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Most medical word roots are derived from... A. Latin and French B. German and Latin C. Spanish and French D. Latin and Greek E. Russian and Latin |
D. Latin and Greek |
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Arthr/o is an example of a...
A. Suffix B. Combining Form C. Word Root D. Prefix E. Combining Vowel |
B. Combining Form |
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Which vowel is most commonly attached to word roots to creat a CF?
A. A B. E C. I D. O E. U |
D. O |
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A medical word consisting of more than one word root joined together with an o is a(n)... A. Condition B. Compound word C. Simple word D. Adjective E. Disease |
B. Compound Word |
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In medical terms, check (as in cholera) is usually pronounced... A. See B. Chal C. Cha D. Aitch E. K |
E. K |
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Which prefix means before or in front of? A. Pre- B. Retro- C. Micro- D. Super- E. Post- |
A. Pre- |
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Which term contains a prefix?
A. Cardiology B. Gastritis C. Monocyte D. Nephritis E. Hepatoma |
C. Monocyte |
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The suffix -malacia means... A. Expansion B. Bone C. Swelling D. Softening E. Formation |
D. Softening |
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The suffix -edema means... A. Vomiting B. Softening C. Condition D. Swelling E. Tumor |
D. Swelling |
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The suffix -cele means... A. Suture B. To break C. Dilation D. Puncture E. Hernia, swelling |
E. Hernia, swelling |
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Which suffix means crushing... |
A. -pexy B. -tripsy C. -plexy D. -centesis E. -poiesis |
B. -tripsy |
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The word leukemia is a(n)...
A. Adverb B. Verb C. Noun D. Adjective E. Pronoum |
Noun |
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What is the plural form of lumen?
A. Lumina B. Lumenae C. Luminata D. Lumena |
A. Lumina |
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Brady- means slow. The word for slow speaking is...
A. Bradylexia B. Bradypnea C. Bradycardia D. Bradyphagia E. Bradyphasia |
E. Bradyphasia |
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Which word means small vein? A. Venous B. Venae C. Venule D. Venicle E. Veinula |
C. Venule |
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Which prefix means good, normal? A. Eu- B. Homo- C. Dys- D. Mal- E. Syn- |
A. Eu- |
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The prefix infra- means... A. Over B. In, within C. Between D. Through E. Below, under |
E. Below, under |
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The medical term bradycardia means... A. Irregular heartbeat B. Slow heartbeat C. Normal heartbeat D. Intensified heartbeat E. Rapid heartbeat |
B. Slow heartbeat |
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Retroperitoneal means... A. Within the peritoneum B. Over the peritoneum C. Behind the peritoneum D. Above the peritoneum E. Below the peritoneum |
C. Behind the peritoneum |
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Which term means pertains to above the kidney? A. Perienal B. Intrarenal C. Pararenal D. Suprarenal E. Infrarenal |
D. Suprarenal |
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Which plane divides the body into right and left halves? A. Coronal B. Lateral C. Midsagittal D. Frontal E. Horizonral |
C. Midsagittal |
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Which plane divides the body into front and back aspects? A. Ventral B. Coronal C. Sagittal D. Dorsal E. Transverse |
B. Coronal |
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The combining form (cf) cyt/o means |
Cell |
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The prefix infra- means |
Below, under |
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Pathological |
A morbid condition |
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Prognosis |
Prediction of the course of a disease |
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Febrile means A. Weak B. Feverish C. Healthy D. Pathology E. Symptom |
B. Feverish |
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Diagnosis |
Establishing the cause of a disease |
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Mycosis |
Any abnormal fungal infection in or on your body |
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What is the body's defense against injury, infection, or allergy? A. Inflammation B. Suppuration C. Perforation D. Palliation E. Mitigation |
A. Inflammation |
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Endoscopy |
A visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument |
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The visible part of the hair is called the A. Hair follicle B. Hair shaft C. Papilla D. Hair root E. Capillary |
B. Hair shaft |
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Sebaceous glands are also known as... |
Oil glands |
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Metastasis |
The tumor cells travel to remote regions of the body |
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What is the first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens? |
Skin |
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Exocrine glands secret substance A. Directly into the bloodstream B. Through ducts to an outer body surface C. By absorption through cell membranes D. Into capillaries E. Into vascular tissue |
B. Through ducts to an outer body surface |
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The (CF) ichthy/o means |
Dry, scaly |
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The suffix -logist means |
Specialist in the study of |
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The (CF) of cutane/o |
Skin |
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Abscess |
A localized collection of pus at the site of infection |
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Debridement |
A procedure used to remove necrotized tissue from a wound |
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An intradermal test that produces a skin reaction in sensitive patients helps identify... A. Malignant tumors B. Suspected allergens C. Infections D. Bacteria E. Cysts |
