Mtca Chapter 2 Part 2 Quiz B (Suffixes M-z)
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- 1.
Which of the following suffixes means "pertaining to"?
- A.
-tic
- B.
-us
- C.
-ose
- D.
-ous
- E.
All of the answer choices are correct
Correct Answer
E. All of the answer choices are correct -
- 2.
The suffix "-y" means ___.
- A.
Pertaining to
- B.
Condition
- C.
Process
- D.
All of the answer choices are correct
Correct Answer
D. All of the answer choices are correct -
- 3.
The pair of terms refer to "measurement" is ___.
- A.
-rrhea & -rrhexis
- B.
-tome & -tomy
- C.
-meter & -metry
- D.
-scope & -scopy
Correct Answer
C. -meter & -metry -
- 4.
The pair of terms refer to "examining or examination" is ___.
- A.
-rrhea & -rrhexis
- B.
-tome & -tomy
- C.
-meter & -metry
- D.
-scope & -scopy
Correct Answer
D. -scope & -scopy -
- 5.
The terms that refer to "an instrument to cut" and "incision" are ___.
- A.
-rrhea & -rrhexis
- B.
-tome & -tomy
- C.
-meter & -metry
- D.
-scope & -scopy
Correct Answer
B. -tome & -tomy -
- 6.
In the term lithotripsy, the suffix "-tripsy" means ___.
- A.
Nourishment, development
- B.
Crushing
- C.
Incision
- D.
Treatment
Correct Answer
B. Crushing -
- 7.
In the term atrophy, the suffix "-trophy" refers to ___.
- A.
Nourishment, development
- B.
Formation, produce
- C.
Treatment
- D.
Rupture, breaking
Correct Answer
A. Nourishment, development -
- 8.
The suffix that means "to eat or swallow" is ___.
- A.
-pepsia
- B.
-phasia
- C.
-pheresis
- D.
-phagia
Correct Answer
D. -phagia -
- 9.
If a doctor is charting about the "abnormal reduction or decrease" of a patient’s kidneys, the term would most likely have which of the following suffixes?
- A.
-pepsia
- B.
-penia
- C.
-ptysis
- D.
-pnea
Correct Answer
B. -penia -
- 10.
In the term plasmapheresis, the suffix "-pheresis" means ___.
- A.
Remove, removal
- B.
Surgical repair
- C.
Rupture, breaking
- D.
To view, examine
Correct Answer
A. Remove, removal -
- 11.
Which of the following suffixes would refer to a "surgical repair"?
- A.
-plegia
- B.
-plasty
- C.
-plasm
- D.
-therapy
Correct Answer
B. -plasty -
- 12.
Which pair of terms both refer to an "opening"?
- A.
-phil & -phobia
- B.
-plasia & -plasm
- C.
-ule & -ula
- D.
-stomy & -ole
Correct Answer
D. -stomy & -ole -
- 13.
Which of the following is correct?
- A.
-stasis means “control, stop, stand still” and -staxis means “dripping, trickling”
- B.
-ptosis means “spitting, to spit” and -ptysis means “drooping, sagging, falling down”
- C.
-rrhea means “rupture, breaking” and -rrhexis means “flow, discharge”
- D.
All of the answer choices are correct
Correct Answer
A. -stasis means “control, stop, stand still” and -staxis means “dripping, trickling” -
- 14.
Which of the following suffixes refers to "breathing"?
- A.
-plegia
- B.
-uria
- C.
-oxia
- D.
-pnea
Correct Answer
D. -pnea -
- 15.
Which of the following suffixes refers to "urination"?
- A.
-plegia
- B.
-uria
- C.
-oxia
- D.
-pnea
Correct Answer
B. -uria -
- 16.
In the term epithelium, the suffix "-um" means ___.
- A.
Treatment
- B.
Tissue, structure
- C.
Condition
- D.
Pertaining to
Correct Answer
B. Tissue, structure -
- 17.
Which of the following terms are MOST CLOSELY RELATED?
- A.
-plegia & -ptysis
- B.
-stasis & -scopy
- C.
-trophy & pnea
- D.
-plasty & -tomy
Correct Answer
D. -plasty & -tomy -
- 18.
In the term paraplegia, the suffix "-plegia" refers to ___.
- A.
Weakness
- B.
Paralysis, stroke, palsy
- C.
Treatment
- D.
Abnormal reduction, decrease
Correct Answer
B. Paralysis, stroke, palsy -
- 19.
A condition of the eyes that would affect "sight or vision" would probably have which of the following suffixes?
- A.
-oid
- B.
-oxia
- C.
-opia
- D.
-opsy
Correct Answer
C. -opia -
- 20.
Which of the following suffixes refers to "memory"?
- A.
-oid
- B.
-osis
- C.
-or
- D.
-mnesia
Correct Answer
D. -mnesia -
- 21.
