Medical Terminology- Module 9 Assignment 2
Inflammation of the bladder is termed: a. nephritis. b. cystitis. c. glomerulitis. d. glomerulonephritis.
b.
The combining form glomerul/o in glomerulonephritis means: a. kidney. b. little ball. c. inflammation. d. renal pelvis.
b.
The external opening of the urethra is the: a. medulla. b. meatus. c. cortex. d. trigone.
b.
The kidneys: a. transport urine to the bladder. b. produce urine and help regulate body fluids. c. are a reservoir for urine. d. convey urine to the outside of the body.
b.
The presence of serum protein in the urine is termed: a. urea. b. albuminuria. c. incontinence. d. bacteriuria.
b.
The process of urination is also known as: a. nephroma. b. micturition. c. anuria. d. oliguria.
b.
The root nephr means: a. bladder. b. kidney. c. urine. d. body.
b.
The term excretory means: a. making a new opening. b. pertaining to elimination of waste products. c. crushing a kidney stone. d. there is pus in the urine.
b.
Under chemical examination, the presence of ________ in the urine is an important sign of renal disease and pyelonephritis. a. glucose b. protein c. bilirubin d. ketones
b.
Which medication can be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections? a. Diuril b. Septra c. Lasix d. Diamox
b.
The root in the term extracorporeal means: a. outside. b. condition. c. body. d. pertaining to.
c.
The ureter enters the kidney through the: a. calyces. b. renal pyramid. c. hilum. d. medulla.
c.
The urinary bladder is located in the ________ of the pelvic cavity. a. posterior portion b. superior portion c. anterior portion d. convoluted portion
c.
The use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys is: a. retrograde pyelography. b. intravenous pyelography. c. ultrasonography. d. cystoscopy.
c.
What structure in men carries both urine and semen? a. ureter b. tubule c. urethra d. trigone
c.
An abnormal condition in which the body tissues contain an accumulation of fluid is known as: a. diuresis. b. hydronephrosis. c. stricture. d. edema.
d.
In the term hemodialysis, the prefix dia- means: a. separate. b. out of. c. around. d. through.
d.
In the term lithotripsy, the suffix -tripsy means: a. stone. b. calculus. c. excision. d. crushing.
d.
In the term oliguria, the prefix olig- means: a. against. b. excessive. c. water. d. scanty.
d.
The inner portion of the kidney is called the: a. cortex. b. glomerulus. c. Bowman's capsule. d. medulla.
d.
The nephrons: a. collect urine. b. remove waste products. c. maintain normal fluid balance. d. both remove waste products and maintain normal fluid balance
d.
The precipitate that settles at the bottom of a liquid is called a/an: a. urochrome. b. urea. c. uric acid. d. sediment.
d.
A small, triangular area near the base of the bladder is the: a. trigone. b. meatus. c. pelvis. d. hilum.
a.
A urinometer is used to test urine for: a. specific gravity. b. pH. c. glucose. d. protein.
a.
All of the following are true of urinalysis except: a. The specimen must be refrigerated if the urinalysis cannot be performed within 3 hours. b. It is a laboratory test that evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine. c. It can detect abnormal conditions or diseases. d. A freshly voided urine sample provides the most accurate test results.
a.
An excessive amount of calcium in the urine is termed: a. hypercalciuria. b. polyuria. c. hypoalbuminemia. d. calciuria.
a.
In the term stricture, the root strict means: a. to tighten or contraction. b. hardening. c. sifted out. d. scanty.
a.
Pus in the urine is called: a. pyuria. b. uremia. c. hematuria. d. proteinuria.
a.
The crushing of a kidney stone is called: a. lithotripsy. b. nephrolithiasis. c. cystolith. d. renal colic.
a.
The medulla contains: a. renal pyramids. b. arteries. c. glomerular capsules. d. veins.
a.
What is excessive urination during the night called? a. nocturia b. oliguria c. polyuria d. pyuria
a.
Which medication helps control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle? a. Detrol b. Tofranil c. Bactrim d. Urecholine
a.
Which medication is potassium sparing? a. Aldactone b. Lasix c. Ditropan XL d. Diamox
a.
