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1
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A prefix is found at the….

A

beginning of a word

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2
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In Hypoglycemia, which part is the prefix?

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Hypo

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3
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In the word Cardiology, which part is the prefix?

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there is no prefix

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4
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What does a- mean?

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no, not, without

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5
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What does neo- mean?

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new

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What does tachy- mean?

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fast

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What does brady- mean?

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slow

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What does hyper- mean?

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Above, excessive

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What does hypo- mean?

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below, deficeint

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10
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What is the correct term for against?

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contra-

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11
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Poly- and multi- both mean the same thing?

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True

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12
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Which prefix means 1?

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mono-

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13
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Which prefix means 2?

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bi-

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14
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Which prefix means 3

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tri-

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15
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Which prefix means 4-

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quad-

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16
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The word part -algia means:

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pain

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17
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what does the word -itis mean?

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inflammation

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18
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-ology means

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the study of

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19
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A suffix is not attached to the end of a word.

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false

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20
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In the word hypoglycemia, which part is the suffix?

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emia

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21
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The suffix for surgical removal is?

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-ectomy

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22
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What is the suffix meaning abnormal condition?

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-osis

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23
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What is the suffix meaning abnormal softening?

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-malacia

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24
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A word root is a word or element from which other words are formed

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true

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25
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A word can contain two or more word roots to form more complex words

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true

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26
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cardi/o is the root word for what

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heart

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27
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Which word root means skin?

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derm/o

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28
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Cardio or cardi/o is the correct combining form

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Cardi/o

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29
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In the word Hematology which part is the word root?

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hemat

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30
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In the word Intradermal, which part is the root word

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derm

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31
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What does the word root cost/o mean?

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rib

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32
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What does the word root nephr/o mean?

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kidney

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33
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What does the word root hepat/o mean?

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liver

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34
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Your patient is having difficulty breathing. The word root for breathing is?

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pnea

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35
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Anatomical terms are used because they precisely describe the location of features on the body?`

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true

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36
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What is the anatomical position?

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1) Standing upright
2) Arms at the sides/ palms forward
3) Feet together

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37
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In the anatomical position your right side is the patients…

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left

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38
Q

Which pair of words are matched incorrectly.

1) Superior/Inferior
2) Cranial/Caudal
3) Medial/Distal
4) Anterior/Posterior

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3) medial/distal

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39
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The shoulder is______to the elbow.

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medial

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40
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The nose is_____to the chin

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superior

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41
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The foot is _____ to the Knee.

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inferior

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42
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Which plane dissects the body into left and right halves,

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sagittal

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43
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Which plane dissects the body into anterior and Posterior sections.

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frontal

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44
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A midsagittal plane does not go directly through the middle of the body.

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false

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45
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Decode the order. Dr. B prescribes an Rx for Lisinopril 5 mg po q d.

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prescription Lisinopril 5 milligrams by mouth everyday

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46
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Decode the order. Dr. A prescribes a n Rx for otitis media given by 4 gtt in ad and al prn per Sx.

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Prescription for inflammation of middle ear give up to 4 drops in right ear and left ear as needed per symptoms.

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47
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A patient complains to the CMA that they are experiencing N/V, with a possible UTI. THe provider orders a UA and a UPT.

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Nausea and vomiting with a possible urinary tract infection. Provider orders a urinalysis and urine pregnancy test.

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48
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Decode this order. A physician prescribes an Rx for Diovan 40 mg 1 po qd

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Prescription for Diovan 40 milligrams one by mouth everyday

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49
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Decode this order. Amanda is prescribed an rx for rochephin 1 g to be given via IM.

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a prescription for rochephin one gram to be given intramuscular

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50
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Decode this order. Patient G takes claritin 1 po bid

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One by mouth two times a day.

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51
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Your patient is having difficulty breathing. The medical term for this is?

A

dyspnea

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52
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A medical term is composed of what three parts? Name these parts

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prefix, root and suffix

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53
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What does this abbreviation stand for Sx?

