mock med term final 1

A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment. polyp pyrosis melena denture

A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment. polyp

A constriction of the prepuce is called: priapism. cryptorchidism. epispadias. phimosis.

A constriction of the prepuce is called: phimosis

A premature infant is born prior to the completion of ________ weeks of gestation. 37 25 38 40

A premature infant is born prior to the completion of ________ weeks of gestation. 37

An intrauterine device is used to: (hint: IUD) treat cancer. stimulate ovulation. prevent pregnancy. reduce heaviness of menstrual flow.

An intrauterine device is used to: prevent pregnancy.

Aphthous ulcers are found: on the lip. in the mouth. in the colon. in the stomach.

Aphthous ulcers are found: in the mouth.

Calcitonin works to: regulate calcium levels in the body. regulate glucose levels in the body. regulate sodium levels in the body. regulate the body's metabolic rate.

Calcitonin works to: regulate calcium levels in the body.

Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder? neurocognitive disorders eating disorders personality disorders depressive disorders

Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder? neurocognitive disorders

Graves' disease is caused by: hypersecretion of the thyroid. hyposecretion of the thyroid. hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex. hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex.

Graves' disease is caused by: hypersecretion of the thyroid

Gynecomastia may be a symptom of: Addison's disease. adrenal feminization. Cushing's syndrome. pheochromocytoma.

Gynecomastia may be a symptom of: adrenal feminization.

Hematuria may be a symptom of: urinary retention. bladder cancer. enuresis. renal failure.

Hematuria may be a symptom of: bladder cancer.

Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called: paresthesia. syncope. tremor. palsy.

Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called: tremor

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called: paraplegia. biplegia. paresthesia. hemiparesis.

Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called: paraplegia

Renal cell carcinoma occurs in which kidney cells? glomerular cells cortex cells renal pelvis cells tubule cells

Renal cell carcinoma occurs in which kidney cells? tubule cells

The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity. septum nares palate sinuses

The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity. palate

The appendix is a small structure off the end of the: ileum. cecum. sigmoid colon. duodenum.

The appendix is a small structure off the end of the: cecum.

The female external genitalia are collectively referred to as the: vulva. vagina. clitoris. cervix.

The female external genitalia are collectively referred to as the: vulva.

The gag reflex is located on the: uvula. palate. gums. tongue.

The gag reflex is located on the: uvula.

The male reproductive system has pairs of the following organs vas deferens. prostate gland. epididymis. seminal vesicle.

The male reproductive system has pairs of the following organs EXCEPT the: prostate gland.

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: cachexia. diarrhea. emesis. hematochezia.

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: diarrhea

The opening through the vocal cords is called the: glottis. adenoids. epiglottis. thyroid cartilage.

The opening through the vocal cords is called the: glottis

The palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the: oropharynx. laryngopharynx. nasopharynx. hypopharynx

The palatine and lingual tonsils are located in the: oropharynx

The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called: chyme. rugae. ascites. antrum.

The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called: chyme

The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the: lactiferous duct. lactiferous gland. areola. mammary gland.

The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the: areola.

The progressive impairment of intellectual function is called: coma delirium palsy dementia

The progressive impairment of intellectual function is called: dementia

The tonsils in the throat are considered part of the: digestive system. respiratory system. endocrine system. lymphatic system.

The tonsils in the throat are considered part of the: lymphatic system.

The twisting of the colon on itself is called: intussusception. volvulus. hemorrhoids. hiatal hernia.

The twisting of the colon on itself is called: volvulus

The upper portion of the uterus is called the: cervix. fundus. body. fimbriae.

The upper portion of the uterus is called the: fundus.

The upper section of the pharynx is called the: oropharynx. nasopharynx. laryngopharynx. hypopharynx.

The upper section of the pharynx is called the: nasopharynx

Under normal circumstances, which of the following substances should be found in urine? glucose blood albumin nitrogenous wastes

Under normal circumstances, which of the following substances should be found in urine? nitrogenous wastes

Which X-ray would be used to visualize the gallbladder? intravenous cholecystography upper GI series cholangiography lower GI series

Which X-ray would be used to visualize the gallbladder? intravenous cholecystography

Which anterior pituitary hormone is also called somatotropin? prolactin growth hormone luteinizing hormone melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Which anterior pituitary hormone is also called somatotropin? growth hormone

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? Distribute nutrients. Digest food. Absorb nutrients. Eliminate waste.

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? Distribute nutrients.

