medical terminology usf final exam, medical terminology final exam ch 8-14
the diagnostic term Geriatric Alopecia means
"old age" baldness "fox mange"
the suffix _____ is added to the word part pneumono to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph
-centesis
the suffix that means to control or stop
-stasis
which od the following cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with the social senses?
1,2,8,9
The incubation period for influenza is from ____ to ____ days.
1-3 days
a patient with leukocytosis would have a white blood cell count of: (normal WBC count is 4,000 to 10,000/cm3)
11,000
How many cranial nerves are there?
12
the optic, oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as Cranial Nerves______.
2,3,4, & 6
B3
3rd degree (Stage III) burn
B4
4th degree (Stage IV) burn
An acoustic neuroma affects which cranial nerve?
8
the term ___________ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of erythrocytes in the blood.
A/plastic An/emia
B8
Adenosine Phosphate Vitamin
who is considered the father of osteopathy?
Andrew Taylor Still
B7
Biotin
which of the following is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique?
CAT scan
contact lenses
CL
Lyme disease is associated with a town in
Connecticut
the study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel:
Doppler Flow Studies
Stages of Death and Dying
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is best known for:
Tachycardia
Elevated heart rate
the most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what american city since 1946?
Framingham, MA
the diagnostic term rubella is also known as
German measles
silicosis is also known as
Grinder's disease
Leprosy is also known as
Hansen's disease
the diagnostic term scabies actually means
Itch mite infestation
A malignant neoplastic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes and is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes, and lymphoma is :
Kaposi's sarcoma
genu varum
Knees are bent outward (bow-legged)
which of the following produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes?
MRI
Demyelination occurs in which of the following diseases?
MS
The most common combining vowel is
O
B6
Pyridoxine HCL Vitamin
B2
Riboflavin Vitamin or 2nd degree (Stage II) burn
Oral Koplik Spots are associated with:
Rubeola
Pediculosis Corpus is often spread by:
Sharing fabrics and combs
the mantoux skin term is used to diagnose:
TB
Transient Ischemic Attack
TIA
B1
Thiamine HCL Vitamin or first degree (Stage I) burn
the term mammogram means
a RECORDING of the breast
a defibrillator is used to correct
abnormal heart rhythms
the diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is:
abrasion
the pre/cancerous skin condition that is characterized by horny and hard skin that was caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is:
actinic karat/osis
ALL
acute lymphocytic leukemia or allergy
the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called:
adenoids
99% of words in a medical dictionary are composed of nouns, verbs, and
adjectives
A & W
alive and well
What physicians use antagonistic substances to attach to disease organisms or illness?
allopathic
All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and what type of brain wave activity?
alpha
therapeutic touch therapy is classified as what type of medicine?
alternative
The area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the:
alveoli
which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine
andrew weil
The diagnostic term for the ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is:
aneurysm
ischemia of the myocardium may result in
angina pectoris
what does the word part talus- mean
ankle
which example of the compound term "ankylosing" is fractured correctly
ankylos/ing
the term coronal plane divides the body into the
anterior and posterior portions
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B?
antisocial personality disorder
the blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygen and nutrients away from the heart to all body tissues except the lungs is:
aorta
axillo-
armpit
the word periosteum has a prefix which means
around
a defected in the sinoatrial node is most likely to result in :
arrhythmia
the diagnostic term that means hardening of the arteries:
arterio/sclera/o/sis
Atherosclerosis/sclerosis is a type of:
arteriosclerosis
The term for X-ray film (recording) of a joint is:
arthro/gram
The procedural term that means visual examination inside a joint is:
arthroscop/y
PRN
as needed
ASTOL
as tolerated
the term clinical means
at patient's bedside
what is coronary artery disease most commonly caused by?
atherosclerosis
The upper chambers of the heart are called the:
atria
a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is:
audiologist
A & A
awake and aware
A & O
awake and oriented
BaE
barium enema
Emphysema causes shortness of breath and a(n):
barreled chest
cimix lectularius is also known as
bed bugs
the term prognosis means
before knowledge
ultrasonography literally means
beyond normal ranges/sound
the word part Cholangio- refers to
bile duct
BX
biopsy or Blue Cross
a patient with an "infarction" due to "stenosis" leading to "necrosis" means that the patient has a :
blockage leading to tissue death
the medical term hyper/tension means:
blood pressure that is above normal
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
a patient with cyanosis has which color skin
blue
the diagnostic term furuncle actually means
boil
a trephine is used to remove
bone
the erythropoietic tissue in adults is primarily located in:
bone marrow
The word part Cerebro- means:
brain
an electroencephalogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the
brain
colles' wrist fracture
break in the distal portion of the radius and the ulna of the arm
a patient undergoing testing for emphysema has a "spirometry" procedure. What is the literal meaning of this term?
