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MEDICAL TEASER SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY

Kathy Kropko CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:55:57 GMT

Hi everyone.

I just wanted to let you know that we have Paula on a special project for a while, so the daily medical teaser will be temporarily suspended.

TEASER FOR 9/24/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:07:57 GMT

Good Morning,

Here we go again!

1. Forward protrusion of the eye: a) oropharynx; b) proptosis; c) blepharoptosis; d) pyorrhea; e) herniorrhaphy.

2. A group of symptoms marked by edema, proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia: a) renal ischemia; b) essential hypertension; c) polycystic kidney; d) nephrotic syndrome; e) diabetes mellitus.

3. Gynecomastia: a) occurs after lactation in females; b) abnormal development of breast tissue in males; c) abnormal discharge of milk from breast; d) abnormal condition of pregnancy; e) lumpectomy and chemotherapy are treatments.

4. Congenital absence of a testicle: a) azoospermia; b) cryptorchism; aspermia; d) oligospermia; e) anorchism.

5. Paralysis of 4 extremities: a) hemiparesis; b) hemiplegia; c) paraplegia; d) quadriplegia; e) apraxia.

TEASER FOR 9/23/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:00:27 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for today. Have fun.

1. Abnormal condition of the mind: a) physchosis; b) psychosis; c) psychogenic; d) encephalopathy; e) adenoma.

2. Structure in the trachea: a) bronchial tube; b) pharynx; c) esophagus; d) larynx; e) tongue.

3. Removal of the voice box: a) laryngectomy; b) pharyngotomy; c) pharynostomy; d) laryngostomy; e) trachectomy.

4. Dyspnea: a) abnormal function; b) difficult breathing; c) not able to sleep; d) condition of lack of water; e) not able to breathe.

5. Lack of appetite: a) anorexia; b) aphthous stomatitis; c) leukoplakia; d) postprandial; e) achlorhydria.

TEASER FOR 9/22/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:35:06 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your first teaser of fall. Enjoy.

1. Treatment of Tourette’s may include which of the following medications? a) Thorazine; b) Haldol; c) Dexedrine; d) Ritalin.

2. Tetanus toxoid prophylaxis is important in any person who has sustained open trauma because: a) boosters are required throughout life; b) tetanus toxoid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic; c) organisms that cause tetanus enter the body directly into the bloodstream through wounds; d) all of the above.

3. The normal protective physiologic response to tissue injury and disease is called: a) homeostasis; b) acute inflammation; c) pathogenesis; d) immune response.

4. In preventive health care the emphasis is on: a) accident intervention; b) freedom of life style; c) prophylactic medical services; d) personal rights.

5. Cystic fibrosis primarily attacks: a) the nervous system; b) the lungs and digestive system; c) the blood vessels; d) the immune system.

TEASER FOR 9/19/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:11:00 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for the weekend. It is supposed to be beautiful in Northern Ohio this weekend as opposed to last weekend's visit from Ike. Enjoy the beautiful weather wherever you are. The snow will be flying soon enough.

1. Abdominal discomfort with maximum tenderness of the abdomen at McBurney point, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea or constipation are clinical signs of: a) hiatal hernia; b) gastric cancer; c) gastritis; d) appendicitis.

2. A systemic inflammatory disease of the joints and cardiac tissue which follows a sore throat caused by group A beta-hemolytic strep is: a) endocarditis; b) rheumatic fever; c) myocarditis; d) pericarditis.

3. Glomerulosclerosis describes renal changes due to a systemic endocrine disease typical of: a) urethritis; b) cystitis; c) diabetic neuropathy; d) liver failure.

4. The pathology of endometriosis includes: a) functioning endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity; b) fluid-filled sacs that form on or near ovaries; b) changes that result from menopause; d) changes that result from uterine prolapse.

5. Bruising of the brain tissue along or just beneath its surface accompanied by symptoms lasting more than 24 hours describes a: a) concussion; b) contusion; c) CVA; d) TIA.

