Proctored Exam
Question Bank FOR
2025/2026
, Colon resection - ANSWERS--Surgical removal of a portion of the colon.
Hemorrhaging - ANSWERS--Excessive bleeding.
Diabetes insipidus - ANSWERS--Condition characterized by decreased production of
antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in excessive urination.
Desmopressin - ANSWERS--Medication used to treat diabetes insipidus by
increasing ADH production.
Arthritic pain - ANSWERS--Pain caused by inflammation of the joints.
Ibuprofen - ANSWERS--Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve
pain and reduce inflammation.
Gastric pH - ANSWERS--Measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of the stomach.
Emergency department - ANSWERS--Medical facility that provides immediate care
for acute illnesses and injuries.
Breakthrough pain - ANSWERS--Sudden and intense pain that occurs despite
ongoing pain management.
Transmucosal fentanyl - ANSWERS--Short-acting opioid medication used to treat
breakthrough pain.
Telemetry monitor - ANSWERS--Device used to monitor and record a patient's heart
activity.
Myocardial infarction - ANSWERS--Heart attack, caused by a blockage in the blood
supply to the heart muscle.
ST segment - ANSWERS--Portion of an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents
the time between ventricular depolarization and repolarization.
Ovarian cancer - ANSWERS--Cancer that forms in the ovaries, the female
reproductive organs that produce eggs.
Radiation treatment - ANSWERS--Therapeutic use of high-energy radiation to
destroy cancer cells.
Blood transfusion - ANSWERS--Process of transferring blood or blood components
from one person (donor) to another (recipient).
Furosemide - ANSWERS--Diuretic medication used to treat fluid retention and high
blood pressure.
Magnesium sulfate - ANSWERS--Medication used to treat magnesium deficiency
and prevent seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia.