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Medical Transcription is a specialized course that trains students to accurately convert physicians voice-recorded reports into written documents. The curriculum covers essential areas such as medical terminology, anatomy, pharmacology, healthcare documentation standards, and English grammar. Students learn to transcribe a variety of medical records, including patient histories, operative reports, discharge summaries, and consultation notes. The course emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and the use of transcription software and electronic health records, preparing graduates for roles in hospitals, clinics, and transcription service organizations.
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Medical Language for Modern Health Care 3rd Edition by David Allan
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Chapter 1: Roots and Combining Forms
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Q1) In the term arthroscopy, the root is ________________ means
Answer: Arthr- and joint
Explanation: Arthr- and derived from the Greek word for joint
Q2) Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
A)Gastroenterology
B)Indoscopy
C)Hypothiroydism
D)Hpyerglicemia
E)Epidromal
Answer: A
Q3) An example of a combining form in a medical term is:
A)-ology
B)pre-
C)gynec-
D)Cardi/o-
E)-tory
Answer: D
Q4) CPR is the abbreviation for _____________________ resuscitation.
Answer: Cardiopulmonary
Explanation: CPR is the abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Chapter 2: Suffixes and Prefixes
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Q1) Which of the following terms uses a suffix to indicate infection or inflammation?
A)Cardiopathy
B)Pericardium
C)Arthroplasty
D)Endotracheal
E)Endocarditis
Answer: E
Q2) Which of the following words has a suffix that means the study of?
A)Gynecologist
B)Respiratory
C)Dermatology
D)Arthritis
E)Arthroplasty
Answer: C
Q3) Hypotension is ______________ blood pressure. Answer: low
Explanation: Hypo- refers to low or below normal
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Chapter 3: Word Analysis and Communication
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Q1) Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix?
A)Urethra
B)Ureter
C)Urine
D)Costovertebral
E)Cardiology.
Answer: D
Q2) In the term hypertension the correct word elements are:
A)Hyper- prefix, tens- root word, -ion suffix
B)Hyper- root word, tens- prefix, -ion suffix
C)Hyper- suffix, tens- suffix, -ion root word
D)Hyper- prefix, tens- suffix, -ion root word
E)Hyper- root word, tens- suffix, -ion prefix
Answer: A
Q3) The term lumen is singular, the plural form is _______________.
Answer: lumina
Explanation: The term ends in en the plural ending is ina therefore the proper plural form of lumen is lumina.
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Chapter 4: The Body As a Whole
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Q1) The RUQ is located _________________ to the RLQ.
A)anterior
B)posterior
C)inferior
D)distal
E)superior
Q2) A transplantation of living tissue is a(n):
A)diaphragm
B)ostomy
C)graft
D)quadrant
E)transverse plane
Q3) Which of the following words has a root meaning bone?
A)Collagen
B)Ligament
C)Osteocyte
D)Ostomy
E)Synovial
Q4) The toes are ______________ to the knee.
Q5) The powerhouses of the cells are the _______________?
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Chapter 5: Digestive System
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Q1) The adjective form for the stomach is:
A)gastric
B)cecal
C)alimentary
D)ileostomy
E)stomatitis
Q2) The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated:
A)HSV-1
B)HIV
C)RSV
D)SSA
E)ESR
Q3) The acronym for a group of lab tests to measure liver processes is:
A)ESR
B)AST
C)LFT
D)SSA
E)BP
Q4) Professionals who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called:
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Chapter 6: Urinary System
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Q1) What does the suffix in the word nitrogenous mean?
A)Nitrogen
B)One who studies
C)Create
D)Pertaining to
E)Containing
Q2) What is the mechanism by which urine is moved downwards toward the urinary bladder?
A)Capillary action
B)Valves along the length of the ureter
C)Muscular peristaltic waves
D)External muscles squeezing on the local structures
E)Free-water flush
Q3) Where are nephrons located?
A)In the cortex
B)In the medulla
C)In the glomerulus
D)In the pelvis
E)In the loop of Henle
Q4) A small stone is a __________________.
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Chapter 7: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) A small sac containing liquid, such as semen, is known as a seminal __________.
A)vesicle
B)ampulla
C)varicocele
D)lobule
E)sinus
Q2) At the time of fertilization, each sperm has _______ chromosomes.
A)15
B)20
C)22
D)23
E)46
Q3) The blood test used to detect the presence of cancer of the prostate gland is abbreviated as _______________.