TEASER FOR 9/17/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:54:50 GMT

Good Morning,

Another week that is almost over. I still have no power and missed the season premier of House. :crying:

1. Which of the following most accurately states the orderly steps in making a diagnosis? a) compare normals, PE, history, treatment plan and prognosis; b) PE, medical history, radiographs, prognosis and integration of information; c) medical history, diagnostic tests, PE, treatment plan; d) medical history, PE, diagnostic tests, integration of results, treatment.

2. Cerebral palsy is: a) the result of damage to the central nervous system; b) a condition which can be cured with treatment; c) a condition which primarily affects intelligence; d) a condition that affects the digestive tract.

3. Symptoms of fever, joint pain, malaise, weight loss, and a characteristic butterfly rash are indications of: a) scleroderma; b) rheumatoid arthritis; c) systemic lupus erythematosus; d) Sjogren syndrome.

4. Conjunctivitis can be caused by: a) a deterioration of the lens; b) infection, irritation, allergies or chemicals; c) hemorrhage behind the retina; d) a drooping of the upper eyelid.

5. A hereditary group of conditions of the connective tissue causing an abnormal growth of the extremities; cardiovascular complications are common: a) Paget disease; b) osteitis deformans; c) Marfan syndrome; d) epilepsy.

TEASER FOR 9/16/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:07:43 GMT

Good Morning,

I'm sorry about the interruption in teaser's. We've had some bumpy weather here in Ohio. Here is your teaser for today.

a) abruptio placentae; b) AIDS; c) basophil; d) frontal bone; e) Hodgkin disease; f) lacrimal bone; g) parietal bone; h) placenta previa; i) temporal bone; j) monocyte;

1. Two paired bones at the corner of each eye.

2. Phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage

3. Disorder in which the immune system is suppressed by exposure to HIV

4. Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta.

5. Forms the forehead.

TEASER FOR 9/11/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:33:54 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for today.

a) Alzheimer disease; b) ankylosing spondylitis; c) asthma; d) atelectasis; e) bone marrow aspirate; f) bone marrow biopsy; g) bradykinesia; h) narcolepsy; i) Parkinson disease; j) osteoarthritis;

1. Spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction

2. Chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, especially of the spine.

3. Deterioration of mental capacity beginning in middle age; cerebral cortex atrophy; microscopic neurofibrillary tangles.

4. Needle introduced into the bone marrow cavity to aspirate a small amount of marrow which is examined under a microscope.

5. Slow movement.

TEASER FOR 9/10/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:11:20 GMT

Good Morning,

Here we go again!

a) amnion; b) endometrium; c) essential hypertension; d) fallopian tube; e) gyri; f) pia mater; g) secondary hypertension; h) T4 helper cells; i) vulva

1. External genitalia of female

2. Innermost meningeal membrane

3. High blood pressure caused by kidney disease.

4. White blood cells that are destroyed by HIV.

5. Innermost membrane around the developing embryo.

TEASER FOR 9/9/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:16:17 GMT

Good Morning,

I took a much needed vacation day yesterday but am back at my desk hard at work. LOL. Here is your teaser for today. Have a good one.

Match the term with the definition

a) cauda equina; b) cecum; c) cerebral cortex; d) cytotoxic cells; e) duodenum; f) interferons, g) pulmonary artery; h) pulmonary vein; i) relapse, j) remission

1. First part of the large intestine.

2. Symptoms of disease return.

3. Anti-viral proteins secreted by T cells.

4. Carries blood from the lungs to the heart.

5. Outer part of the largest part of the brain; composed of gray matter.

TEASER FOR 9/5/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:52:18 GMT

Good Morning,

What a beautiful day here in Northern Ohio with a nice breeze, bright sunshine and warm temperatures. There are only 4 questions today so enjoy and have a great weekend.

1. Which of the following routes of administration best describes injection of a drug into the subarachnoid space of the spinal cord? a) subcutaneous; b) intrathecal; c) intracavitary; d) intradermal.

2. Which of these drugs is a cancer chemotherapy drug? a) Gantrisin; b) Cytoxan; c) Amoxil; d) Keflex.

3. This anesthesia causes loss of consciousness: a) general; b) regional; c) local; d) spinal.

4. Gadolinium would be the contrast medium used for which study? a) CT; b) MRI; c) Doppler ultrasound; d) radionuclide scan.

