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2509 final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the medical term for a wound or injury? | trauma |
| What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a nerve? | neuroplasty |
| What is the medical term for the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time? | hemorrhage |
| Which combining form means plaque or fatty substance? | ATHER/O |
| What is the medical term for a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease? | prognosis |
| Which of the following terms means a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it? | eponym |
| What does the term arterionecrosis mean? | tissue death of an artery |
| What does the suffix in the medical term gastrosis mean? | abnormal condition or disease |
| What does the combining form POLI/O mean in the term poliomyelitis? | gray |
| What does the combining form PYR/O in the term pyrosis mean? | fever or fire |
| which statement describes the term ilium? | the ilium is part of the hip bone |
| what does the prefix HYPER- mean in the medical term hypertension? | excessive |
| What does the suffix -GRAM mean in the medical term angiogram? | a picture or record |
| The medical term used to describe the time and events surrounding birth is | perinatal |
| The medical screening of patients to determine their priority of need and the proper place for treatment is called | triage |
| A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid is known as | abdominocentesis |
| The medical term for the frequent flow of loose or watery stools is | diarrhea |
| the medical term that means pertaining to a virus is | viral |
| A localized response to an injury or the destruction of tissues is known as | inflammation |
| the medical term for inflammation of the appendix is | appendicitis |
| What is the medical term for inflammation of a gland? | adenitis |
| Which type of tissue suspends the intestines within the abdominal cavity? | mesentery |
| What is the medical term for pertaining to the groin? | inguinal |
| Which type of illness produces physical symptoms for which no disease or other organic cause can be identified? | functional disorder |
| Which of the following terms means toward the lower part of the body? | caudal |
| What medical term describes the congenital absence or narrowing of a normal body opening or passage? | atersia |
| What is the medical term for the process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment? | homeostasis |
| What is the medical term for a deviation from what is regarded as normal? | anomaly |
| Which of the following terms describes the study of the causes of diseases or abnormal conditions? | etiology |
| What does the term epidemic mean? | a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area |
| What is the medical term for the incomplete development of an organ or tissue? | hypoplasia |
| Which of the following options describes the term adenocarcinoma? | a malignant tumor that originates in the glands and may spread to other parts of the body |
| Which of the following health care professionals provides ongoing care for patients of all ages? | general practitioner |
| The term ______ describes a change in the sequence of a DNA molecule. | genetic mutation |
| Also known as fat,_________ tissue provides protective padding, insulation, and support. | adipose |
| The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell is known as | cytology |
| Abnormal development or growth of cells, or the presence of abnormal cells, is known as | dysplasia |
| The increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ is known as | hyperplasia |
| A________ is a physician who specializes in the care of older adults. | geriatrician |
| The protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body is known as ______ tissue. | epithelial |
| The term_______ refers to the back of the body or an organ. | dorsal |
| an unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is known as a/an ______ illness | iatrogenic illness |
| A _____disorder is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth. | congenital |
| a type of gland that secretes chemical substances into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of the body | exo - crine |
| an outbreak of disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide | pan- dem-ic |
| What is the medical term for surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint? | arthrodesis |
| What is the medical term for inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone? | osteomyelitis |
| What is the medical term for a surgical incision or opening into the skull? | craniotomy |
| What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint? | synovectomy |
| Which type of fixation device is usually left in the body after the fracture has healed? | internal fixation |
| Which of the following best describes the term secondary bone cancer? | cancer cells that have spread to bone from other organs such as the breasts, prostate, or lungs |
| When breaking down the term osteopenia, what does the suffix -PENIA mean? | deficiency |
| What type of fracture has occurred when the bone is bent and only partially broken? | greenstick fracture |
| Which of the following health care professionals specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles? | orthopedic surgeon |
| Which of the following options describes an osteochondroma? | a benign bony projection covered with cartilage |
| What type of fracture occurs straight across the shaft of a bone? | transverse fracture |
