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Course Introduction
Introduction to Medical Language is a foundational course designed to acquaint students with the essential terminology used in the healthcare field. The course covers word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms commonly found in medical vocabulary, enabling students to accurately interpret and communicate medical information. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, spelling, and the proper context for terms related to body systems, diseases, diagnostics, and treatments. By building a strong base in medical language, students are better prepared for further studies in health sciences and effective interaction in clinical environments.
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Essentials of Medical Language 3rd Edition by David Allan
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Chapter 1: The Anatomy of Word Construction: the Essential Elements of
the Language of Medicine
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Q1) Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels?
A)A combining vowel can join a root to another root.
B)Examples of combining vowels are "o" and "a."
C)A combining vowel has no meaning of its own.
D)A combining vowel makes a word easier to pronounce.
E)The most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i."
Answer: E
Q2) The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities is:
A)corpus.
B)septum.
C)corpora.
D)septa.
E)corpa.
Answer: B
Q3) The plural form of the name of the bones of the spinal column. Answer: vertebrae
Q4) The singular form of the word ganglia.
Answer: ganglion
Q5) Write the word that the pronunciation key is describing, HIGH-po-TEN-siv.
Answer: hypotensive
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Chapter 2: The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy
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Q1) The root in the word nutrient means :
A)nourish.
B)fat.
C)muscles.
D)skin.
E)fibroblasts.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following words has a suffix meaning something formed?
A)Chromatin
B)Cytoplasm
C)Lysosome
D)Endoplasmic
E)Histology
Answer: B
Q3) Write the medical term that means pertaining to the lymph system.
Answer: lymphatic
Q4) Write the medical term that means systematic treatment of a disease, dysfunction, or disorder.
Answer: therapy
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Chapter 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the
Language of Dermatology
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Q1) Which set of symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has eczema?
A)Itching, pimples, and petechiae.
B)Inflammation, itching, and excoriation, with dry, red, scaly patches.
C)Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes.
D)History of contact with poison oak.
E)Pimples, boils, and carbuncles.
Answer: B
Q2) The abbreviation IM stands for:
A)immune.
B)intramuscular.
C)intravenous.
D)immunology.
E)impetigo.
Answer: B
Q3) The term that means poisonous substance formed by a cell or organism
Answer: toxin
Q4) The medical term that means fibrotic seam that forms when a wound heals
Answer: scar
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Chapter 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the
Language of Orthopedics
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Q1) Chiropractors focus on:
A)setting broken bones.
B)assisting nursing.
C)manual adjustment of joints.
D)prevention and correction of injuries.
E)assisting orthopedic surgeons.
Q2) Osteopenia is the medical term for:
A)fracture.
B)rotator cuff tear.
C)separation.
D)stiffening of the bones.
E)low bone density.
Q3) The word element that means cell is:
A)blast.
B)genesis.
C)clast.
D)cyte.
E)osteo.
Q4) Correctly spell the term that means the excision of all or part of the cartilage pad of the knee.
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Chapter 5: Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the
Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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Q1) The suffix in rhabdomyolysis means :
A)inflammation.
B)destruction.
C)nourishment.
D)muscle.
E)rod-shaped.
Q2) The specialist that typically leads a rehabilitation multidisciplinary team is a:
A)physical therapy assistant.
B)certified occupational therapy assistant.
C)physiatrist.
D)orthotist.
E)orthopedic technician.
Q3) Which of the following correctly describes the brachialis muscle?
A)Muscle of the arm.
B)Muscle that everts the foot.
C)A large, fan-shaped muscle that connects the scapula and clavicle to the humerus.
D)One of the muscles that make up the quadriceps.
E)Muscle that helps flex the leg.
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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of
the
Language of Cardiology
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Q1) Which of the following words mean lack of blood supply to a tissue?
A)Infarction
B)Ischemia
C)Fibrosis
D)Diastole
E)Ventricle
Q2) When attempting to gain intravenous access, the radiologic technician would attempt to catheterize a(n):
A)superficial vein.
B)deep vein.
C)venous sinus.
D)venule.
Q3) A synonym for thebicuspid valve is:
A)aortic valve.
B)pulmonic valve.
C)semilunar valve.
D)chordae tendinae.
E)mitral valve.
Q4) The word _________ means to examine with the fingers and hands; it is derived from the Latin meaning touch, stroke.
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The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology
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Q1) What is the medical definition of the term heparin?
A)A protein molecule that is produced in the spleen.
B)A small cell without any granules.
C)A thrombolytic that is secreted by leukocytes.
D)An anticoagulant that is secreted by basophils.
E)A probiotic that is ingested to prevent blood clots.
Q2) The lymphatic system absorbs excess interstitial fluid and returns it to what area?
A)The kidney
B)The liver
C)The stomach
D)The intestine
E)The bloodstream
Q3) In the medical term fibrinogen, what does the suffix mean?
A)Clot
B)Fiber
C)Leak
D)Form
E)Color
Q4) A medical specialist in disorders of the blood is called a _________.
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Chapter 8: Respiratory System: The Essentials of the
Language of Pulmonology
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Q1) Antibiotics are used when:
A)the patient is sneezing.
B)when a bacterial infection is present.
C)a person is feeling well.
D)the patient cannot breathe.
E)when a viral infection is present.
Q2) What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
A)Epistaxis
B)Hemestaxis
C)Hematoma
D)Phlebotomy
E)Episiotomy
Q3) Which of the following structures does not participate in the production of sound?
A)Pharynx
B)Tongue
C)Teeth
D)Lips
E)Epiglottis
Q4) Correctly spell the term that means air in the pleural space: _____________.