TEASER FOR 9/4/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:00 GMT

Good Morning,

Another day closer to the weekend.

1. This drug is an anticholinergic/bronchodilator: a) pseudoephedrine; b) triamcinolone; c) ipratropium; d) fluoroquinolone.

2. Some thyroid supplements are synthetically manufactured while others are obtained from: a) desiccated fetal tissue; b) ground bone fragments; c) cadaveric donation; d) dried animal glands.

3. This solution is used in cervical procedures to highlight zone of abnormal tissue: a) Lugol; b) Shohl; c) Monsel; d) Burow.

4. When DM is part of a trademark name for a drug it usually indicates the ingredient: a) Deconamine; b) diphenhydramine; c) Diamine; d) dextromethorphan.

5. Silver nitrate is sometimes applied to the eyes of newborns to prevent which type of infection? a) gonorrhea; b) meconium; c) streptococcus; d) candidiasis.

TEASER FOR 9/3/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:17:31 GMT

Good Morning,

The week is half over. Enjoy today's teaser.

1. Silvadene is best described as being used: a) internally for itching; b) topically as a moisturizer; c) internally for fungal infection; d) topically for burns.

2. Which drug is a diuretic? a) hydrochlorothiazide; b) nifedipine; c) atenolol; d) flecainide.

3. H2 blockers work by: a) neutralizing stomach acid; b) preventing release of stomach acid; c) slowing peristalsis; d) inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins.

4. The papaya extract used for lumbar disk injection is called: a) papaverine; b) papain; c) chymotrypsin; d) chymopapain.

5. Morphine is best described as: a) general anesthetic; b) stimulant; c) analgesic; d) antiinflammatory.

TEASER FOR 9/2/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:45:57 GMT

Good Morning,

Welcome to September. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and is ready to hit the books again. Here we go!

1. A generic drug name is transcribed: a) completely in capital letters; b) with initial capital letters; c) underlined and bolded; d) in all lower case.

2. Drugs given orally may include: a) tablets, topicals and creams; b) elixirs, caplets, and liquids; c) capsules, tablets, and sublinguals, d) sublinguals, lozenges, and suspensions.

3. Drug idiosyncrasy is described as: a) failure of a drug to as it was intended; b) a drug reaction that is not common; c) an allergic reaction; d) an immune reaction.

4. When drugs are approved for marketing they are known by the following 3 names: a) brand, trade and generic; b) chemical, generic and trade; c) brand, trade and chemical; d) generic, brand and nickname.

5. In vivo testing is a drug that: a) has undergone rigorous evaluation; b) utilizes recombinant DNA technology; c) has been tested in animals and/or people; d) has not been reviewed for safety by the FDA.

TEASER FOR 8/28/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:11:12 GMT

Good Morning,

One more day and the 3-day weekend is here.

1. A stapedectomy would be performed on a patient with: a) cerumen impaction; b) labyrinthitis; c) otosclerosis; d) sinusitis.

2. Mr. Williams is severely depressed. The doctors have decided to treat him with a therapy that induces procedure. It is called: a) SSRI; b) TAT; c) CBT; d) ECT.

3. This type of cancer show Reed Sternberg cells when biopsied: a) adenocarcinoma; b) Hodgkin’s lymphoma; c) multiple myeloma; d) chronic myelogenous leukemia.

4. Radiopharmaceuticals are also known as ________because they can be located in a particular part of the body by the gamma rays they produce. a) dosimeters; b) positrons; c) tracers; d) emissions.

5. Which is true of a suffix in a medical terminology? a) a suffix is never a single letter; b) 2 suffixes may appear in a single medical word; c) a suffix by itself is sometimes used as a medical word; d) a suffix can begin a medical word.

TEASER FOR 8/27/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:13:33 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for today. It looks like what remains of Faye has decided to visit Ohio today.

