Medical Terminology Test Preparation
Course Introduction
Medical Terminology is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the language of medicine. The course emphasizes the structure and meaning of medical terms by exploring root words, prefixes, and suffixes commonly used in healthcare professions. Students will develop the skills necessary to accurately interpret and utilize medical vocabulary related to anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnostics, and treatment procedures. This foundational knowledge is essential for effective communication among healthcare professionals and provides an invaluable base for further study in medical and allied health fields.
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Medical Terminology for Health Professions 7 th Edition by Ann Ehrlich
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) Which suffix means specialist?
A) -graphy
B) -gram
C) -ologist
D) -ology
Answer: C
Q2) A lesion is a torn,ragged wound.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries?
A) arteriomalacia
B) arterionecrosis
C) arteriosclerosis
D) arteriostenosis
Answer: B
Q4) The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the appendix (appendic/o means appendix).
Answer: appendicitis
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Chapter 2: The Human Body in Health and Disease
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Q1) A postmortem (after death)examination is known as a/an
Answer: autopsy
Q2) The term ____ is the opposite of anterior.
A) dorsal
B) posterior
C) superior
D) ventral
Answer: B
Q3) idiopathic disorder
A)a disorder with no detectable physical changes to explain the symptoms
B)a disorder with pathologic physical changes that explain the symptoms
C)an illness caused by a pathogenic organism
D)an illness without known cause
E)any disease transmitted from one person to another
Answer: D
Q4) The dorsal cavity contains the body organs that maintain homeostasis.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: The Skeletal System
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Q1) Which procedure is the suturing or wiring together of bones?
A) osteoclasis
B) osteorrhaphy
C) surgical fixation
D) traction
Answer: B
Q2) osteopathic physician
A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment
Answer: E
Q3) A/An ____________________ is performed to gain access to the brain to remove a tumor,to relieve intracranial pressure,or to obtain access for other surgical procedures.
Answer: craniotomy
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Chapter 4: The Muscular System
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Q1) A/An ____________________ is band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.
Q2) A sudden,involuntary contraction of one or more muscles is known as a/an
Q3) biceps
A)formed from four muscle divisions
B)formed from three muscle divisions
C)formed from two muscle divisions
D)where a muscle begins
E)where a muscle ends
Q4) Myorrhaphy is the rupture of a muscle.
A)True
B)False
Q5) flexion
A)bends a joint
B)moves away from the midline
C)moves toward the midline
D)straightens a joint
E)turns the palm downward
Q6) The term ____________________,also known as tenalgia,is pain in a tendon.
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Chapter 5: The Cardiovascular System
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Q1) A radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as a/an ____________________.
Q2) The condition of having an abnormally slow resting heartbeat is known as ____.
A) atrial fibrillation
B) bradycardia
C) palpitation
D) tachycardia
Q3) Hypoperfusion is a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part.
A)True
B)False
Q4) angiostenosis
A)inflammation of a blood vessel
B)inflammation of a vein
C)narrowing of a blood vessel
D)spasmodic contraction of blood vessels
E)thickening and the loss of elasticity of arterial walls
Q5) The passing of a catheter into the heart is known as cardiac
Q6) A/An ____________________ is also known as a clot-busting drug.
Q7) The procedure of suturing an aneurysm is a/an ____________________.
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Chapter 6: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
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Q1) Antibiotics are used to combat viral infections.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Staphylococci are bacteria that form a chain.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An antigen-antibody reaction involves binding foreign antigens to antibodies to form antigen-antibody complexes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Kaposi's ____________________ is an example of an opportunistic infection that is frequently associated with HIV.
Q5) ____________________ is the use of natural or synthetic substances to reduce the risk of cancer occurring or recurring.
Q6) The substance known as ____________________ is produced by T cells.This family of proteins specializes in fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication.
Q7) The ____________________ ____________________ virus,which causes flulike symptoms,can spread to the spinal cord and brain.
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Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
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Q1) The term ____ describes paralysis of the larynx.
A) dysphonia
B) laryngitis
C) laryngoplegia
D) laryngospasm
Q2) emphysema
A)also known as a nosebleed
B)accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
C)accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
D)progressive loss of lung function due to destruction of the alveoli
E)spitting of blood or blood-stained sputum
Q3) -pnea
A)blue
B)breathing
C)incomplete
D)stretching
E)voice
Q4) Hemoptysis is also known as a nosebleed.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: The Digestive System
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Q1) The liver stores excess blood sugar as glycogen.
A)True
B)False
Q2) cholecystic
A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder
Q3) A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the liver.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Edentulous means without teeth.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The uvula plays an important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a/an
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Chapter 9: The Urinary System
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Q1) renal cortex
A)collects urine produced by the kidney
B)functional units of the kidneys
C)organs that remove waste products from blood
D)outer layer of the kidney
E)a cluster of capillaries surrounded by the Bowman's capsule
Q2) An intravenous ____________________ is a radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters used to diagnose changes in the urinary tract.