Which is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system? liver pancreas salivary gland anus

Which is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system? anus

Which kind of medication is suspended in a mist to be inhaled? endotracheal medications aerosol therapy pulmonary medications postural drainage

Which kind of medication is suspended in a mist to be inhaled? aerosol therapy

Which layer of the meninges is applied directly to the surface of the brain? dura mater pia mater subdural space arachnoid layer

Which layer of the meninges is applied directly to the surface of the brain? pia mater

Which medical term means abnormal appetite? dyspepsia dysorexia dysphagia dysprandial

Which medical term means abnormal appetite? dysorexia

Which medical term means process of viewing colon? colostomy colonoscope colonoscopy coloscopy

Which medical term means process of viewing colon? colonoscopy

Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? choledochectomy cholecystectomy cholelithectomy cholelithiasis

Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? cholecystectomy

Which medication is used to treat obesity? antiemetic antacid laxative anorexiant

Which medication is used to treat obesity? anorexiant

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? CP EEG PET ANS

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? CP

Which of the following abbreviations is an X-ray of the renal pelvis? ESRD KUB BNO IVP

Which of the following abbreviations is an X-ray of the renal pelvis? IVP intravenous pyelogram

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition? ACTH TSH FSH DM

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition? DM

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure? D&C GYN Pap HDN

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure? D&C

Which of the following choices presents the airways in anatomical order? larynx, trachea, pharynx, bronchial tubes bronchial tubes, trachea, pharynx, larynx pharynx, trachea, larynx, bronchial tubes pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes

Which of the following choices presents the airways in anatomical order? pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes

Which of the following clinical laboratory tests measures the amount of nitrogenous waste in the blood? blood urea nitrogen creatinine clearance urinalysis culture and sensitivity

Which of the following clinical laboratory tests measures the amount of nitrogenous waste in the blood? blood urea nitrogen

Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease? Graves' disease Recklinghausen disease Addison's disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease? Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development? dwarfism congenital hypothyroidism acromegaly gigantism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development? congenital hypothyroidism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height? dwarfism congenital hypothyroidism acromegaly gigantism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height? dwarfism

Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus? diverticulitis volvulus Crohn's disease dysentery

Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus? dysentery

Which of the following diagnostic procedures can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood? fasting blood sugar protein-bound iodine test radioimmunoassay total calcium

Which of the following diagnostic procedures can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood? radioimmunoassay

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis? nerve conduction velocity lumbar puncture positron emission tomography cerebral angiography

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis? lumbar puncture

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis? sweat test spirometry pulmonary angiography sputum cytology

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis? sweat test

Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon? gastroscopy sigmoidoscopy laparoscopy esophagoscopy

Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon? sigmoidoscopy

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary? growth hormone oxytocin thyroid-stimulating hormone prolactin

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary? oxytocin

Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? cortisol aldosterone epinephrine thyroxine

Which of the following hormones is critical in emergency situations? epinephrine

Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder? dementia anorexia nervosa encopresis autism spectrum disorder

Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder? autism spectrum disorder

Which of the following is one of the two main components of the central nervous system? cranial nerves spinal cord motor neurons ganglion

Which of the following is one of the two main components of the central nervous system? spinal cord

Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron? dendrite nerve cell body axon myelin

Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron? nerve cell body

Which of the following is the primary male sex hormone? oxytocin luteinizing hormone progesterone testosterone

Which of the following is the primary male sex hormone? testosterone

Which of the following lung volumes is the amount of air that enters or exits the lungs during a single quiet breath? tidal volume inspiratory reserve volume residual volume expiratory reserve volume

Which of the following lung volumes is the amount of air that enters or exits the lungs during a single quiet breath? tidal volume

Which of the following medical terms is misspelled? nephroma lithotomy cystopexy nephrolitheasis

Which of the following medical terms is misspelled? nephrolitheasis

Which of the following medications is a hormone that improves uterine contractions? androgen therapy spermatocide hormone replacement therapy oxytocin

Which of the following medications is a hormone that improves uterine contractions? oxytocin

Which of the following medications is used to treat minor pain? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

Which of the following medications is used to treat minor pain? analgesic

Which of the following medications produces a loss of consciousness? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

Which of the following medications produces a loss of consciousness? anesthetic

Which of the following medications promotes sleep? anesthetic analgesic dopaminergic drugs hypnotic

Which of the following medications promotes sleep? hypnotic

Which of the following medications relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tube? expectorant bronchodilator antitussive antihistamine

Which of the following medications relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tube? bronchodilator

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? follicle-stimulating hormone—targets gonads prolactin—targets breasts thyroid-stimulating hormone—targets thyroid adrenocorticotropic hormone—targets adrenal medulla

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? adrenocorticotropic hormone—targets adrenal medulla

Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? trachea—windpipe larynx—voice box pharynx—throat bronchioles—air sacs

Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? bronchioles—air sacs

Which of the following serious lung infections cause the alveoli to fill up with fluid? tuberculosis pneumoconiosis pneumonia pulmonary fibrosis

Which of the following serious lung infections cause the alveoli to fill up with fluid? pneumonia

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true? Diabetics experience hyperglycemia. Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics. Diabetics experience glycosuria. Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true? Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true? The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis. The endocrine system is a collection of glands. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts. Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true? Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true? Insulin reduces blood sugar levels. Insulin stimulates the cells of the body to take in glucose from the bloodstream. Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. Insulin is most active after you have eaten a meal.

Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true? Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas.

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true? All portions of the nervous system are composed of nervous tissue. Motor nerves carry commands to muscles and glands. Cranial and spinal nerves are part of the central nervous system. Sensory nerves carry information to the central nervous system.

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true? Cranial and spinal nerves are part of the central nervous system.

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus gland or its hormone is NOT true? The thymus secretes thymosin. Thymosin is important for proper development of the immune system. At puberty, the thymus gland begins to shrink. The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum just below the heart.

Which of the following statements regarding the thymus gland or its hormone is NOT true? The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum just below the heart.

Which of the following suffixes is misspelled? -lithiasis -urea -tripsy -ptosis

Which of the following suffixes is misspelled? -urea

Which of the following terms describes the elevated portions, or convolutions, on the surface of the cerebrum? gyri ventricles synapse sulci

Which of the following terms describes the elevated portions, or convolutions, on the surface of the cerebrum? gyri

Which of the following terms does NOT refer to the release of urine from the body? micturition voiding urination reabsorption

Which of the following terms does NOT refer to the release of urine from the body? reabsorption

Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization? edema exophthalmos gynecomastia hirsutism

Which of the following terms is a symptom of adrenal feminization? gynecomastia

Which of the following terms is also called suffocation? asphyxia Cheyne-Stokes respiration aspiration hypoventilation

Which of the following terms is also called suffocation? asphyxia

Which of the following terms is misspelled? urologist nephroectomy cystorrhagia glycosuria

Which of the following terms is misspelled? nephroectomy

Which of the following terms is misspelled? hemidialysis azotemia micturition retention

Which of the following terms is misspelled? hemidialysis

Which of the following terms is misspelled? ureterral pyelitis nephrolithiasis hemodialysis

Which of the following terms is misspelled? ureterral

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of blue? cyanotic cyanitis cyaniosis cyanosis

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of blue? cyanosis

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of lung dust? pneumoconiosis pulmoconiosis pneumoanthracosis anthracosis

Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of lung dust? pneumoconiosis

Which of the following terms means abnormal kidney softening? nephritis nephrosclerosis nephroptosis nephromalacia

Which of the following terms means abnormal kidney softening? nephromalacia

Which of the following terms means air in the chest? pneumothorax hemothorax pyothorax pulmothorax

Which of the following terms means air in the chest? pneumothorax

Which of the following terms means enlarged kidney? Question 59 nephromalacia nephromegaly nephrostenosis nephrosclerosis

Which of the following terms means enlarged kidney? nephromegaly

Which of the following terms means kidney tumor? nephrosis nephropathy nephroma nephromegaly

Which of the following terms means kidney tumor? nephroma

Which of the following terms means open or unblocked? patent percussion asphyxia stridor

Which of the following terms means open or unblocked? patent

Which of the following terms means surgical crushing of a stone? lithotripsy lithotomy lithomegaly lithomalacia

Which of the following terms means surgical crushing of a stone? lithotripsy

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the bladder? cystotomy cystoplasty cystectomy cystopexy

Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the bladder? cystopexy

Which organ is NOT removed during a TAH-BSO? uterus uterine tubes vagina ovaries

Which organ is NOT removed during a TAH-BSO? vagina

Which part of the brain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus? pons cerebrum diencephalon medulla oblongata

Which part of the brain consists of the thalamus and hypothalamus? diencephalon

Which part of the brain controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and emotions? hypothalamus cerebrum cerebellum thalamus

Which part of the brain controls body temperature, appetite, sleep, sexual desire, and emotions? hypothalamus

Which structure is NOT part of the spermatic cord? nerves arteries urethra vas deferens

Which structure is NOT part of the spermatic cord? urethra

Which surgical procedure is used to treat cryptorchidism? circumcision orchidopexy vasectomy TURP

Which surgical procedure is used to treat cryptorchidism? orchidopexy

Which surgical procedure removes the prepuce? circumcision sterilization castration TURP

Which surgical procedure removes the prepuce? circumcision

Which surgical procedure reverses a vasectomy? vasoplasty orchidopexy orchidoplasty vasovasostomy

Which surgical procedure reverses a vasectomy? vasovasostomy

Which treatment procedure removes a core of cervical tissue? lumpectomy dilation and curettage conization episiotomy

Which treatment procedure removes a core of cervical tissue? conization

________ visualizes the bladder with X-rays after instilling dye directly into the bladder. Cystography Intravenous pyelogram Cystoscopy Excretory urography

________ visualizes the bladder with X-rays after instilling dye directly into the bladder. Cystography