Medical Terms: Ch. 8 Final Review
The abbreviation AUB stands for what? A. Abscessed uterine blockage B. Atypical uterine bleeding C. Abnormal uterine blockage D. Abnormal uterine bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
What is the term for painful menstrual discharge? A. Amenorrhea B. Dysmenorrhea C. Oligomenorrhea D. Myometritis
Dysmenorrhea
PID can cause inflammation of the endometrium. What is the term for this condition? A. Endometritis B. Colpitis C. Salpingitis D. Cervicitis
Endometritis
The presence of lumps in the breast that may be painful but are benign is termed _________ breast changes. A. Fibrocystic B. Malignant C. Estrogen-driven D. Fibrous
Fibrocystic
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor of the cervix, which has been linked to: A. PMS B. HRT C. TSS D. HPV
HPV
A treatment sometimes prescribed for menopausal symptoms is: A. A&P Repair B. D&C C. SHG D. HRT
HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
Vaginitis is a ___________ of the vagina. A. Inflammation B. Enlargement C. Prolapse D. Breakdown
Inflammation
What is the medical term for the absence of a menstrual flow? A. Amenorrhea B. Metrorrhea C. Leukorrhea D. Dysmenorrhea
Amenorrhea
The dark-colored area around the nipple is called the ___________. A. Nipple B. Mammary papilla C. Papule D. Areola
Areola
Each breast contains 15-20 glandular ___________ that radiate around the nipple. A. Ducts B. Lobes C. Vessels D. Nodes
Lobes
Is ovarian carcinoma benign or malignant? A. Benign B. Malignant
Malignant
Pain in the breast is called ___________. A. Mastalgia B. Colpalgia C. Dyspareunia D. Neuropathy
Mastalgia
What is the term for first menstrual period? A. Menorrhagia B. Menstruation C. Menarche D. Menopause
Menarche
What is the term for the end of menstruation? A. Menopause B. Menses C. Perimenopause D. Menarche
Menopause
What is the term for heavy menstrual flow? A. Menorrhea B. Abnormal uterine bleeding C. Dysmenorrhea D. Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia
What is the term that means heavy bleeding from the uterus any time other than during the menstrual period? A. Menorrhagia B. Metrorrhagia C. PID D. Endometritis
Metrorrhagia
The abbreviation of the medial term referring to inflammation of the female pelvic organs is: A. d&c B. Cx C. GYN D. PID
PID
The abbreviation PID stands for what? A. Posterior imperforate defect B. Pelvic inflammatory disease C. Perimetrial inflammatory disease D. Periodic idiopathic dysmenorrhea
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The medical term endometriosis means: A. inflammation of the female pelvic organs B. rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation (and between menstrual cycles) C. abnormal condition where endometrial tissue grows in various areas in the pelvic cavity D. malignant tumor of the endometrium
abnormal condition where endometrial tissue grows in various areas in the pelvic cavity
In the medical term hysteratresia, the suffix means: A. uterus B. absence of normal body opening; occlusion; closure C. inflammation D. surrounding (outer)
absence of normal body opening; occlusion; closure
The medical term meaning growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus is: A. adenomyosis B. endometritis C. endocervicitis D. endometrial cancer
adenomyosis
The combining form meaning first, beginning is: A. oophor/o B. episi/o C. arche/o D. gynec/o
arche/o
Which of the following abbreviations refers to a group of symptoms caused by a staph infection? A. PMS B. HRT C. TSS D. HPV
TSS
The meaning of the medical term menopause is: A. beginning of menstruation B. syndrome involving symptoms that occur prior to menstruation C. replacement of hormones after the cessation of menstruation D. cessation of menstruation
cessation of menstruation
The word part that completes the medical term meaning surgical repair of the vagina, ____/o/plasty, is: A. colp B. culd C. hyster D. mamm
colp
The correct spelling of the medical term meaning suture of the vagina and perineum is: A. colpeperinorrhaphy B. colpoperineorrhaphy C. copoperinorhaphy D. colpoperineorraphy
colpoperineorrhaphy
Stereotactic breast biopsy is: A. combination of mammography and computer-assisted biopsy B. destruction of tissue by using extreme cold C. destruction of removal of the endometrium by use of laser or electrical energy D. surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix
combination of mammography and computer-assisted biopsy