1. Mr. Warren has a large kidney stone that is obstructing the flow of urine in his left kidney resulting in kidney enlargement and backing up of urine into his ureter. This condition is called: a) hydroureter; b) hypernephroma; c) incontinence; d) enuresis.

2. An orchiopexy would be done for: a) cryptorchism; b) chordee; c) priapism; d) varicocele.

3. A myomectomy is done to remove: a) endometrial implants; b) ovarian cysts; c) excess breast tissue; d) uterine fibroid tumors.

4. Which is of a precipitating factor to the onset of type 2 diabetes? a) infertility; b) skeletal muscle weakness; c) vision changes; d) obesity.

5. Which abbreviation is sometimes dictated for the left eye? a) OD; b) OU; c) OS; d) IOL.

TEASER FOR 8/26/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:49:50 GMT

Good Morning,

I guess I got a little ahead of myself with the date yesterday. Perhaps it is that 3-day weekend looming on the horizon that I was trying to get her faster. :hehe:

1. The patient who has ________will be taking medications such as Invirase and Retrovir.

2. A superficial skin wound such as a scratch would be called a/an: a) excoriation; b) contusion; c) decubitus; d) cellulitis.

3. Which condition would most likely require an ORIF? a) hairline fracture; b) nondisplaced fracture; c) compound fracture; d) simple fracture.

4. When a muscle tears away from a tendon or a tendon tears away from a bone, it is known as: a) spasm; b) contusion; c) avulsion; d) contracture.

5. Which neurotransmitter is the body’s own natural pain reliever? a) acetylcholine; b) serotonin; c) dopamine; d) endorphins

TEASER FOR 8/27/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:52:56 GMT

Good Morning,

This is the last week in August. Soon those leaves will be turning pretty colors and falling. Here is your teaser for today.

1. Which is the plural form of apex? a) apexs; b) apices; c) apis; d) apae.

2. Lying on the posterior part of the body: a) caudal; b) distal; c) supine; d) prone.

3. An EGD would include viewing the: a) stomach; b) ileum; c) cecum; d) ascending colon.

4. Which of the following form means breast bone? a) stern/o; b) cost/o; c) mediastin/o; d) thorac/o.

5. In the pathway of the flow of blood through the heart, oxygenated blood returns from the lungs and enters the: a) right atrium; b) right ventricle; c) left atrium; d) left ventricle.

TEASER FOR 8/19/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:40:39 GMT

Good Morning,

I know I have been missing for a few days and I apologize. Here is Friday's teaser posted today. Tomorrow will start a whole new set of challenges. Enjoy.

1. Pertaining to the heart ( 8 letters)

2. Incision of the chest (11 letters)

3. Deficiency of clotting cells (16 letters)

4. Organ in the chest that produces T cells (2 words – 6 letters and 5 letters)

5. Upper arm bone (7 letters)

TEASER FOR 8/14/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:04:45 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is another. Let's see how you do on this one. I am glad to see so many taking a chance and posting. It is how you learn.

1. A disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth (9 letters)

2. Swelling; fluid in tissues (5 letters)

3. Secreted by the anterior pituitary gland to promote ovulation (2 words -- 11 letters and 7 letters)

4. Absence of a testicle (9 letters)

5. Pertaining to fainting (8 letters)

TEASER FOR 8/13/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:27:29 GMT

Good Morning Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in getting back on track. It has been a hectic week since I returned from ACE. What a fantastic meeting. It was great meeting some of our graduates as well as present students.

Here is your teaser for today.

1. Resection of nerve (10 letters)

2. Internal organs (7 letters)

3. Beyond control (spread of a cancerous tumor) (10 letters)

4. Slow heart beat (11 letters)

5. Membrane connecting the intestines (9 letters)

TEASER SUSPENDED UNTIL 8/11/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:13:09 GMT

Good Morning Everyone,

I will be traveling to Florida to attend the AHDI convention. The teaser will be suspended while I am gone. Please feel free to post your own teasers in my absence. If you are attending the conference, please stop by the M-TEC booth and say "hi." I will be back on line when I return.

Paula

TEASER FOR 8/1/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:04:48 GMT

Good Morning,

Here's your first teaser for August. Enjoy!

