Abbreviations used in general disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Healthcare providers often use abbreviations when communicating verbally and in writing. Fill in the blank with the correct abbreviation from the provided word bank. LO 5.3, 5.A, 5.E

IBD IBS GI

A patient complaining of unpredictable bouts of diarrhea that had no known cause was diagnosed with .

Fill in the blank.

Medical Term: perforation

Meaning of Suffix: $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$

Circle the best choice

Strep enzymes digest connective tissue and spread into muscle layers in

a. lesions

b. atopic dermatitis

c. cellulitis

d. ulcers

e. necrotizing fasciitis

After reading Case Report 5.3 on the opposite page, answer the following questions. Select the correct answer that completes each statement or answers the question. LO 5.8, 5.A

How was Mrs. Stark’s infusion administered? a. through her veins b. via a tube to her stomach c. she drank the fluid d. through her rectum

Fill in the blanks with the correct element to complete the terms.

Pertaining to the eardrum: __________ /ic

Caroline Mason presents today with severe $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ (vomiting of blood), which has been getting progressively worse. $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ (looking within by a scope) reveals $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$-atous (swollen) $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ (pertaining to the esophagus) $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ (dilated veins).

Be aware of singular and plural terms. Insert the correct medical terms in the blanks; watch for spelling. You will not use all the terms. (LO 5.3)

metastasses metastases metastize metastasis 2. What was originally thought to be a single _____________ to the patient’s lung was proved to be multiple to lung, kidney, and bone.

Insert the correct medical terms in the blanks.

diverticulitis $\quad$ diverticulum $\quad$ diverticulosis $\quad$ diverticula

What starts out as a single $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ can be followed by many other $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$. The condition of having a number of these small pouches in the wall intestine is known as $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$. Should these pouches become inflamed, $\rule{3cm}{0.15mm}$ will result.

Identify the proper diagnostic procedure or treatment for each condition. Use the words from the provided word bank to complete the sentences. Fill in the blank. LO 4.9, 4.10, 4.A

diascopy Juvederm cryotherapy Botox fluoresce Injecting __________ into the skin will fill areas to reduce the appearance of aging.

Recognize the causes and disorders related to the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Match the term to their correct. LO 4.6, 4.A

_____ 1. sebum a. point _____ 2. cyst b. containing pus _____ 3. pustule c. whitehead, blackhead _____ 4. acne d. wax _____ 5. comedo e. sac, bladder _____ 6. dandruff f. hormone that promotes masculine characteristics _____ 7. rupture g. excessive amount of sebum _____ 8. androgen h. break or tear of any organ or part _____ 9. papule i. seborrheic scales from the scalp _____ 10. seborrhea j. small, circumscribed elevation of the skin

In a commercially available fingerprint scanner (e.g., for your home or office PC), false acceptances are $1$ in $25$ million, with false rejection rates of $3$ percent. (a) Define Type I and II errors. (b) Why do you suppose the false rejection rate is so high compared with the false acceptance rate?

Fill in the correct form of the adjective on the blank.

(Hemolysis) $\rule{2cm}{0.15mm}$ jaundice results from RBC destruction and excess bilirubin.

Medical abbreviations must be interpreted correctly to ensure precision in communication and patient safety. Match the correct abbreviation in the first column to the defined meanings in the second column. (LO 5.1, 5.4, 5.18, 5.E)

a. use increases incidence of peptic ulcers b. blocks production of gastric acid c. an intestinal diagnosis d. an inherited disease e. refers to two specific organs

______1. CF ______2. IBS ______ 3. GI ______ 4. PPI _______5. NSAIDs

Refer to Case Report ( CR) 16.2. Correctly answer the questions as they relate to the Case Report.

According to the Case Report, how did Mrs. Hughes decide to seek Dr. Chun’s medical opinion? a. performed an Internet search b. a friend suggested she see Dr. Chun c. she was referred by her son’s doctor d. Dr. Chun was called to see Sam in the ER.