medical terminology usf final exam, medical terminology final exam ch 8-14

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the diagnostic term Geriatric Alopecia means

"old age" baldness "fox mange"

the suffix _____ is added to the word part pneumono to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph

-centesis

the suffix that means to control or stop

-stasis

which od the following cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with the social senses?

1,2,8,9

The incubation period for influenza is from ____ to ____ days.

1-3 days

a patient with leukocytosis would have a white blood cell count of: (normal WBC count is 4,000 to 10,000/cm3)

11,000

How many cranial nerves are there?

12

the optic, oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as Cranial Nerves______.

2,3,4, & 6

B3

3rd degree (Stage III) burn

B4

4th degree (Stage IV) burn

An acoustic neuroma affects which cranial nerve?

8

the term ___________ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of erythrocytes in the blood.

A/plastic An/emia

B8

Adenosine Phosphate Vitamin

who is considered the father of osteopathy?

Andrew Taylor Still

B7

Biotin

which of the following is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique?

CAT scan

contact lenses

CL

Lyme disease is associated with a town in

Connecticut

the study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel:

Doppler Flow Studies

Stages of Death and Dying

Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is best known for:

Tachycardia

Elevated heart rate

the most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what american city since 1946?

Framingham, MA

the diagnostic term rubella is also known as

German measles

silicosis is also known as

Grinder's disease

Leprosy is also known as

Hansen's disease

the diagnostic term scabies actually means

Itch mite infestation

A malignant neoplastic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes and is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes, and lymphoma is :

Kaposi's sarcoma

genu varum

Knees are bent outward (bow-legged)

which of the following produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes?

MRI

Demyelination occurs in which of the following diseases?

MS

The most common combining vowel is

O

B6

Pyridoxine HCL Vitamin

B2

Riboflavin Vitamin or 2nd degree (Stage II) burn

Oral Koplik Spots are associated with:

Rubeola

Pediculosis Corpus is often spread by:

Sharing fabrics and combs

the mantoux skin term is used to diagnose:

TB

Transient Ischemic Attack

TIA

B1

Thiamine HCL Vitamin or first degree (Stage I) burn

the term mammogram means

a RECORDING of the breast

a defibrillator is used to correct

abnormal heart rhythms

the diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is:

abrasion

the pre/cancerous skin condition that is characterized by horny and hard skin that was caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is:

actinic karat/osis

ALL

acute lymphocytic leukemia or allergy

the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called:

adenoids

99% of words in a medical dictionary are composed of nouns, verbs, and

adjectives

A & W

alive and well

What physicians use antagonistic substances to attach to disease organisms or illness?

allopathic

All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and what type of brain wave activity?

alpha

therapeutic touch therapy is classified as what type of medicine?

alternative

The area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the:

alveoli

which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine

andrew weil

The diagnostic term for the ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is:

aneurysm

ischemia of the myocardium may result in

angina pectoris

what does the word part talus- mean

ankle

which example of the compound term "ankylosing" is fractured correctly

ankylos/ing

the term coronal plane divides the body into the

anterior and posterior portions

ACL

anterior cruciate ligament

which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B?

antisocial personality disorder

the blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygen and nutrients away from the heart to all body tissues except the lungs is:

aorta

axillo-

armpit

the word periosteum has a prefix which means

around

a defected in the sinoatrial node is most likely to result in :

arrhythmia

the diagnostic term that means hardening of the arteries:

arterio/sclera/o/sis

Atherosclerosis/sclerosis is a type of:

arteriosclerosis

The term for X-ray film (recording) of a joint is:

arthro/gram

The procedural term that means visual examination inside a joint is:

arthroscop/y

PRN

as needed

ASTOL

as tolerated

the term clinical means

at patient's bedside

what is coronary artery disease most commonly caused by?