Q3) urethrostenosis
A)abnormal narrowing of the urethra
B)bleeding from the ureter
C)bleeding from the urethra
D)distention of a ureter
E)narrowing of the ureter
Q4) The term ____ means excessive urination during the night.
A) diuresis
B) enuresis
C) nocturia
D) polyuria
Q5) A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is a/an ____________________.
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Chapter 10: The Nervous System
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Q1) anxiolytic
A)administered to treat symptoms of neurological and psychiatric illnesses
B)suppresses anxiety and relaxes muscles
C)depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep
D)produces calm without producing sleep
E)prevents or relieves depression
Q2) ganglion
A)anything that excites or activates a nerve
B)bundle of nerve fibers located within the brain or spinal cord
C)knotlike mass of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system
D)network of intersecting nerves and blood or lymphatic vessels
E)sites that receive external stimulation
Q3) Which condition is an inflammation of the brain?
A) encephalitis
B) encephalomeningitis
C) meningitis
D) poliomyelitis
Q4) A/An ____________________ is a congenital herniation of brain tissue through a gap in the skull.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears
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Q1) The oval window separates the middle ear from the inner ear.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____________________ is the drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to paralysis.
Q3) presby/o
A)hard,cornea
B)hard,white of eye
C)hearing
D)old age
E)vision condition
Q4) Otitis externa is an inflammation of the outer ear.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An iridectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the iris tissue.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The uveal tract transmits sound from the inner ear to the brain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: The Integumentary System
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Q1) ____ is the destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells,such as warts or tumors,through the application of extreme cold by using liquid nitrogen.
A) Cauterization
B) Chemabrasion
C) Cryosurgery
D) Mohs' surgery
Q2) Freckles are examples of nevi.
A)True
B)False
Q3) urticaria
A)also known as a blister
B)also known as a scab
C)also known as itching
D)also known as hives
E)also known as warts
Q4) An open sore or erosion of the skin membrane resulting in tissue loss is known as a/an ____________________.
Q5) A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bruise.
Q6) ____________________ is commonly known an ingrown toenail.
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Chapter 13: The Endocrine System
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Q1) pineal
A)control glucose metabolism
B)regulate calcium levels
C)influence sleep-wakefulness cycle
D)regulate electrolyte levels
E)active in immune reaction
Q2) Some of the serious side effects of anabolic steroid use include liver damage,altered body chemistry,plus unpredictable mood swings and violence.
A)True
B)False
Q3) melatonin
A)has a role in the immune system
B)influences sex-related characteristics
C)stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
D)influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles
E)increases glucose in the bloodstream
Q4) In response to low blood sugar,the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets secrete
Q5) An inflammation of the adrenal glands is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 14: The Reproductive Systems
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Q1) bulbourethral glands
A)also known as the foreskin
B)the gland surrounding the urethra
C)glands that produce the sperm
D)add an alkaline secretion to the semen
E)the sensitive region located at the tip of the penis
Q2) corpus
A)bulging rounded part of the uterus
B)fluid-filled sac containing a single ovum
C)fringed fingerlike extensions that catch the ovum
D)funnel-shaped opening into each fallopian tube
E)middle portion of the uterus
Q3) IVF
A)in vitro fertilization
B)zygote intrafallopian transfer
C)advanced maternal age
D)gamete intrafallopian transfer
E)assisted reproductive technology
Q4) The abnormal production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding is known as ____________________.
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Chapter 15: Diagnostic Procedures and Pharmacology
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Q1) proteinuria
A)glucose in the urine
B)excess serum protein in the urine
C)pus in the urine
D)calcium in the urine
E)bacteria in the urine
Q2) Phlebotomy is the puncture of an artery for the purpose of drawing blood.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An anti-inflammatory relieves inflammation and pain without affecting consciousness.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which form of medication administration involves a liquid or ointment that is rubbed into the skin?
A) rectal suppository
B) sublingual administration
C) topical application
D) transdermal medication
Q5) A/An ____________________ is medication administered to prevent or reduce fever.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts
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Q1) Which term describes a woman who has given birth two or more times?
A) multiparous
B) nulligravida
C) nullipara
D) primipara
Q2) A/An ____ is a flat,persistent,dark red birthmark made of pigmented cells.
A) ecchymosis
B) hematoma
C) port-wine stain
D) strawberry hemangioma
Q3) The procedure known as a ____ is also known as a vasectomy reversal.
A) orchidectomy
B) vasovasostomy
C) orchiopexy
D) varicocelectomy
Q4) The term ____ means any interruption of breathing that may result in death.
A) anorexia
B) asphyxiation
C) cyanosis
D) hypercapnia
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Chapter 17: Abbreviations
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Q1) The term ____ means to bend a limb at the joint.
A) circumduction
B) elevation
C) extension
D) flexion
Q2) Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm?
A) esophageal varices
B) gastrocele
C) hiatal hernia
D) inguinal hernia
Q3) The term ____ means vomiting blood.
A) emesis
B) hematemesis
C) hyperemesis
D) hemoptysis
Q4) Which direction is the opposite of posterior?
A) anterior
B) dorsal
C) lateral
D) ventral
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