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Advanced Medical Vocabulary Test: Infectious Disease Evaluation

Instructions: Select the most appropriate answer for each question.

1. Which of the following terms refers to the presence of infection in the blood, often associated with systemic symptoms such as fever and hypotension?

A) Bacteremia
B) Sepsis
C) Focal Infection
D) Meningismus

2. The term "lymphadenopathy" refers to:

A) Enlargement of the spleen
B) Enlargement of the lymph nodes
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Abnormal levels of white blood cells in the blood

3. A pleural effusion is best defined as:

A) A bacterial infection of the lungs
B) The accumulation of fluid between the layers of the pleura surrounding the lungs
C) A fungal infection in the lungs
D) A viral infection causing inflammation of the pleura

4. Which of the following tests is most commonly used to diagnose Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection through the detection of DNA?

A) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
B) Complete Blood Count (CBC)
C) Serology
D) Sputum Culture

5. The term "tachycardia" refers to:

A) A condition where the heart rate is abnormally slow
B) The presence of a high fever
C) An abnormally fast heart rate
D) The presence of swollen lymph nodes

6. Write an original sentence using each one of the terms before (total 5 sentences)