Chapter 16 Med Term {MC and T/F only}
The CF audi/o means: a. hearing. b. sound. c. conjunctiva. d. stapes. e. turning.
A
The CF presby/o means: a. ear. b. eye. c. hearing. d. labyrinth (inner ear). e. old age.
E
A complete loss of hearing is called anacusis.
T
In which surgical procedure are small incisions used to flatten the cornea, thus correcting nearsightedness? a. Radial keratotomy b. Blepharectomy c. Sclerostomy d. Iridectomy e. Irotomy
A
Lazy eye syndrome is a type of strabismus called: a. amblyopia. b. hyperopia. c. nystagmus. d. esotropia. e. exotropia.
A
Optic nerve and blood vessels enter the eye at the: a. optic disc. b. choroid. c. optic chiasma. d. vitreous humor. e. canal of Schlemm.
A
Surgical correction of a perforated eardrum is called: a. myringoplasty. b. otoplasty. c. antrotomy. d. mastoidoplasty. e. scleroplasty.
A
The CF dacry/o means: a. tear; lacrimal apparatus (duct, sac, or gland). b. ear. c. eye. d. stapes. e. labyrinth (inner ear).
A
The CF scot/o means: a. darkness. b. eye. c. tumor. d. pupil. e. stapes.
A
The ossicles include the: a. malleus, incus, and stapes. b. stapes, tympanum, and cochlea. c. malleus, tympanum, and cochlea. d. cerumen, incus, and stapes. e. cerumen, malleus, and tympanum.
A
The waxy secretion produced by glands in the ear canal is called: a. cerumen. b. cochlear fluid. c. mucus. d. sebum. e. endolymph.
A
Which classification of drugs dilates the pupils for an internal eye examination or to treat inflammatory eye conditions? a. Mydriatics b. Ophthalmic decongestants c. Antiglaucoma agents d. Ophthalmic moisturizers e. Ophthalmic antibiotics
A
Which classification of drugs soothes dry eyes due to environmental irritants and allergens? a. Ophthalmic moisturizers b. Ophthalmic decongestants c. Emulsifiers d. Analgesics e. Antiemetics
A
Which condition is a swelling and hyperemia of the optic disc, also called choked disc? a. Papilledema b. Macular degeneration c. Tinnitus d. Retinitis e. Exophthalmos
A
Which layer of the eye contains the rods and cones? a. Retina b. Cornea c. Sclera d. Choroid e. Conjunctiva
A
Which surgical treatment for otosclerosis implants a prosthetic device that allows sound waves to pass to the inner ear? a. Stapedotomy b. Emulsification c. Otoplasty d. Blepharoplasty e. Ventilation tubes
A
Which abbreviation refers to the conduction of sound waves through air? a. VA b. AC c. PE d. BC e. ENT
B
Which diagnostic test assesses blood flow in the retina after injection of a dye? a. Cystography b. Fluorescein angiography c. Tympanography d. Dacryocystography e. Retinography
B
A visual distortion of objects is called: a. tinnitus. b. acuity. c. metamorphopsia. d. anacusis. e. conduction impairment.
C
The suffix -opsia means: a. stapes. b. labyrinth (inner ear). c. vision. d. turning. e. hearing.
C
Which treatment for cataracts uses ultrasonic waves to disintegrate cloudy lenses? a. Evisceration b. Enucleation c. Phacoemulsification d. Phacotripsy e. Ultrasonography
C
A form of farsightedness associated with aging is called: a. astigmatism. b. presbyopia. c. age-related macular degeneration. d. astigmatism. e. cataract.
B
A perceived ringing sound in the ears is called: a. ankylosis. b. tinnitus. c. vertigo. d. otitis media. e. anacusis.
B
A small, hard tumor developing on the eyelid that is somewhat similar to a sebaceous cyst is called a(n): a. blastoma. b. chalazion. c. melanoma. d. epiphora. e. hordeolum.
B
An unusual intolerance to light is called: a. papilledema. b. photophobia. c. phototropia. d. photosynthesis. e. photopsia.
B
Ankylosis of spongy bone around the oval window is called: a. tinnitus. b. otosclerosis. c. tympanosclerosis. d. tympanorrhexis. e. mastoiditis.
B
Defective curvature on the cornea or lens is called: a. nystagmus. b. astigmatism. c. cataract. d. strabismus. e. esotropia.
B
Eversion, or outward turning, of the edge of the lower eyelid is called: a. chalazion. b. ectropion. c. entropion. d. blepharoptosis. e. epiphora.
B
Examination of the interior of the eye using an instrument with adjustable lenses and a light source is called: a. otoscopy. b. ophthalmoscopy. c. retinoscopy. d. corneoscopy. e. gonioscopy.
B
Excessive intraocular pressure, commonly leading to blindness, is called: a. astigmatism. b. glaucoma. c. esotropia. d. cataract. e. macular degeneration.
B
Insertion of a tube through the eardrum to drain the middle ear is called: a. myringotomy. b. tympanostomy. c. myringorrhexis. d. labyrinthotomy. e. tympanoplasty.
