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type of information provided by a suffix
Procedure
intra- means
within
the suffix “-centesis” means
puncture to withdraw fluid
Which healthcare setting provides treatment in a private office setting?
Physician’s office
the hematic system is commonly called:
blood
what is interchangeable with inferior?
caudal
which term means pertaining to the skull?
cranial
what three things are located in the mediastinum?
heart, aorta, thymus gland
which system is responsible for regulating the metabolic activities of the body?
endocrine
which plane divides the body into left and right portions?
sagittal
which directional term means toward the surface of the body?
superficial
which cavity contains the heart?
pericardial
which organ is located inside the pleural cavity?
lungs
which term is opposite of distal?
proximal
the neck is the ____ region of the body.
cervical
which term refers to the belly side of the body?
ventral
In the anatomical divisions of the abdomen, the center square of the middle row is the ____
umbilical
Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment for terminally ill patients?
hospice
another name for a drug’s trademark name is
brand name
which combining form means skin?
dermat/o
In which situation is a combining vowel never used?
between a prefix and word root
which prefix means normal?
eu-
condition in which body is unable to make melanin
albinism
ischemic condition that has developed a secondary pus-producing infection
wet gangrene
fluid-filled sac under the skin
cyst
also called hives
urticaria
removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound
debridement
How are skeletal muscles named?
location, size, and action
which bone is the shoulder blade?
scapula
which abbreviation is a diagnostic test?
DXA
The fibrous connective tissue that wraps muscle is called:
fascia
fracture is protruding through an open skin wound
compound fracture
Which motion occurs at the thumb?
opposition
which diagnostic procedure is used to detect osteoporosis?
dual-energy absorptiometry
An example of a fibrous joint is the:
skull sutures
overuse or overstretching is called
strain
when a skeletal muscle is attached to two bones, the more movable of the bones is located where the muscle ends and is called the ?
insertion
The tibia is commonly referred to as the
shin bone
which bones are the fingers?
phalanges
which type of fracture is the bone shattered?
comminuted fracture
which muscle is also called visceral muscle?
smooth
baldness
alopecia
pertaining to within the skin
intradermal
bedsore or pressure sore
decubitus ulcer
this infection is commonly called chicken pox
varicella
which surgical procedure uses cold?
cryosurgery
small, solid, circular, raised spot
papule
small, round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction
wheal
some common diagnostic tests
C&S
Bx
FS
which is not a diagnostic test?
SG
which lesion does NOT have pus?
papule
Acne ____ is the common form of acne seen in teenagers
vulgaris
Which term means surgical crushing of a stone?
lithotripsy
term referring to an unusually large volume of urine
polyuria
which abbreviation is a lab test?
UA
which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?
reabsorption
which clinical lab test can identify an infection?
culture and sensitivity
The expulsion stage of labor and delivery ends with:
delivery of infant
which term means condition of no sperm?
aspermia
which procedure evaluates a newborn’s adjustment to the outside world?
Apgar score
which term means suture the vulva?
episiorrhaphy
which term means record of the breast?
mammogram
which term means condition of difficult urination?
dysuria
PSA is a lab test
true/false, Urinary incontinence is a decrease in the force of the urine stream.
False
which term means surgical repair of the bladder?
cystoplasty
which term means kidney softening?
nephromalacia
which term means renal pelvis inflammation?
pyelitis
which diagnostic procedure examines the uterine lining for abnormalities?
endometrial biopsy
____ is feeling the need to urinate immediately.
urgency
Antispasmodic medication is used to treat
bladder spasms
which medication is used to treat impotence?
erectile dysfunction agents
The male reproductive system can also be referred to as the
genitourinary system
which term means drooping kidney?
nephroptosis
which abbreviation is a treatment for kidney stones?
ESWL
PSA is a blood test for
prostate cancer
which term means first birth?
primipara
which term means condition of blood in the urine?
hematuria
which condition is a kidney infection?
glomerulonephritis
which term means surgical fixation of the bladder?
cystopexy
which term means excessive potassium in the blood?
hyperkalemia
which term is a symptom of adrenal feminization?
gynecomastia
which hormone is secreted by the ovaries?
estrogen
which diagnostic procedure uses ultrasound?
thyroid echography
which is NOT a cause of a cerebrovascular accident?
accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid
Anorexia nervosa falls into what category of mental disorder?
feeding and eating disorders
which term means surgical repair of a nerve?
neuroplasty
The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called?
delirium
involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called
tremor
Which of the following abbreviations stands for stroke?