| What is the medical term for the abnormal softening of the cartilage | chondromalacia |
| What is a percutaneous diskectomy? | a procedure that is performed to treat a herniated intervertebral disk |
| The medical term that means pertaining to the formation of blood cells is | hematopoetic |
| The medical term ____ describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum. | costochondritis |
| The medical term meaning the death of bone tissue resulting from insufficient blood flow to an area of bone is | avascular necrosis |
| The lower portion of the sternum is the | xiphoid process |
| The medical term that refers to the posterior space behind the knee is the | popliteal |
| An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine is known as | kyphosis |
| The medical term meaning blood within a joint is | hemarthrosis |
| The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together is called | crepiation |
| The _____ is the only movable bone in the skull. | mandible |
| The _____ is also known as the heel bone and is the largest of the tarsal bones. | calcaneus |
| inflammation of the bone ____ | osteitis |
| the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it | spondyl/o- listhesis |
| What is the medical term for movement toward the midline? | adduction |
| What is the medical term for a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body? | polymyositis |
| What is the medical term for the release of a tendon from adhesions? | tenolysis |
| What is the medical term for paralysis of all four extremities? | quadriplegia |
| What is the medical term for a band of fibers that hold structures together abnormally? | adhesion |
| Which specialist works under a physician's supervision to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs? | excerise physiologist |
| Which option describes chronic fatigue syndrome? | a disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems and is characterized by profound fatigue |
| Which of the following is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles? | muscular dystrophy |
| What is the medical term for decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint? | flexion |
| Which of the following options describes circumduction? | the circular movement at the far end of a limb |
| Which of the following health care providers specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries of the bones, joints, and muscles? | sports medicine physician |
| What does the word root SARC mean in the term sarcopenia? | flesh |
| What is singultus commonly known as? | hiccups |
| A diagnostic test involving recording the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation is known as | electromyography |
| Brian Hamilton has ______ , which is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding his elbow. | epicondylitis |
| ___________muscles are attached to the bones of the skeleton and make body movements possible. | skeletal |
| Ginger Williams has pain in her heel caused by a calcium deposit. This calcium deposit is known as a heel | spur |
| The weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures is known as ______ . | atrophy |
| A/An ______ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles. | neuromuscular |
| One of the signs of Parkinson’s disease is _________ , or extreme slowness in movement. | bradykinesia |
| Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is known as | tenosynovitis |
| A chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body is called_______ | myofascial pain syndrome |
| The suffix -RHAPHY in the term myorrhaphy means | surgical suturing |
| abnormally increased muscle function or activity | hyper-kines-ia |
| inflammation of a fascia | fasci-itis |
| What is the medical term for the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries? | artherosclerosis |
| A/An ___ is a blood clot attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery. | thrombus |
| What is the medical term for inflammation of a vein? | phebitis |
| What type of medication blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension? | ACE inhibitor |
| Which condition is characterized by intermittent episodes of skin in the affected areas turning white or blue associated with numbness? | raynaud's disease |
| Which of the following options describes thrombocytopenia? | abnormally small number of platlets in the blood |
| Which medication is an anticoagulant that is administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger? | coumadin |
| Which of the following characteristics describes polycythemia? | cancer characterized by an increased number of red cells in the bone marrow |
| Which of the following consists of epithelial tissue and is the inner lining of the heart? | endocardium |
| What is the medical term for the lower two chambers of the heart? | ventricles |
| Which of the following options describes hypoperfusion? | a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part |
| Which of the following options describes temporal arteritis? | inflammation of the temporal arteries supplying blood to the head and brain |
| What does the suffix -CRASIA mean in the medical term blood dyscrasia? | mixture or blending |
| Low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up is known as | orthostatic hypertension |
| A(n) is a battery-powered device that can be attached externally or implanted under the skin to regulate the heartbeat. | pacemaker |
| Mr. Decena was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack. The medical term for this medical emergency is | myocardial infarction |
| The radiographic test that provides an image of specific veins after injection of a contrast dye is known as | venography |
