Introduction to Medical Terminology Practice
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Medical Terminology provides students with a foundational understanding of the language used in the healthcare field. This course focuses on the structure and meaning of medical terms by examining word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. Students will learn to break down complex terms, interpret medical documentation, and accurately use terminology related to body systems, diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, spelling, and the application of medical vocabulary in real-world healthcare scenarios, equipping students with essential skills for further studies and professional practice in medical environments.
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Medical Terminology Systems 7th Edition by
Barbara A. Gylys
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Chapter 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word
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Q1) without,not
A)arthr/o
B)dermat/o
C)gastr/o
D)muscul/o
E)nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intraO)poly-
P)post-
Q)subR)retro-
Answer: L
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) The suffix for incision is -ectomy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The suffix -iatry means:
A) disease.
B) pertaining to.
C) specialist.
D) study of.
E) medicine;treatment.
Answer: E
Q3) Oste/o means bone.The word for surgical fracture of a bone is:
A) oste/o/malacia.
B) oste/o/blast.
C) oste/o/clasis.
D) oste/o/gen.
E) oste/o/metry.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) The prefix hypo- means:
A) excessive.
B) below.
C) slow.
D) between.
E) above.
Answer: B
Q2) Which prefix means rapid?
A) Brady-
B) Supra-
C) Eeu-
D) Contra-
E) TachyAnswer: E
Q3) An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy within the correct location.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Body Structure
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Q1) Inflammation is a body defense against injury,infection,or allergy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The term sequelae refers to the signs and symptoms that precede an active disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The abbreviation US means:
A) usual.
B) usage.
C) urgent sign.
D) unstable.
E) ultrasound.
Q4) Which term means delivery of fluids directly into a vein to treat various disorders?
A) Venipuncture
B) Phlebotomy
C) Venostasis
D) Infusion therapy
E) Anastomosis
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) Pruritus of the hands indicates:
A) a skin condition that turns the hands blue.
B) excessive sweating of the hands.
C) an inflammatory condition of the hands.
D) itching of the hands.
E) inflammation and swelling of the hands near the nails.
Q2) The term metastasis means the tumor:
A) is localized.
B) cells travel to remote regions of the body.
C) is cancerous but localized.
D) is benign.
E) spreads within an organ only.
Q3) If an abscess does not respond to treatment,it may require an incision to drain the pus.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Photodynamic therapy is used primarily to lighten the skin.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Build a word that means inflammation of the skin: ____________________.
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Chapter 6: Digestive System
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Q1) Crohn disease is a bowel disorder that is also known as:
A) diarrhea.
B) volvulus.
C) ischemia.
D) melena.
E) regional enteritis.
Q2) The CF cholecyst/o means:
A) gallstone.
B) gallbladder.
C) bile vessel.
D) bile duct.
E) bladder swelling.
Q3) What section of the large intestine is associated with the liver?
A) Hepatic flexure
B) Ascending colon
C) Descending colon
D) Sigmoid colon
E) Transverse colon
Q4) Build a word that means prolapse or downward displacement of the colon:
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Chapter 7: Respiratory System
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Q1) Reye syndrome is associated with:
A) antihistamines.
B) antitussives.
C) aspirin.
D) decongestants.
E) expectorants.
Q2) Use -ptysis to build a word that means spitting blood: ____________________.
Q3) Which organism causes tuberculosis?
A) AFB
B) AFT
C) ABG
D) PFT
E) HMD
Q4) MDIs deliver a specific amount of medication.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Postural drainage involves positioning a patient so gravity aids in the discharge of secretions from the bronchi.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) A mass composed of fibrin and platelets that collect on valve leaflets or their cords is called a(n):
A) embolus.
B) vegetation.
C) plaque.
D) thrombus.
E) bacterium.
Q2) Use brady- to build a word that means slow heart (beat):
Q3) Use endo- to build a word that means pertaining to within a vessel:
Q4) Statins are used to lower cholesterol in the blood and reduce its production in the liver.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which procedure involves incision of a valve to increase the size of an opening?
A) Valvectomy
B) Valvotomy
C) Valvuloplasty
D) Valvorrhaphy
E) Valvocentesis
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Chapter 9: Blood, Lymph, and Immune Systems
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Q1) The prefix allo- means:
A) other,differing from normal.
B) unequal,dissimilar.
C) one.