B. Suspected allergens |
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Antihistamines |
Is an agent that helps control inflammation, redness, and itching caused by allergic skin reactions. |
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Tropical anesthetics |
A drug that blocks pain by numbing the skin |
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Bile is produce in the A. Pancreas B. Liver C. Stomach D. Gallbladder E. Duodenum |
B. Liver |
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The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas play a vital role in A. Secreting hormones B. Mastication C. Absorbing minerals D. Absorbing water E. Digestion |
E. Digestion |
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What is an important function of the liver? A. Produce insulin B. Maintain glucose levels in the blood C. Produce thyroxine D. Secrete estrogen E. Secrete testosterone |
B. Maintain glucose levels in the blood |
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Which organ is an accessory organ of digestion? A. Appendix B. Colon C. Ileum D. Pancreas E. Spleen |
D. Pancreas |
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The CF or/o and stomat/o mean? |
Mouth |
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The CF chol/e means? |
Bile, gall |
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The suffix -emesis means? |
Vomiting |
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The suffix -prandial means? A. Enlargement B. Meal C. Vomit D. Gall E. Expansion |
B. Meal |
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General lack of nutrition and wasting occurring in the course of a chronic disease is called A. Bulimia B. Dyspepsia C. Enteritis D. Cachexia E. Diverticulosis |
D. Cachexia |
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Difficult or painful swallowing is called A. Borborygmus B. Dysphagia C. Cachexia D. Dyspepsia E. Regurgitation |
B. Dysphagia |
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Protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it is called A. Reflux B. Perforation C. Volvulus D. Diverticulosis E. Hernia |
E. Hernia |
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Black, tarry stool is called A. Steatorrhea B. Melanoma C. Melena D. Mucus E. Steatoma |
C. Melena |
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Serum bilirubin is elevated in A. Liver disease B. Gastritis C. Cancer in the stomach D. Gallstones E. Polyps |
A. Liver disease |
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Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood feces? A. Bilirubin B. Serum panel C. Parasite test D. Stool guaiac E. Endoscopy |
D. Stool guaiac |
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Which endoscopic procedure is used to determine the presence of polyps in the colon? A. Duodenoscopy B. Lower GI C. Upper GI D. Gastroscopy E. Jejunoscopy |
B. Lower GI |
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Which medical specialty is concerned with digestive disorders? |
Gastroenterology |
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Rolaids and tums are brand names associated with |
Antiacids |
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Which abbreviation means pertaining to the stomach and intestine? A. GER B. GI C. GERD D. GB E. EGI |
B. GI |
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Antiemetics are prescribed to |
Control nausea and vomiting |
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Antiacid |
Is a medication administered to control heartburn and acid reflux. |
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The exchange of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in body cells is called |
Internal respiration |
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Nares are divided by the |
Septum |
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Tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchioles are called |
Alveoli |
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The combining form (CF) thorac/o means |
Chest |
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The CF rhin/o means |
Nose |
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What is the type of pneumonia caused by breathing food, liquids, or vomit into the lungs? |
Aspiration |
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Absence of the sense of smell is called |
Anosmia |
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What is the disease characterized by abnormal bronchial dilation that usually leads to secondary infection? |
Bronchiectasis |
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Which is a hereditary disorder that commonly affects the lung? |
Cystic fibrosis |
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What type of sleep apnea commonly causes loud snoring? |
Obstructive |
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What lung disorder is commonly caused by a deep vein thrombosis that travels from the leg to the lungs? |
Pulmonary embolism |
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A collapsed or airless lung is called |
Atelectasis |
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What procedure helps maintain an open airway to facilitate ventilation? |
Endotracheal intubation |
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Treatment of lung disorders using medications delivered directly to the lungs is called |
Aerosol therapy |
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Removal of a lobe of the lung is called |
Lobectomy |
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A surgical opening in the neck for insertion of a breathing tube is called |
Tracheostomy |
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Which procedure is a surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum? |
Septoplasy |
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Which medication expands air passages? |
Bronchodilator |
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Which medication inhibits the growth of bacteria? |
Antibiotic |
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Which medication helps liquefy respiratory secretions so that they are more easily coughed up? |
Expectorant |
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