The term in a patient's medical report meaning visual examination of the Douglas cul-de-sac is: A. colposcopy B. culdoscopy C. hysterectomy D. laparoscopy
culdoscopy
The meaning of the medical term dyspareunia is: A. difficult or painful intercourse B. instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection C. replacement of hormones after the cessation of menstruation D. cessation of menstruation
difficult or painful intercourse
A medical term that can mean the same thing as uterine cancer is: A. adenomyosis B. endocarcinoma C. endocervicarcinoma D. endometrial carcinoma
endometrial carcinoma
Marin Maxwell is a 35-year-old woman who is visiting her gynecologist with complaints of painful menses with heavy flow. Both symptoms have become increasingly worse during the past 6 months. A pelvic examination reveals a tender and enlarged uterus. After several diagnostic tests, the enlargement was confirmed, along with the fact that she also has fragments of the uterine lining attached to the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Based on Marin's presenting complaints and findings from the pelvic and diagnostic examination, her probable diagnosis would be _________. A. fibromyalgia B. uterine fibroids C. endometriosis D. endometrial carcinoma
endometriosis
The term hymen refers to the: A. narrow lower portion of the uterus B. large central portion of the uterus C. fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina D. muscular middle layer of the uterus
fold of membrane found near the opening of the vagina
The excision of the hymen is called: A. colporrhaphy B. a&p repair C. hymenectomy D. hymenotomy
hymenectomy
The incision of the hymen is called: A. hymenectomy B. hymenotomy C. hymenostomy D. hysterectomy
hymenotomy
The word part that completes the medical term meaning visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity), ____/o/scopy, is: A. hyster B. colp C. culd D. salping
hyster
In severe cases, if her condition does not respond to drug therapy, then the woman with this disorder may be advised to consider surgical removal of the uterus, a procedure known as a(n) ____________. A. hysterectomy B. hysteropexy C. dilation and curettage D. tubal ligation
hysterectomy
The medical term meaning excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries is: A. hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy B. salpingo-oophorectomy C. oophorectomy D. salpingectomy
hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
If a patient undergoes a visual examination of the uterus or uterine cavity, her medical report is most likely to describe her procedure as a: A. colposcopy B. culdocentesis C. hysteroscopy D. culdoscopy
hysteroscopy
A patient's medical report mentions endocervicitis, which is: A. endoscopic examination of the cervix and uterus B. endoscopic examination of the cervix and uterine tube C. inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix D. inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus and cervix
inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
The endometrium is the: A. narrow lower portion of the uterus B. large central portion of the uterus C. inner lining of the uterus D. muscular middle layer of the uterus
inner lining of the uterus
The condition is definitively diagnosed by means of ________, which is the introduction through an abdominal incision of an illuminated tube and viewing instrument for the inspection of the abdomen and pelvis. A. laparoscopy B. coldoscopy C. hysteroscopy D. sonohysterography
laparoscopy
The medical term meaning visual examination of the abdominal cavity is: A. cryosurgery B. dilation and curettage C. laparoscopy D. hysteropexy
laparoscopy
The medical term referring to radiographic imaging of the breast is: A. mammogram B. mammography C. myomectomy D. mammotome
mammography
The medical term that means rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation and between menstrual cycles is: A. metrorrhea B. menometrorrhagia C. leukorrhea D. oligomenorrhea
menometrorrhagia
A number of causes are believed to be responsible for this condition, including the backward flow during ________ of fragments of endometrium. A. ovulation B. menstruation C. intercourse D. childbirth
menstruation
In the medical term amenorrhea, the word root means: A. breast B. uterus C. cervix D. menstruation
menstruation
The word part that completes the medical term meaning excision of an ovary, _____/ectomy, is: A. mast B. colp C. oophor D. cervic
oophor
