Module 5 Exam: 141

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Build a medical term that means "nerve pain."

Neuralgia

Build a medical term that means "mind disease" and refers to a mental illness.

Psychopathy

What do you call the study of the effects of drug on mental processes?

Psychopharmacology

Which of the following roots is associated with the function of the nervous system (as opposed to the structure of the nervous system)?

psych/o

A person with prosopagnosia has an inability to:

recognize faces.

Identify and define the roots in the term somnambulism.

somn-sleep; ambul-walk

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term synesthesia?

syn (with, together) + esthesia (feeling, sensation) = together sensation; condition where one sensation is experienced as another

Identify and define the root in the term hypnotic.

hypno-sleep

Another word for "mind" is:

psyche

Which of following statements most accurately describes MRA?

A procedure used to examine the blood vessels

Which root refers to the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord?

dur/o

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term encephalography?

encephalo (brain) + graphy (writing procedure) = procedure for studying the brain

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term endarterectomy into its component parts?

end/arter/ectomy

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hydrophobia?

hydro (water) + phobia (excessive fear) = fear of water

An excessive desire to steal is called:

kleptomania.

Translate the root gnosi/o.

know

Translate the medical term lobectomy as literally as possible.

lobe removal

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term meningocele.

meh-NIN-goh-seel

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelocele?

myelo (spinal cord) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the spinal cord

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polyneuritis?

poly (many) + neur (nerve) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of multiple nerves

Which of the following is NOT true about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

It refers to the underdevelopment of the muscles on the spinal column that leads to nerve softening and weakness.

Build a medical term that means "incision into a lobe."

Lobotomy

Build a medical term that means "spinal cord softening."

Myelomalacia

Build a medical term that means "involuntary muscle contraction."

Myospasm

Build a medical term that means "removal of a piece of the skull."

Craniectomy

Translate the medical term myelomeningocele as literally as possible.

Hernia of the spinal cord and meninges

Build a medical term that means "disease affecting multiple nerves."

Polyneuropathy

Build a medical term that means "excessive bleeding inside the brain."

Intracerebral hemorrhage

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term encephalopyosis?

encephalo (brain) + py (pus) + osis (condition) = pus-filled abscess in the brain

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term encephalomyelitis into its component parts?

encephalo/myel/itis

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term neurolysis?

neuro (nerve) + lysis (loose) = destruction of nerve tissue

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term nystagmus.

nih-STAG-mus

Identify and define the root in the term schizophrenia.

phren-mind

A loss or decline in mental function is called:

dementia

Translate the medical term monoplegia as literally as possible.

"One paralysis": paralysis of one limb

Translate the medical term hydrocephaly as literally as possible.

"Water head condition": abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain

Read the following excerpt from a brief admission summary letter: She presented to the ED last night with a sudden onset of left-sided hemiparesis and hyperesthesia. She was also noted to have mild agnosia and aphasia. She was brought to the ED by her husband, who is not sure when the symptoms began. A cerebral CT and CT angiogram showed middle cerebral artery occlusion and ruled out intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma. She was treated with a thrombolytic. Her symptoms have improved. According to the excerpt, which of the following was NOT a symptom noted by the medical professionals?

A tumor-like mass made up of blood

Translate the medical term postictal as literally as possible.

After seizure

Which drug relieves pain?

Analgesic

Which drug lessens anxiety?

Anxiolytic

Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: Mrs. Ewing is here for follow-up for her schizophrenia. At her last visit, she complained of dystonia while taking her haloperidol. I changed her to a newer antipsychotic, and she is here today to follow up with the results. Overall, her condition is improved, and she has not had any new hallucinations. Her only concern today is recent insomnia (the past week). She noticed the insomnia started when she began a new job. She says that learning her new job has been stressful. She has been anxious at night, and that has made it hard for her to sleep. According to this excerpt, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Because of the side effects of haloperidol, the doctor prescribed her a new medication to relieve her anxiety.

Which of the following procedures is used to examine blood vessels in the brain?

Cerebral angiography

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the brain and meninges."

Cerebromeningitis

Read the following excerpt from a brief admission summary letter: This letter is to inform you that your patient Sally Chia has been admitted to Bed 4 of the ICU for observation and treatment of a recent cerebrovascular accident. As you know, I have been following Mrs. Chia for cerebrovascular disease. She has had two transient ischemic attacks in the past 2 years and underwent a carotid endarterectomy last February. According to the excerpt, which of the following is part of the patient's PMHx?

Disease of the blood vessels of the brain and two TIAs

Translate the medical term encephalomyeloneuropathy as literally as possible.

Disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Translate the root esthesi/o.

Feeling, sensation

Read the following excerpt from this patient's health record: Patient Name: Manuel Skayken Chief Complaint: Confusion, fever. History of Present Illness: Manuel Skayken is a 15-year-old boy who presents with a 2-day history of fever to 104°F. He has been more lethargic today and his headache has worsened. He has photophobia and his parents are concerned that he is acting abnormally. He is not using his right arm and legs as much as his left arms and legs. He appears ataxic in his gait and has been hypersomnolent at home. His parents are concerned that he is not responding to questions normally. Past Medical History: Somnambulation, otherwise noncontributory. Medications: None. Allergies: NKDA. Social History: Lives at home with his parents. Sophomore in high school. A/B student. Nonsmoker. Surgical History: None. Which of the following is NOT true about this patient's medical history?

The patient is fainting and losing consciousness.

Translate the root/suffix asthenia.

Weakness

A condition characterized by reduced muscle tone is called:

catatonia.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cerebrotomy?

cerebro (brain) + tomy (incision) = incision into the brain


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