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symptom

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54
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What does this abbreviation stand for npo?

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nothing by mouth

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55
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What does this abbreviation stand for qid?

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four times a day

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56
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What does this abbreviation stand for prn?

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as needed

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57
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What does this abbreviation stand for UTI?

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urinary tract infection

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58
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What does this abbreviation stand for SOB?

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shortness of breath

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59
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A UA is normally ordered for a UTI.

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true

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60
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A set of vital signs do not contain a TPR.

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false

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61
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SOB is a Sx of an URI.

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true

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62
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Os is the standard abbreviation for

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left eye

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63
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The prefix brady- means

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slow

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64
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Decode this order. A physician prescribes metformin 1 tab po bid pc

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one tablet by mouth twice a day after meals

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65
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Combining forms use which two vowels?

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O and I

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66
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What does the word cyan/o stand for?

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blue

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67
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What does the word erythr/o stand for?

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red

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68
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What does the word leuk/o stand for?

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white

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69
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Which pair of words are matched incorrectly 1) Medial/ Distal 2) Anterior/ Posterior 3) Superior/ Inferior 4) Cranial/ Caudal

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medial/ distal

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70
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Decode this order. A provider orders an Rx for Diovan 40 mg 1 po qd

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Orders a prescription for Diovan 40 milligrams. One by mouth everyday

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71
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Translate the word cardiology.

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cardi =heart

/o = combining vowel

-logy = study

study of the heart

72
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Decode this order. A provider orders Nitroglycerine 1 tab SL PRN angina

A

One tablet under tongue as needed for chest pain

73
Q

The head is ________to the chest.

A

superior

74
Q

Translate the word Hematology.

A

hemat= blood

/o= combining vowel

logy= study

Study of the blood

75
Q

Translate the word Intercostal.

A

inter= between

cost= rib

al= pertaining to

between the rib

76
Q

Translate the word Intradermal

A

intra= within

derm= skin

al= pertaining to

under the skin

77
Q

Translate the word Lithotripsy

A

lith= stone

/o= combining vowel

tripsy= to crush to crush stones like kidney stones.

To treat kidney stones

78
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Decode this order. Patient A was prescribed an Rx for Prenatal Vitamin 1 po qd for a positive UPT

A

a prescription for prenatal vitamin. One by mouth everyday for a positive urinary pregnancy test

79
Q

A prefix is attached to the end of a word.

A

false

80
Q

In the word Hypoglycemia , which part is the prefix?

A

hypo

81
Q

Translate the word Hypoglycemia.

A

Hypo= below normal

glyc= sugar

emia= blood

Low blood sugar

82
Q

Which suffix is the word for abnormal softening?

A

-malacia

83
Q

Which prefix is the word for above normal, excessive.

A

hyper-

84
Q

Which word root is the word for liver.

A

hepat

85
Q

Which prefix stands for a number? 1) mono- 2) bi- 3) quadri- 4) all of the above

A

4) all of the above

86
Q

Decode this order. A provider orders 2 gtt in ou q4h prn

A

two drops in both eyes every four hours as needed

87
Q

A suffix is placed at the end of a word.

A

true

88
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Two or more word roots can be combined to form more complex words.

A

true

89
Q

Translate the word Hyperglycemia

A

hyper= excessive

glyc= sugar

emia= blood

high blood sugar

90
Q

What does the word hyster/o stand for?

A

uterus

91
Q

What organ is shared by both the respiratory system and digestive systems and connects the nose, mouth, and voicebox?

A

pharynx

92
Q

Which organ has the specific function of preventing aspiration of food into the lungs?

A

epigliottis

93
Q

The function of larynx is primarily to

A

aid in speaking

94
Q

A PPD test is done to protect which of the following?

A

tuberculosis

95
Q

Which of the following is a valve?

1) tricuspid
2) vena cava
3) sinoatrial node
4) intraventricular septum

A

1) tricuspid

96
Q

What is the term for a clot that travels?