| A benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels is known as a/an . | hemangioma |
| The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of an artery leading to the brain that is clogged with plaque is known as a/an | carotid endarterectomy |
| The general term used to describe elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood is | hyperlipidemia |
| A type of cancer characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow is | myelodysplastic syndrome |
| An event in which the heart abruptly stops beating or develops an arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood effectively is called | cardiac arrest |
| Umberto was referred to a/an _______ who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. | hematologist |
| the surgical repair of a heart valve | valvul/o plasty |
| a type of anemia characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements | a- plast-ic |
| pertaining to the armpits | axill-ary |
| a new and abnormal growth of body tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, abnormal, rapid, and progressive | neo-plasm |
| a benign tumor made up of muscle tissue | my-oma |
| The ______ are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. Each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen. | B cells |
| Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues is known as a/an | autoimmune disorder |
| The _______ lymph nodes are located in the groin. | inguinal |
| A/An______ is any one of a large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue. | adenocarcinoma |
| A/An ______ drug is used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic. | cytotoxic |
| Dr. Wei diagnosed her patient as having an enlarged spleen due to damage caused by his injuries. The medical term for this condition is | splenomegaly |
| At the beginning of the treatment of Juanita Phillips’ breast cancer, a core _____ breast biopsy was performed with ultrasonography to remove small samples of tissue from the breast. | needle |
| Dorothy Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She and her doctor agreed to treat it surgically with a/an ______ , a procedure in which the cancerous tissue, as well as a margin of normal tissue, is removed. | lumpectomy |
| Every day since his kidney transplant, Mr. Lanning must take a/an_______ to prevent rejection of the donor organ. | immunosupressant |
| John Fogelman was diagnosed as having a/an ______ . This is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues. | sarcoma |
| Jane Doe is infected with HIV. One of her medications is a/an ____ drug, which is used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity. | antiviral |
| Rosita Sanchez is 2 months’ pregnant, and she and her doctor are worried because she recently had a rash that was diagnosed as____ . They are concerned because this condition can produce defects in Rosita’s developing child. | rubella |
| Which of the following causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever and is transmitted by lice, ticks, fleas, and mites? | rickettsia |
| What is the medical term used to describe any substance that the body regards as being foreign? | antigen |
| Which of the following bacteria form a chain? | streptococci |
| What medical term describes the process by which cancer is spread to a new site? | mestastasis |
| What does an allergist specialize in? | diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunological reactivity |
| Which of the following is a disease caused by yeast? | candidiasis |
| What is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus? | COVID-19 |
| Which disease is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells? | hogkin's lymphoma |
| Which term describes a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism? | parasite |
| Proteins such as interferons and interleukins released by the T cells are called what? | cytokines |
| spitting or expectoration of blood or blood-stained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes | hem/o-ptysis |
| any vocal impairment including hoarsness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty | dys-phon-ia |
| the permanent thickening of the walls of the bronchi | bronch/i- ectasis |
| An inflammation of the pleura that can result from trauma, tuberculosis, connective tissue disease, or an infection is known as | pleurisy |
| The substance ejected through the mouth that can be used for diagnostic purposes is known as | sputum |
| The term medical term that means a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is | cyanosis |
| The medical term meaning the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx is . | laryngospasm |
| The irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration, followed by slower respiration or apnea, is known as | cheyne-stokes respiration |
| Baby Jamison was born with ______ . This is a life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus. | cystic fybrosis |
| Dr. Lee surgically removed a portion of the lung. This procedure is known as a/an . | pneumonectomy |
| What does the word root PULMON in the term pulmonologist mean | lung |
| When hit during a fight, Marvin Roper’s nose started to bleed. The medical term for this condition is | epistaxis |
| Duncan McClanahan had a/an ______ performed to correct his deviated nasal septum. | septoplasty |
| Which of the following options describes a tracheostomy? | surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords for insertion of breathing tube |
| Which term describes inflammation of the bronchi that is typically caused by a viral infection? | acute bronchitis |
