Med Term Final Exam VC Bismark

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1.

The lower chambers of the heart are called the:
- A.
  
  Atria
- B.
  
  Veins
- C.
  
  Arteries
- D.
  
  Ventricles
2.

Chest pain usually caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart is:
- A.
  
  Atheroma
- B.
  
  Angina pectoris
- C.
  
  Pain syndrome
- D.
  
  Palpitation
3.

The combining form that means fat?
- A.
  
  Varic/o
- B.
  
  Cellul/o
- C.
  
  Ather/o
- D.
  
  Oma
4.

The medical term for a blood clot that move through the blood stream is?
- A.
  
  Thrombus
- B.
  
  Pulmonary thrombosis
- C.
  
  Embolism
- D.
  
  Stroke
5.

The combining for that means "sound" is:
- A.
  
  Dysphonia
- B.
  
  Electr/o
- C.
  
  Ech/o
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

The combining form for windpipe is?
- A.
  
  Bronch/i
- B.
  
  Trache/o
- C.
  
  Bronchiol/e
- D.
  
  Laryng/o
7.

The combining form for kidney is:
- A.
  
  Nephr/o
- B.
  
  Cyst/o
- C.
  
  Ureter/o
- D.
  
  Ren/o
- E.
  
  Nephr/o and ren/o
8.

This system converts food into a form the body can use for energy, growth and repair.
- A.
  
  Pulmonary system
- B.
  
  Digestive system
- C.
  
  Caediovascular system
- D.
  
  Integumentary system
9.

A condition of dificuly in digestion that produces abdominal discomfort:
- A.
  
  Dysphagia
- B.
  
  Dyspepsia
- C.
  
  Dyspnea
- D.
  
  Dysgastric
10.

The word root in halitosis means:
- A.
  
  Hernia
- B.
  
  Breath
- C.
  
  Bad
- D.
  
  Very bad
11.

inflammation of the glans penis (head of the penis) is:
- A.
  
  Orchitis
- B.
  
  Balanitis
- C.
  
  Verruca
- D.
  
  Urethritis
12.

The term for excessive levels of fat in the feces, and is a sign of malfunction in digestion.
- A.
  
  Fatrrhea
- B.
  
  Lipidrrhea
- C.
  
  Steatorrhea
13.

An emotional eating disorder in which patient is thin and avoids food.
- A.
  
  Anorexia
- B.
  
  Anorexia nervosa
- C.
  
  Bulimia
- D.
  
  Dyspahgia
14.

A common eating disorder involving repeated gorging (binge) of food and induced vomiting (purging).
- A.
  
  Anorexia
- B.
  
  Bulimia
- C.
  
  Anorexia nervosa
15.

The medical term for process of viewing the colon is:
- A.
  
  Colonoscopy
- B.
  
  Esophagoscopy
- C.
  
  Upper endoscopy
- D.
  
  Gastroscopy
16.

The medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder is:
- A.
  
  Cholelithiasis
- B.
  
  Choledocholithotomy
- C.
  
  Cholecystectomy
- D.
  
  Cystectomy
17.

The medical term for a protrusion of the upper portion of the stomach through the diaphragm to enter the thoracic cavity is:
- A.
  
  Umbilical hernia
- B.
  
  Intussusception
- C.
  
  Hiatal hernia
- D.
  
  Inguinal hernia
18.

This disease involves a recurring backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus
- A.
  
  FOBT
- B.
  
  GRD
- C.
  
  GERD
- D.
  
  GSD
19.

The combining form that means opening is:
- A.
  
  Ureter
- B.
  
  Orch/o
- C.
  
  Meat/o
- D.
  
  Costomy
20.

Enteritis means:
- A.
  
  Removal of the stomach.
- B.
  
  Inflammation of the stomach.
- C.
  
  Inflammation of the intestines.
- D.
  
  Removal of the intestines.
21.

The medical term for inflammation of the colon is:
- A.
  
  Colitis.
- B.
  
  Hepatitis.
- C.
  
  Esophagitis.
22.

Your patient is a 17-year-old girl. Even though she is 6 feet tall, she weighs only 100 pounds. (BMI is significantly below average) Her doctor suspects she might have an eating disorder in which the patient denies food due to a compulsion to become thin. The medical name for this condition is:
- A.
  
  Bulimia
- B.
  
  Anorexia
- C.
  
  Anorexia nervosa
- D.
  
  Obsessive compulsive disorder
- E.
  
  Food phobia
23.

The medical term for the passage of gas through the anus is:
- A.
  
  Diverticulosis.
- B.
  
  Flatulence.
- C.
  
  Steatorrhea.
- D.
  
  Intolerance
24.

A chronic, progressive liver disease resulting from hepatic cell failure (often seen is alcoholism) and damage is irreversible is known as:
- A.
  
  Crohn's disease.
- B.
  
  Cirrhosis.
- C.
  
  Volvulus.
- D.
  
  Pancreatitis
25.

The medical term for rupture of red blood cells is:
- A.
  
  Thrombolysis
- B.
  
  Hemolysis
- C.
  
  PLT
- D.
  
  Sickle cell
26.

A patient has seasonal allergies. When he is exposed to pollen, he develops inflammation of the nasal cavity. The medical term for inflammation of the mucosa of the nose due to allergens is:
- A.
  
  Pharyngitis
- B.
  