B
Paralysis of the ciliary body is called: a. dacryoplegia. b. cycloplegia. c. exotropia. d. iridoplegia. e. amblyopia.
B
Radiographic imaging of the nasolacrimal glands and ducts is called: a. fluorescein angiography. b. dacryocystography. c. Rinne. d. Weber. e. applanation tonometry.
B
The CF myring/o means: a. stapes. b. tympanic membrane (eardrum). c. turning. d. conjunctiva. e. hearing.
B
The process of altering the shape of the lens to enable light to focus on the retina is called: a. ametropia. b. accommodation. c. static equilibrium. d. phacoemulsion. e. convergence.
B
The structure that drains aqueous humor is called the: a. anterior chamber. b. canal of Schlemm. c. suspensory ligaments. d. ciliary body. e. optic nerve.
B
The suffix -tropia means: a. eye. b. turning. c. hearing. d. movement. e. pupil.
B
Which clinical test assesses movement of the extraocular muscles? a. Electromyography b. Electronystagmography c. Kinesiometry d. Caloric stimulation test e. Audiometry
B
Accessory structures of an organ are called the: a. articulation. b. labyrinth. c. adnexa. d. olfaction. e. tunic.
C
Downward displacement of the eyelid is called: a. amblyopia. b. esotropia. c. blepharoptosis. d. choroiditis. e. conjunctivitis.
C
Inflammation of the eyelid is called: a. conjunctivitis. b. corneitis. c. blepharitis. d. retinitis. e. ossiculitis.
C
Radial keratotomy is used in the treatment of: a. macular degeneration. b. night blindness. c. nearsightedness. d. xerophthalmia. e. mastoiditis.
C
Removal of the contents of the eye, while leaving sclera and cornea intact, is called: a. sclerectomy. b. keratectomy. c. evisceration. d. enucleation. e. emulsification.
C
Sensation of a spinning motion either of oneself or of the surroundings is a condition called: a. tinnitus. b. exophthalmos. c. vertigo. d. vitiligo. e. nystagmus.
C
The CF mastoid/o means: a. tympanic membrane (eardrum). b. middle. c. mastoid process. d. eye. e. massive.
C
The CF ot/o means: a. eye. b. water. c. ear. d. dull, dim. e. pupil.
C
The sense of equilibrium is maintained in the: a. acoustic nerve. b. cochlea. c. semicircular canals. d. oval window. e. middle ear.
C
Treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration is called: a. applanation tonometry. b. phacoemulsification. c. laser photocoagulation. d. stapedectomy. e. coreotomy.
C
What is the clinical name for a "bionic ear"? a. Hearing aid b. PE tube c. Cochlear implant d. Audiometer e. Tonometer
C
Which abbreviation refers to the stereoscopic magnified view of the anterior eye structures in detail? a. PE b. VA c. SLE d. RK e. ENG
C
Which abbreviation refers to the visual disorder that produces multiple focal points on the retina? a. PE b. BC c. Ast d. SLE e. OM
C
Which classification of drugs loosens and helps remove impacted cerumen? a. Ophthalmic moisturizers b. Ophthalmic decongestants c. Wax emulsifiers d. Otic analgesics e. Antiemetics
C
Which condition involves leakage of blood and other fluids from intraocular vessels that destroy vision cells, leading to permanent vision loss? a. Presbyopia b. Glaucoma c. Macular degeneration d. Cataracts e. Achromatopsia
C
Which disorder of the labyrinth leads to progressive loss of hearing? a. Tinnitus b. Acuity c. Ménière disease d. Anacusis e. Conduction impairment
C
Which eye test determines the smallest letters that can be read on a standardized chart at a distance of 20 feet? a. Glaucoma b. Tonometry c. Visual acuity d. Diopter e. Fluorescein angiography
C
A chronic, contagious form of conjunctivitis that typically leads to blindness is called: a. presbyopia. b. cataract. c. papilledema. d. trachoma. e. nystagmus.
D
A protrusion of one or both eyeballs from the sockets, commonly associated with hyperthyroidism, is called: a. ectropion. b. entropion. c. exotropion. d. exophthalmos. e. exophthia.
D
A severe, congenital deficiency in color perception is called: a. chromatophilia. b. chromatophobia. c. achromia. d. achromatopsia. e. chromatopsia.
D
Corrective surgery for a deformed or excessively large or small pinna is called: a. antrotomy. b. microtomy. c. macrotomy. d. otoplasty. e. blepharoplasty.
D
Cosmetic surgery to remove fatty tissue above and below the eye is called: a. blepharotomy. b. lipectomy. c. adipectomy. d. blepharoplasty. e. blepharostasis.
D
Night blindness is called: a. scotoma. b. achromatopsia. c. trachoma. d. nyctalopia. e. nystagmus.
D
The CF salping/o means: a. turning. b. sound. c. labyrinth (inner ear). d. tubes (usually fallopian or eustachian [auditory] tubes). e. stapes.