atherosclerosis

The upper chambers of the heart are called the:

atria

a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is:

audiologist

A & A

awake and aware

A & O

awake and oriented

BaE

barium enema

Emphysema causes shortness of breath and a(n):

barreled chest

cimix lectularius is also known as

bed bugs

the term prognosis means

before knowledge

ultrasonography literally means

beyond normal ranges/sound

the word part Cholangio- refers to

bile duct

BX

biopsy or Blue Cross

a patient with an "infarction" due to "stenosis" leading to "necrosis" means that the patient has a :

blockage leading to tissue death

the medical term hyper/tension means:

blood pressure that is above normal

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

a patient with cyanosis has which color skin

blue

the diagnostic term furuncle actually means

boil

a trephine is used to remove

bone

the erythropoietic tissue in adults is primarily located in:

bone marrow

The word part Cerebro- means:

brain

an electroencephalogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the

brain

colles' wrist fracture

break in the distal portion of the radius and the ulna of the arm

a patient undergoing testing for emphysema has a "spirometry" procedure. What is the literal meaning of this term?

breath/measure/process

the condition where the bronchi of the lungs are dilated outward is:

bronchi/ect/asis

The disease of Crypto/cocc/o/sis is a _______________that can infect the lungs, skin, brain (CNS), bones, and urinary tract causing death.

budding yeast infection

which of the following is a primary skin lesion

bulla

The name of this fungal infection which literally means "glowing white" is

candida

apthous stomatitis

canker sore

the medical term sy/stole actually means

cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure

the wrist bones which are composed of 8 small bones in two rows are called

carpals

what isa stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?

cartid stenosis

the directional erm that means "toward the lower end of the body"?

caudal

The term that describes movement toward the top of the body is:

cephalic

which of the following is not a congenital heart defect?

cerebral vascular ACCIDENT

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

the largest region of the brain

cerebrum

CNA

chart not available, certified nurse's aide

what does the word part bucco- mean

cheek

CC

chief complaint or chief component

mento-

chin

the word part genio- means:

chin

the procedural term for x-ray filming of the gallbladder

cholecystography

the surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct:

choledocholithotripsy

the diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the live characterized but he gradual destruction of liver cells is:

cirrhosis

Sickle Cell Anemia includes:

clumping of blood in vessels causing ischemia, infarction, and tissue necrosis

the diagnostic term pyloric stenosis means

condition of narrowing the gate keeper

CHF

congestive heart failure

The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called:

congestive heart failure

the mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and eyeball globe is the:

conjunctiva

biotic eye drops cause the eye's pupil to:

constrict

the term af/ferent which may be used to describe sensory impulses is defined as

conveying toward the center

scolio-

cooked and bent

the surgical technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked atherosclerotic coronary arteries is called:

coronary artery bypass

When writing a report for your patient with "rhinitis," you can use an equivalent term or synonym to describe their rhinitis. Which of the following would you use?

coryza

the literal meaning of the medical term carcin/oma

crab-like tumor

the term tracheostomy actually means:

creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck

Ankylosis literally means

crooked, stiff, bent/condition

lithotripsy is a procedure for

crushing calculi

the diagnostic term An/emia means:

decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels

The skin color variation of Pall/or is actually a __________________, which usually accompanies blood loss, various types of anemia, or shock.

decrease in skin color

the medical term hypoxia means:

deficient oxygen in the blood

the diagnostic term Coronary Isch/emia actually means

deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart

an embolism results from

detached thrombus

D & D

diarrhea and dehydration

DNS

did no show

DAT

diet as tolerated

DD

differential diagnosis

the medical term dysphagia means:

difficult swallowing or eating

your patient has "bronchiectasis" which means they display:

dilated bronchi

the Schick Skin Test is used to detect

diphtheria

DPT

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

DZ

disease or dozen

the directional term for movement toward the back of the body?