breath/measure/process
the condition where the bronchi of the lungs are dilated outward is:
bronchi/ect/asis
The disease of Crypto/cocc/o/sis is a _______________that can infect the lungs, skin, brain (CNS), bones, and urinary tract causing death.
budding yeast infection
which of the following is a primary skin lesion
bulla
The name of this fungal infection which literally means "glowing white" is
candida
apthous stomatitis
canker sore
the medical term sy/stole actually means
cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure
the wrist bones which are composed of 8 small bones in two rows are called
carpals
what isa stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?
cartid stenosis
the directional erm that means "toward the lower end of the body"?
caudal
The term that describes movement toward the top of the body is:
cephalic
which of the following is not a congenital heart defect?
cerebral vascular ACCIDENT
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
the largest region of the brain
cerebrum
CNA
chart not available, certified nurse's aide
what does the word part bucco- mean
cheek
CC
chief complaint or chief component
mento-
chin
the word part genio- means:
chin
the procedural term for x-ray filming of the gallbladder
cholecystography
the surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct:
choledocholithotripsy
the diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the live characterized but he gradual destruction of liver cells is:
cirrhosis
Sickle Cell Anemia includes:
clumping of blood in vessels causing ischemia, infarction, and tissue necrosis
the diagnostic term pyloric stenosis means
condition of narrowing the gate keeper
CHF
congestive heart failure
The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called:
congestive heart failure
the mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and eyeball globe is the:
conjunctiva
biotic eye drops cause the eye's pupil to:
constrict
the term af/ferent which may be used to describe sensory impulses is defined as
conveying toward the center
scolio-
cooked and bent
the surgical technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked atherosclerotic coronary arteries is called:
coronary artery bypass
When writing a report for your patient with "rhinitis," you can use an equivalent term or synonym to describe their rhinitis. Which of the following would you use?
coryza
the literal meaning of the medical term carcin/oma
crab-like tumor
the term tracheostomy actually means:
creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
Ankylosis literally means
crooked, stiff, bent/condition
lithotripsy is a procedure for
crushing calculi
the diagnostic term An/emia means:
decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels
The skin color variation of Pall/or is actually a __________________, which usually accompanies blood loss, various types of anemia, or shock.
decrease in skin color
the medical term hypoxia means:
deficient oxygen in the blood
the diagnostic term Coronary Isch/emia actually means
deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart
an embolism results from
detached thrombus
D & D
diarrhea and dehydration
DNS
did no show
DAT
diet as tolerated
DD
differential diagnosis
the medical term dysphagia means:
difficult swallowing or eating
your patient has "bronchiectasis" which means they display:
dilated bronchi
the Schick Skin Test is used to detect
diphtheria
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DZ
disease or dozen
the directional term for movement toward the back of the body?
dorsal
your patient has a "pericardial" tamponade. the term pericardial indicated that the tamponade is located in the:
double safe enclosing the heart
is a patients has ptosis of their eyelid, you can expect to see the eyelid
drooping
GTT
drop or glucose tolerance test
the diagnostic term xero/derma literally means
dry skin
the word part conio- means:
dust
an otoscope is used to view the
ear
the word part oto- means
ear and hearing
irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin:
ecchymosis
the procedure for making a record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves is :
echocardiography
Acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment?
electrical current
An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
electro/encephalo/graph
EMG
electromyography
what is the obstruction of blood vessels by a clot or any foreign substance called?
embolism
When lung tissue swells as a result of distention and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called:
emphysema
the combining form that means "small intestine" is:
enter/o-
the combining form that means "cause of disease"
eti/o
QD
every day or once a day
a tonometer measures pressure within the
eye
the medical terms palpebritis and blepharoptosis refer to
eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
the procedural term dermaplasty includes _____ surgery
face lifts
the medical term bell's palsy is also known as:
facial paralysis or palsy
hyperopia
farsightedness
the diagnostic term that means rapid, quivering, non-coordinated contractions of the atria and/or ventricles is:
fibrillation
which of the following is a secondary skin lesion
fissure
a pacemaker can be external or internal and usually generates electrical stimuli to the heart muscle with
fixed an/or alternate impulses
QID
four times a day
the disease of histoplasmosis or darlings disease is a _____ infection caused by histoplasma capsulatum.
fungal
the condition of ringworm is actually caused by a:
fungus
what method is sued to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations?
gamma knife
the diagnostic term_____ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore".
gangrene
The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is:
gestation
the process of forming urine begins in the
glomeruli
the surgical term that means suture of the tongue
glossorrhaphy
a PET scan is used to detect
glucose metabolism
The word part Glio- means:
glue
What is the word part for jaw?
gnatho-
a thallium scan is used to detect damage to the
heart
The literal meaning of the diagnostic term cardio/myo/pathy
heart/muscle/disease/condition
HAV
hepatitis A virus
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HCV
hepatitis C virus
which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster C?
