Clinical Medical Terminology Solved
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Clinical Medical Terminology is a foundational course designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the language used in healthcare settings. The course emphasizes the structure, meaning, and correct usage of medical terms, focusing on word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations commonly encountered in clinical practice. Through a systems-based approach, students learn to analyze, pronounce, spell, and interpret terminology related to anatomy, physiology, diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Mastery of clinical medical terminology enables effective communication among healthcare professionals and supports success in advanced health science courses and clinical environments.
Recommended Textbook Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals 9th Edition by Jane Rice
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) The suffix -ic means:
A) study of.
B) process of.
C) treatment of.
D) pertaining to.
Answer: D
Q2) In the term malignant,the suffix -ant means:
A) forming.
B) pertaining to.
C) condition.
D) produce.
Answer: A
Q3) The combining form eti/o means:
A) cause.
B) before.
C) between.
D) within.
Answer: A
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for psychology:
Answer: Psych
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) The suffix meaning bladder or sac is ________.
Answer: -cyst
Q2) What is the meaning of the suffix in the term alcoholism?
A) process
B) inflammation
C) pertaining to D) condition
Answer: D
Q3) What is the correct definition of macula?
A) an elevated lesion filled with pus
B) a large blister
C) a small spot or discolored area of the skin
D) an area of scraped skin
Answer: C
Q4) The suffixes -al,-ary,-ic,and -ous all mean:
A) a small version.
B) a treatment.
C) pertaining to.
D) condition.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) In the term premenstrual,the prefix pre- means:
A) short.
B) normal.
C) before.
D) after.
Answer: C
Q2) The prefix mega- means ________ and great.
A) high
B) large
C) long
D) wide
Answer: B
Q3) In the term hyperactive,the prefix hyper- means:
A) excessive.
B) good.
C) difficult.
D) slow
Answer: A
Q4) The prefix ________ means scanty or little.
Answer: oligo-
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The ________ cavity is the space in the skull containing the brain.
A) cranial
B) thoracic
C) spinal
D) abdominal
Q2) A single gene makes up each DNA segment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the term proximal,the root proxim means ________ the point of origin.
A) near
B) away from C) far from
D) medial to
Q4) Write the correct meaning for OTC:
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for carbon dioxide:
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation LAT is ________.
Q7) Cytoplasm is the substance between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane.
A)True B)False
Q8) The meaning of the abbreviation CO is ________. Page 6
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) Actinic dermatitis is caused by exposure to:
A) radiant energy.
B) chemicals.
C) heat.
D) tuberculosis.
Q2) In the term integumentary,the root integument means:
A) nails.
B) hair.
C) sweat.
D) a covering.
Q3) Another name for urticaria is ________.
Q4) Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an: A) scab.
B) cicatrix.
C) acne.
D) keloid.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for PPD:
Q6) Agents that prevent or relieve itching are called ________.
Q7) Fingernails and toenails are composed of a hard protein substance called
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) The ________ is the shaft of a long bone.
A) epiphysis
B) diaphysis
C) periosteum
D) endosteum
Q2) Write the correct meaning for Tx:
Q3) A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:
A) lordosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) spondylitis.
Q4) The diaphysis is the center for longitudinal bone growth.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:
Q6) The process of bending a limb is called:
A) extension.
B) flexion.
C) pronation.
D) supination.
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) Ligaments attach muscles to bones.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ________ extends the forearm.
Q3) A/An ________ is a condition in which a muscle shortens and renders the muscle resistant to the normal stretching process.
Q4) Slowness of motion or movement is ________.
Q5) What treatment uses high-frequency current to produce heat and increase blood flow?
A) diathermy
B) massage
C) range of motion
D) hydrotherapy
Q6) The muscle that draws the head back and to the side,and rotates the scapula is called the ________.
Q7) The suffix -trophy in the term atrophy means nourishment and ________.
A) lack of
B) with
C) movement
D) development
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) Which condition occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or relaxes inappropriately?
A) gastroesophageal reflux disease
B) inguinal hernia
C) pyloric stenosis
D) anorexia
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for hydrochloric acid:
Q3) Write the correct meaning for GB:
Q4) The medical term for indigestion is:
A) dyspepsia.
