Medical Terminology Exam Review
Course Introduction
Medical Terminology is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the language of medicine, providing essential skills for understanding and communicating medical concepts. Through the study of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms, students will learn to interpret complex medical terms related to anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, and treatment procedures. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, spelling, and usage of medical terminology to ensure clarity and accuracy in written and verbal communication within healthcare environments. This course is ideal for students preparing for careers in healthcare, nursing, or allied health professions.
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Human Diseases 8th Edition by Mark Zelman
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Disease
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Q1) A _____ is a physician who studies and interprets the changes caused by disease. Answer: pathologist
Q2) A _____ is a functional abnormality not necessarily linked to a specific cause or physical abnormality.
Answer: disorder
Q3) Signs and symptoms are measures of various physiological statistics in order to assess the most basic body functions, and vary with age, sex, weight, exercise tolerance, and physical condition.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) _____ is the condition in which the human body performs its vital functions normally.
Answer: Health
Q5) Health depends on the body maintaining _____, relatively stable internal conditions under fluctuating environmental conditions.
Answer: homeostasis
Q6) An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses. Answer: electrocardiography
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Chapter 2: Immunity and the Lymphatic System
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Q1) _____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.
A)A cells
B)B cells
C)S cells
D)T cells
Answer: D
Q2) An _____, or hypersensitivity, is an extreme immune response to a harmless antigen.
Answer: allergy
Q3) A _____, or an abnormally high body temperature, is a systematic response to an infection.
Answer: fever
Q4) Natural killer cells recognize and eliminate virus-infected cells and bacteria-infected cells.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE).
Answer: erythematosus
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Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) The source of an infectious agent is known as a reservoir.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, _____ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of nosocomial infections.
Answer: handwashing
Q3) A _____ is an infectious agent composed only of proteins.
A)bacteria
B)capsid
C)prion
D)virus
Answer: C
Q4) Healthcare facilities are a major reservoir for opportunistic pathogens that can cause nosocomial infections.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Cancer
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Q1) Cigarette smoking causes about _____ of all cancer deaths in the United States.
A)10%
B)30%
C)50%
D)70%
Q2) The signs and symptoms of cancer will depend on the location of the tumor, its size, and how much it affects the organs or tissues in the area.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ cancers are preventable.
A)One-quarter of all
B)One-third of all
C)One-half of all
D)All
Q4) An adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor of a gland.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A benign tumor that projects from an epithelial surface is called a _____.
Q6) _____ tumors rarely reoccur after removal.
Q7) Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses increase the risk for _____ cancer.
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Chapter 5: Heredity and Disease
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Q1) Hemochromatosis is an _____ disorder.
A)autosomal dominant
B)autosomal recessive
C)X-linked dominant
D)X-linked recessive
Q2) Forty-four of the chromosomes are called _____.
Q3) The complete chromosomal composition of the nucleus is called the _____.
A)allele
B)diploid
C)haploid
D)karyotype
Q4) In Down syndrome chromosome 21 is inherited in triplicate, a condition called _____ 21.
Q5) Cleft lip and cleft palate are a _____ disorder.
A)congenital
B)heterozygous
C)homozygous
D)sex-linked
Q6) _____ villus sampling involves removing cells from the villi through the cervix.
Q7) The complete set of DNA in a living thing is known as its _____.
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Chapter 6: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
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Q1) Ventricular _____ is a disorganized, uncoordinated contraction of ventricles.
Q2) In _____, artery walls thicken and become hard and inflexible.
A)arteriosclerosis
B)atherosclerosis
C)cardiomyopathy
D)claudication
Q3) A stent is a cylindrical wire mesh that surrounds an _____.
A)anastomosis
B)aneurysm
C)angioplasty balloon
D)atrial node
Q4) The mitral valve lies between the right atrium and left atrium.
A)True
B)False
Q5) _____, or lightheadedness, is a symptom of cardiac rhythm disorders.
Q6) Ventricular arrhythmias are more serious and potentially life threatening than other types of arrhythmias.
A)True
B)False
Q7) _____ is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle.
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Chapter 7: Diseases of the Blood
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Q1) _____ is a reduction of circulating neutrophils, which increases the risk for certain infections.
Q2) Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the human body.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ is a condition of an abnormally low number of red blood cells.
Q4) _____ is a reduction in circulating red blood cells that is caused by accelerated destruction of red blood cells.
A)Anemia of renal disease
B)Hemolytic anemia
C)Pernicious anemia
D)Sickle cell anemia
Q5) The diagnosis of ITP is based on the appearance of severe thrombocytopenia.
A)True B)False
Q6) In iron-deficiency anemia, the red blood cells appear cigar-shaped or pencil-shaped.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Platelets and _____ form a dense mesh at a wound, preventing blood loss.
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Chapter 8: Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Q1) _____ is inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the sinuses.
Q2) A pulmonary _____ is a blockage in one or more arteries of the lung.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT one of the signs and symptoms of the common cold.
A)mucus plugs
B)runny nose
C)sneezing
D)sore throat
Q4) The most common cause of laryngitis is a _____ infection.
A)bacterial
B)fungul
C)parasitic
D)viral
Q5) _____, more commonly known as the flu, is an acute, highly contagious respiratory infection.
Q6) Physical examination of the respiratory system begins with _____, or listening to the chest with a stethoscope.
A)auscultation
B)inspection
C)palpation
D)percussion
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Chapter 9: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) Causes of _____ include heredity, poor dietary habits, inadequate fiber, overuse of laxatives, and lack of exercise.
A)flatus
B)hemorrhoids
C)proctoscope
D)prolapse
Q2) A _____ hernia is the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm at the point where the esophagus joins the stomach.
Q3) GERD may be caused by an incompetent pyloric sphincter.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Stomach cancer accounts for less than 1% of all cancers.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Pernicious anemia generally accompanies cancer of the stomach.