| What is the medical term for the outer layer of the pleura? | parietal pleura |
| What is the medical term for walking pneumonia? | mycoplasma pneumonia |
| What term describes what is also commonly known as the windpipe? | trachea |
| What causes pneumoconiosis? | mineral dust |
| Which respiratory therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber? | hyperbaric oxygen |
| What is the medical term for a collapsed lung? | atelectasis |
| What is the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs? | mediastinum |
| Which condition is the progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking? | emphysema |
| Which mechanical device is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing? | ventilator |
| Which medication is used to prevent or relieve coughing? | antitussive |
| abnormally frequent flow of loose or watery stools | dia-rrhea |
| the vomiting of blood | hemat-emesis |
| inflammation of the small intestine caused by ingesting substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens | enter-itis |
| The _____ test detects hidden blood in the stools. | hemoccult |
| A/An ____ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures. | anastomosis |
| The anchoring of a crown, bridge, or denture to the bone of the jaw is called a/an____ | dental implant |
| The hardened deposit that forms on the teeth and irritates the surrounding tissues is known as dental | calculus |
| The word root HEPAT in the term hepatectomy means | liver |
| James Ridgeview was diagnosed as having _____ , which is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine. | ileus |
| Chang Hoon has________ . This condition is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. | ascites |
| Rita Martinez is a dentist. She described her patient Mr. Espinoza as being ______ , which means that he has no natural teeth. | edentulous |
| Baby Kilgore was vomiting almost continuously. The medical term for this excessive vomiting is | hyperemesis |
| The suffix -OSTOMY in the term colostomy means | surgical creation of an opening |
| After eating, Mike Delahanty often complained about heartburn. The medical term for this condition is | pyrosis |
| A patient has been diagnosed with melena. What color is the patient’s stool? | black |
| Which of the following options describes gastroesophageal reflux disease? | upward flow of acid from the stomach into the espohagus |
| Which suffix means the presence of stones? | -lithiasis |
| Which of the following options describes an anal fissure? | a small crack-like sore in the skin of the anus |
| What is the medical term for any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer? | trismus |
| What is the first portion of the small intestine | duodenum |
| What is the medical term for the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach? | eructation |
| What procedure is performed to treat severe obesity by restricting the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested? | bariatric surgery |
| Which liver condition is a chronic degenerative disease characterized by scarring? | cirrhosis |
| What is the medical term for a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon? | diverticulum |
| Which term includes all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients? | metabolism |
| the absence of urine formation by the kidneys | an-uria |
| a stone located anywhere along the ureter | ureter/o -lith |
| the visual examination of the urinary bladder | cysto-scopy |
| A toxic condition resulting from renal failure in which kidney function is compromised and urea that is normally secreted is retained in the blood is called | uremia |
| The term ________ means urinary incontinence during sleep. It is also known as bed-wetting. | nocturnal enuresis |
| The functional units of each kidney are known as | nephrons |
| The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as | hypoproteinemia |
| A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an ______ . | nephrologist |
| Mr. Baldridge reports excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is ____ | nocturia |
| Rosita LaPinta inherited________ kidney disease. This disease slowly reduces kidney function, and eventually leads to kidney failure. | polycystic |
| Doris Volk has a chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder. This is known as_______ . | interstitial cystitis |
| John Danielson has urethral scarring from an infection. This has caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as ______. | urethrostenosis |
| Norman Smith was born with the opening of the urethra on the upper surface of his penis. This is known as | epispadias |
| Henry Wong’s kidneys failed. He is being treated with peritoneal________ , which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the peritoneal cavity. | dialysis |
| The suffix -PLASTY in the term urethroplasty means . | surgical repair |
| What type of catheter remains inside the body for a prolonged time? | indwelling |
| What is the medical term for surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder? | cystectomy |
| Which term means a surgical incision into the renal pelvis? | pyelotomy |
| Which term means difficult or painful urination? | dysuria |
| Which statement describes the medulla? | inner region of the kidney |
| What type of treatment involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function? | ablation |
| What term describes an inflammation of the glomeruli? | glomerulonephritis |
| Which term means suppuration of the kidney? | pyonephrosis |
