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Course Introduction
Medical Terminology for Allied Health introduces students to the foundational language used in healthcare settings, emphasizing the structure, meaning, and correct pronunciation of medical terms. The course covers essential word elements such as prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms, enabling students to decipher complex medical vocabulary related to body systems, diseases, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, students will gain the skills needed to communicate effectively and confidently in allied health professions, laying the groundwork for further study and professional success in medical environments.
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Medical Terminology A Short Course 7th Edition by Davi Ellen Chabner
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Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure
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Q1) A cerebrovascular accident (CVA),commonly known as a stroke,can be caused by:
A) gastritis
B) osteitis
C) adenosis
D) dermatitis
E) thrombosis
Answer: E
Q2) The prefix sub- means :
A) above B) before C) across, through D) below, under E) within
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The chest cavity is the _____ cavity.
A) cranial
B) abdominal
C) spinal
D) pelvic
E) thoracic
Answer: E
Q2) femur
A)circulatory
B)digestive
C)endocrine
D)female reproductive
E)lymphatic
F)male reproductive
G)musculoskeletal
H)nervous
I)respiratory
J)skin and sense organs
K)urinary
Answer: G
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Chapter 3: Suffixes
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Q1) A condition in which blood is held back from an organ is:
A) ischemia
B) uremia
C) hematuria
D) leukemia
E) menorrhea
Answer: A
Q2) The suffix -lysis means :
A) disease
B) breakdown, destruction, separation
C) surgical repair
D) urination
E) treatment
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Prefixes
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Q1) Two prefixes that mean "beyond" are:
A) tachy- and brady-
B) pro- and pre-
C) dys- and mal-
D) re- and retro-
E) ultra- and meta-
Q2) A return of signs and symptoms of illness is called:
A) remission
B) resection
C) prolapse
D) prosthesis
E) relapse
Q3) A prefix meaning "two" is:
A) bi-
B) uni-
C) tri-
D) quadri-
E) ultra-
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Chapter 5: Medical Specialists and Case Reports
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Q1) gynecologist
A)hyperthyroidism
B)cystitis
C)vocal cord polyps, cancer
D)cervical dysplasia
E)pneumonectomy
F)arthroscopy
G)arrhythmia
H)drug treatment of breast cancer
I)sickle cell anemia
J)resection of a brain tumor
Q2) The combining form col/o means :
A) x-rays
B) sensation
C) intestines
D) rectum
E) colon
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Chapter 6: Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and
Eponyms
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Q1) ERCP
A)Stomach and intestines
B)Organ below the liver; stores bile
C)Intravenous feeding
D)Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
E)Placement of a tube from the nose into the stomach
F)X-ray examination of the bile ducts
G)X-ray examination of the colon
H)Bilirubin, AST, ALT determination; tests of liver function
I)Visual examination of the esophagus
J)Reflux esophagitis
Q2) STD
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
D)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 7: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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Q1) IBD
A)Stomach and intestines
B)Organ below the liver; stores bile
C)Intravenous feeding
D)Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis
E)Placement of a tube from the nose into the stomach
F)X-ray examination of the bile ducts
G)X-ray examination of the colon
H)Bilirubin, AST, ALT determination; tests of liver function
I)Visual examination of the esophagus
J)Reflux esophagitis
Q2) DRE
A)Blood test to detect prostate cancer
B)Resection of the prostate gland
C)Pertaining to the reproductive organs and urinary tract
V)Nonmalignant growth of prostate gland tissue
E)Technique that uses a laser to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
F)Ultrasound imaging of the prostate gland
G)Examination of the prostate gland through the rectum
H)Syphilis or gonorrhea
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Chapter 8: Appendix Proficiency Exam
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Q1) Nervous tissue surrounded by backbones is the:
A) vertebrae
B) spinal column
C) spinal cord
D) pelvis
E) brain
Q2) A backbone is an intervertebral disk.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the:
A) diaphragm
B) mediastinum
C) pleura
D) peritoneum
E) esophagus
Q4) When a patient experiences a relapse,all signs and symptoms of the disease disappear.
A)True
B)False
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