dorsal

your patient has a "pericardial" tamponade. the term pericardial indicated that the tamponade is located in the:

double safe enclosing the heart

is a patients has ptosis of their eyelid, you can expect to see the eyelid

drooping

GTT

drop or glucose tolerance test

the diagnostic term xero/derma literally means

dry skin

the word part conio- means:

dust

an otoscope is used to view the

ear

the word part oto- means

ear and hearing

irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin:

ecchymosis

the procedure for making a record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves is :

echocardiography

Acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment?

electrical current

An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:

electro/encephalo/graph

EMG

electromyography

what is the obstruction of blood vessels by a clot or any foreign substance called?

embolism

When lung tissue swells as a result of distention and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called:

emphysema

the combining form that means "small intestine" is:

enter/o-

the combining form that means "cause of disease"

eti/o

QD

every day or once a day

a tonometer measures pressure within the

eye

the medical terms palpebritis and blepharoptosis refer to

eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

the procedural term dermaplasty includes _____ surgery

face lifts

the medical term bell's palsy is also known as:

facial paralysis or palsy

hyperopia

farsightedness

the diagnostic term that means rapid, quivering, non-coordinated contractions of the atria and/or ventricles is:

fibrillation

which of the following is a secondary skin lesion

fissure

a pacemaker can be external or internal and usually generates electrical stimuli to the heart muscle with

fixed an/or alternate impulses

QID

four times a day

the disease of histoplasmosis or darlings disease is a _____ infection caused by histoplasma capsulatum.

fungal

the condition of ringworm is actually caused by a:

fungus

what method is sued to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations?

gamma knife

the diagnostic term_____ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore".

gangrene

The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is:

gestation

the process of forming urine begins in the

glomeruli

the surgical term that means suture of the tongue

glossorrhaphy

a PET scan is used to detect

glucose metabolism

The word part Glio- means:

glue

What is the word part for jaw?

gnatho-

a thallium scan is used to detect damage to the

heart

The literal meaning of the diagnostic term cardio/myo/pathy

heart/muscle/disease/condition

HAV

hepatitis A virus

HBV

hepatitis B virus

HCV

hepatitis C virus

which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster C?

histrionic personality disorder

which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention?

holistic

What physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity?

homeopathic

_____is a condition of dry, fish-like skin

ichthyosis

SOS

if necessary, if urgently required, may be repeated once

the bacterial infection that is referred to as _____ is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust.

impetigo

The word part atelo- means:

incomplete

Hyperplasia

increase in number of cells

lobar pneumonia refers to:

infection in one of the 5 lobes of the lungs

ID

infectious disease, initial dose, intradermal

in the medical term pleurisy, what is the meaning of its suffix

inflamed

The compound term "Sebo/aden/itis" literally means:

inflamed oil gland

the medical term Myring/itis actually means

inflammation of the eardrum

keratitis actually means

inflammation of the eye's cornea

the diagnostic term Blephar/itis means

inflammation of the eyelid

the diagnostic term stomatat/itis means:

inflammation of the mouth

what is the most common type of hernia

inguinal

the term ophthalmoscope means

instrument to examine the eye

The term "Bronchoscope" literally means:

instrument to view trachea-like structures

I&O

intake and output

"Complimentary or Alternative Medicine" is now referred to as ________:

integrated medicine

massage and reflexology are examples of:

integrated medicine

the slippage of one part of the intestine into another part just below it is:

intussusception

The second portion of the small intestine whose name means to empty is called the

jejunum

the diagnostic term tine cruise actually means

jock itch

a patient who has undergone a nephrectomy has had which of the following removed?

kidney

Sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her:

kidney infection

a pyelogram records information about the

kidney pelvis

KUB

kidney, ureter, bladder

a patient with genu osteoporosis means the condition is located in their:

knee

the small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:

lacrimal glands and ducts

the surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:

lapar/otomy

the word part Maculo- means

large spot

Cancers of the circulatory system include:

leukemia and lymphomas

a macro/phage can also be classified as:

leukocyte

pediculosis corpus is caused by

lice

the diagnostic term Cheil/its literally means:

lip inflamed

organ that produces bile

liver

the set of 5 large vertebrae which form the inward curve of the lower spine

lumbar vertebrae

a pulmonary infarction actually means:

lung blood flow blockage

prone position

lying face down

MMR

measles, mumps, rubella

the medical term diphtheria literally means:

membrane/refers

What is the broad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encircles the jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?