1. Which of the following colors is abnormal in urine? a) yellow; b) amber; c) orange; d) straw-colored.

2. What food should be avoided to prepare for occult blood test of the stool? a) fibrous vegetables; b) milk products; c) meat; d) nuts and seeds.

3. Osteomyelitis is caused by: a) parasites; b) fungi; c) viruses; d) bacteria.

4. Acute rheumatic fever is caused by which pathogen? a) Corynebacterium diphtheriae; b) Streptococcus pyogenes; c) Haemophilus influenzae; d) Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

5. Pulmonary infiltrates on radiographic study are diagnostic of: a) bronchiectasis; b) TB; c) pneumonia; d) pneumoconiosis.

TEASER FOR 7/31/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:29:45 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your last teaser for the Month of July. Tomorrow we start into August. Where has the summer gone?

1. An exam that assesses peripheral vision by testing the subject’s ability to discern moving objects or flashing lights at the extreme periphery of the visual fields: a) tonometry exam; b) funduscopic exam; c) perimetry exam; d) slit-lamp exam.

2. What test is used to diagnose and classify idiopathic epilepsy? a) roentgenogram; b) lumbar puncture; c) electroencephalogram; d) blood and urine studies.

3. All of the following are different types of T cells EXCEPT: a) suppressor cells; b) killer cells; c) cytotoxic cells; d) plasma cells.

4. A mordant is used to: a) chemically bind 2 stains; b) allow counterstaining of tissues; c) decolorize the tissue; d) render tissues chemically more receptive to staining.

5. A study in which an image of veins is taken after injecting IV contrast: a) echocardiography; b) venography; c) angiography; d) bronchography.

TEASER FOR 7/30/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:25:45 GMT

Good Morning,

Here were are the middle of the week again.

1. Kerley B lines on chest x-ray are diagnostic of: a) mitral valve prolapse; b) left ventricular enlargement; c) myocardial ischemia; d) pulmonary venous congestion.

2. Which of the following is an arterial blood gas? a) Na; b) O2; c) Cl; d) K.

3. Which of the following is NOT a blood test that can determine relatively long-term glucose control in diabetic patients? a) glycosylated hemoglobin; hemoglobin A1c; glucose-6-phosphatase; d) HgA1c.

4. Gardnerella vaginalis is diagnosed by microscopic examination with the presence of: a) ferning; b) clue cells; c) stippled white cells; d) giant leukocytes.

5. On nasal smear, which leukocytes are likely to be elevated in response to severe nasal allergy? a) eosinophils; b) neutrophils; c) lymphocytes; d) monocytes.

TEASER FOR 7/29/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:22:38 GMT

Good Morning,

Another day, another teaser. Hopefully I did a better job on this one than yesterday's.

1. A study in which a series of x-ray pictures are taken layer by layer, slice by slice: a) tomography; b) PET can; c) MRI scan; d) fluoroscopy.

2. Skin test for detecting TB: a) tine; b) ring; c) skin window; d) fern.

3. Which system is NOT outlined on a KUB x-ray? a) bladder; b) ureter; c) ovaries; d) kidney.

4. The presence of HBsAg after the acute phase of which illness suggests chronic infection: a) hepatitis A; b) hepatitis B; c) hepatitis C; d) hepatic cirrhosis.

5. An x-ray that demonstrates osteophyte formation shows: a) nodular deposits in the joints; b) swiss-cheese-type holes in the periosteum of the bone; c) outgrowths from the surface of the bone; d) calcium layering at a fracture site.

TEASER FOR 7/28/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:25:54 GMT

Good Morning,

Another week begins as we welcome in the last week of July.

Match the description with the condition.

a) acute bronchitis; b) acute peritonitis; c) bronchiectasis; d) chronic e) pancreatitis; f) GERD; g) irritable bowel syndrome; h) pneumonia; i) pneumoconiosis

1. The patient has recurrent bouts of left upper quadrant pain. Sugar is elevated in both urine and blood as a result of diabetes mellitus due to slow destruction of pancreatic tissue. Pancreatic lipase and amylase are elevated. Abdominal x-ray shows widening of the curve of the duodenum due to pancreatic edema.