B) dysphagia.
C) stomatitis.
D) ascites.
Q5) What kind of teeth are the largest of the permanent set?
A) bicuspids
B) canines
C) molars
D) incisors
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for carbohydrate:
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Q7) A closed sac in the crease of the sacrococcygeal region is called a/an ________.
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Blood is returned to the heart from all body parts by the:
A) veins.
B) capillaries.
C) arteries.
D) aorta.
Q2) Write the correct meaning for LDL:
Q3) The term diastole is the ________ phase of the heart cycle.
A) contraction
B) narrowing
C) relaxation
D) pumping
Q4) ________ are microscopic blood vessels with thin walls that allow the passage of oxygen and nutrients to the body and let the blood pick up waste and carbon dioxide.
Q5) The inner lining of the heart is called the endocardium.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The heartbeat is controlled by the cardiovascular system.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) As the major site for erythrocyte destruction,the ________ serves as a reservoir for blood and acts as a filter,removing microorganisms from the blood.
Q2) A deficient amount of oxygen in the blood,cells,and tissues is known as: A) hypoxia. B) anemia. C) thalassemia.
D) sideropenia.
Q3) The fluid part of the blood is called: A) serum. B) plasma. C) lymph.
D) hemoglobin.
Q4) The process of clumping together,as of blood cells that are incompatible,is called ________.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for PT:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for Rhesus (factor):
Q7) A condition of excessive amounts of sugar in the blood is called ________.
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for blood groups:
Q9) A lack of white blood cells is ________.
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) ________ is an inflammatory disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing,dyspnea,and a feeling of constriction in the chest.
Q2) An acute respiratory infection characterized by a peculiar barking cough is:
A) pneumonia.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) influenza.
Q3) In the term anthracosis,the root anthrac means: A) flesh.
B) coal.
C) dust.
D) pus.
Q4) A chronic granulomatous condition that may involve almost any organ system of the body is:
A) Legionnaires disease.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) sarcoidosis.
D) respiratory distress syndrome.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for chest x-ray:
Q6) Write the correct meaning for ABGs:
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) Which medication helps control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle?
A) Detrol
B) Tofranil
C) Bactrim
D) Urecholine
Q2) What is excessive urination during the night called?
A) nocturia
B) oliguria
C) polyuria
D) pyuria
Q3) A medication that increases urine production by reducing the amount of fluid retained in the body is called a/an:
A) antidiuretic.
B) diuretic.
C) antibacterial.
D) antiseptic.
Q4) A/An ________ is a hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina.
Q5) The trigone is a small triangular area near the base of the bladder.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) The combining form somat/o in somatotropin means:
A) turn.
B) chemical.
C) body.
D) solid.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for diabetes mellitus:
Q3) A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:
A) thyroxine.
B) total calcium.
C) thyroid scan.
D) protein-bound iodine.
Q4) Write the correct abbreviation for growth hormone:
Q5) ________ means pertaining to an abnormal protrusion of the eye.
Q6) The parathyroid gland:
A) influences the body's internal clock.
B) acts on the mammary glands.
C) helps maintain normal serum calcium levels.
D) aids in the breakdown of glycogen.
Q7) ________ results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones (cortisol).
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for CVA:
Q2) Motor neurons may be described as being ________ processes,as they transmit impulses away from the neural cell body to the muscles or organs to be innervated.
Q3) Which lobe contains centers for auditory and language input?
A) parietal
B) frontal
C) temporal
D) occipital
Q4) ________ are chemical substances that act as natural analgesics.
A) Acetylcholines
B) Neurotransmitters
C) Endorphins
D) Receptors
Q5) The ________ cranial nerve controls voice production,slowing of heartbeat,and acceleration of peristalsis.
A) glossopharyngeal
B) vagus
C) accessory
D) hypoglossal
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) An antipyretic is an agent that reduces fever.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Numerous glands line the auditory canal and secrete ________,or earwax,to lubricate and protect the ear.
Q3) The procedure for replacing the innermost ossicle with a prosthesis is:
A) otoplasty.
B) tympanoplasty.
C) stapedectomy.
D) tympanectomy.