histrionic personality disorder
which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention?
holistic
What physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity?
homeopathic
_____is a condition of dry, fish-like skin
ichthyosis
SOS
if necessary, if urgently required, may be repeated once
the bacterial infection that is referred to as _____ is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust.
impetigo
The word part atelo- means:
incomplete
Hyperplasia
increase in number of cells
lobar pneumonia refers to:
infection in one of the 5 lobes of the lungs
ID
infectious disease, initial dose, intradermal
in the medical term pleurisy, what is the meaning of its suffix
inflamed
The compound term "Sebo/aden/itis" literally means:
inflamed oil gland
the medical term Myring/itis actually means
inflammation of the eardrum
keratitis actually means
inflammation of the eye's cornea
the diagnostic term Blephar/itis means
inflammation of the eyelid
the diagnostic term stomatat/itis means:
inflammation of the mouth
what is the most common type of hernia
inguinal
the term ophthalmoscope means
instrument to examine the eye
The term "Bronchoscope" literally means:
instrument to view trachea-like structures
I&O
intake and output
"Complimentary or Alternative Medicine" is now referred to as ________:
integrated medicine
massage and reflexology are examples of:
integrated medicine
the slippage of one part of the intestine into another part just below it is:
intussusception
The second portion of the small intestine whose name means to empty is called the
jejunum
the diagnostic term tine cruise actually means
jock itch
a patient who has undergone a nephrectomy has had which of the following removed?
kidney
Sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her:
kidney infection
a pyelogram records information about the
kidney pelvis
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder
a patient with genu osteoporosis means the condition is located in their:
knee
the small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
lacrimal glands and ducts
the surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:
lapar/otomy
the word part Maculo- means
large spot
Cancers of the circulatory system include:
leukemia and lymphomas
a macro/phage can also be classified as:
leukocyte
pediculosis corpus is caused by
lice
the diagnostic term Cheil/its literally means:
lip inflamed
organ that produces bile
liver
the set of 5 large vertebrae which form the inward curve of the lower spine
lumbar vertebrae
a pulmonary infarction actually means:
lung blood flow blockage
prone position
lying face down
MMR
measles, mumps, rubella
the medical term diphtheria literally means:
membrane/refers
What is the broad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encircles the jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?
mesentery
the prefix that means change or after
meta-
mesenteric
middle of the intestines
the combining form phren/o means
mind
The valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the:
mitral
________ is the presence of an elevated number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood.
monoCYTOSIS
the word part oro- and os- mean:
mouth
Both food and air travel through the:
mouth and pharynx
"Fluoroscopy" is used to record ________:
moving body parts
the medical term that means containing both mucus and pus is:
mucopurulent
the word part ptyalin- means:
mucus, saliva fluid
My/o- is the combining form of a word part that means:
muscle
the medial term tetanus usually refers to:
muscle spasms
the somatic peripheral nervous system is composed of neurons that control the "soma" or body. they specifically control which of the following?
muscles
the term that means spinal cord inflammation
myel/itis
this combining form _____ means bone marrow or spinal cord
myelo-
LASIK laser surgery can be used to correct:
myopia
which of these conditions would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?
myopia
a patient diagnosed with onychomycosis has a fugal infection of the
nails
the diagnostic term Aortic Stenosis means:
narrowing of the aorta
which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care?
natural
myopic
nearsighted
myopia
nearsightedness
the medical term for new growth of abnormal tissue or a tumor
neoplasm
the term neuralgia is
nerve pain
a patient that is euthyroid has
normal thyroid function
NPO
nothing by mouth
a lumbar puncture is used to
obtain spinal fluid samples
ung
ointment
which word part literally means oil?
oleo
The term Chiro/pract/or literally means:
one who practices by hand
______ is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot.
optic nerve
the term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear:
otologist
the medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is:
otomycosis
the medial term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat:
otorhinolaryngologist
in the medical term cephalgia, the combining verb form means
pain
IBS
painful intestines
what is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement?
palsy
the medical term that means small, solid skin elevation
papule
which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster A?
paranoid personality disorder
what covers the inner surface of the ciliary process?
pars ciliaris
Which part of the retina is the sensory portion associated with sight?
pars optica
subluxation
partial dislocation of a joint
PROM
partial range of motion
the term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:
pediculosis
during saturation, an episiotomy prevents lacerations. episiotomy literally means:
pelvic floor/to cut/procedure
which of the following isn't an antihypertensive drug?
penicillin
the ______ is a double membranous fibrous sac that encloses the heart
pericardium
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
peritoneum
the suffixes -a, -ia, -iac, -al, -ar, -is, -on, -os, -us, -ium, -um are used to add what meaning
pertains to
the surgical term for the incision into a vein to remove blood, to give blood, or to give intravenous fluids is:
phlebotomy
Which word part means diaphragm
phreno
the diagnostic term fistula refers to a
pipe stem like tube or passageway
the double space membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the:
pleura
the diagnostic term Acne Vulgaris literally means:
pointed and common
What word part means thumb?