| What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily? | overactive bladder |
| Which condition is characterized by an elevation of the blood urea nitrogen concentration? | azotemia |
| a tumor of the spinal cord | myel-osis |
| the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word | a-phasia |
| a disorder consisting of sudden brief episodes of falling asleep during the day | narc/o-lepsy |
| Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as | causalgia |
| A drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is classified as a/an | hypnotic |
| A/An ______ disorder is characterized by recurring anxiety and excessive worry that physical illness may be present. | illness anxiety |
| During childbirth, _______ anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor. | epidural |
| The condition known as _______ is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| Harvey Ikeman has mood shifts from highs to severe lows that affect his attitude, energy, and ability to function. Harvey’s doctor describes this condition as ______ disorder | bipolar |
| In an auto accident, Anthony DeNicola hit his head on the windshield. The paramedics were concerned that this jarring of the brain had caused a/an ________ . | concussion |
| A __________ attack is the temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain. | tia (trasient ischemic attack) |
| The term thalamotomy means | surgical incision into the thalamus |
| Mary Beth Cawthorn was diagnosed as having ___________. This progressive autoimmune disorder is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath. | multiple sclerosis |
| Jill Beck said she fainted. The medical term for this brief loss of consciousness caused by a decreased flow of blood to the brain is | syncope |
| After several months of being unable to sleep well, Wayne Ladner visited his doctor about this problem. His doctor recorded this condition as being . | insomnia |
| What was formerly known as multiple personality disorder and is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personalities? | dissociative identity disorder |
| Which of the following options describes electroencephalography? | process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp |
| What does the suffix -ESTHESIA means in the term paresthesia? | sensation or feeling |
| Which of the following is a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality? | schizophrenia |
| Which of the following is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges | dura mater |
| What term describes nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region? | cervical radiculopathy |
| Which disorder is a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decreased hours of daylight during winter months? | seasonal affective disorder |
| What type of medication is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and reduce tension? | anxiolytic drug |
| What type of therapy is based on the idea that mental disorders have underlying causes stemming from childhood? | psychoanalysis |
| Which of the following options describes a reflex? | an automatic, involuntary response to some change, either inside or outside the body |
| an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation | uve-itis |
| the removal of the vitreous humor and its replacement with a saline solution | vitr-ectomy |
| the gradual loss of sensorineural hearing as the body ages | presby-cusis |
| Commonly known as choked disk, _______is swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic disk. | papilledema |
| The presence of what appear to be flashes of light is known as | phtotpsia |
| The term________ describes any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina. | ametropia |
| The ______ is the angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet. | canthus |
| The term _______ describes an accumulation of earwax that forms a solid mass by adhering to the walls of the external auditory canal. | impacted cerumen |
| Following a boxing match, Jack Lawson required_________ to repair the injured pinna of his ear. | otoplasty |
| The combining form BAR/O in the term barotrauma means | pressure |
| The term ________ means within the eyeball. | intraocular |
| Edward Cooke was diagnosed as having ________ . This condition is characterized by blindness in one-half of the visual field. | hemianopia |
| While gathering branches after a storm, Vern Passman scratched the cornea of his eye. To diagnose the damage, his ophthalmologist applied ________ stain, which caused the corneal abrasions to appear bright green. | fluroescein |
| Ted Milligan was treated for an allergic reaction to a wasp sting. His reaction consisted of swelling of the tissues around his eyes, known as _______ edema. | periorbital |
| Adrienne Jacobus is unable to drive at night because she has night blindness. The medical term for this condition is _______ . | nyctalopia |
| What is the medical term for involving one ear? | monaural |
| Which of the following is used to force the pupils to remain dilated? | mydriatic drops |
| What is an acoustic neuroma? | a benign brain tumor that develops adjacent to the cranial nerve running from the brain to the inner ear |
| What does the word root KERAT mean in the term keratotomy? | cornea |
| What term is used to describe the ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears? | tinnitus |
| Which of the following are narrow tubes leading from the middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat? | eustachian tubes |
| Which of the following options describes astigmatism? | inability to focus die to uneven curvatures of the cornea |
