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A patient presents with inflammation and pain in the superficial layer of their skin. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely the cause?
A patient presents with inflammation and pain in the superficial layer of their skin. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely the cause?
- Folliculitis
- Arthritis
- Cellulitis
- Dermatitis (correct)
A child is diagnosed with otitis media. Which anatomical structure is primarily affected by this condition?
A child is diagnosed with otitis media. Which anatomical structure is primarily affected by this condition?
- Middle ear (correct)
- Inner ear
- Conjunctiva
- Outer ear
A patient reports experiencing persistent irritation and redness of the eyelids. Which condition is the MOST probable cause of these symptoms?
A patient reports experiencing persistent irritation and redness of the eyelids. Which condition is the MOST probable cause of these symptoms?
- Conjunctivitis
- Sinusitis
- Keratitis
- Blepharitis (correct)
Which of the following is the PRIMARY anatomical site affected in a patient diagnosed with pneumonia?
Which of the following is the PRIMARY anatomical site affected in a patient diagnosed with pneumonia?
A patient is diagnosed with epiglottitis. Which structure is MOST directly affected by this condition?
A patient is diagnosed with epiglottitis. Which structure is MOST directly affected by this condition?
A patient presents with irreversible inflammation and damage to the tissues surrounding the teeth. Which condition is MOST likely the cause?
A patient presents with irreversible inflammation and damage to the tissues surrounding the teeth. Which condition is MOST likely the cause?
Which of the following conditions primarily affects the colon?
Which of the following conditions primarily affects the colon?
In the context of cardiac pathology, which layer of the heart is primarily affected by myocarditis?
In the context of cardiac pathology, which layer of the heart is primarily affected by myocarditis?
A patient presents with inflammation of the urethra. Which condition is MOST likely the cause?
A patient presents with inflammation of the urethra. Which condition is MOST likely the cause?
Which of the following is characterized by inflammation of the tissues surrounding the heart?
Which of the following is characterized by inflammation of the tissues surrounding the heart?
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Arthritis
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the superficial layer of the skin.
Otitis media
Otitis media
Inflammation of the middle ear.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia
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Epididymitis
Epididymitis
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Endocarditis
Endocarditis
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Encephalitis
Encephalitis
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Bacteremia
Bacteremia
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Macule
Macule
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Study Notes
-itis Suffix Diseases
- Arthritis affects the joints.
- Dermatitis affects the superficial layer of the skin.
- Cellulitis affects the deeper layers of the skin.
- Folliculitis affects hair follicles.
- Otitis media affects the middle ear.
- Otitis externa affects the outer ear.
- Otitis interna affects the inner ear.
- Conjunctivitis affects the conjunctiva.
- Blepharitis affects the eyelids.
- Keratitis affects the cornea.
- Pharyngitis affects the pharynx, or throat.
- Pneumonia affects the alveoli of the lungs.
- Sinusitis affects the sinuses.
- Bronchitis affects the bronchi/bronchioles.
- Bronchopneumonia is bronchitis and pneumonia.
- Epiglottitis affects the epiglottis.
- Laryngitis affects the larynx.
- Periodontitis affects the tissue surrounding the teeth, and is more serious than gingivitis and irreversible.
- Gingivitis affects the gums.
- Colitis affects the colon.
- Dysentery causes watery stool.
- Enteritis causes inflammation of the intestine and affects the small intestine.
- Gastritis affects the stomach.
- Gastroenteritis concerns the stomach and intestines.
- Hepatitis affects mucosal lining of the liver.
- Pancreatitis affects the pancreas.
- Cystitis affects the bladder.
- Nephritis affects the kidney.
- Ureteritis affects the ureter.
- Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra.
- Prostatitis affects the prostate.
- Cervicitis affects the cervix.
- Endometritis affects the endometrium.
- Epididymitis affects the epididymis.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) affects the fallopian tubes and reproductive organs.
- Vaginitis affects the vagina.
- Endocarditis affects the inner layer of the heart (endocardium).
- Myocarditis affects the muscle layer of the heart (myocardium).
- Pericarditis affects the tissue surrounding the heart (pericardium).
- Lymphadenitis affects the lymph nodes.
- Encephalitis affects the brain.
- Meningitis affects the meninges.
- Myelitis affects the spinal cord.
- Osteomyelitis affects the bones.
- Myositis affects the muscles.
Other Medical Conditions
- Dental caries is teeth decay.
- Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood.
- Macule is flat on the skin.
- Papule is a raised swelling.
- Pustule is a bump with pus.
- Vesicle concerns pimples.
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