Medical Terminology
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Course Introduction
Medical Terminology is a foundational course designed to introduce students to the language used in the healthcare industry. Through the study of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms, students will learn how medical terms are constructed and how to accurately interpret and use terminology related to anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, and treatment procedures. Emphasis is placed on the correct spelling, pronunciation, and usage of medical vocabulary, enabling students to effectively communicate in clinical and administrative healthcare environments. This course provides essential skills for anyone pursuing a career in health sciences or allied health professions.
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Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions 6th Edition by Margaret Schell Frazier
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Chapter 1: Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Q1) Malignant tumors
A) tend to infiltrate other tissue.
B) tend to bleed, ulcerate, and become infected.
C) may spread to distant sites in the body.
D) are all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) Homeostasis refers to
A) disease related to age.
B) internal stability of the body.
C) a chronic disease process.
D) genetic predisposition to disease.
Answer: B
Q3) Anaphylaxis, serum sickness, arthralgia, and status asthmaticus are
A) part of aging.
B) systemic manifestations of severe allergic responses.
C) immunodeficiency disorders.
D) mild allergic conditions.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood
Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Congenital diseases
A) are always fatal.
B) are always genetic.
C) are always nongenetic.
D) can be physical or mental.
Answer: D
Q2) It is recommended that all adults receive the Tdap immunization every 10 years to reduce the incidence of whooping cough.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Chickenpox is spread by virus being transmitted by A) bacillus entering through damaged skin.
B) a toxin formed in respiratory mucosa.
C) direct or indirect droplet nuclei from the respiratory tract of the infected person.
D) group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) When an individual reports a known HIV exposure through unprotected sexual contact or an accidental puncture with a contaminated needle,
A) immediate medical care should be arranged.
B) there is no recommended medical attention.
C) he or she is informed there is now a cure for HIV.
D) none of the above.
Answer: A
Q2) The group of diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells is
A) immunodeficiency diseases.
B) autoimmune diseases.
C) immunocompetent diseases.
D) diseases of the reticuloendothelial system.
Answer: B
Q3) Some types and functions of T-cells in the body's immune system include
A) cytotoxic T-cells that destroy virus and tumor cells.
B) helper T-cells that stimulate B-cells to produce antibodies.
C) suppressor T-cells that moderate the immune response.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System
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Q1) Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of hormones.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Patients who are bedridden or unable to drink enough water to compensate for urinary loss of water can become dangerously dehydrated.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Type 2 diabetes
A) usually requires treatment with insulin injections.
B) is seldom seen in adults.
C) is the most common form of diabetes.
D) is described by none of the above.
Q4) Adrenal insufficiency, with progressive destruction of the adrenal gland, is called
A) Cushing's syndrome.
B) Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
C) Addison's disease.
D) none of the above.
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Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Causes of ruptured tympanic membrane are
A) infection.
B) blow to the ear.
C) nearby explosion.
D) all of the above.
Q2) Sensorineural hearing loss that is caused by damage to the cochlea is irreversible; therefore, prevention is essential.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sensorineural hearing loss has noticeable onset.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The cause of sensorineural deafness, also referred to as occupational hearing loss, includes
A) loud noise.
B) the aging process.
C) the side effects of certain medication.
D) all of the above.
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Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System
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Q1) A guideline for preventing excessive sun exposure is to avoid sunlight between 10 AM and 3 PM when UV rays are the strongest.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Folliculitis is an inflammation of
A) hair follicles.
B) sebaceous glands.
C) fissure.
D) comedo.
Q3) Itch mites and lice spread easily from one person to another by close physical contact.
A)True
B)False
Q4) _____ is associated with severe itching followed by the appearance of redness and an area of swelling (wheal) in a localized area of skin.
A) Scabies
B) Erysipelas
C) Urticaria (hives)
D) Psoriasis
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Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) A progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles is known as
A) muscular dystrophy (MD).
B) multiple sclerosis.
C) myasthenia gravis.
D) none of the above.
Q2) _____ is an injury that is the result of overuse, overstretching, or forcible stretching of a muscle beyond its functional capacity. It sometimes involves a tendon or ligament.
A) Avulsion
B) Sprain
C) Shin splints
D) Strain
Q3) A bunion is also called hallux valgus.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The name of the injury involving the semilunar cartilages in the knee is
A) rotator cuff tear.
B) torn meniscus.
C) sciatic injury.
D) compression injury.
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Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System
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Q1) The diagnostic test for esophagitis that is considered a superior method and includes biopsy is called
A) liver function study.
B) esophagoscopy.
