Med Term Quiz 5
D
What is the medical term for stoke? A. Epilepsy B. Concussion C. Astrocytoma D. Cerebrovascular accident
A
Which of the following categories of drugs is another name for a drug's trademark name? A. Brand name B. Generic C. Chemical name D. Nonproprietary
D
A radioactive form of an element is called: A. A scan B. A geiger counter C. A roentgen D. A radioisotope
A
Dementia is an example of what category of mental disease? A. Cognitive disorders B. Eating disorders C. Mood disorders D. Factitious disorders
D
Malingering is an example of what category of mental disease? A. Cognitive disorders B. Eating disorders C. Mood disorders D. Factitious disorders
A
Paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called: A. Paraplegia B. Biplegia C. Paresthesia D. Hemiparesis
D
The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called: A. Dementia B. A convulsion C. Palsy D. Delirium
B
The medical term for an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling is: A. Tremor B. Paresthesia C. Seizure D. Syncope
B
The medical term for fainting is: A. Vertigo B. Syncope C. Lethargy D. Aura
B
Which medication causes the pupil to constrict? A. Antiemetic B. Miotic C. Emulsifier D. Mydriatic
A
Which of the following terms refers to both ears? A. Binaural B. Presbycusis C. Tinnitus D. Vertigo
C
Which term means record of hearing? A. Otogram B. Auriculogram C. Audiogram D. Acousticogram
A
What is the common name for a CVA? A. Stroke B. Lou Gehrig's disease C. Concussion D. Seizure
D
Which abbreviation stands for a pathological condition of the ear? A. AD B. ENT C. ASL D. OM
C
Which abbreviation stands for a pathological condition of the eye muscles? A. VA B. PRK C. XT D. OD
B
Which abbreviation stands for a surgical procedure? A. VA B. PRK C. XT D. OD
A
Which abbreviation stands for the right eye? A. OD B. OS C. OP D. OU
B
Which medical term does NOT mean pertaining to the ear? A. Auditory B. Acoustic C. Aural D. Auricular
A
Which medical term does NOT mean pertaining to the eye? A. Otic B. Ocular C. Ophthalmic D. Optic
B
Which medication is used to treat minor pain? A. Anesthic B. Analgesic C. Dopaminergic drugs D. Hypnotic
A
Which medication treats the nausea associated with an inner ear infection? A. Antiemetic B. Miotic C. Emulsifier D. Mydriatic
C
Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a parental route of drug administration? A. IM B. SC C. TO D. IV
C
Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic image? A. CP B. EEG C. PET D. ANS
B
Which of the following abbreviations is a diagnostic test? A. CP B. EEG C. MS D. ANS
A
Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? A. CP B. EEG C. PET D. ANS
B
Which of the following conditions is a collection of blood within the meninges? A. Meningocele B. Subdural hematoma C. Meningioma D. Astrocytoma
A
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques used x-rays to produce a cross-sectional view? A. CT scan B. MRI C. PET scan D. US
C
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques uses an injection of radioactive glucose? A. CT scan B. MRI C. PET scan D. US
B
Which of the following diagnostic imaging techniques uses electromagnetic energy to produce a soft-tissue image? A. CT scan B. MRI C. PET scan D. US
B
Which of the following is an example of a dissociative disorder? A. Phobias B. Amnesia C. Pyromania D. Delusions
A
Which of the following is an example of an anxiety disorder? A. Phobias B. Amnesia C. Pyromania D. Delusions
C
Which of the following is an example of an impulsive control disorder? A. Phobias B. Amnesia C. Pyromania D. Delusions
D
Which of the following medications promotes sleep? A. Anesthetic B. Analgesic C. Dopaminergic drugs D. Hypnotic
C
Which of the following refers to ringing in the ears? A. Binaural B. Presbycusis C. Tinnitus D. Vertigo
B
Which of the following surgical procedures means to destroy a small precise area of the retina? A. Enucleation B. Laser photocoagulation C. Photorefractive keratectomy D. Scleral buckling
A
Which of the following surgical procedures means to remove the eyeball? A. Enucleation B. Laser photocoagulation C. Photorefractive keratectomy D. Scleral buckling
C
Which of the following surgical procedures reshapes the cornea? A. Enucleation B. Laser photocoagulation C. Photorefractive keratectomy D. Scleral buckling
A
Which of the following terms means a response to a drug other than the desired effect? A. Side effect B. Habituation C. Toxicity D. Potentiation
D
Which of the following terms means giving a second drug to boost the effect of another drug? A. Side effect B. Habituation C. Toxicity D. Potentiation
C
Which of the following terms means the degree to which a substance is poisonous? A. Side effect B. Habituation C. Toxicity D. Potentiation
B
Which of the following terms means the development of an emotional dependence on a drug? A. Side effect B. Habituation C. Toxicity D. Potentiation
B
Which of the following terms refers to the normal loss of hearing associated with aging? A. Binaural B. Presbycusis C. Tinnitus D. Vertigo
A
Which term is not spelled correctly? A. Otomicosis B. Labyrinthectomy C. Salpingotomy D. Tympanorrhexis
D
Which term means cutting into the eardrum? A. Tympanectomy B. Myringoplasty C. Tympanopathy D. Myringotomy
C
Which term means double vision? A. Hemianopia B. Nyctalopia C. Diplopia D. Exotropia
D
Which term means instrument to view inside the eye? A. Optoscopy B. Pupillosope C. Intraocular D. Ophthalmoscope
B
Which term means paralysis on only one side of the body? A. Quadriplegia B. Hemiplegia C. Paraplegia D. Hemiparesis
B
Which term means softening of the sclera? A. Scleromegaly B. Scleromalacia C. Scleropathy D. Sclerotomy
A
Which term means surgical repair of a nerve? A. Neuroplasty B. Neuropexy C. Neurorrhaphy D. Neuropathy
A
Which term means surgical repair of the eyelid? A. Blepharoplasty B. Conjunctivoplasty C. Retinoplasty D. Lacrimoplasty