mesentery

the prefix that means change or after

meta-

mesenteric

middle of the intestines

the combining form phren/o means

mind

The valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the:

mitral

________ is the presence of an elevated number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood.

monoCYTOSIS

the word part oro- and os- mean:

mouth

Both food and air travel through the:

mouth and pharynx

"Fluoroscopy" is used to record ________:

moving body parts

the medical term that means containing both mucus and pus is:

mucopurulent

the word part ptyalin- means:

mucus, saliva fluid

My/o- is the combining form of a word part that means:

muscle

the medial term tetanus usually refers to:

muscle spasms

the somatic peripheral nervous system is composed of neurons that control the "soma" or body. they specifically control which of the following?

muscles

the term that means spinal cord inflammation

myel/itis

this combining form _____ means bone marrow or spinal cord

myelo-

LASIK laser surgery can be used to correct:

myopia

which of these conditions would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?

myopia

a patient diagnosed with onychomycosis has a fugal infection of the

nails

the diagnostic term Aortic Stenosis means:

narrowing of the aorta

which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care?

natural

myopic

nearsighted

myopia

nearsightedness

the medical term for new growth of abnormal tissue or a tumor

neoplasm

the term neuralgia is

nerve pain

a patient that is euthyroid has

normal thyroid function

NPO

nothing by mouth

a lumbar puncture is used to

obtain spinal fluid samples

ung

ointment

which word part literally means oil?

oleo

The term Chiro/pract/or literally means:

one who practices by hand

______ is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot.

optic nerve

the term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear:

otologist

the medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is:

otomycosis

the medial term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat:

otorhinolaryngologist

in the medical term cephalgia, the combining verb form means

pain

IBS

painful intestines

what is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement?

palsy

the medical term that means small, solid skin elevation

papule

which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster A?

paranoid personality disorder

what covers the inner surface of the ciliary process?

pars ciliaris

Which part of the retina is the sensory portion associated with sight?

pars optica

subluxation

partial dislocation of a joint

PROM

partial range of motion

the term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:

pediculosis

during saturation, an episiotomy prevents lacerations. episiotomy literally means:

pelvic floor/to cut/procedure

which of the following isn't an antihypertensive drug?

penicillin

the ______ is a double membranous fibrous sac that encloses the heart

pericardium

The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:

peritoneum

the suffixes -a, -ia, -iac, -al, -ar, -is, -on, -os, -us, -ium, -um are used to add what meaning

pertains to

the surgical term for the incision into a vein to remove blood, to give blood, or to give intravenous fluids is:

phlebotomy

Which word part means diaphragm

phreno

the diagnostic term fistula refers to a

pipe stem like tube or passageway

the double space membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the:

pleura

the diagnostic term Acne Vulgaris literally means:

pointed and common

What word part means thumb?

pollex

in the divided medical term osteoporosis/o/sis, the slash lines indicate the vowel "o" may be used as part of which word parts

por- and -osis

The term "Tympanostomy" literally means:

procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum

the procedural term echo/encephalo/graphy actually means

procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound

the term graphy means

procedure using an instrument to record something

the term auscultation literally means

process or procedure for listening

the combining form that means rectum and anus:

proct/o

what is inflammation of the rectum and anus

proctitis

colpoptosis

prolapse of the vagina

"Biofeedback" is a type of _____ therapy:

psychosomatic

emphysema literally means

puffed up

The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the:

pyloric sphincter

the combining word forms that refer to the spine vertebral column, and/or vertebra

rachi/o and spondyl/o

The word part Iro- means:

rainbow

"Angiograms" are used for ________:

recording pictures of blood vessels

a patient with urticaria after exposure to an allergen displays wheals. these are usually:

red

the term ocular literally means

refers to the eye

the diagnostic term bulimia means

refers to/hungry

what treats the body using similar principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?