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Chapter 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the
Language of Gastroenterology
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Q1) The instrument used to examine the stomach is the:
A)cystoscope.
B)microscope.
C)otoscope.
D)ophthalmoscope.
E)gastroscope.
Q2) Gastroenterology is the study of:
A)weight loss.
B)dietetics.
C)the olfactory system.
D)the digestive system.
E)the circulatory system.
Q3) The word cholelithiasis means :
A)the condition of having high cholesterol.
B)the procedure for destroying gallstones.
C)the condition of forming gallstones.
D)the condition of having gallstones.
E)any change in the function of the gallbladder.
Q4) ___________ is the inflammation of the pancreas.
Q5) A buildup of dental plaque is known as _________.
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Essentials of the Languages of Neurology and Psychiatry
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Q1) The physical therapist notes the patient with cerebral palsy has spastic upper limbs.Which statement accurately describes the patient's upper limbs?
A)The patient is unable to move her arms, and the arms have decreased muscle tone.
B)The patient's arms move about in an uncoordinated fashion.
C)The patient's arm muscles are tightly bent, and it is difficult to straighten them.
D)The patient's legs are moving in a writhing motion.
E)The patient's legs and arms are paralyzed, and have no muscle tone.
Q2) Which of the following conditions refers to a chronic brain disorder caused by paroxysmal excessive neuronal discharges?
A)Epilepsy
B)Stroke
C)Transient ischemic attack
D)Brain attack
E)Cerebral contusion
Q3) The abbreviation for the fluid inside the ventricles which surrounds the brain and spinal cord is _________.
Q4) A bruising of tissue, including the brain is called a _________.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials
of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology
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Q1) The shell-like external ear is the _________ and its plural is _________.
A)pinna; pinnae
B)pina; pinas
C)penna; pennas
D)pina; pinnas
E)pena; penae
Q2) A manufactured substitute for a missing part of the body is called a _________.
Q3) The three ossicles, the malleus, incus, and stapes, are attached to the wall of the tympanic cavity by tiny:
A)hairs.
B)ligaments.
C)tendons.
D)muscles.
E)blood vessels.
Q4) A synonym for conjunctivitis of the newborn is:
A)allergic conjunctivitis.
B)scleritis.
C)ophthalmia neonatorum.
D)hyperopia.
E)macular degeneration.
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Chapter 12: The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the
Language of Endocrinology
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Q1) The hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas that raises blood sugar levels is _________.
Q2) A patient who has diabetes mellitus needs periodic laboratory evaluation of kidney function.Which one of the following tests is specific in determining how well the kidneys are functioning?
A)NPH
B)BUN
C)OGTT
D)ECG
E)HbA1c
Q3) What is the only hormone that lowers blood glucose?
A)Glucagon
B)Norepinephrine
C)Insulin
D)Adrenalin
E)Aldosterone
Q4) A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and transported to the posterior pituitary gland that decreases urine production is _________ hormone.
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Q5) Diabetes which occurs during pregnancy is called ________________diabetes.
Chapter 13: The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology
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Q1) Checking a urine sample for pH, specific gravity, the presence of protein and sugar are part of a(n):
A)IVP.
B)UA.
C)SG.
D)VCUG.
E)KUB.
Q2) A patient is scheduled to have a KUB and asks the nurse about the test.Which response by the nurse would be most accurate?
A)The doctor will inject a dye into your veins and then take x-rays of your kidneys.
B)The doctor will break up your kidney stones using shock waves.
C)An x-ray will be taken to show your kidneys, ureters and bladder.
D)A small instrument will be passed through your urethra to visualize your bladder.
E)A small tube will be placed into your bladder to inject dye into the bladder for x-rays.
Q3) A soft plastic or rubber tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain and collect urine is called a _________.
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Chapter 14: The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials
of the Language of the Male Reproductive System
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Q1) Which of the following disorders is a congenital defect?
A)Priapism
B)Balanitis
C)Epispadias
D)Urethral stricture
E)Phimosis
Q2) The root/combining form in the word spermatocele means :
A)varicosity.
B)cave, swelling.
C)hernia.
D)sperm.
E)epididymis.
Q3) Where are androgens produced?
A)In the prostate
B)In the tunica vaginalis
C)In the interstitial cells
D)In the epididymis
E)In the plexus
Q4) The process of expelling semen suddenly is called _________.
Q5) The sac containing the testes is called the _________.
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Chapter 15: The Female Reproductive System: The
Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Q1) In the term lactation, what does the root mean?
A)To create
B)Milk
C)Feed
D)Suckle
E)Nipple
Q2) The hormone that inhibits lactation during pregnancy:
A)progesterone.
B)cortisol.
C)fimbriae.
D)estrogen.
E)testosterone.
Q3) Evidence that a female is in puberty is demonstrated by: A)lochia. B)dyspareunia.
C)lactation.
D)menarche.
Q4) The process of rhythmic uterine contractions to expel the fetus is called
Q5) A baby born after 42 weeks gestation is classified as _________.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts and Abbreviations
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Q1) The building blocks of a baby's identity begin in the last trimester in _________ when the baby plays with his or her fingers and toes and responds to sounds, music, and voices.
A)situ
B)utero
C)placenta
D)loco parentis
E)extremis
Q2) A cleft palate is a:
A)spinal defect.
B)neurological deficit.
C)septal defect.
D)craniofacial malformation.
E)hereditary defect
Q3) Which of the following would rate a score of 0 as an Apgar sign?
A)Skin that's pink all over
B)No pulse
C)Active spontaneous movement
D)Weak cry or gasping
E)Pulling away from airway suction
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