med term quiz 6

Question 1

cervical nerves

Answer 1

1-8

Question 2

thoracic nerves

Answer 2

1-12

Question 3

lumbar nerves

Answer 3

1-5

Question 4

sacral nerves

Answer 4

1-5

Question 5

cerebell/o

Answer 5

cerebellum

Question 6

cerebr/o

Answer 6

cerebrum

Question 7

encephal/o

Answer 7

brain

Question 8

medull/o

Answer 8

medulla oblongata

Question 9

myel/o

Answer 9

spinal cord

Question 10

neur/o

Answer 10

nerve

Question 11

alzheimer disease

Answer 11

brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity

Question 12

cerebrovascular accident

Answer 12

damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to brain tissue; stroke

Question 13

concussion

Answer 13

traumatic brain injury that can cause bruising, damage to blood vessels, and injury to nerves; LOC can happen

Question 14

epilepsy

Answer 14

chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

Question 15

glioblastoma

Answer 15

malignant brain tumor arising from glial cells; blast means immature

Question 16

hemiplegia

Answer 16

paralysis that affects the right or left half of the body

Question 17

meningitis

Answer 17

inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord)

Question 18

multiple sclerosis

Answer 18

destruction of the myelin sheath on the nerve cells in the central nervous system (brain and S.C) w replacements by plaque of sclerotic (hard) tissue

Question 19

paraplegia paralyssi

Answer 19

affects the lower portion of the body

Question 20

syncope

Answer 20

fainting; sudden and temporary LOC as a result of inadequate flow of blood to the brain

Question 21

cerebral angiography

Answer 21

x ray imaging of the blood vessels in the brain after injection of a contrast material into an artery

Question 22

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Answer 22

chemical tests (sodium, chloride, protein and glucose), cell counts, cultures and bacterial smears on samples of CSF to detect disease of the brain or meninges

Question 23

Computed tomography scan (CT)

Answer 23

cross sectional X-ray images of the brain and spinal cord

Question 24

EEG

Answer 24

recording of the electrical activity in the brain

Question 25

Lumbar Puncture (LP)

Answer 25

introduction of a hollow needle into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw CSF for analysis

Question 26

MRI

Answer 26

magnetic waves and radio frequency waves are used to create images of the brain and spinal cord

Question 27

PET scan

Answer 27

uptake of radioactive material into the brain shows how the brain uses glucose and gives info about how the brain functions

Question 28

stereostatic radio surgery

Answer 28

nonsurgical type of radiation therapy used to treat abnormalities and small tumors of the brain

Question 29

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Answer 29

battery powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relive acute and chronic pain

Question 30

allergist

Answer 30

treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

Question 31

anesthesiologist

Answer 31

administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

Question 32

cardiologist

Answer 32

treatment of heart disease

Question 33

cardiovascular surgeon

Answer 33

surgery on heart and blood vessels

Question 34

colorectal surgeon

Answer 34

surgery on colon and rectum

Question 35

dematologist

Answer 35

treatment of skin disorders

Question 36

emergency practitioner

Answer 36

immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

Question 37

endocrinologist

Answer 37

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 38

family practioner

Answer 38

primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

Question 39

gastroenterologist

Answer 39

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

Question 40

geriatrician

Answer 40

treatment of diseases of old age

Question 41

gynecologist

Answer 41

surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive tract

Question 42

hematologist

Answer 42

treatment of blood disorders

Question 43

hospitalist

Answer 43

general medical care of hospitalized patients

Question 44

infectious disease specialist

Answer 44

treatment of diseases cause by micro-organisms (bacteria, virus, etc)

Question 45

internist

Answer 45

adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

Question 46

nephrologist

Answer 46

treatment of kidney diseases

Question 47

neurologist

Answer 47

treat of nerve disorders

Question 48

neurosurgeon

Answer 48

surgery on the brain, spinal cord and nerves

Question 49

obstetrician

Answer 49

treatment of pregnant women, delivery of babies

Question 50

oncologist

Answer 50

diagnosis and treatments of malignant and benign tumors

Question 51

ophthalmologist

Answer 51

surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

Question 52

orthopedist

Answer 52

surgical treatment of bone, muscle and joint conditions

Question 53

otolaryngologist

Answer 53

surgical treatment of ENT disorders

Question 54

pathologist

Answer 54

diagnosis of disease at a cellular level

Question 55

pediatrician

Answer 55

treat of diseases in children

Question 56

psychiatrist

Answer 56

treatment of mental disorders

Question 57

pulmonologist

Answer 57

treatment of lung disorders

Question 58

radiologist

Answer 58

exam of x ray images for diagnosis, interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine

Question 59

radiation oncologist

Answer 59

treatment of diseases with high-energy radiation

Question 60

rheumatologist

Answer 60

treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

Question 61

thoracic surgeon

Answer 61

surgery on chest organs

Question 62

urologist

Answer 62

surgery on the urinary tract, for treatment of male reproductive organs

Question 63

blood bank technologist

Answer 63

collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions and laboratory tests