reflexology

ROS

review of systems

the word parts pleuro- and costo- both mean:

rib, side

which word part contains the fundamental meaning of the word?

root word

Bursitis literally means:

sac inflamed

the term for the plane the divides the body into right and left halves

sagittal

the medical term cicatrix literally means :

scar

the medical term pruritus means:

severe itching

placebo literally means

shall/please

the word part omo- means

shoulder

An atrophic muscle would appear:

shrunken

An electromyogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the:

skeletal muscle

the combining forms cutane/o-, pel/o-, -derm-, and cut/i all mean:

skin

dermatoplasty literally means

skin/surgical repair/process of

hypnosis literally means

sleep/condition

the name of the structure that suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:

spermatic cord

The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:

spinal cord

a myelogram is used to record information about which tissue

spinal cord and nerves

How is cryptococcosis diagnosed?

spinal tap and x-ray

the etiologic agent of syphilis is

spirochete

a ____ is usually a sudden traction on a muscle, ligament, or joint capsule

sprain

An Em/bol/ism literally means:

state of a lump within

the anatomical term gastric rug means

stomach folds

the word parts litho-, retro-, and lapio- mean

stone

a patient who has a cholecystolithotripsy performed is having what process performed to their gallbladder

stone crushed

a patient with rhabdomyolysis has destruction of

striated muscle

Cytology

study of cells

the coiled tubular structures arising from the dermis

sudoriferous glands

pectus excavatum

sunken chest

If one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a _____ position.

supine

the surgical term angioplasty means:

surgical repair of a blood vessel

the surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means:

suture of the lips

the combining forms hidr/o- and sudero- both mean

sweat

the word part sudoko- means:

sweat

SX

symptom, sign, surgery

the medical term for the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract:

systole

TPR

temperature, pulse, respiration

the term digestion literally means

the process of/two/separations

the diagnostic term hirsutism means

the state of being hairy

the diagnostic term hammer toe means

the toes are bent over or down

the term schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by :

thought deterioration and lack of social functioning

the word part Pharyngo- means

throat

what is coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?

thrombus

The combining form hist/o- means:

tissue or web-like

the term peristalsis means:

to contract/around

the term phlebotomy means

to cut into a vein

TKO

to keep open

the term sphygmomanometer literally means

to measure the pulse by hand

alimentary

to nourish

a patient who is adducting their arms is moving it

toward the body

the directional term inferior describes movement

toward the lower end of the body

TENS

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

the combining form onc/o

tumor

BID

twice a day

US

ultrasound, unit secretary

the combining forms that mean "nail":

unguin/o or onycho-

UE

upper extremity

URI

upper respiratory infection

your patient with diabetes insidious has polyuria and polydipsia. this means that the patient has increased

urine volume output and thirst

the diagnostic term Ar/rhythmia means:

variation in normal heart rhythm or contraction

the word part phlebo- means

vein

the term that descries movement toward the belly is

ventral

The lower chambers of the heart are called the:

ventricles

VO

verbal order

the medical term that means wart:

verruca

"Cryosurgery" is used to treat ________:

verrucae or warts

the combining forms anti/o and vaso- mean:

vessel

Angina Pectoris literally means:

vessel: in chest

the combining form or term that literally means internal organs

viscer/o-

a diagnosis of "pleurisy" means that the patient has an inflammation between which layers of the pleura?

visceral/parietal

asthenia

weakness

the medical term a/pepsia means:

without digestion

the word afebrile has a prefix which means

without or not

the combining form of a stem word is usually made of which two component parts:

word root and combining vowel

a compound word is derived from two or more

word roots


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