  Rhinoplasty
- C.
  
  Allergic rhinitis.
- D.
  
  Hives
27.

The medical term for inflammation of the bronchi is:
- A.
  
  Tracheitis
- B.
  
  Bronchiolitis
- C.
  
  Pharyngitis
- D.
  
  Bronchitis
28.

The suffix spasm means:
- A.
  
  Puncture to remove fluid.
- B.
  
  Hernia or protrusion
- C.
  
  Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.
29.

The combining form that means "windpipe" is:
- A.
  
  Pleur/o.
- B.
  
  Trache/o.
- C.
  
  Thorac/o.
- D.
  
  Alveol/o.
30.

A recording of a procedure in which the electrical events associated with the beating of the heart are evaluated is a(n):
- A.
  
  Echocardiogram.
- B.
  
  Electrocardiogram
- C.
  
  Arteriogram.
- D.
  
  Angiogram.
31.

Select the correct medical term for an X-ray of a blood vessel after contrast dye is injected.
- A.
  
  Echocardiogram
- B.
  
  Electrocardiogram
- C.
  
  Angiogram
32.

Which suffix means "a record or image"?
- A.
  
  -dynia
- B.
  
  -graph
- C.
  
  Sclerosis
- D.
  
  Angio
33.

The medical term for abnormally low blood flow to tissues is:
- A.
  
  Infarction
- B.
  
  Ischemia.
- C.
  
  Embolism
- D.
  
  Fibrillation
34.

The medical term for persistently high blood pressure is:
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Hypotension
- C.
  
  Tachycardia
35.

A patient has a form of chronic heart disease characterized by the failure of the left ventricle to pump enough blood. The correct abbreviation for this disease is:
- A.
  
  CVA
- B.
  
  MI
- C.
  
  CRA
- D.
  
  CHF
- E.
  
  COPD
36.

The patient's X-ray showed an abnormal enlargement (hypertrophy) of the heart. This patient has:
- A.
  
  Cardiodynia.
- B.
  
  Cardiomegaly.
- C.
  
  Cardiomyopathy.
37.

Symptom of a pounding, racing, or skipping heartbeat is called:
- A.
  
  Fibrillation
- B.
  
  Palpitation
- C.
  
  Tachycardia
- D.
  
  Myocardia
38.

This is a viral disease that disables the immune response by destroying helper T cells.
- A.
  
  AIDS
- B.
  
  HIV
- C.
  
  PLT
39.

This instrument consists of an arm cuff and an air pressure pump. It is used to determine blood pressure
- A.
  
  Cardiac pacemaker
- B.
  
  Electrocardiograph
- C.
  
  Sphygmomanometer
- D.
  
  Oximeter
40.

The medical term for an abnormally low level of RBCs is:
- A.
  
  Erythrocytopenia.
- B.
  
  Leukocytopenia.
- C.
  
  Thrombocytopenia.
41.

A patient suffered multiple injuries in a severe car accident and has had extensive bleeding as a result. The medical term for an abnormal loss of blood from the circulation is:
- A.
  
  Hematology.
- B.
  
  Hemoglobin.
- C.
  
  Hemorrhage.
42.

Diverticulosis means the presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
43.

The word root that means "small intestine" is enter/o.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
44.

The combining form glomerul/o means kidney.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
45.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
46.

A coronary stent is a metal tubing that is implanted in a coronary artery to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
47.

The combining form that means "narrowness or constriction" is thromb/o.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
48.

The medical term for an inherited bleeding disorder which means "love for blood" is hemophilia
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
49.

using urine dipstick, microscopy to analyze urine is known as a culture and sensitivity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
50.

Botulism is a disease caused by a powerful neurotoxin released by the common bacteria Clostridium tetani that results in paralysis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
51.

Nosocomial infections are caused by bacteria and contracted during a hospital stay, usually due to antibiotic-resistant strains of staphylococcus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
52.

Leukemia is a condition in which the bone marrow make too many red blood cells.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
53.

Pneumothorax is the presence of blood in the pleural cavity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
54.

Dysuria means bad, abnormal, painful, burning with urination.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
55.

symptoms of severe nausea and emesis during pregnancy is known as hematemesis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
56.

Diagnostic procedure that screens for precancerous cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer also known as Papanicolaou is most often referred to as:
- A.
  
  Colposcopy
- B.
  
  Pap smear
- C.
  
  Cone biopsy
- D.
  
  None of these
57.

Inflammation involving some or all of the female reproductive organs usually caused by an STD ffi
- A.
  
  BTL
- B.
  
  Urethritis
- C.
  
  PID
- D.
  
  None of these
58.

A condition of an undescended testis is known as: fdffj
- A.
  
  Atestis
- B.
  
  Orchiectomy
- C.
  
  Cryptorchidism
- D.
  
  Cryptococcus
59.

A patient complians of urination when laughing or sneezing. Often she has difficulty controling her urine and does not get to a restroom on time. This patient may be said to have:
- A.
  
  Polyuria
- B.
  
  Oliguria
- C.
  
  Anuresis
- D.
  
  Incontinence
60.

A condition characterized by endometrial tissue outside of the uterus to other pelvic locations causing pain during menstruation is known as:
- A.
  
  Menorrhagia
- B.
  
  Metrorrhagia
- C.
  
  Menometrorrhagia
- D.
  
  Endometriosis

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