Question

1. a diabetic patient has polydipsia. this means that she: a. is excessively thirsty. b. has low blood sugar. c. is unable to swallow. d. urinates frequently. 14. a pregnant patient is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. this means that: a. she has frequent urination. b. she has excessive vomiting. c. her respiratory rate is rapid. d. her unborn baby is very large. 15. the term “pericardiocentesis” means: a. a surgical opening made in the heart. b. the removal of fluid from around the heart. c. surgical repair of the sac around the heart. d. narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart.

Explanation:

1. Polydipsia is a common symptom in diabetes, characterized by excessive thirst.
2. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition in pregnancy marked by severe and excessive vomiting.
3. Pericardiocentesis is a medical procedure to remove fluid from the pericardial cavity around the heart.

Answer:

1. a. is excessively thirsty.
2. b. she has excessive vomiting.
3. b. the removal of fluid from around the heart.