Q4) A synonym for prepuce is
A)glans
B)smegma
C)corpus
D)frenulum
E)foreskin
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Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) Pain associated with menstruation is called
A)menodynia
B)dyspareunia
C)menorrhalgia
D)cryomenorrhea
E)dysmenorrhea
Q2) The plural form of the word labium is
A)labiums
B)labiae
C)labia
D)labiumes
E)labias
Q3) The term polymenorrhea means
A)excessive menstrual bleeding
B)irregular uterine bleeding between menses
C)more than normal frequency of menses
D)menstruation after age 55
E)pain with menstruation
Q4) A baby born after 42 weeks gestation is classified as
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Chapter 9: Nervous System
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Q1) A hereditary condition which starts with mild personality changes and progresses to involuntary, jerky, irregular movements and muscle weakness with dementia is
A)Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
B)Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
C)Glioblastoma multiforme
D)Huntington disease
E)Tourette syndrome
Q2) The root/combining form in the word narcolepsy means
A)tic
B)seizure
C)sleep
D)pain
E)stupor
Q3) A tumor of the covering of the brain and spinal cord is called a(n)
A)glioblastoma multiforme
B)astrocytoma
C)oligodendroma
D)glioma
E)meningioma
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Chapter 10: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The term which means intermittent leg pain and limping is
A)varicose
B)ablation
C)claudication
D)thrombophlebitis
E)thromboembolism
Q2) The term which means a detached piece of thrombus, a mass of bacteria, quantity of air, or foreign body that blocks a blood vessel is a(n)
Q3) The suffix in the word cardiomegaly means
A)heart
B)incision
C)repair
D)excision
E)enlargement
Q4) An absence of contractions of the heart is called _______________________________.
Q5) An abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the heart or blood vessels is called a
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Chapter 11: Blood
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Q1) Which of the following best fits the definition of the word urea?
A)Urea is the end product of nitrogen metabolism
B)Urea is another term for urine
C)Urea is a result of the function of the lungs
D)Urea refers to the breakdown of skeletal muscle
E)Urea is the by-product of wound healing
Q2) What is the medical term for a specific protein evoked by an antigen?
A)Heparin
B)Globin
C)Monocyte
D)Antibody
E)Basophil
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?
A)Maintain body temperature
B)Transport nutrients
C)Produce albumin
D)Form clots
E)Regulate pH and osmosis
Q4) A synonym for a red blood cell is
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Chapter 12: Lymphatic and Immune System
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Q1) In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix mean?
A)Against
B)Automatic
C)Self, same
D)Strange
E)Foreign
Q2) What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response?
A)Autoimmune
B)Anaphylaxis
C)Hemorrhage
D)Evisceration
E)Urticaria
Q3) The term lymphadenopathy means
A)cancer of the lymph tissue
B)enlargement of the lymph nodes
C)infection of the lymph and endocrine glands
D)disease of the lymph nodes
E)malfunction of the lymph system
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Chapter 13: Respiratory System
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Q1) Johnny Jones is a 1-year-old who came into the doctor's office with his father. Johnny is having increased respiratory distress and retractions in the intercostal spaces of the chest. The doctor seemed concerned that Johnny may have which of the following conditions?
A)Rhinitis
B)Pharyngitis
C)Epiglottis
D)Conjunctivitis
E)Bronchiolitis
Q2) The plural form of the medical term alveolus is
A)alveoluses
B)alveoli
C)alveolar
D)alveolis
E)alveolae
Q3) A procedure in which a fiber-optic endoscope is inserted into the bronchial tree to visually examine it, biopsy the tissue, or take a wash for secretions is called a(n)
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Chapter 14: Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) __________________is a general term for a group of hereditary, progressive disorders affecting skeletal muscles.
A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Rhabdomyolysis
C)Myasthenia gravis
D)Fibromylagia
E)Polymyalgia rheumatica
Q2) In the word fibromyalgia, what does the suffix mean?
A)Pain
B)Across
C)Surgical removal
D)Muscle
E)Bad, difficult
Q3) The term fascia comes from a Latin word that means
A)fiber
B)excessive
C)small bundle
D)a band
E)tone
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Chapter 15: Integumentary System
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Q1) The plural form of the word papilla is
A)papillas
B)papillaes
C)papillum
D)papillae
E)papilli
Q2) A raised, irregular, lumpy, shiny scar which forms as a result of excessive fibrosis and scar tissue formation is called a(n)
A)Abrasion
B)Granulation
C)Keloid
D)Scab
E)Eschar
Q3) The term that means a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor is A)epithelioma
B)carcinoma
C)squamousoma
D)dermatoma
E)mesothelioma
Q4) The most superficial layer of the skin is the
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Chapter 16: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Read this selection: Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac, with swelling and pus at the medial corner of the eye. Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this condition?