| Which structure controls the amount of light that enters the eye | iris |
| Which structure maintains the shape of the eye and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue? | sclera |
| Which term describes a contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum? | infectious myringitis |
| pertaining to the skin | cutane-ous |
| an infestation with lice | pedicul-osis |
| inflammation of the skin | dermat-itis |
| The term that refers to an infection of the skin fold around a nail is | paronychia |
| When the sebum plug of a _______ is exposed to air, it oxidizes and becomes a blackhead. | comedo |
| The condition known as ________ is a skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales. | psoriasis |
| The medical term referring to a malformation of the nail is ________ . This condition is also called spoon nail. | kolionychia |
| Commonly known as a mole, a/an________ is a small, dark skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin. | nevus |
| Carmella Espinoza underwent _______ for the treatment of spider veins. | sclerotherapy |
| Jordan Caswell is has very fair skin, white hair, and pale blue eyes. He has a condition, known as ________ , which is due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin. | albinism |
| Manuel Fernandez has a/an ________ . This condition is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection. | abscess |
| Soon after Ying Li hit his thumb with a hammer, a collection of blood formed beneath the nail. This condition is a subungual_____ | hematoma |
| Trisha Bell fell off her bicycle and scraped off the superficial layers of skin on her knees. This type of injury is known as a/an________ | abrasion |
| Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then very small, pinpoint hemorrhages developed under her skin. The doctor described these as being______ | petechiae |
| Many of the children in the Walton Day Care Center required treatment for_________ , a skin infection associated with intense itching, which is caused by an infestation of itch mite | scabies |
| What is the medical term for the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination? | biopsy |
| Which combining form means dry? | xer/o |
| What is the medical term for the abnormal condition of the absence of sweat in response to heat? | anhidrosis |
| Which of the following options describes the term melanin? | the pigment that determines the color of the skin |
| What is the medical term for an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material? | cyst |
| Which of the following temporarily blocks the nerve signals to a muscle? | botox injection |
| Which of the following is the most common type of hair loss? | androgenic alopecia |
| Which lesions are large, tender, swollen areas caused by staphylococcal infection around hair follicles? | furuncles |
| Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk? | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| What is the medical term for a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin? | actinic keratosis |
| the overproduction of thyroid hormones | hyper-thyroid-ism |
| excessive urination | poly-uria |
| the condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood | hyper-calc-emia |
| Hormones called __________ are produced and released by neurons in the brain, rather than by the endocrine glands, and delivered to organs and tissues through the bloodstream. | neurohormones |
| A/An ________ is a slow-growing, benign tumor of the pituitary gland. | pituitary adenoma |
| ________ disease, which is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, is often characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, or both. | grave's |
| The diabetic emergency caused by very high or very low blood glucose is ________ , which can be fatal if untreated. | diabetic coma |
| The hormone_______ , which is secreted by the pineal gland, influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle. | melatonin |
| During his nursing studies, Rodney Milne learned that ________ hormone helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted through the kidneys. | antidiuretic |
| The suffix -DIPSIA in the term polydipsia means | thirst |
| Mrs. Wei’s symptoms included chronic, worsening fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss because her adrenal glands were not producing enough cortisol. Her doctor diagnosed this condition as | addison's disease |
| Linda Thomas was diagnosed as having a/an ________ . This is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting insulin. | insulinoma |
| The endocrine system contains four of which of the following glands? | parathyroid |
| Because Joe Dean’s ultimate goal was to swim in the Olympics, he was tempted to make illegal use of ________ steroids to increase his strength and muscle mass. | anabolic |
| Holly Yates was surprised to learn that ________ , which is a hormone secreted by fat cells, travels to the brain and suppresses the appetite. | leptin |
| Which hormone is secreted by the testicles and stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics? | testosterone |
| What is a gamete? | a reproductive cell |
| Which hormone stimulates ovulation in the female? | lutenizing hormone |
| What is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high blood sugar? | insulin |
| Which of the following stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to physical injury or mental stress? | epinephrine |
| Which of the following is considered an electrolyte? a. corticosteroids b. phosphorus c. prednisone d. adrenaline | phosphorus |