A

embolus

97
Q

The artery in the neck where the pulse is taken is the

A

carotid artery

98
Q

The muscular layer of the heart is called the?

A

myocardium

99
Q

Tachycardia means what?

A

a faster than normal heartbeat

100
Q

The part of the urinary tract that collects and holds urine for expulsion.

A

bladder

101
Q

Which of the following is caused by a formation of urate crystals in the joints?

A

gout

102
Q

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

1) ribs
2) coccyx
3) sternum
4) femur

A

4) femur

103
Q

Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin?

A

Vitamin D

104
Q

What does GERD stand for?

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

105
Q

Correctly order the levels of organization from smallest to largest

1) tissue, cell, organ, organ system
2) cell, tissue, organ, organ system
3) cell, tissue, organ system, organ
4) organ, cell, tissue, organ system

A

2) cell, tissue, organ, organ system

106
Q

Which of these are a tissue?

1) Epithelial
2) Connective Tissue
3) Muscle
4) Nerve
5) All of the above

A

5) all of the above

107
Q

Anatomy is the study of the structure and Physiology is the study of the function.

A

true

108
Q

Structure does not dictate function

A

false

109
Q

What are two major functions of the skeletal system?

A

Supports and shapes the body

Protects the internal organs

110
Q

What are two major functions of the Cardiovascular system?

A

To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells

To carry waste products to the kidneys.

111
Q

What are two major functions of the Respiratory System?

A

Brings oxygen into the body for transportation to cells

Removes carbon dioxide and some water waste.

112
Q

What are two major functions of the digestive system?

A

Digests ingested food so it can be absorbed into the blood stream

Eliminates solid waste

113
Q

What are two major functions of the Urinary System?

A

Filters blood to remove waste

Maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance in the body

114
Q

Name 2 symptoms associated with the respiratory system.

A

coughing up blood

shortness of breath

115
Q

Name 2 symptoms associated with the digestive system?

A

Diarrhea

Constipation

116
Q

Name 2 symptoms associated with the Cardiovascular system.

A

fainting

irregular heartbeat

117
Q

Name 2 symptoms of the urinary system.

A

burning when urinating

blood in urine

118
Q

How many quadrants is the abdomen divided into?

A

4

119
Q

How many chambers are there in the heart?

A

4

120
Q

Select the correct path of the blood.

1) arterioles -> arteries -> capillaries -> veins -> venules
2) arteries-> arterioles -> capillaries -> venules -> veins
3) veins -> venules -> capillaries -> arterioles -> arteries
4) venules -> veins -> capillaries -> arteries -> arterioles

A

2) arteries-> arterioles -> capillaries -> venules -> veins

121
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What is an artery?

A

A vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

122
Q

What is a vein?

A

A vessel that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart

123
Q

The Pulmonary Vein does not contain oxygenated blood.

A

false

124
Q

The site of gas exchange occurs where

A

alveoli

125
Q

The epiglottis covers the larynx, because….

A

it’s protecting the lungs from inhaling food particles thus preventing choking

126
Q

There are two branches of the bronchus.

A

true

127
Q

The trachea is sometimes called the windpipe.

A

true

128
Q

The Left Lung contains 3 lobes and the right lung contains 2 lobes.

A

false

129
Q

Which of the following is the role of the liver? 1) processes nutrients and vitamins 2) Maintains metabolic homeostasis 3) Detoxifies the blood 4) Production of bile 5) All of the above

A

5) All of the above

130
Q

What is peristalsis ?

A

a series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food to different processing stations in the digestive tract

131
Q

Where does digestion begin?

A

the mouth

132
Q

Hydrochloric acid and pepsin are release by the stomach.

A

true

133
Q

Where does most of the water absorption occur

A

large intestine

134
Q

Where are the most nutrients absorbed?