D
The CF vitr/o means: a. eye. b. vision. c. pupil. d. vitreous body (of eye). e. vital.
D
The combining form (CF) blephar/o means: a. stapes. b. labyrinth (inner ear). c. conjunctiva. d. eyelid. e. hearing.
D
The inner edge of the eye is called the: a. canaliculus. b. conjunctiva. c. semicircular canal. d. canthus. e. optic disc.
D
The malleus, incus, and stapes are located in the: a. cochlea. b. labyrinth. c. inner ear. d. tympanic cavity. e. vestibule.
D
The procedure that involves forming an opening between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space for draining of aqueous humor is called: a. paracentesis. b. strabotomy. c. enucleation. d. cyclodialysis. e. phacoemulsification.
D
Which abbreviation refers to recording eye movements by measuring electrical activity of the extraocular muscles? a. PE b. VA c. SLE d. ENG e. RK
D
Which area of the retina is responsible for central or "straight-ahead" vision required for reading, driving, detail work, and recognizing faces? a. Rods b. Cones c. Blind spot d. Macula e. Optic nerve
D
Which classification of drugs treats nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo? a. Analgesics b. Mydriatics c. Emulsifiers d. Antiemetics e. Ophthalmic moisturizers
D
Which disorder is a neoplastic intraocular disease found primarily in children? a. Exophthalmos b. Melanoma c. Papilledema d. Retinoblastoma e. Trachoma
D
A treatment for unresponsive, recurrent episodes of otitis media is: a. stapedotomy. b. emulsification. c. otoplasty. d. blepharoplasty. e. ventilation tubes.
E
An abnormal overflow of tears is called: a. ectropion. b. vasostenosis. c. entropion. d. blepharoptosis. e. epiphora.
E
The CF scler/o means: a. tympanic membrane (eardrum). b. eye. c. cornea. d. dull, dim. e. hardening; sclera (white of eye)
E
The organ of Corti contains tiny nerve endings called the: a. perilymph. b. cilia. c. microtia. d. semicircular canals. e. hair cells.
E
The prefix exo- means: a. inward. b. pupil. c. stapes. d. turning. e. outside, outward.
E
The process of bending light rays so they focus on the retina is called: a. photosensitivity. b. decussation. c. photopigmentation. d. metamorphopsia. e. refraction.
E
The snail-shaped structure of the inner ear responsible for the sense of hearing is the: a. semicircular canal. b. canthi. c. canaliculi. d. canal of Schlemm. e. cochlea.
E
Tonometry is associated with: a. deafness. b. cataracts. c. tinnitus. d. strabismus. e. glaucoma.
E
Untreated otitis media can lead to a bone infection called: a. encephalitis. b. stapeditis. c. otoencephalitis. d. presbycusis. e. mastoiditis.
E
Which abbreviation refers to an inflammation that affects the middle ear, primarily in children? a. PE b. BC c. Ast d. SLE e. OM
E
Which body structure is one of the few that does not contain capillaries? a. Iris b. Retina c. Sclera d. Choroid e. Cornea
E
Which classification of drugs inhibits growth of microorganisms that infect the eye? a. Ophthalmic moisturizers b. Ophthalmic decongestants c. Antiglaucoma agents d. Mydriatics e. Ophthalmic antibiotics
E
Which disorder is an infection of the ear canal commonly associated with swimming? a. Ménière disease b. Otitis media c. Labyrinthitis d. Otosclerosis e. Otitis externa
E
Which procedure involves examination of the angle of the anterior chamber to diagnose and manage glaucoma? a. Otoscopy b. Ophthalmoscopy c. Retinoscopy d. Corneoscopy e. Gonioscopy
E
Which tuning fork test evaluates bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time? a. Audiometry b. Rinne c. Tonometry d. Refraction e. Weber
E
Cyclodialysis is performed to drain aqueous humor in glaucoma
T
Exotropia is a condition in which the eyes turn outward, causing a divergent squint.
T
Inflammation of inner ear structures is called labyrinthitis.
T
Recurrent episodes of otitis media may cause scarring of the tympanic membrane, resulting in hearing loss.
T
Sclerostomy is commonly performed on the anterior chamber to relieve pressure associated with glaucoma.
T
Some forms of glaucoma are secondary to other disorders, including injury, infection, and surgery.
T
The medical term for stye is hordeolum.
T
A common cause of nyctalopia is vitamin D deficiency.
F
The CF phac/o means: a. eye. b. stapes. c. lens. d. conjunctiva. e. hearing. he put the incorrect answer of answer key--i put the right one as the answer, let me know if yall want it to be the incorrect one
C (answer key says B)
Macular degeneration is characterized by loss of peripheral vision.
F
Otitis media is characterized by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear.
F
Removal of the contents of the eye, leaving the sclera and cornea intact, is called enucleation.
F
Surgical incision of the cornea is called keratocentesis.
F
Tonometry is the test used to assess hearing acuity.
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