A flat-plate x-ray of the abdomen to indicate the size and position of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is called: a. cystoscopy. b. KUB. c. BUN. d. retrograde pyelography.
b.
A medication that increases urine production by reducing the amount of fluid retained in the body is called a/an: a. antidiuretic. b. diuretic. c. antibacterial. d. antiseptic.
b.
A milky appearance of a urine sample can signify ________ in the urine. a. blood b. pus c. protein d. ketones
b.
All of the following terms refer to the process of emptying the bladder except: a. micturition. b. urochrome. c. void. d. urination.
b.
An average daily urinary output is approximately: a. 1200-1600 mL. b. 1000-1500 mL. c. 800-1200 mL. d. 1400-1800 mL.
b.
Difficult or painful urination is called: a. anuria. b. dysuria. c. enuresis. d. nocturia.
b.
Hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina is termed: a. cystectomy. b. cystocele. c. cystolith. d. cystogram.
b.
In the term dysuria, the prefix dys- means: a. without. b. difficult, painful. c. excessive. d. many.
b.
Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is: a. glomerulonephritis. b. pyelonephritis. c. nephritis. d. pyelitis.
b.
Surgical repair of the ureter is termed: a. cystectomy. b. ureteroplasty. c. urethroperineal. d. ureterostomy.
b.
The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney that removes waste products from the blood is the: a. trigone. b. nephron. c. meatus. d. capsule.
b.
Urine is secreted and travels through the following organs in which order? a. kidneys, urethra, bladder, ureters b. kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra c. kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra d. kidneys, bladder, urethra, ureters
b.
A condition in which an obstructed outflow distends and damages the kidney is: a. hematuria. b. hypercalciuria. c. hydronephrosis. d. nephrolithiasis.
c.
A high acidity in urine can signify: a. starvation. b. hepatic disease. c. fever or dehydration. d. CHF.
c.
A surgical excision of the bladder is: a. lithotripsy. b. cystoscope. c. cystectomy. d. nephrectomy.
c.
A urine test performed to determine the glomerular filtration rate is: a. BUN. b. creatinine. c. creatinine clearance. d. KUB.
c.
A urine test performed to determine the presence of microorganisms is: a. BUN. b. creatinine. c. urine culture. d. KUB.
c.
Another name for a (kidney) stone is: a. enuresis. b. nephroma. c. calculus. d. renal colic.
c.
Approximately ________ mL of blood pass through the kidney per minute. a. 900-1000 b. 900-1200 c. 1000-1200 d. 1000-1300
c.
Dieting, starvation, or diabetes usually results in: a. anuria. b. dysuria. c. ketonuria. d. nocturia.
c.
The ________ transport(s) urine from the kidney to the bladder. a. kidneys b. nephron c. ureters d. urethra
c.
The chief nitrogenous constituent of urine is: a. bilirubin. b. albumin. c. urea. d. glycosuria.
c.
The kidney is surrounded by the: a. ureters. b. renal pelvis. c. capsule. d. glomerulus.
c.
The normal color of urine is: a. red. b. orange. c. yellow to amber. d. greenish-yellow.
c.
The normal specific gravity of urine is: a. 1.000-1.020. b. 1.002-1.020. c. 1.003-1.030. d. 1.020-1.040.
c.
The presence of sugar in the urine is called: a. pyuria. b. hematuria. c. glycosuria. d. hypercalciuria.
c.
Which drugs are generally the drugs of choice for treating acute, uncomplicated urinary tract infections? a. analgesics b. bladder control drugs c. sulfonamides d. diuretics
c.
A chronically irritable and painful inflammation of the bladder wall is known as: a. renal colic. b. nephritis. c. cystitis. d. interstitial cystitis.
d.
A test performed to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using an injected radiopaque substance is: a. cystoscopy. b. renal biopsy. c. KUB. d. intravenous pyelography.
d.
Tofranil is a drug that used to treat: a. edema. b. frequency of urination. c. a urinary tract infection. d. nocturnal enuresis in children.
d.
Urine that has glucose in a sample may indicate: a. a calculus. b. pyelonephritis. c. dehydration. d. diabetes mellitus.
d.
Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine? a. pH of 6 b. protein negative c. blood negative d. glucose positive
d.
