Med Term Quiz 3
The yellow cast on the skin that indicates liver disease is called? A. Jaundice B. Cachexia C. Melena D. Hematochezia
A
Which medical term means excessive eating? A. Polyphagia B. Tachyphagia C. Dysphagia D. Polypepsia
A
Which medical term means inflammation of appendix? A. Appendicitis B. Appenditis C. Appendicopathy D. Appendicosis
A
Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting? A. Antiemetic B. Antacid C. Laxative D. Anorexiant
A
Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow? A. Lymphedema B. Lymphangioma C. Lymphadenitis D. Lymphangiography
A
Which of the following lung volumes is the amount of air that enters and exits the lungs during a single quiet breath? A. Tidal volume B. Inspiratory reserve volume C. Residual volume D. Expiratory reserve volume
A
Which of the following statements is the most important standard precaution? A. Wash your hands B. Wear gloves C. Wear a nonpermeable gown or apron D. Wear a mask and protective eyewear
A
Which of the following terms is also called suffocation? A. Asphyxia B. Cheyne-Stokes respiration C. Aspiration D. Hypoventilation
A
Which of the following terms means to convert a liquid to a gel or solid? A. Coagulate B. Clot C. Hemostasis D. Hematopoiesis
A
Which term means abnormal condition of lung dust? A. Pneumoconiosis B. Pulmoconiosis C. Pneumoanthracosis D. Anthracosis
A
Which term means blood destruction? A. Hemolytic B. Hematolytic C. Homolytic D. Both A and C
A
Which term means open or unblocked? A. Patent B. Percussion C. Asphyxia D. Stridor
A
Which term means pleural pain? A. Pleurodynia B. Thoracalgia C. Pleuritis D. Pleurectomy
A
Which term means to cut into the spleen? A. Splenotomy B. Splenectomy C. Splenoplasty D. Splenopexy
A
Which term means too few white blood cells? A. Leukopenia B. Hematopoiesis C. Erythropenia D. Thrombopoiesis
A
A(n) _____ transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient's own body? A. Analogous B. Autologous C. Self D. Homologous
B
The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: A. Cachexia B. Diarrhea C. Emesis D. Hematochezia
B
The upper section of the pharynx is called: A. Oropharynx B. Nasopharynx C. Laryngopharyx D. Hypopharyx
B
Which condition is commonly called walking pneumonia? A. Histoplasmosis pneumonia B. Mycoplasma pneumonia C. Pulmonary edema pneumonia D. Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
B
Which medical term means abnormal appetite? A. Dyspepsia B. Dysorexia C. Dysphagia D. Dysprandial
B
Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? A. Choledochectomy B. Cholecystectomy C. Cholelithectomy D. Cholelithiasis
B
Which of the following is a term meaning a substance that causes an allergic reaction? A. Allogen B. Allergen C. Allergy D. Allergist
B
Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation? A. Hematinic B. Anticoagulant C. Antihemorrhagic D. Thrombolytic
B
Which of the following medications relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tube? A. Expectorant B. Bronchodilator C. Antitussive D. Antihistamine
B
Which of the following terms means a nosebleed? A. Stridor B. Epistaxis C. Orthopnea D. Hemoptysis
B
Which term means too many white cells? A. Pancytopenia B. Leukocytosis C. Hematocytosis D. Leukocytopenia
B
Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the: A. Colon B. Pancreas C. Liver D. Gallbladder
C
The _____ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity A. Septum B. Nares C. Palate D. Sinuses
C
The medical term for vomiting is? A. Ascites B. Cachexia C. Emesis D. Melena
C
Which blood type is called the universal donor? A. Type A B. Type B C. Type O D. Type AB
C
Which medical term means process of viewing colon? A. Colostomy B. Colonoscope C. Colonoscopy D. Coloscopy
C
Which medical term means surgical removal of stomach? A. Gastroplasty B. Gastrotomy C. Gastrectomy D. Gastrostomy
C
Which of the following is NOT one of the vital signs? A. Heart rate B. Respirations C. Urine volume D. Temperature
C
Which of the following is a general term meaning a blood disease? A. Hematoma B. Hematology C. Dyscrasia D. Hemostatsis
C
Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction? A. Elephantiasis B. Sarcoidosis C. Anaphylactic shock D. AIDS-related complex
C
Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stops? A. Heimlich maneuver B. Thoracentesis C. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation D. Intermittent positive pressure breathing
C
Which of the following terms means a high-pitched breathing sound? A. Rhonchi B. Epistaxis C. Stridor D. Rales
C
Which serious lung infection causes the alveoli to fill up with fluid? A. Tuberculosis B. Pneumoconiosis C. Pneumonia D. Pulmonary fibrosis
C
Which term means disease producing? A. Pathological B. Diseasopathy C. Pathogenic D. Pathology
C
Which term means lymph gland inflammation? A. Lymphangitis B. Lymphadenopathy C. Lymphadenitis D. Lympangiogram
C
Which blood type is called the universal recipient? A. Type A B. Type B C. Type O D. Type AB
D
Which medical term means slow digestion? A. Tachypepsia B. Dyspepsia C. Apepsia D. Bradypepsia
D
Which medical term means stomach pain? A. Duodenalgia B. Gingivalgia C. Enteralgia D. Gastralgia
D
Which of the following conditions may result in a collapsed lung? A. Pulmonary embolism B. Tuberculosis C. Pleural effusion D. Pneumothorax
D
Which of the following give a patient an injection of antibodies in order to treat a disease? A. Immunization B. Monospot C. Vaccination D. Immunotherapy
D
Which of the following is an inherited condition? A. Emphysema B. Atelectasis C. Histoplasmosis D. Cystic fibrosis
D
Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway? A. Diverticulectomy B. Hemorrhoidectomy C. Colectomy D. Fistulectomy
D
Which term means abnormal condition of blue? A. Cyanotic B. Cyanitis C. Cyaniosis D. Cyanosis
D
Which term means pertaining to blood? A. Sanguinous B. Hematic C. Hematologic D. Both A and B
D
Which term means too few red (cells)? A. Leukocytosis B. Erythrocytosis C. Hematocytosis D. Erythropenia
D