Q4) The ________ is located between the middle ear and the throat and serves to equalize pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
A) eustachian tube
B) tympanic membrane
C) auditory canal
D) oval window
Q5) ________ is a flow of pus from the ear.
Q6) The largest of the three ossicles,also called the hammer,is the ________.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for otitis media:
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for bone conduction:
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) Write the correct meaning for XT:
Q2) The roots in orthoptics mean:
A) straight and eye.
B) curved and eye.
C) lens.
D) round and dilating.
Q3) The innermost layer of the eye is the:
A) macula.
B) retina.
C) vitreous humor.
D) choroid.
Q4) The ________ is composed of special anatomical structures that work together to facilitate sight.
Q5) The measurement of the acuteness or sharpness of vision is:
A) color vision test.
B) ultrasonography.
C) tonometry.
D) visual acuity.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for esotropia:
Q7) ________ are sensitive to bright light and are used for color vision.
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Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) Write the correct abbreviation for pelvic inflammatory disease:
Q2) Write the correct meaning for AROM:
Q3) The amniotic sac can be surgically punctured to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid.The procedure is called:
A) cordocentesis.
B) episiotomy.
C) amniocentesis.
D) chorionic villus sampling.
Q4) The surgical excision of a fallopian tube is called:
A) salpingectomy.
B) salpingotomy.
C) salpingitis.
D) salpingopexy.
Q5) Surgical procedure required to perform a C-section is: A) hymenotomy.
B) hysterectomy.
C) hysterotomy.
D) hysteroscopy.
Q6) The ________ is a muscular,hollow,pear-shaped organ that is approximately 8 cm long,5 cm wide,and 2.5 cm thick.
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Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) ________ is the only HPV vaccine that helps protect against four types of HPV.
Q2) ________ is a condition in which the urethra opens on the underside,or ventral surface,of the penis.
Q3) Write the correct meaning for TUIP:
Q4) Which test may be used to determine whether a certain person could be the father of a specific child?
A) paternity
B) semen
C) FTA-ABS
D) HSV-2
Q5) ________ is the formation of spermatozoa.
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation FTA-ABS is ________.
Q7) Surgical excision of a testicle is called:
A) orchidectomy.
B) orchidoplasty.
C) orchidotomy.
D) orchidopexy.
Q8) Write the correct meaning for STIs:
Q9) ________ is the lubricating fluid that is secreted from glands in the foreskin.
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) ________ is malignant cancer of the bone.
Q2) ________ provides the physician with a direct view of certain internal portions of the body.
Q3) The meaning of the abbreviation DCIS is ________.
Q4) A glioblastoma is a rapidly growing cancerous tumor of the:
A) eye.
B) brain.
C) liver.
D) bone.
Q5) The process of using a colposcope to examine the cervix and vagina is called
Q6) In the term xerostomia,the word root stom means: A) dry.
B) mouth.
C) monster.
D) stomach.
Q7) Bronchogenic carcinoma originates in the ________.
Q8) ________ is another term meaning invasive.
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Q9) Cystoscopy is the process of using a cystoscope to examine the ________.
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) Interventional radiology is done without:
A) needing a specialist.
B) radiation.
C) x-rays.
D) traditional surgery.
Q2) X-rays can destroy body cells.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The scientific discipline of medical imaging using radionuclides,ionizing radiation,nuclear magnetic resonance,and ultrasound is known as ________.
Q4) In the ________ position,the patient is placed lying face down with the head turned to one side.
A) supine
B) prone
C) oblique
D) lateral
Q5) The ________ position (when lying down)is used so the x-rays will pass through the body from front to back.
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for millicurie:
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) When someone has pain in the absence of any physiological cause,that person has:
A) bipolar disorder.
B) somatoform disorder.
C) personality disorder.
D) an agoraphobic disorder.
Q2) A/An ________ is a medical doctor with specialized training in psychotherapy and drug therapy.
Q3) Xanax,Valium,and Ativan are all in the ________ drug group.
A) monoamine oxidase inhibitors
B) neuroleptics
C) benzodiazepines
D) tricyclic antidepressants
Q4) The most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder among children is:
A) apperception.
B) psychosis.
C) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
D) manic-depressive illness.
Q5) Asperger syndrome is a type of autism.
A)True
B)False
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