C) a chest film.
D) a barium study.
Q2) Intestinal obstruction can be
A) mechanical.
B) functional.
C) partial or complete.
D) all of the above.
Q3) "Traveler's diarrhea," a common syndrome of gastroenteritis, is usually caused by A) ingestion of food or water contaminated with bacteria.
B) a virus.
C) a drug reaction.
D) an allergic reaction.
Q4) Vitamin D is considered highly toxic, especially in infants and children. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
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Q1) Some points to stress in patient teaching regarding cessation of smoking include A) reducing one's exposure to secondhand smoke is recommended.
B) there are no benefits to cessation of smoking to patients who already have lung cancer.
C) there is less danger of relapse in patients who survive lung cancer and continue to smoke.
D) the prognosis for patients with lung cancer is generally good.
Q2) An area of contained infectious material in the lung is known as A) histoplasmosis.
B) pulmonary abscess.
C) flail chest.
D) Legionella infection.
Q3) Target groups for influenza immunization include persons aged 50 and older, patients with chronic disease, health care providers, and other high-risk persons. A)True
B)False
Q4) Pontiac fever is a milder form of Legionellosis; neither form is contagious. A)True B)False
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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System
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Q1) The most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United States is A) angina pectoris.
B) CAD.
C) MI.
D) CHF.
Q2) The patient who experiences gradually increasing dyspnea, anxiety, and edema of the feet and ankles may be suffering from A) CHF.
B) MI.
C) malignant hypertension.
D) angina pectoris.
Q3) Valvular heart disease can occur in what forms?
A) Insufficiency
B) Stenosis
C) Contracture
D) Both a and b
Q4) Patients with MVP experience severe crushing chest pain and syncope. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System
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Q1) The condition of the kidney caused by pressure from urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the urinary tract is called A) enuresis.
B) diabetic nephropathy.
C) hematuria.
D) hydronephrosis.
Q2) Lithotripsy is a procedure used to examine the urinary tract.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Glomerulosclerosis describes renal changes that are due to a systemic endocrine disease and that are typical of A) urethritis.
B) cystitis.
C) diabetic neuropathy.
D) polycystic kidney disease.
Q4) ARF is a clinical emergency.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System
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Q1) The patient with hydatidiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In pregnancy, when the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment and encroaches on the internal cervical os causing vaginal bleeding, the condition is called
A) ectopic pregnancy.
B) hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).
C) abruptio placentae.
D) placenta previa.
Q3) _____ accounts for more deaths than any other gynecologic malignancy.
A) Breast cancer
B) Uterine cancer
C) PID
D) Ovarian cancer
Q4) Which statement(s) is/are correct regarding multiple pregnancies?
A) They are occurring more often.
B) Problems associated with multiple pregnancies are many.
C) The fetuses usually must be delivered by cesarean section.
D) All of the above are correct
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Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Periodic severe headaches that may be completely incapacitating are called A) cephalalgia.
B) peripheral neuritis.
C) neuralgia.
D) migraines.
Q2) Pill-rolling tremor of thumb and forefinger, muscular rigidity, masklike facial expression, and shuffling gait are all signs of A) Bell's palsy.
B) Parkinson's disease.
C) epilepsy.
D) neuropathy.
Q3) Cephalalgia, or secondary headache, is sometimes a symptom of an underlying disorder or disease.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The prognosis for patients with tumors involving the brain is A) poor.
B) always death.
C) good.
D) difficult to project.
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Chapter 14: Mental Disorders
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Q1) Dementia may be caused by traumatic insult to the brain.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The psychosis that is characterized by distortions of perception, emotions, and thoughts and that often includes bizarre behavior is
A) bipolar disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
C) factitious disorder.
D) schizophrenia.
Q3) _____ involves a progressive, general deterioration of the mental capacities of perceiving, thinking, and remembering.
A) Somatoform disorder
B) Mood disorder
C) Sleep disorder
D) Dementia
Q4) ADD and ADHD are different disorders.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma
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Q1) All incidents of open trauma have a commonality in A) the risk of infection.
B) pain.
C) risk of tetanus.
D) all of the above.
Q2) There are no specific tests or documentation procedures available for the rape victim.
A)True
B)False
Q3) FBs in the ear may include
A) bugs and insects.
B) cereal, peas, beans, grapes, and pebbles.
C) cotton.
D) all of the above.
Q4) An easy way to remove a live bug from an ear is
A) grasp with tweezers.
B) turn off light and shine a flash light in the ear.
C) pull on ear lobe.
D) have patient stand in shower.
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