A)No inflammation is involved.
B)Antibiotics would not help this patient.
C)A visual acuity test would help with diagnosis.
D)The canthus is purulent.
E)The patient is definitely not contagious.
Q2) Another name for earwax is ______________________________.
Q3) The name of the bony socket that holds the eyeball is called the _____________.
Q4) The prefix in the word amblyopia means
A)sight
B)dull
C)gray
D)wandering
E)weak
Q5) An electronic device that tests for hearing loss is called an _______________________.
Q6) A condition in which there is a complete or partial opacity of the lens is called a ____________.
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Chapter 17: Endocrine System
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Q1) The adrenal glands are anchored like a cap on the upper pole of each kidney. The term that is used to describe the location of the adrenal glands is
A)suprarenal
B)epirenal
C)hypernephrotic
D)pararenal
E)supernephrotic
Q2) Which of the following words containing a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract?
A)Prostaglandin
B)Melatonin
C)Leptin
D)Insulin
E)Oxytocin
Q3) The disease caused by adrenal gland insufficiency, specifically a decreased production of adrenocortical steroids is called ___________________________disease.
Q4) Diabetes which occurs during pregnancy is called ________________diabetes.
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Chapter 18: Mental Health
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Q1) What does the combining form in the word narcotic mean?
A)Drug
B)Addicting
C)Pertaining to
D)Altering
E)Sleep
Q2) Cognitive mental activities are those that pertain to
A)behavioral outbursts
B)thinking and learning
C)learning skills
D)safety
E)language
Q3) What does the combining form in the word pathologic mean?
A)Cold
B)Addictive
C)Disease
D)Ineffective
E)Pertaining to
Q4) The police were called to the home of a person who was threatening to kill himself. The killing of oneself is called __________________________.
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Chapter 19: Geriatrics
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Q1) A wasting or diminished volume of a tissue or organ is called
Q2) The study of the social, mental, and physical aspects of aging is called
A)gerontology
B)gerontologist
C)geriatrics
D)geriatrician
E)geriontologist
Q3) The medical term that refers to the inability to prevent the discharge of urine or feces is _________________________________.
Q4) In one of the theories of senescence, antioxidants are thought to act by
A)causing a total and permanent cessation of all vital functions
B)using oxygen in the body to protect cells from damage
C)killing bacteria resistant to other common agents
D)preventing cell damage by removing free radicals
E)reversing damage to neurons
Q5) The type of care that relieves symptoms and pain without curing a person of a disease or condition is called _______________________.
Q6) The most common form of dementia is _________________
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Chapter 20: Cancer Oncology
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Q1) Which of the following is a cancer arising from connective tissue cells?
A)Carcinoma
B)Mesothelioma
C)Leukemia
D)Sarcoma
E)Lymphoma
Q2) The root/combining form in the word chondrosarcoma means
A)cartilage
B)tumor
C)pertaining to D)flesh
E)ribs
Q3) The suffix in the word carcinogen means
A)cancer
B)source
C)produce
D)form
E)origin
Q4) A colony of organisms or cells all having identical genetic constitutions is called a
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Chapter 21: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The root/combining form that means x-ray beam is
A)radi/o
B)angi/o
C)coron/o
D)fluor/o
E)stere/o
Q2) The transmission of radiographic digital images from one location to another for interpretation by a radiologist is called
A)interventional radiology
B)teleradiology
C)digital radiography
D)fluoroscopy
E)radiotherapy
Q3) A physician with specialized training in obtaining and interpreting medical images is a _____________________________.
Q4) Agents such as barium sulfate and iodine, which can be administered orally, rectally, intravenously, or in an artery to enhance the real-time imaging of dynamic processes in blood vessels, or peristalsis in the GI tract are called ______________________________ agents.
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Chapter 22: Pharmacology
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Q1) The study of drugs and their sources, preparation, chemistry, actions and uses is called
A)A pharmacologist
B)A pharmacy
C)A pharmacy technician
D)Pharmacology
E)A pharmacist
Q2) The type of medication used to relax the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract is a(n)
A)Bronchoconstrictor
B)Mucolytic
C)Antibiotic
D)Bronchodilator
E)Anti-inflammatory
Q3) Drugs used to treat the symptoms of menopause are abbreviated as
A)HT
B)HRT
C)SERM
D)ERD
E)EPH
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