Med Terms Exam #2

The suffix that means "condition of sperm" is ________.

-spermia

Which of the following is not an STD? A) chlamydia B) trichomoniasis C) eclampsia D) gonorrhea

C

A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from: A) renal failure B) cancer C) an infection D) stones

D

The breasts provide nourishing milk for the embryo. (T/F)

False (Newborn not embryo)

A chemical thyroidectomy is a nonsurgical procedure. (T/F)

True

A cholecystectomy may be performed with a laparoscope. (T/F)

True

A common cause of a bladder neck obstruction in males is an enlarged prostate gland. (T/F)

True

A nerve conduction velocity test can pinpoint an area of nerve damage. (T/F)

True

A neurogenic bladder may be caused by a spinal cord injury. (T/F)

True

A protein-bound iodine test is used to measure thyroid function. (T/F)

True

A severe case of phimosis may require circumcision as a treatment. (T/F)

True

Audiometry is a test of hearing ability. (T/F)

True

Bell's palsy is facial paralysis. (T/F)

True

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce. (T/F)

True

A medical term that means "pertaining to the cornea" is ________.

corneal

The combining form that means "to secrete" is ________.

crin/o

A medical term that means "pertaining to the colon and rectum" is ________.

colorectal

A medical term that means "difficult speech" is ________.

dysphasia

A medical term that means "pertaining to the embryo" is ________.

embryonic

A combining form that means "eardrum (tympanic membrane)" is ________.

myring/o; tympan/o/, /myring/o/, /tympan/o

A combining form that means "kidney" is ________.

nephr/o; ren/o/, /nephr/o/, /ren/o

A medical term that means "ear pain" is ________.

otalgia

A medical term that means "surgical removal of parathyroid gland" is ________.

parathyroidectomy

A medical term that means "pertaining to the pons" is ________.

pontine

Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal? A) otoscopy B) Rinne and Weber tuning-fork test C) audiometry D) falling test

A

Which of the following pathological conditions is due to abnormal curvature of the cornea? A) astigmatism B) cataract C) glaucoma D) strabismus

A

Which part of the brain serves as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes, ears, and skin to the cerebrum? A) pons B) cerebrum C) thalamus D) hypothalamus

C

Diabetes insipidus is caused by: A) excessive thyroid hormone B) insufficient thyroid hormone C) excessive antidiuretic hormone D) insufficient antidiuretic hormone

D

Gynecomastia is the: A) excessive growth of the body B) development of an excessive amount of hair C) development of irregular menstrual periods D) development of breast tissue in a male

D

A medical term that means retina disease is ________.

retinopathy

A medical term that means "pertaining to the testes" is ________.

testicular

A medical term that means "surgical removal of the thyroid" is ________.

thyroidectomy

The suffix that means "paralysis" is ________.

-plegia

Which cranial nerve carries hearing and equilibrium sensory information to the brain? A) vestibulocochlear B) facial C) trigeminal D) auditory

A

Which layer of the meninges forms the tough and fibrous outer sac? A) dura mater B) pia mater C) arachnoid layer D) subdural layer

A

Which term means double vision? A) diplopia B) nyctalopia C) hemianopia D) exotropia

A

Which of the following is a blood test for prostate cancer? A) Pap smear B) digital rectal exam C) prostate-specific antigen D) transurethral resection

C

A fibroid is a cancerous tumor of the uterus. (T/F)

False (A fibroid is a tumor that is a benign growth.)

An anal fistula is a crack-like split in the rectum or anal canal. (T/F)

False (A fistula is an abnormal tube-like passage from the surface around the anal opening directly into the rectum.)

If placenta previa occurs, the placenta tears away from the uterine wall. (T/F)

False (Abruptio placentae is when the placenta tears away from the uterine wall.)

An elevated serum bilirubin indicates stomach disease.(T/F)

False (An elevated serum bilirubin indicates liver, not stomach, disease.)

Diuresis is an involuntary discharge of urine. (T/F)

False (Incontinence is the involuntary discharge of urine. Diuresis is the increased formation and secretion of urine.)

O&P is also called stool guaiac. (T/F)

False (O&P stands for ova and parasites, a test for parasites or their eggs.)

Otitis media is also called swimmer's ear. (T/F)

False (Otitis externa, not media, is also called swimmer's ear.)

Saliva mixes with food in the mouth to form chyme, which is swallowed. (T/F)

False (Saliva mixes with food in the mouth to form a bolus, not chyme, which is swallowed. Chyme is when food mixes with the gastric juices.)

The iris is responsible for refracting light rays. (T/F)

False (The cornea, not the iris, is responsible for refracting (bending) light rays.)

The palate forms the floor of the oral cavity. (T/F)

False (The palate forms the roof of the oral cavity.)

The last stage of labor and delivery is the expulsion stage. (T/F)

False (The placental stage is the last stage of labor and delivery.)

