This book provides 25 family practice medical crossword puzzles which include body systems and common diseases. It is designed for a wide range of users. It is fun and educational, challenge yourself.

Crosscheck Medical Crossword Puzzles

By Sandra K. Wilbanks APRN FNP-BC

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Copyright © 2021 Sandra K. Wilbanks ISBN: 978-1-64719-277-8 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Published by BookLocker.com, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida. Printed on acid-free paper. BookLocker.com, Inc. 2021 Second Edition Erratum to #1 Allergies

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TAbLE Of CONTENTS1. Allergies ..........................................................................................................................pg. 2

2. Cardiovascular System.......................................................................................pg. 4

3. Communicable Diseases ..................................................................................pg. 6

4. Diabetes .........................................................................................................................pg. 8

5. Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................pg. 10

6. Endocrine System ...................................................................................................pg. 12

7. Gastrointestinal System ...................................................................................pg. 14

8. Genitourinary System ........................................................................................pg. 16

9. Geriatrics........................................................................................................................pg. 18

10. Growth and Development ..............................................................................pg. 20

11. Gynecology ..................................................................................................................pg. 22

12. Heart Disease .............................................................................................................pg. 24

13. HEENT ...............................................................................................................................pg. 26

14. Hematopoietic System .......................................................................................pg. 28

15. Herpes ..............................................................................................................................pg. 30

16. Immune System .......................................................................................................pg. 32

17. Integumentary System ......................................................................................pg. 34

18. Kidney Disease .........................................................................................................pg. 36

19. Medications .................................................................................................................pg. 38

20. Musculoskeletal System ...................................................................................pg. 40

21. Neurological System ............................................................................................pg. 42

22. Nutrition .........................................................................................................................pg. 44

23. Pediatrics .......................................................................................................................pg. 46

24. Psychiatric Conditions ........................................................................................pg. 48

25. Respiratory System ...............................................................................................pg. 50

Answer Key ............................................................................................................................pg. 52

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................pg. 57

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ACROSS4. Herpes zoster results from _____ of the latent virus.7. With HSV pharyngitis there are ulcerative tonsillar _____.9. Human herpesvirus type 6 (HHV-6) is the cause of this childhood

disease.11. Immunoglobulin A.16. EBV infection is moderately _____.17. 98% of adults in the U.S. are VZV _____.21. Varicella.22. Adenosine deaminase (ab), a deficiency causes

immunodeficiency.23. Herpetic______involves the eyes.24. An organism that supports growth of another organism.25. Rectal and perianal HSV may cause this.27. ______of transmission.29. The HSV clinical course is more severe for women than _____.31. Varicella precedes this syndrome 20% to 30% of the time.33. HSV can be transmitted through _____ sex.35. Common cutaneous symptom of CMV.36. After touching a herpetic lesion HSV can be spread to the _____.40. Episodes during suppressive therapy are ______.41. The HSV-1 virus can cause encephalitis or _____.42. Severe stabbing pain affecting the nerves.43. Complications of recurrent HSV infection are _____.45. Depressed T-_____ function.46. Varicella is the primary ______.47. Herpes zoster is usually ______, not generalized.50. Varicella can result in ______ complications in adults.53. HSV remains _____ and then reactivates to cause recurrent

disease.56. The best prevention is thorough _____ washing.57. A prodrome sensation with recurrent HSV infection.59. Epstein-Barr virus (ab).61. Facial lesions often occur on the vermillion border of the _____.62. A sore ______ may occur with HSV-1 infection.64. Immunoglobulin M (ab).66. Herpetic _____ is a painful finger infection.68. Clinicians should not suggest the current sexual ______ is the

source of HSV.70. Malaise and low grade______ may accompany the rash.72. Congenital CMV infection can cause impaired _____.73. A stress relieving activity.76. HSV lesions are on an erythematous ______.80. Healing of HSV lesions is usually complete in 8-10 ______.81. Epstein’s ______.82. Consider long _____ suppressive therapy for recurrent episodes.83. A primary HSV outbreak is more painful and lasts _____ than

recurrent episodes.84. Postherpetic neuralgia is pain longer than 1______.85. A fontanelle is a _____ spot.

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2. Herpes simplex virus (ab).3. Women are _____ as likely to have systemic symptoms of HSV.5. To have a weak immune system.6. Nontuberculous mycobacteria (ab).8. A painful vesicular _____.9. Amoxicillin often causes a _____ in patient’s with mono.10. The disease is most contagious during viral ______.12. HSV can be transmitted by _____ droplets or direct contact.13. These agents are used for treatment and prophylaxis of HSV-1.14. Start anti-viral therapy at the first ______ of prodrome.15. Herpes simplex viurs is transmitted by _____ contact.18. Degree of risk for herpes zoster is related to immune _____.19. Patient’s can _____ HSV even when no S/S are present.20. Pertaining to the mouth and lips.26. This type of testing is not widely used to detect HSV.28. To occur repeatedly.30. ______ lamp examination of the eye.31. CMV infection of the retina.32. Herpes zoster is usually limited to a single _____.34. A frequent symptom of an HSV outbreak.35. An early sign of a developing outbreak.37. Common term for herpes zoster.38. Genital herpes can cause serious _____ infant morbidity.39. Patients at highest risk are those with ______ sex partners.44. HSV-2 is generally ______transmitted.48. Barrier method to protect against STD’s.49. HHV-6 has been implicated in chronic-_____ syndrome.51. Childhood varicella requires no specific _____.52. Many people with genital herpes are ______ of their infection.54. Primary HSV lesions usually heal by the end of the _____ week.55. Herpes zoster is _____ contagious than varicella.58. Any erosion in the _____ region can be due to HSV-2 (or HSV-1).60. Infants can acquire varicella in ______.63. Oral_____leukoplakia is a form of EBV.65. Herpes vesicles have clear _____ that contains large amounts

of virus.67. CMV may seriously damage the developing _____.69. Sensory-autonomic ______involvement.71. Children attending day _____ are at higher risk for CMV.72. Viral shedding decreases as the lesions _____.74. ______ cell arteritis.75. ______ medical history.77. Itching and _____ may precede HSV outbreaks by 1 - 2 days.78. Cytomegalovirus (ab).79. The incidence of herpes zoster increases with _____.

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This book provides 25 family practice medical crossword puzzles which include body systems and common diseases. It is designed for a wide range of users. It is fun and educational, challenge yourself.

Crosscheck Medical Crossword Puzzles

By Sandra K. Wilbanks APRN FNP-BC

Order the book from the publisher Booklocker.com

https://www.booklocker.com/p/books/11632.html?s=pdf

or from your favorite neighborhood or online bookstore.