2. Patient gives a long history of pyrosis. Imaging studies confirm reflux of swallowed barium from the stomach, with ulceration and stricture. Endoscopy gives visual proof of inflammation.

3. The patient presents with a history of cystic fibrosis and chronic cough. Imaging studies show lung cysts and fibrous cuffing around affected bronchi.

4. Patient presents with a history of HIV infection and cough. WBC count is elevated. Sputum culture shows Pneumocystis carinii. Chest x-ray shows evidence of infiltrate.

5. Chest x-ray shows diffusely scattered fibrotic changes in lungs and findings of asbestosis. PFTs show reduced vital capacity and flow rates. Arterial O2 and PO2 are reduced.

TEASER FOR 7/25/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:10:54 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your last teaser for this week. Have a great weekend everyone.

1. Which is the only horizontal plane that divides the body? a) coronal; b) supine; c) midsagittal d) transverse.

2. A small, fleshy, benign or precancerous growth that arises from the mucosa of the colon: a) polyp; b) papule; c) pustule; d) cyst.

3. The irregularly shaped area between the 2 lungs that contains the trachea is called: a) the diaphragm; b) the sternum; c) the thorax; d) the mediastinum.

4. Which layer of the heart is known as the muscular layer? a) myocardium; b) epicardium; c) pericardium; d) endocardium.

5. Which cells are active in the blood clotting process? a) leukocytes; b) erythrocytes; c) thrombocytes; d) white blood cells.

TEASER FOR 7/24/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:03:48 GMT

Good Morning,

Another day, another teaser.

1. Anacusis is: a) lack of sense of smell; b) having no voice; c) deafness; d) inability to swallow.

2. Decreased levels of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin are associated with: a) anxiety; b) phobic behavior; c) euphoria and excitement; d) depression.

3. Which is the abbreviation for a catheter used to deliver cancer chemotherapy to the entire body: a) PICC; b) PR; c) DNA; d) BRCA.

4. The MUGA scan assesses the function of which organ? a) liver; b) lung; c) colon; d) heart.

5. The combining form mast/o- means: a) nose; b) retina; c) face; d) breast.

TEASER FOR 7/23/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:36:16 GMT

Good Morning,

Halfway through the week!

1. A person with uremia would have elevated results for which of these lab tests? a) C&S; b) PSA; c) BUN; d) I&O.

2. The location of the corpora cavernosa is the: a) upper surface of the penis; b) underside of the penis; c) base of the penis; d) tip of the penis.

3. Which drug is used to induce labor? a) Ortho-Novum; b) Ritodrine; c) Clomid; d) Pitocin.

4. The transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is done to remove the: a) pineal gland; b) thymus gland; c) pancreas; d) pituitary gland.

5. All of the following words pertain to the eye EXCEPT: a) uvea; b) macule; c) fovea; d) pupil.

TEASER FOR 7/22/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:14:54 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for today. Have fun!

1. Which lab test reports the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood? a) HCT; b) HLA; c) PTT; d) PMN.

2. If a patient has poor skin turgor, she has: a) a vitamin deficiency; b0 dehydration; c) a lack of oxygen; d) jaundice.

3. Which is a treatment for severe scoliosis of the spine? a) spinal fusion; b) open reduction and internal fixation; c) traction; d) articulation.

4. A rotator cuff tear occurs in the: a) hip; b) knee; c) shoulder; d) wrist.

5. In this condition, excessive CSF causes intracranial pressure to increase, distending the ventricles of the brain and compressing brain tissue: a) anencephaly; b) subdural hematoma; c) Down syndrome; d) hydrocephalus.

TEASER FOR 7/21/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:15:20 GMT

Good Morning,

I'm back to feeling better this week. Thanks for your patience last week. I see where I posted the same teaser twice last week, so you already had the answers. LOL.

Let's start this week out fresh. Here we go!

1. HIPAA assures the patient that his medical information is: a) legible; b) accurate; c) documented in a prescribed format; d) secure.

