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Unit 1. Presenting Complaints

The document consists of a series of medical terminology questions and their correct answers. It covers terms such as 'excruciating', 'spasmodic', 'diagnosis', and the function of the pancreas, emphasizing the importance of medical vocabulary in patient care. Additionally, it includes descriptions of different types of pain, such as cramping and tension headaches.

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Unit 1. Presenting Complaints

The document consists of a series of medical terminology questions and their correct answers. It covers terms such as 'excruciating', 'spasmodic', 'diagnosis', and the function of the pancreas, emphasizing the importance of medical vocabulary in patient care. Additionally, it includes descriptions of different types of pain, such as cramping and tension headaches.

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1. What does the term 'excruciating' mean in a medical context?

A. Moderate discomfort
B. Mild pain
C. Temporary ache
D. Extreme pain
○ Correct answer: D. Extreme pain

2. What does the term 'spasmodic' refer to in a medical context?


A. Constant pain
B. Intermittent muscle contractions
C. Mild irritation
D. Chronic discomfort
○ Correct answer: B. Intermittent muscle contractions

3. What does the term 'diagnosis' refer to?


A. The study of symptoms
B. The process of treatment
C. The identification of a disease
D. The prevention of illness
○ Correct answer: C. The identification of a disease

4. How does accurate communication impact patient care?


A. It shortens hospital stays
B. It increases hospital revenue
C. It improves patient outcomes
D. It reduces treatment costs
○ Correct answer: C. It improves patient outcomes

5. Which of the following best describes 'cramping' pain?


A. Sharp and sudden
B. Dull and persistent
C. Intermittent and gripping
D. Localized and mild
○ Correct answer: C. Intermittent and gripping

6. Which of the following best describes the term 'gripping' in relation to pain?
A. Severe and intense
B. Constant and throbbing
C. Mild and dull
D. Intermittent and sharp
○ Correct answer: A. Severe and intense

7. How does the pancreas function in the body?


A. Produces insulin and glucagon
B. Filters blood
C. Stores bile
D. Regulates heart rate
○ Correct answer: A. Produces insulin and glucagon

8. What is the primary function of the pancreas?


A. To filter blood
B. To store bile
C. To produce insulin
D. To digest food
○ Correct answer: C. To produce insulin

9. What is the significance of understanding medical vocabulary?


A. It helps in diagnosing patients
B. It reduces the need for medical professionals
C. It simplifies patient records
D. It eliminates medical errors
○ Correct answer: A. It helps in diagnosing patients

10. Which of the following best describes a tension headache?


A. Severe pain around one eye
B. Pain that is throbbing and intense
C. Pain that feels like a tight band around the head
D. Pain that occurs in clusters
○ Correct answer: C. Pain that feels like a tight band around the head

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