| What is the medical term for surgical removal of the pancreas? | pancreatectomy |
| Which test is most commonly performed to diagnose type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes? | oral glucose tolerance test |
| Which hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is known as T4? | thyroxine |
| What is the medical term for abnormal growth of the entire body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty? | gigantism |
| Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child? | nullipara |
| Which term describes the surgical affixation of sagging breasts into a more elevated position? | mastopexy |
| What is the medical term for the decrease in the amount of testosterone in the aging male? | andropause |
| What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis? | circumcision |
| What is the medical term for an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, which closes off the vagina? | vaginismus |
| Which of the following options describes the spermatic cord? | extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle |
| Which of the following is caused by a parasite? | trichomoniasis |
| Which part of the uterus is the bulging, rounded part above the entrance to the fallopian tubes? | fundus |
| Which of the following options describes a vasovasostomy? | a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a male who has undergone a vasectomy |
| Which of the following options describes priapism? | a painful persistent erection lasting 4 hours or more |
| What is the medical term for a round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast? | fibroadenoma |
| What is the medical term for an infant during the first 4 weeks after birth? | neonate |
| What is the medical term for a surgical incision made in the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to facilitate childbirth? | episiotomy |
| A surgical puncture to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid is known as ______ . | amniocentesis |
| The suffix -GENESIS means _________in the term spermatogenesis. | creation |
| The surgical removal of uterine fibroids is known as a/an _______ | myomectomy |
| In a(n) _______ pregnancy, the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop somewhere outside the uterus. | ectopic |
| The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix is known as ________ . | conization |
| The beginning of the menstruation is known as ___ , which occurs after maturation that occurs during puberty. | menarche |
| The _______ is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers and protects the glans penis. | foreskin |
| The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes is known as . | hysteroscopy |
| The surgical removal of a testicle is known as a/an . | orchiectomy |
| he medical term for a low sperm count is | oligospermia |
| the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding _____ | galact/o-rrhea |
| the absence of sperm in the semen | a-zoosperm-ia |
| In which type of treatment does the patient follow verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful location? | guided imagery |
| What is the medical term for the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid? | abdominocentesis |
| What is the medical term for an induced effect that is the opposite of what was therapeutically intended? | paradoxical reaction |
| Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye? | ophthalmoscope |
| Which tests are performed to determine the compatibility of donor and patient blood before transfusion? | crossmatch tests |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding ibuprofen? | it acts as an analgesic and antipyretic |
| Which of the following options describes radiographic positioning? | placement of the patient's body part of the body that is closest to the x-ray film |
| What is the medical term for a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication dangerous? | contraindication |
| Which test is useful in determining whether a patient has a condition such as liver disease or a blocked bile duct? | serum bilirubin |
| What type of injection is made into the middle layers of the skin? | intradermal injection |
| Which of the following options describes respiratory rate? | the number of complete breaths per minute |
| What image is created by ultrasonography | sonogram |
| What is the medical term for the flow of blood through an organ | perfusion |
| The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood is known as | phlebotomy |
| The presence of pus in the urine is known as | pyruia |
| An abnormally low body temperature is known as | hypothermia |
| A cross-sectional view is obtained using | computed tomography |
| In a __________ position, the patient is lying on the abdomen face down. | prone |
| To listen to the sounds within the patient’s chest, Marty used a/an _______ | stethoscope |
| The placement of medication under the tongue where it is allowed to dissolve slowly is known as _______ administration. | sublingual |
| _______ are coarse rattling breath sounds that are somwhat like snoring | Rhonchi |
| The laboratory test that measures the percentage by volume of packed red blood cells in a whole blood sample is known as a __________ . | hematocrit |
| A Japanese technique in which the practitioner transfers healing energy to the patient by means of visualization or gentle touch is known as_______ | Reiki |
| the presence of bacteria in the urine | bacteri-uria |
| the study of the nature, uses, and effects of drugs for medical purposes | pharmac-ology |
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