pertaining to around the heart
Hematochezia - correct answer-blood in stool
Melena - correct answer-black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood
Hypoglycemia - correct answer-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
Myalgia - correct answer-muscle pain
Neuropathy - correct answer-disease of the nerves
Cyanosis - correct answer-bluish discoloration of the skin
Ischemia - correct answer-lack of blood flow
Angina - correct answer-chest pain
Arthralgia - correct answer-joint pain
Diplopia - correct answer-double vision
Dysmenorrhea - correct answer-painful menstruation
Dysuria - correct answer-painful urination
Polyuria - correct answer-frequent urination
Anuria - correct answer-absence of urine
Edema - correct answer-swelling
Epistaxis - correct answer-nosebleed
Hematuria - correct answer-blood in the urine
Hematemesis - correct answer-vomiting blood
Jaundice - correct answer-yellowing of the skin
Menarche - correct answer-the first occurrence of menstruation
Menopause - correct answer-gradual ending of menstruation
Paresthesia - correct answer-abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or
numbness
Pleurisy - correct answer-inflammation of the pleura
Polydipsia - correct answer-excessive thirst
Pruritus - correct answer-intense itching
Tinnitus - correct answer-ringing in the ears
complete Questions and correct
Answers
Tachycardia - correct answer-abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Bradycardia - correct answer-abnormally slow heartbeat (less than 60 beats per minute)
Tachypnea - correct answer-increased breathing rate
Hypertension - correct answer-abnormally high blood pressure
Orthopnea - correct answer-difficulty breathing when lying down
Contusion - correct answer-bruise
Dyspnea - correct answer-difficult or labored breathing
Dysphagia - correct answer-difficulty swallowing
Apnea - correct answer-cessation of breathing
Hemiparesis - correct answer-slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
Diaphoresis - correct answer-excessive sweating
Emesis - correct answer-the act of vomiting
Tamponade - correct answer-pathologic compression of an organ
Perioral - correct answer-surrounding the mouth
Pericardial - correct answer-pertaining to around the heart
Hematochezia - correct answer-blood in stool
Melena - correct answer-black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood
Hypoglycemia - correct answer-abnormally low level of sugar in the blood
Myalgia - correct answer-muscle pain
Neuropathy - correct answer-disease of the nerves
Cyanosis - correct answer-bluish discoloration of the skin
Ischemia - correct answer-lack of blood flow
Angina - correct answer-chest pain
Arthralgia - correct answer-joint pain
Diplopia - correct answer-double vision
Dysmenorrhea - correct answer-painful menstruation
Dysuria - correct answer-painful urination
Polyuria - correct answer-frequent urination
Anuria - correct answer-absence of urine
Edema - correct answer-swelling
Epistaxis - correct answer-nosebleed
Hematuria - correct answer-blood in the urine
Hematemesis - correct answer-vomiting blood
Jaundice - correct answer-yellowing of the skin
Menarche - correct answer-the first occurrence of menstruation
Menopause - correct answer-gradual ending of menstruation
Paresthesia - correct answer-abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or
numbness
Pleurisy - correct answer-inflammation of the pleura
Polydipsia - correct answer-excessive thirst
Pruritus - correct answer-intense itching
Tinnitus - correct answer-ringing in the ears