2. An example of viscera would be: a) bone; b) skin; c) intestines; d) teeth.

3. During surgery the patient was found to have choledocholithiasis. In the operative report describing what is seen during surgery, which anatomical structure is certain to be mentioned? a) cardiac sphincter; b) mesentery; c) cecum; d) common bile duct.

4. Which device would indicate to a physician that the patient has hypoxemia? a) cannula; b) ventilator; c) pulse oximeter: d) face mask.

5. The section of the electrical conduction system of the heart that is located just after the AV node is the: a) Purkinje fibers; b) sinoatrial node; c) bundle of His; d) bundle branches.

MEDICAL TEASER FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 14

Kathy Kropko CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:57:52 GMT

The medical teaser will be taking a short summer break this week! Watch for Paula's next posting on Monday, July 21.

TEASER FOR 7/11/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:20:38 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for the weekend. Enjoy this beautiful weather.

1. In which of the following cases is an apostrophe inappropriate?

a) possessive pronouns.

b) in contractions.

c) showing the plural of letters.

d) compound medical eponyms.

2. Which sentence is missing a hyphen?

a) He had a normal postoperative course.

b) Mr. Trask has a high grade fever.

c) There was every indication for a right upper lobectomy.

d) She had a poorly functioning mitral valve.

3. Which sentence has the quotation marks misplaced?

a) The diffuse esophageal spasm was described as a “rosary bead” esophagus.

b) She had had these so-called seizures for several years.

c) The patient stated that her last menstrual period has been “regular”.

d) He sustained the injury when he was told to “get on the stick” by his employer.

4. Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

a) The procedures are carried out in the following sequence: lymphography, gallium-7 scans, abdominal ultrasonography, exploratory laparotomy.

b) In most patients, uncomplicated diverticulosis does not cause symptoms.

c) Zenker diverticula are small in the early stages, they protrude posteriorly, and are usually asymptomatic.

d) When symptoms do occur, they closely resemble those of an irritable colon: left-sided abdominal pain, and constipation.

5. Which sentence contains a nonessential appositive?

a) LeAnne Becke my cousin is taking a course in medical terminology this semester.

b) The neurosurgeon Dr. Kristen David will speak at our next association meeting.

c) Your patient Patti Emerson has been returned to you for continuing care.

d) I often forget how to spell the word ocular.

TEASER FOR 7/10/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:09:34 GMT

Good Morning,

Another day closer to the weekend. Woo! Hoo!

1. In which of the following cases is an apostrophe inappropriate?

a) possessive pronouns.

b) in contractions.

c) showing the plural of letters.

d) compound medical eponyms.

2. Which sentence is missing a hyphen?

a) He had a normal postoperative course.

b) Mr. Trask has a high grade fever.

c) There was every indication for a right upper lobectomy.

d) She had a poorly functioning mitral valve.

3. Which sentence has the quotation marks misplaced?

a) The diffuse esophageal spasm was described as a “rosary bead” esophagus.

b) She had had these so-called seizures for several years.

c) The patient stated that her last menstrual period has been “regular”.

d) He sustained the injury when he was told to “get on the stick” by his employer.

4. Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

a) The procedures are carried out in the following sequence: lymphography, gallium-7 scans, abdominal ultrasonography, exploratory laparotomy.

b) In most patients, uncomplicated diverticulosis does not cause symptoms.

c) Zenker diverticula are small in the early stages, they protrude posteriorly, and are usually asymptomatic.

d) When symptoms do occur, they closely resemble those of an irritable colon: left-sided abdominal pain, and constipation.

5. Which sentence contains a nonessential appositive?

a) LeAnne Becke my cousin is taking a course in medical terminology this semester.

b) The neurosurgeon Dr. Kristen David will speak at our next association meeting.

c) Your patient Patti Emerson has been returned to you for continuing care.

d) I often forget how to spell the word ocular.

TEASER FOR 7/9/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:18:43 GMT

Good Morning,

Here is your teaser for today. Have fun!

1. Which of the following sentences contains a nonessential clause that requires punctuation?

a) The medical records that require signature are placed near the dictating station.

b) Assignment 1 which I found interesting was supposed to be typed.

c) The chart was forwarded before I received your instructions.

d) The patients may be placed in the examination rooms as soon as Dr. Welch arrives.

