doctor ordered thermotherapy for a patient’s edema. What is the doctor requesting?
heat to reduce swelling
drugs to ease inflammation
sutures to stop bleeding
surgery to repair a rupture
Henrietta has myopathy that affects her pulmonary function. Which statement describes the condition that Henrietta most likely has?
She has trouble breathing due to muscular disease.
She has poor circulation due to a tumor in her heart.
She has difficulty eating due to pain in her stomach.
She has pain in her fingers due to inflammation of the joints.
Dr. Wong explained to her patient Bryan that he has an early stage of cancer and that the cancer should not cause long-term illness. Which is the best term for the doctor’s explanation?
symptom
prognosis
sign
treatment
Which statement best describes how eponyms are different from Latin medical terms?
Eponyms are easier to remember than Latin terms.
Eponyms are shortened versions of Latin terms.
Eponyms do not describe medical treatments or procedures.
Eponyms are not as easy to break down into smaller word parts.
4. an eponym is a name given to a substance/condition/etc. after the name of the founder (Like Alzheimer,) so for this one, I guess the best answer is D or C. I didn't had this question for my test.