In the term humanoid, the suffix "-oid" refers to ___.
- A.
Resemble, like, similar
- B.
One who, a doer
- C.
Condition of
- D.
Pertaining to
Correct Answer
A. Resemble, like, similar -
- 22.
A term with the suffix "-plasty" may also be used by a surgeon to provide which of the following for the patient?
- A.
-pepsia
- B.
-phobia
- C.
-thermy
- D.
-therapy
Correct Answer
D. -therapy -
- 23.
In the term osteomalacia, the suffix "-malacia" refers to ___ of the bone.
- A.
Formation
- B.
Softening
- C.
Weakness
- D.
Enlargement
Correct Answer
B. Softening -
- 24.
The suffix that refers to "madness" is ___.
- A.
-mania
- B.
-mnesia
- C.
-pathy
- D.
-noia
Correct Answer
A. -mania -
- 25.
In the term acromegaly, the suffix "-megaly" means ___.
- A.
Measure, instrument to measure
- B.
Enlargement, large
- C.
Nourishment, development
- D.
Small
Correct Answer
B. Enlargement, large -
- 26.
In the term paranoia, the suffix "-noia" refers to ___.
- A.
Sight, vision
- B.
Memory
- C.
Emotion, disease
- D.
Mind
Correct Answer
D. Mind -
- 27.
The term hypoxia refers to a low level of ___.
- A.
Breathing
- B.
Attraction
- C.
Oxygen
- D.
Fear
Correct Answer
C. Oxygen -
- 28.
Which suffix would refer to a "tumor, mass, or fluid collection?"
- A.
-oma
- B.
-osis
- C.
-opia
- D.
-ole
Correct Answer
A. -oma -
- 29.
In the term retinopathy, the suffix "-pathy" means ___.
- A.
Discharge
- B.
Disease
- C.
Madness
- D.
Paralysis
Correct Answer
B. Disease -
- 30.
In the term biopsy, the suffix "-opsy" means ___.
- A.
Measurement
- B.
Resemble, like, similar
- C.
To view
- D.
Surgical puncture
Correct Answer
C. To view -
- 31.
In the term dyspepsia, the suffix "-pepsia" means ___.
- A.
Flow, discharge
- B.
To burst forth
- C.
To eat, to swallow
- D.
To digest
Correct Answer
D. To digest -
- 32.
Which of the following suffixes would refer to a "suture"?
- A.
-rrhaphy
- B.
-rrhea
- C.
-rrhexis
- D.
-rrhage
Correct Answer
A. -rrhaphy -
- 33.
The suffix that means "heat" is ___.
- A.
-plegia
- B.
-tomy
- C.
-thermy
- D.
-scopy
Correct Answer
C. -thermy -
- 34.
In the term myospasm, the suffix "-spasm" means ___.
- A.
Tension, involuntary contraction
- B.
Crushing
- C.
Tissue, structure
- D.
Paralysis, stroke, palsy
Correct Answer
A. Tension, involuntary contraction -
- 35.
The suffix that means "to burst forth" is ___.
- A.
-rraphy
- B.
-rrhea
- C.
-rrhexis
- D.
-rrhage
Correct Answer
D. -rrhage -
- 36.
The suffix that means "droping, prolapse, sagging, or falling down" is ___.
- A.
-pnea
- B.
-ptosis
- C.
-ptysis
- D.
-pheresis
Correct Answer
B. -ptosis -
- 37.
In the term gastropexy, the suffix "-pexy" means ___.
- A.
Surgical fixation
- B.
Surgical repair
- C.
Formation
- D.
Removal
Correct Answer
A. Surgical fixation -
- 38.
Which of the following terms have the SAME meaning?
- A.
-tomy & -plasty
- B.
-phasia & -phagia
- C.
-um & -us
- D.
-ule & -ula
Correct Answer
D. -ule & -ulaExplanation
-ule & -ula mean "small"Rate this question:
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- 39.
Which of the following terms are the MOST OPPOSITE?
- A.
-plasia & -phagia
- B.
-phil & -phobia
- C.
-rrhexis & -stomy
- D.
-tripsy & -plegia
Correct Answer
B. -phil & -phobia -
- 40.
The suffixes "-plasia" & "-plasm" both refer to ___.
- A.
Nourishment
- B.
Removal
- C.
Formation
- D.
Crushing
Correct Answer
C. Formation -
- 41.
In the term dysphasia, the suffix "-phasia" means ___.
- A.
To speak, speech
- B.
Rupture, breaking
- C.
To eat, to swallow
- D.
Spitting, to spit
Correct Answer
A. To speak, speech -
- 42.
Which suffix would be used to describe a "lack of, deficiency, abnormal reduction, or decrease"?
- A.
-pepsia
- B.
-pathy
- C.
-penia
- D.
-pexy
Correct Answer
C. -penia -
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