#1
What is the primary function of an endoscopy?
Measuring blood pressure
Examining the digestive tract
Monitoring heart rate
Administering vaccines
#2
Which of the following is a common surgical procedure to remove a part of the colon?
Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Colectomy
Laminectomy
#3
What is the primary function of a nebulizer in medical treatment?
Measuring blood pressure
Delivering medication in mist form to the lungs
Monitoring heart rate
Administering vaccines
#4
Which medical procedure involves the removal of a sample of tissue for microscopic examination?
Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
#5
Which medical procedure involves the visual examination of the interior of a joint using an endoscope?
Colonoscopy
Arthroscopy
Bronchoscopy
Laparoscopy
#6
Which route of drug administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
Oral
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Topical
#7
What does the acronym CPR stand for in the context of emergency medical procedures?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Computed Tomography Report
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
Chemical Peel and Rejuvenation
#8
What is the primary purpose of an ECG (Electrocardiogram) test?
Measuring blood glucose levels
Assessing lung function
Recording the electrical activity of the heart
Monitoring kidney function
#9
Which class of drugs is commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation?
Antibiotics
Antipyretics
Analgesics
Antidepressants
#10
Which of the following is a type of anesthesia commonly used for surgeries that involve the lower half of the body?
Local anesthesia
General anesthesia
Epidural anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia
#11
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture?
Examining the stomach lining
Measuring blood pressure
Collecting cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes
Administering vaccines
#12
Which of the following is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses strong magnets and radio waves?
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#13
In pharmacology, what does the term 'pharmacokinetics' refer to?
Study of drug interactions
Study of drug effects on the body
Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Study of drug manufacturing processes
#14
What is the purpose of a bronchoscopy?
Examining the bronchial tubes
Measuring blood pressure
Administering anesthesia
Performing bone marrow biopsy
#15
In the context of drug development, what does the term 'Phase III clinical trial' involve?
Initial testing in a small group of people
Testing in a large group to assess efficacy and safety
Long-term monitoring of post-marketing drug usage
Testing in animals to determine safety
#16
Which of the following is a common imaging technique that uses sound waves to create pictures of organs inside the body?
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#17
What is the primary role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States?
Conducting medical research
Regulating and approving drugs and medical devices
Providing medical education
Overseeing hospital operations