Scribeology Diagnoses Exam
Questions And Answers | 2026 Update
What is the definition of the term vaginal candidiasis? - Answer- Fungal infection of
mucous membranes of the vagina
What is the the medical definition of GERD (Gastroesophageal Disease)? - Answer-
Regurgitation of the stomach acid within the esophagus
Cholelithiasis is defined as ____. - Answer- Gallstones
Cerumen impaction is defined as an abnormal buildup of ___. ) - Answer- Earwax
__ is defined as a common cold/ inflammation of the body's sinuses. - Answer- Sinusitis
TB (Tuberculosis) is a highly contagious, serious bacterial infection of the ___. -
Answer- Lungs
What is med term for a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation and
ulceration of the colon? - Answer- Ulcerative Colitis
What is ghe medical definition of anaphylaxis? - Answer- when Allergic reaction that
leads to dyspnea or apnea
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder is defined as? - Answer- A general
name for a goup of lung diseases that make it difficult to breath. Often a consequence
of long term smoking.
What is the medical term for a heart attack/ blockage coronary arteries? - Answer-
Myocardial Infarction
What is the medical term for inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the
eye? - Answer- Conjunctivitis
What is the definition of the medical term Hyponatremia? - Answer- Low sodium in the
blood
What does the medical term bacterial vaginosis mean? - Answer- Overgrowth of the
natural bacteria of the vagina
What is the medical definition for acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? - Answer- Any
condition brought on by lack of blood flow to the heart muscles
, What is the medical term for a kidney stone (a hardening of fluids within the kidney)? -
Answer- Renal Calculi / Renal lithiasis
What is the medical term for swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus? -
Answer- Hemorrhoid
What is the medical term for a nosebleed? - Answer- Epistaxis
Peptic Ulcer Disease is defined as a sore on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or
small intestine. - Answer- True
What is the medical term for inflammation of a tendon? - Answer- Tendonitis
What is the definition of benign positional vertigo? - Answer- Episodes of dizziness and
a sensation of spinning with certain head movements
Laryngitis is defined as inflammation of the vocal chord due to overuse, irritation or
infection. - Answer- True
What does the medical term pyelonephritis mean? - Answer- Bacterial infection of the
kidney
What does the medical term appendicitis mean? - Answer- Purulent inflammation of the
appendix
What is the definition of the medical term contact dermatitis? - Answer- Skin rash
caused by contact with a specific substance
Which of these is NOT a type of headache? - Answer- Sciatic
What is the definition of a seizure? - Answer- Disruption of the nerve cell activity in the
brain
What is the medical term for a scratcn on the eye? - Answer- Corneal Abrasion
What is the definition of the term Adjustment Disorder? - Answer- Group of symptoms,
including feeling sad or hopeless after a stressful life event
What is the medical term for nonspecific intestinal disorder causing pain in the
abdomen, diarhea, flatuence, and constipation? - Answer- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The definition of drug abuse is usage and over usage of illegal substances and/or
prescription drugs - Answer- True
A drop in blood pressure that happens when a patient stands or sits up is known as: -
Answer- Orthostatic Hypotension
Questions And Answers | 2026 Update
What is the definition of the term vaginal candidiasis? - Answer- Fungal infection of
mucous membranes of the vagina
What is the the medical definition of GERD (Gastroesophageal Disease)? - Answer-
Regurgitation of the stomach acid within the esophagus
Cholelithiasis is defined as ____. - Answer- Gallstones
Cerumen impaction is defined as an abnormal buildup of ___. ) - Answer- Earwax
__ is defined as a common cold/ inflammation of the body's sinuses. - Answer- Sinusitis
TB (Tuberculosis) is a highly contagious, serious bacterial infection of the ___. -
Answer- Lungs
What is med term for a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease causing inflammation and
ulceration of the colon? - Answer- Ulcerative Colitis
What is ghe medical definition of anaphylaxis? - Answer- when Allergic reaction that
leads to dyspnea or apnea
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder is defined as? - Answer- A general
name for a goup of lung diseases that make it difficult to breath. Often a consequence
of long term smoking.
What is the medical term for a heart attack/ blockage coronary arteries? - Answer-
Myocardial Infarction
What is the medical term for inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the
eye? - Answer- Conjunctivitis
What is the definition of the medical term Hyponatremia? - Answer- Low sodium in the
blood
What does the medical term bacterial vaginosis mean? - Answer- Overgrowth of the
natural bacteria of the vagina
What is the medical definition for acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? - Answer- Any
condition brought on by lack of blood flow to the heart muscles
, What is the medical term for a kidney stone (a hardening of fluids within the kidney)? -
Answer- Renal Calculi / Renal lithiasis
What is the medical term for swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus? -
Answer- Hemorrhoid
What is the medical term for a nosebleed? - Answer- Epistaxis
Peptic Ulcer Disease is defined as a sore on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or
small intestine. - Answer- True
What is the medical term for inflammation of a tendon? - Answer- Tendonitis
What is the definition of benign positional vertigo? - Answer- Episodes of dizziness and
a sensation of spinning with certain head movements
Laryngitis is defined as inflammation of the vocal chord due to overuse, irritation or
infection. - Answer- True
What does the medical term pyelonephritis mean? - Answer- Bacterial infection of the
kidney
What does the medical term appendicitis mean? - Answer- Purulent inflammation of the
appendix
What is the definition of the medical term contact dermatitis? - Answer- Skin rash
caused by contact with a specific substance
Which of these is NOT a type of headache? - Answer- Sciatic
What is the definition of a seizure? - Answer- Disruption of the nerve cell activity in the
brain
What is the medical term for a scratcn on the eye? - Answer- Corneal Abrasion
What is the definition of the term Adjustment Disorder? - Answer- Group of symptoms,
including feeling sad or hopeless after a stressful life event
What is the medical term for nonspecific intestinal disorder causing pain in the
abdomen, diarhea, flatuence, and constipation? - Answer- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The definition of drug abuse is usage and over usage of illegal substances and/or
prescription drugs - Answer- True
A drop in blood pressure that happens when a patient stands or sits up is known as: -
Answer- Orthostatic Hypotension