The medical term for egg cells is: A. fundus B. fimbria C. ovaries D. ova
ova
The meaning of the medical term oophoritis is inflammation of the: A. vagina B. cervix C. breast D. ovary
ovary
The meaning of the medical term dysmenorrhea is: A. painful menstrual discharge B. white discharge (from the vagina) C. rapid flow of blood at menstruation D. scanty menstrual flow
painful menstrual discharge
The thin outer layer that covers the surface of the uterus is called the: A. perimetrium B. myometrium C. endometrium D. endometriosis
perimetrium
The medical term referring to the pelvic floor in both the male and female; in females, it usually refers to the area between the vaginal opening and the anus: A. vulva B. perineum C. clitoris D. rectouterine pouch
perineum
The medical term gynopathic means: A. pertaining to the vagina B. white discharge (from vagina) C. beginning of menstruation D. pertaining to diseases of women
pertaining to diseases of women
The medical term sonohysterography refers to: A. process of recording the uterus by use of sound B. radiographic imaging of the breast C. radiographic image of the breast D. radiographic image of the uterus and the fallopian tubes
process of recording the uterus by use of sound
The medical term hysteroptosis is also known as: A. fibroid tumor B. prolapsed uterus C. vesicovaginal fistula D. adnomyosis
prolapsed uterus
The medical term that refers to the creation of an artificial opening in a fallopian tube is: A. cervicectomy B. salpingostomy C. salpingo-oophorectomy D. oophorectomy
salpingostomy
The meaning of the medical term oligomenorrhea is: A. beginning of menstruation B. scanty menstrual flow C. absence of menstrual discharge D. painful menstrual discharge
scanty menstrual flow
The procedure that uses an injection of blue dye and/or radioactive isotope to identify metastases of breast cancer is: A. sentinel node biopsy B. stereotactic breast biopsy C. lumpectomy D. computer-assisted mammoscopy
sentinel node biopsy
A patient undergoes a mastopexy, which is a: A. reconstructed breast B. surgical removal of a breast C. surgical fixation of the breast D. surgical repair of the breast
surgical fixation of the breast
The meaning of the medical term hysteropexy is: A. incision of the hymen B. excision of the uterus C. creation of an artificial opening in a fallopian tube D. surgical fixation of the uterus
surgical fixation of the uterus
The meaning of the medical term mammoplasty is: A. reconstructed breast B. surgical removal of a breast C. instrument used to cut breast tissue D. surgical repair of the breast
surgical repair of the breast
In the medical term perimetritis, the prefix means: A. uterus B. absence of normal body opening; occlusion; closure C. inflammation D. surrounding (outer)
surrounding (outer)
The term Bartholin glands refers to: A. the pigmented area around the breast nipple B. the breast nipple C. milk-producing glands in the female D. the pair of mucus-producing glands near the vaginal opening
the pair of mucus-producing glands near the vaginal opening
The meaning of the medical term salpingitis is inflammation of the: A. vagina B. cervix C. uterine, or fallopian, tube D. uterus
uterine (fallopian) tube
A procedure used to treat fibroids is: A. uterine artery embolization B. culdocentesis C. episiorrhaphy D. colpoperineorrhaphy
uterine artery embolization
The meaning of the medical term myometritis is inflammation of the: A. uterine muscle B. vulva and vagina C. inner lining of the uterus D. Bartholin gland
uterine muscle
The combining form salping/o means: A. uterus B. breast C. ovary D. uterine, or fallopian, tube
uterine, or fallopian, tube
The small pear-shaped muscular organ that lies in the pelvic cavity (except during pregnancy) is called the: A. uterus B. vagina C. ovaries D. fallopian tube
uterus
The medical term referring to the abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina is: A. hysteroptosis B. vulvovaginitis C. vesicovaginal fistula D. Bartholin adenitis
vesicovaginal fistula
The meaning of the medical term hydrosalpinx is: A. water in the uterine tube B. blood in the uterine tube C. pus in the uterine tube D. hernia of the uterine tube
water in the uterine tube
What is the term for a light or scanty menstrual flow? A. Dysmenorrhea B. Menorrhagia C. Oligomenorrhea D. Amenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea
What term means removal of an ovary? A. Salpingectomy B. Hysterectomy C. Salpingostomy D. Oophorectomy
Oophorectomy