Quiz 11 - NURS 104-A01

Build a medical term that means "nerve tumor."

Neuroma

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of a nerve."

Neuroplasty

What do you call the study of the effects of drug on mental processes?

Psychopharmacology

A person with prosopagnosia has an inability to:

recognize faces.

Identify and define the roots in the term somnambulism.

somn-sleep; ambul-walk

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endophthalmitis?

end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye

Identify and define the roots in the medical term sclerokeratitis.

kerat cornea; sclero sclera

Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?

mastoid/o

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelocele?

myelo (spinal cord) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the spinal cord

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurolysis?

neuro (nerve) + lysis (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue

Translate the medical term lobectomy as literally as possible.

Lobe removal

Build a medical term that means "incision into a lobe."

Lobotomy

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of the ear."

Otoplasty

Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."

Otorrhea

Translate the term optokinetic as literally as possible.

Pertaining to eye movement

Which of the following abbreviations pertains to the eye?

VA

Which term refers to the time between seizures?

Interictal

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the abbreviation CVA?

It is an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain.

Mrs. Ewing is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia while taking her haloperidol. I changed her to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to follow up with the results. Overall, her condition is improved, and she has not had any new hallucinations. Her only concern today is recent insomnia (the past week). She noticed the insomnia started when she began a new job. She says that learning her new job has been stressful. She has been anxious at night, and that has made it hard for her to sleep. According to this excerpt, which of the following statements is FALSE?

While taking haloperidol, Mrs. Ewing is experiencing involuntary muscle movements.

Patient Name: Ms. Susan Cloud Date of Admission: 6/23/15 Date of Discharge: 6/28/15 Admission Diagnosis 1. Cataract extraction Discharge Diagnosis 1. Post-cataract extraction 2. Endophthalmitis Discharge Condition Stable Consultations Infectious disease According to this patient's discharge diagnosis, she has endophthalmitis. What is the correct breakdown of this medical term?

end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ophthalmomyitis into its component parts?

ophthalmo/my/itis

Identify and define the root in the term schizophrenia.

phren-mind

Build a medical term that means "ear wax condition."

Ceruminosis

The brain is divided in to how many lobes?

4

She presented to the ED last night with a sudden onset of left-sided hemiparesis and hyperesthesia. She was also noted to have mild agnosia and aphasia. She was brought to the ED by her husband, who is not sure when the symptoms began. A cerebral CT and CT angiogram showed middle cerebral artery occlusion and ruled out intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma. She was treated with a thrombolytic. Her symptoms have improved. According to the excerpt, which of the following was NOT a symptom noted by the medical professionals?

A tumor-like mass made up of blood

Which nerve is responsible for carrying impulses toward the central nervous system?

Afferent nerve

What is the medical term for a hearing aid?

Auditory prosthesis

This letter is to inform you that your patient Sally Chia has been admitted to Bed 4 of the ICU for observation and treatment of a recent cerebrovascular accident. As you know, I have been following Mrs. Chia for cerebrovascular disease. She has had two transient ischemic attacks in the past 2 years and underwent a carotid endarterectomy last February. According to the excerpt, which of the following is part of the patient's PMHx?

Disease of the blood vessels of the brain and two TIAs

Translate the medical term encephalomyeloneuropathy as literally as possible.

Disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Which anesthetic causes a complete loss of consciousness?

General anesthetic

Translate the root/suffix asthenia.

Weakness

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dacryohemorrhea?

dacryo (tear) + hemo (blood) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = blood in the tears