CVA
Which pathological condition might develop into a full blown stroke?
transient ischemic attack
which procedure removes an obstruction from one of the major arteries of the neck?
carotid endarterectomy
which term describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?
sulci
paralysis of the lower portion of the body and both legs is called:
paraplegia
The sensation that occurs prior to an epileptic seizure is called:
an aura
which is an example of an anxiety disorder?
phobias
which disorder includes aberrant sexual activity?
paraphilic disorders
which diagnostic procedure can be used to measure the levels of hormones in the blood?
radioimmunoassay
is chemical thyroidectomy a surgical procedure?
No
excessive calcium in the blood
hypercalcemia
which medication is used to treat hyperglycemia
insulin
which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?
antidiuretic hormone
which diagnostic procedures are tests of thyroid function?
thyroid function test
protein-bound iodine test
thyroid scan
which hormone is a gonadotropin?
follicle-stimulating hormone
bulging eyeballs
exophthalmos
which condition develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?
gigantism
which medication has strong anti-inflammatory properties?
corticosteroids
The ____ connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear.
auditory tube
which medication treats the nausea associated with an inner ear infection?
antiemetic
which pathological condition is due to increased intraocular pressure?
glaucoma
which pathological condition is due to an opaque or cloudy lens?
cataract
which medication causes the pupil to constrict?
miotic
which term means record of hearing?
audiogram
abnormal curvature of the cornea is
astigmatism
which pathological conditions is characterized by jerky involuntary eye movements?
nystagmus
which condition is complete color blindness?
achromatopsia
which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)
Myringotomy
which term refers to the normal loss of hearing associated with aging?
presbycusis
which surgical procedure stabilizes a detaching retina?
scleral buckling
which condition is the loss of half the visual field, often due to a stroke?
hemianopia
Which of the following surgical procedures corrects myopia?
LASIK
Which term means instrument to view inside the eye?
ophthalmoscope
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers?
fluorescein staining
Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal?
otoscopy
Which of the following surgical procedures means to remove the eyeball?
enucleation
Which of the following pathological conditions is an example of strabismus?
exotropia
Which of the following terms refers to ringing in the ears?
tinnitus
Which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for profound sensorineural hearing loss?
cochlear implant
Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the interior of the eye?
ophthalmoscopy
Which of the following pathological conditions is due to weakened eye muscles?
strabismus
Which of the following surgical procedures means to destroy a small precise area of the retina?
laser photocoagulation
what are examples of ossicles?
The malleus, incus, and stapes
Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures intraocular pressure?
tonometry
Which term refers to dizziness?
vertigo
Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting?
antiemetic
Which medical term means stomach pain?
gastralgia
An inguinal hernia is found in the:
groin
The folds in the lining of the stomach are called:
rugae
the top part of the stomach is
fundus
Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the:
liver
Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus?
dysentery
Which medical term means removal of gallbladder?
cholecystectomy
The twisting of the colon on itself is called:
volvulus
varicose veins around the anus
hemorrhoids
Which medication is used to treat obesity?
anorexiant
The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called:
chyme
Which of the following terms means open or unblocked?
patent
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose cystic fibrosis?
sweat test
Which of the following medications treats an allergy attack?
antihistamine
Which of the following terms means a high-pitched breathing sound?
stridor
Which of the following conditions causes constriction of the bronchial airways?
asthma
The two external openings into the nasal cavity are called the:
nares
The ________ is the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity.
palate
Which of the following terms means air in the chest?
pneumothorax
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?
PFT
Which of the following is NOT one of the vital signs?
urine volume
In bacterial endocarditis, the mass of bacteria that forms is referred to as:
vegetation
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is able to visualize internal cardiac structures?
echocardiography
Which of the following conditions involves periodic ischemic attacks affecting the extremities of the body?
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Which of the following terms means pounding, racing heartbeat?
palpitation
In which of the following conditions is a heart valve too loose?
valve prolapse
Which of the following surgical procedures would be used to join together two arteries?
arterial anastomosis
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure?
CABG stands for coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure
Which of the following terms means to flow backward?
regurgitation
The smallest arteries are called:
arterioles
Which of the following terms means pertaining to between the atria?
interatrial
Which of the following terms means pertaining to fibers?
fibrinous
Which of the following is a term meaning a substance that causes an allergic reaction?
allergen
Which of the following conditions is a cancer?
leukemia
Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease?
rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following consists of removing plasma from the body and replacing it with donor plasma?
plasmapheresis
The mixture of plasma and blood cells is called:
whole blood
Which of the following terms means too few white blood cells?
leukopenia
A(n) ________ transfusion consists of blood stored from the patient’s own body.
autologous
which blood tests are part of a complete blood count?
A red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit
Which of the following is a general term meaning a blood disease?
dyscrasia