D) much,many.
E) same,equal.
Q2) Hemophilia treatment consists of intravenous administration of the deficient factor.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Phagocytosis is a function of which of the following cells?
A) Macrocytes
B) Erythrocytes
C) Macrophages
D) Thrombocytes
E) Reticulocytes
Q4) An abnormal heightened immune response is a characteristic of HIV.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Use -globin to build a word that means blood protein: ____________________.
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Chapter 10: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) Which classification of drugs is used to treat and prevent hypocalcemia?
A) Steroids
B) Salicylates
C) Relaxants
D) Nonsteroidals
E) Calcium supplements
Q2) Osteoarthritis is also known as:
A) gout.
B) degenerative joint disease.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) ankylosis.
E) osteoporosis.
Q3) Which device is used to fracture bone for therapeutic purposes?
A) Osteoblast
B) Osteoscope
C) Osteoclast
D) Osteoscopy
E) Osteogen
Q4) Use my/o to build a word that means disease of muscles:
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Q5) Build a word that means binding or fixation of a joint: ____________________.
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Chapter 11: Urinary System
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Q1) The kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate production of:
A) nitrogenous products.
B) red blood cells when oxygen levels are low.
C) white blood cells.
D) electrolytes.
E) amino acids.
Q2) An inability to control urination is called:
A) anuria.
B) enuresis.
C) frequency.
D) polyuria.
E) dysuria.
Q3) Inflammation of the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominopelvic cavity is called:
A) periostitis.
B) peritoneopathy.
C) peritonitis.
D) serusitis.
E) seropathy.
Q4) Build a word that means surgical repair of the meatus:
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Chapter 12: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) Cerclage is a procedure to remove polyps from the uterus.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the term for a hernia of the fallopian tube?
A) Hysterocele
B) Colpocystocele
C) Salpingocele
D) Hydrocele
E) Metrocele
Q3) What does colpodynia mean?
A) Pain in the ovaries
B) Pain in the fallopian tube
C) Pain in the cervix
D) Pain in the uterus
E) Pain in the vagina
Q4) Para 2 refers to a pregnant woman with twins.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Build a word that means disease of the female (reproductive system):
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Chapter 13: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) External beam radiation is also called teletherapy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Vasectomy reversal is called:
A) vasostomy.
B) anastomosis.
C) vasoplasty.
D) vasovasostomy.
E) vasoneurosis.
Q3) Urethrorrhaphy is a procedure used to relieve stricture or narrowing of the urethra.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which abbreviation refers to a tumor marker for prostatic disorders?
A) BNO
B) BPH
C) EBT
D) PSA
E) HPV
Q5) Build a word that means surgical repair of the scrotum:
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Chapter 14: Endocrine System
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Q1) thyroid gland
A)acr/o
B)aden/o
C)adren/o
D)azot/o
E)calc/o
F)carcin/o
G)crin/o
H)gluc/o
I)home/o
J)kal/i
K)pancreat/o
L)parathyroid/o
M)thym/o
N)thyroid/o
O)toxic/o
Q2) Use adren/o to build a word that means disease of the adrenal glands:
Q3) Use -crine to build a word that means to secrete within:
Q4) Build a word that means incision of the pancreas: ____________________.
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Chapter 15: Nervous System
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Q1) Which abbreviation refers to a state of unconsciousness?
A) CSF
B) LOC
C) TIA
D) CP
E) AD
Q2) Brain plaques are associated with AD.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Intracranial pressure commonly causes papilledema.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which disorder is associated with demyelination?
A) Multiple sclerosis
B) Parkinson disease
C) Epilepsy
D) Guillain-Barré syndrome
E) Huntington chorea
Q5) Use quadri- to build a word that means paralysis of four (extremities):
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Chapter 16: Special Senses
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Q1) Use myring/o to build a word that means surgical repair of the eardrum:
Q2) Corrective surgery for a deformed or excessively large or small pinna is called: A) antrotomy.
B) microtomy.
C) macrotomy.
D) otoplasty.
E) blepharoplasty.
Q3) Surgical correction of a perforated eardrum is called: A) myringoplasty. B) otoplasty.
C) antrotomy.
D) mastoidoplasty. E) scleroplasty.
Q4) The CF audi/o means: A) hearing. B) sound.
C) conjunctiva.
D) stapes.
E) turning.
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