A

small intestine

135
Q

What can cause gastritis? 1) infection 2) spicy foods 3) excessive alcohol. 4) All of the above

A

4) All of the above

136
Q

What is the SA node?

A

The heart’s natural pacemaker: a cluster of cells in the right atrium where electrical pulses are generated

137
Q

What does auscultation mean?

A

the action of listening to the heart, lungs or other organs, typically, with a stethoscope

138
Q

What is a MI?

A

“Myocardinal infarction” also known as a heart attack

139
Q

What is concerning about both diarrhea and constipation?

A

dehydration, compaction, electrolytes.

140
Q

What is COPD?

A

“Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” which is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe

141
Q

What age category worries about the exposure to pertussis?

A

infants

142
Q

What is Asthma?

A

a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing.

143
Q

Rheumatoid arthritis is not an autoimmune disease?

A

false

144
Q

In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label A?

A

kyphosis

145
Q

In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label B?

A

2) lordosis

146
Q

In the diagram what abnormal curvature is being shown in label C?

A

3) scoliosis

147
Q

Atherosclerotic plaques can lead to hypertension

A

true

148
Q

Caffeine may temporarily increase a patient’s blood pressure

A

true

149
Q

Smoking a cigarette a few minutes before having the blood pressure measured does not affect a person’s BP levels

A

false

150
Q

If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension, this means that the

A

hypertension is associated with another disease

151
Q

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.

A

systolic

152
Q

The systolic BP is measured during which Korotkoff phase?

A

I

153
Q

The stethoscope typically is placed over which artery when the BP is auscultated?

A

brachial

154
Q

Mrs. Anderson has experienced periods of vertigo and syncope in association with recently diagnosed orthostatic hypotension. What does this mean

A

She has occasional dizziness and fainting

155
Q

Which blood pressure reading would be seen in an adult with hypotension?

A

Systolic BP below 90 mm Hg

156
Q

Mr. Long’s BP is 124/84 mm Hg. This puts Mr. Long into which category

A

prehypertension

157
Q

If a bedridden patient has chills and is shivering, what would you expect the body temperature to be

A

increased

158
Q

The medical assistant should inform the patient that his or her respirations will be assessed, because this ensures that an accurate reading will be obtained.

A

false

159
Q

How long should the pulse be counted for the most accurate results?

A

60 seconds

160
Q

What would be considered a normal pulse for an average-sized 37-year-old patient in good health

A

60 to 80 beats per minute

161
Q

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ______ pressure.

A

systolic

162
Q

Which of the following pulses is auscultated with a stethoscope?

A

apical

163
Q

Healthy newborns have the highest age-related temperature norm.

A

false

164
Q

The pulse rate of a healthy 84-year-old patient is faster than that of a 42-year-old individual, because the aging heart must beat faster to meet the body’s normal homeostatic demands.

A

false

165
Q

A pulse rate below 60 beats per minute in a well-conditioned athlete is cause for concern

A

false

166
Q

The apical pulse should be measured if an irregular radial pulse beat is palpated

A

true

167
Q

Which site for taking an infant’s body temperature is considered to give the most accurate results?

A

temporal artery

168
Q

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the throat?

A

carotid

169
Q

Which of the following pulses is palpated in the antecubital space?

A

brachial

170
Q

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound is the __________ pressure

A

diastolic

171
Q

The medical term for an oral temperature above 99.5° F is:

A

pyrexia

172
Q

Your patient has been diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension. How would you expect his pulse to feel?

A

bounding

173
Q

One of the contraindications to the use of the tympanic thermometer is

A

otits externa

174
Q

The temperature of a 3-year-old child with bilateral otitis externa is best taken with which thermometer?

A

temporal artery

175
Q

Term to describe heart rate below 60 beats per minute

A

Bradycardia

176
Q

Proper Procedure for taking a Patients vital signs;

1) wash hands
2) introduce yourself
3) Verify Patients First and Last Name
4) Verify DOB
5) all of the above

A

5) all of the above

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