A)True
B)False
Q6) _____, or cancer of the liver, is a rare primary malignancy of the liver with a high mortality rate.
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Chapter 10: Diseases of the Urinary System
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Q1) One transplanted kidney can replace the function of two nonfunctional kidneys.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In _____ dialysis, dialyzing fluid is introduced into the abdominal cavity, where the cavity lining acts as a dialysis filter membrane.
Q3) Kidney stones, called urinary _____, occur in 9% of adults in the United States.
Q4) _____, a condition of elevated blood potassium, can cause cardiac arrest.
Q5) In _____, blood is removed from the body and passed through membranes where toxic substances are removed from the blood and returned to the body.
Q6) Cystitis is characterized by _____, a painful, burning sensation during urination.
Q7) Prevention for lupus nephritis includes drinking plenty of fluids and maintaining a normal blood pressure.
A)True
B)False
Q8) Wilm's tumors have a genetic basis.
A)True
B)False
Q9) Diabetic _____ is due to inflammation of the glomerulus.
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System
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Q1) Late syphilis can occur _____ years after the infection was first acquired.
A)5 to 10
B)10 to 15
C)15 to 20
D)20 to 25
Q2) _____ is bleeding between menstrual periods or extreme irregularity of the menstrual cycle.
Q3) _____ is inflammation of the testes.
Q4) The most common symptom of endometriosis is _____.
A)ectopic pregnancies
B)menstrual irregularities
C)pelvic pain
D)preeclampsia
Q5) Estrogen and progesterone secreted by the _____ drive the menstrual cycle.
A)anterior pituitary gland
B)ovaries
C)thymus
D)uterus
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Q6) The _____ is the narrow portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
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Chapter 12: Diseases of the Endocrine System
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Q1) ADH, also known as _____, stimulates water absorption in the kidneys.
Q2) The endocrine system comprises a number of glands and glandular tissues that secrete chemical messengers called _____.
Q3) _____ disease can cause a life-threatening condition, known as acute adrenal insufficiency, with death resulting from shock and cardiovascular collapse.
A)Addison's
B)Crohn's
C)Conn's
D)Cushing's
Q4) When glucose is not available, cells will use protein and fat as their energy source.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Acromegaly is caused by a benign tumor of the infundibulum.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Excessive parathyroid hormone raises the level of circulating calcium, a condition called _____.
Q7) _____ is a result of hypersecretion of GH in children.
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Chapter 13: Diseases of the Nervous System and the Special Senses
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Q1) The _____ lobe controls voluntary muscle actions and the muscles of speech.
A)frontal
B)occipital
C)parietal
D)temporal
Q2) Animal and human vaccinations has made rabies rare in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ischemic strokes are treated with _____ drugs.
A)antihypertensive
B)antiseizure
C)clot-busting
D)steroid
Q4) The signs and symptoms of _____ in infants usually begins with constipation.
A)botulism
B)Reye syndrome
C)shingles
D)tetanus
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Q5) _____ drugs may be prescribed for cerebral palsy patients to reduce seizures.
Q6) A transient _____ attack is known as a "mini-stroke."
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Chapter 14: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) A wide pupil is said to be _____.
A)constricted and permits little light to enter the eye
B)constricted and permits more light to the enter the eye
C)dilated, and permits little light to enter the eye
D)dilated, and permits more light to enter the eye
Q2) Breastfeeding infants until 6 months of age has been shown to reduce the incidence of _____.
A)cerumen impaction
B)Meniere's
C)otitis media
D)retinoblastoma
Q3) Myopia is treated with convex lenses and hyperopia is treated with concave lenses.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ is an inflammation of the superficial covering of the sclera and the inner linings of the eyelids.
Q5) The middle ear begins at the _____ membrane (eardrum).
Q6) Diabetic _____ is the leading cause of blindness among adults in the United States.
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Chapter 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders
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Q1) Mental health disorders typically arise from an interaction between _____ factors.
A)biological and physical
B)biological and environmental
C)physical and environmental
D)biological, physical, and environmental
Q2) Treatment for ADHD may include medication that _____.
A)decreases the levels of dopamine and increases the levels of norepinephrine
B)decreases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine
C)increases the levels of dopamine and decreases the levels of norepinephrine
D)increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine
Q3) _____ are false beliefs about what is taking place or who one is.
A)Delusions
B)Hallucinations
C)Mania
D)Psychosis
Q4) _____ disorder patients are plagued by constant disturbing thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines.
Q5) _____ is an intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult.
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Chapter 16: Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) One type of bone tissue is _____ bone, which contains many bone marrow-filled spaces.
Q2) The _____ gland, which is involved in the immune response, is often enlarged in myasthenia gravis patients.
A)adrenal
B)pineal
C)thymus
D)thyroid
Q3) A malignant tumor of the skeletal muscle is called a _____.
Q4) Osteomyelitis occurs principally following _____.
A)bone trauma or in diabetic patients
B)fractures or in osteogenic sarcoma patients
C)scoliosis or in patients with osteomalacia
D)surgery or in patients with osteoporosis
Q5) Further destruction of the joint results in joint erosion, scarring, and fusion, a condition called _____.
A)ankylosis
B)kyphosis
C)lordosis
D)osteoporosis
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Chapter 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System
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Q1) Periungual warts grow in the groin or peri-anal area.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Erysipelas is a superficial _____ infection of the skin.
A)bacterial
B)fungal
C)protozoan
D)viral
Q3) _____-degree burns affect the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and structures below the skin.
A)First
B)Second
C)Third
D)Fourth
Q4) Turning and reposition of patients at risk for pressure ulcers should be performed every _____.
A)hour
B)two hours
C)four hours
D)eight hours
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