pollex
in the divided medical term osteoporosis/o/sis, the slash lines indicate the vowel "o" may be used as part of which word parts
por- and -osis
The term "Tympanostomy" literally means:
procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum
the procedural term echo/encephalo/graphy actually means
procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound
the term graphy means
procedure using an instrument to record something
the term auscultation literally means
process or procedure for listening
the combining form that means rectum and anus:
proct/o
what is inflammation of the rectum and anus
proctitis
colpoptosis
prolapse of the vagina
"Biofeedback" is a type of _____ therapy:
psychosomatic
emphysema literally means
puffed up
The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the:
pyloric sphincter
the combining word forms that refer to the spine vertebral column, and/or vertebra
rachi/o and spondyl/o
The word part Iro- means:
rainbow
"Angiograms" are used for ________:
recording pictures of blood vessels
a patient with urticaria after exposure to an allergen displays wheals. these are usually:
red
the term ocular literally means
refers to the eye
the diagnostic term bulimia means
refers to/hungry
what treats the body using similar principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?
reflexology
ROS
review of systems
the word parts pleuro- and costo- both mean:
rib, side
which word part contains the fundamental meaning of the word?
root word
Bursitis literally means:
sac inflamed
the term for the plane the divides the body into right and left halves
sagittal
the medical term cicatrix literally means :
scar
the medical term pruritus means:
severe itching
placebo literally means
shall/please
the word part omo- means
shoulder
An atrophic muscle would appear:
shrunken
An electromyogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the:
skeletal muscle
the combining forms cutane/o-, pel/o-, -derm-, and cut/i all mean:
skin
dermatoplasty literally means
skin/surgical repair/process of
hypnosis literally means
sleep/condition
the name of the structure that suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:
spermatic cord
The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:
spinal cord
a myelogram is used to record information about which tissue
spinal cord and nerves
How is cryptococcosis diagnosed?
spinal tap and x-ray
the etiologic agent of syphilis is
spirochete
a ____ is usually a sudden traction on a muscle, ligament, or joint capsule
sprain
An Em/bol/ism literally means:
state of a lump within
the anatomical term gastric rug means
stomach folds
the word parts litho-, retro-, and lapio- mean
stone
a patient who has a cholecystolithotripsy performed is having what process performed to their gallbladder
stone crushed
a patient with rhabdomyolysis has destruction of
striated muscle
Cytology
study of cells
the coiled tubular structures arising from the dermis
sudoriferous glands
pectus excavatum
sunken chest
If one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a _____ position.
supine
the surgical term angioplasty means:
surgical repair of a blood vessel
the surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means:
suture of the lips
the combining forms hidr/o- and sudero- both mean
sweat
the word part sudoko- means:
sweat
SX
symptom, sign, surgery
the medical term for the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract:
systole
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
the term digestion literally means
the process of/two/separations
the diagnostic term hirsutism means
the state of being hairy
the diagnostic term hammer toe means
the toes are bent over or down
the term schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by :
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning
the word part Pharyngo- means
throat
what is coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?
thrombus
The combining form hist/o- means:
tissue or web-like
the term peristalsis means:
to contract/around
the term phlebotomy means
to cut into a vein
TKO
to keep open
the term sphygmomanometer literally means
to measure the pulse by hand
alimentary
to nourish
a patient who is adducting their arms is moving it
toward the body
the directional term inferior describes movement
toward the lower end of the body
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
the combining form onc/o
tumor
BID
twice a day
US
ultrasound, unit secretary
the combining forms that mean "nail":
unguin/o or onycho-
UE
upper extremity
URI
upper respiratory infection
your patient with diabetes insidious has polyuria and polydipsia. this means that the patient has increased
urine volume output and thirst
the diagnostic term Ar/rhythmia means:
variation in normal heart rhythm or contraction
the word part phlebo- means
vein
the term that descries movement toward the belly is
ventral
The lower chambers of the heart are called the:
ventricles
VO
verbal order
the medical term that means wart:
verruca
"Cryosurgery" is used to treat ________:
verrucae or warts
the combining forms anti/o and vaso- mean:
vessel
Angina Pectoris literally means:
vessel: in chest
the combining form or term that literally means internal organs
viscer/o-
a diagnosis of "pleurisy" means that the patient has an inflammation between which layers of the pleura?
visceral/parietal
asthenia
weakness
the medical term a/pepsia means:
without digestion
the word afebrile has a prefix which means
without or not
the combining form of a stem word is usually made of which two component parts:
word root and combining vowel
a compound word is derived from two or more
word roots