The glans penis is commonly called the foreskin. (T/F)

False (The prepuce, not the glans penis, is commonly called the foreskin.)

The thymus gland uses iodine in the production of its hormones. (T/F)

False (The thyroid gland, not thymus, uses iodine in the production of its hormones.)

Tinnitus is a term meaning dizziness. (T/F)

False (Tinnitus means ringing in the ears; vertigo means dizziness.)

A subdural hematoma is bleeding within the meninges after they are torn by trauma. (T/F)

True

Cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system. (T/F)

True

Diabetic nephropathy results from damage to the glomerulus capillaries due to chronic high blood sugars. (T/F)

True

Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients. (T/F)

True

Identical twins develop from a single fertilized ovum. (T/F)

True

In volvulus the intestine twists on itself, cutting off blood flow. (T/F)

True

Narcotic analgesics are medications used to treat severe pain. (T/F)

True

The endocrine system glands are instrumental in maintaining homeostasis. (T/F)

True

The pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as the master gland. (T/F)

True

The term pheochromocytoma is spelled correctly. (T/F)

True

Voiding is another term for micturition. (T/F)

True

A combining form that means "female" is ________.

estr/o; gynec/o/, /estr/o/, /gynec/o

A medical term that means "condition of kidney stones" is ________.

nephrolithiasis

A medical term that means "drooping kidney" is ________.

nephroptosis

A medical term that means "pertaining to the thymus gland" is ________.

thymic

The suffix that means "vomit" is ________.

-emesis

The anterior portion of the sclera is the: A) cornea B) lens C) pupil D) iris

A

The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the: A) placenta B) amnion C) endometrium D) chorion

A

Which condition allows red blood cells and protein to enter the filtrate? A) glomerulonephritis B) nephroptosis C) nephrolithiasis D) polycystic kidneys

A

The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is: A) ileum, jejunum, duodenum B) duodenum, ileum, jejunum C) duodenum, jejunum, ileum D) jejunum, duodenum, ileum

C

Until the end of the eighth week of gestation, the infant is called a(n): A) zygote B) fetus C) embryo D) neonate

C

Which clinical laboratory test can identify an infection? A) culture and sensitivity B) blood urea nitrogen C) urinalysis D) both culture and sensitivity and urinalysis

D

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic lab test? A) DM B) FSH C) TSH D) FBS

D

Which of the following is a CSF-containing cavity inside the brain tissue itself? A) synapse B) gyri C) sulci D) ventricle

D

Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood? A) hypoglycemia B) hyponatremia C) hyperkalemia D) hypercalcemia

D

Myopia is caused by an abnormal curvature of the lens. (T/F)

False (Astigmatism, not myopia, is caused by an abnormal curvature of the lens.)

Cerumen is produced by oil glands in the middle ear. (T/F)

False (Cerumen is produced by oil glands in the auditory canal, not the middle ear.)

Extraction means removing feces from the colon. (T/F)

False (Extraction means removing a tooth)

In GERD, acid splashes from the stomach into the trachea. (T/F)

False (GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this pathological condition, acid splashes from the stomach into the esophagus.)

Paresthesia is the loss of the ability to control muscle movement. (T/F)

False (Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling. Palsy is the loss of ability to control muscle movement.)

TSH is the abbreviation for one of the thyroid gland hormones. (T/F)

False (TSH is the abbreviation for one of the pituitary gland hormones that works on the thyroid.)

Cryptorchidism is spelled correctly. (T/F)

True

Fetal monitoring checks the fetal heart rate during labor. (T/F)

True

Pyrosis is another term for heartburn. (T/F)

True

The former common name for STDs is venereal disease. (T/F)

True

A combining form that means "nerve" is ________.

neur/o

Emesis means to vomit. (T/F)

True

The adrenal cortex of both men and women secretes steroid sex hormones such as androgen. (T/F)

True

An outpouching off the gut is called a(n): A) ileus B) diverticulum C) anal fistula D) hemorrhoid

B

Urine production takes place in the: A) renal pelvis B) nephrons C) bladder D) ureter

B

Which mastectomy removes only the breast tissue? A) modified radical mastectomy B) simple mastectomy C) lumpectomy D) radical mastectomy

B

Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad? A) pancreas B) ovaries C) thymus D) pineal

B

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovary? A) both follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone B) estrogen C) luteinizing hormone D) follicle-stimulating hormone

B

Paralysis on one side of the body is called: A) hemiparesis B) lethargy C) hemiplegia D) palsy

C

The combining form that means "gums" is ________.

gingiv/o

A combining form that means "sugar or glucose" is ________.

glycos/o

A medical term that means "excessive sensation" is ________.

hyperesthesia

A medical term that means "state of excessive thyroid (hormones)" is ________.

hyperthyroidism