2. Which of the following sentences contains 2 or more independent clauses?

a) He was recovering well but by the 3rd postoperative day had begun to fail.

b) The lab report was handwritten and was very difficult for me to read.

c) The patient in the emergency room is to be taken to the x-ray department and then taken to the admitting department.

d) There are many job opportunities for MTs and needless to say I hope tat the situation continues.

3. Which unpunctuated sentence DOES NOT contain a dependent introductory clause or phrase?

a) After all the hours I studied I expected to do better on the test.

b) In my opinion you should stop smoking immediately.

c) Of more direct interest to the examining physician was the unusual facies.

d) As with my private patients the welfare patients will benefit from some extra attention.

4. Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

a) Mary is the “smilingest” nurse on the ward.

b) There was a positive Babinski sign.

c) I order a #7 Jackson bronchoscope.

d) The infant suffered a compression of the umbilical cord which resulted in it’s death.

5. Which sentence DOES NOT contain a punctuation error?

a) He had an appointment, but failed to keep it.

b) Kirk J. Knight, Jr., MD, has an office on the 6th floor.

c) She dictated the consultation report, and then asked to see her next patient.

d) Mr. Blackstone, strange as it seems now was admitted to the obstetrics wing.

TEASER FOR 7/7/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:10:16 GMT

Good Morning,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Are you ready to hit the books again?

1. A medical report is: a) not a legal document unless it is subpoenaed; b) a permanent legal document formally stating the results of an investigation; c) considered nonprivileged information; d) not part of the medical record until it is sent to the referring physician.

2. This report must be completed within 30 days after being sent home after a hospital stay: a) final progress report; b) final history and physical; c) discharge summary; d) consultation.

3. A computer function that automatically moves characters to the next line without hitting enter is: a) automatic hyphenation; b) scrolling; c) alignment; d) word wrap.

4. Adaption of work environment, conditions and equipment to a worker: a) ergonomics; b) worker's saftey program; c) occupational safty and health regulations; d) engineering.

5. The next report you receive to transcribe is marked "stat." This means: a) statistics report was dictated; b) Standard Test for Atrial Tachycardia was dictated; c) the report is of low priority; d) this is a priority report that needs transcribed immediately.

Fourth of July Surprise

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:04 GMT

Good Morning,

You all have been working very hard on the teasers so I thought I would give you a nice 4-day weekend. The M-TEC offices will be closed tomorrow. The teaser will be back on Monday. Enjoy your holiday and if you are traveling, be safe.

TEASER FOR 7/2/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:27:11 GMT

Good Morning,

One more day and the weekend will be upon us.

1. A highly malignant brain tumor: a) meningioma; b) epidural hematoma; c) glioblastoma; d) subdural hematoma.

2. Patent: a) deoxygenated; b) oxygenated; c) open; d) closed.

3. Material is expelled from the lungs: a) rhinorrhea; b) bronchiolitis; c) expiration; d) expectoration.

4. Excessive deposits of iron throughout the body: a) polycythemia vera; b) hemochromatosis; c) purpura; d) thrombocytopenia.

5. HIV is: a) the virus that causes AIDS; b) a malignancy associated with AIDS; c) a drug used to treat AIDS; d) the test used to detect AIDS.

TEASER FOR 7/1/08

Paula Stoltz CMT AHDI-F — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:36:36 GMT

Good Morning,

Here we go.

1. New opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body: a) jejunostomy; b) jejunotomy; c) enterostomy; d) colostomy.

2. Anastomosis: a) ileostomy; b) duodenorrhaphy; c) cholecystojejunostomy; d) colostomy.

3. Alkaline: a) acidic; b) pH; c) basic; d) acetone.

4. Physician's effort to turn a fetus during delivery: a) involution; b) retroflexion; c) retroversion; d) cephalic version.

5. Parenchymal tissue in testes: a) seminiferous tubules; b) bulbourethral fluid; c) vas deferens; e) interstitial tissue.