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ALS = ___________.
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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PTSD= _____________.
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posttraumatic stress disorder
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Phren/o
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Combining form meaning mind
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Neur/o
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Combining form meaning nerve
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Rhiz/o
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Combining form meaning nerve root
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TBI = ______________.
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traumatic brain injury
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Cerebr/o
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Combining form meaning brain
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PET = ____________.
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positron emission tomography
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Cephal/o
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Combining form meaning head
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Crani/o
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Combining form meaning skull
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CVA = ______________.
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cerebrovascular accident
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LP = _________________.
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lumbar puncture
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EEG = _____________.
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electroencephalography
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MS = ___________.
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multiple sclerosis
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PD = ___________.
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Parkinson disease
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Mening/o
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Combining form meaning membrane
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Thalam/o
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Combining form meaning thalamus
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Esthesi/o
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combining form meaning sensation
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CP = ______________.
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cerebral palsy
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Dur/o
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combining form meaning hard
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nerve pain
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neuralgia
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An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling caused by an injury to a nerve is known as:
paresthesia neurasthenia neuralgia hyperesthesia |
paresthesia
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The combining form schiz/o means:
to divide, split brain fear mind |
to divide, split
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Encephal/o is the combining form meaning "brain" that derives from Greek, the combining form with the same meaning that derives from Latin is _________.
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cerebr/o
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In the term anesthesiologist, the combining form means:
pain pleasure sensation nerve |
sensation
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The dilation of a blood vessel supplying the brain is known as:
cerebral embolism cerebral thrombosis cerebral atherosclerosis cerebral aneurysm |
cerebral aneurysm
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Match:
frontal lobe parietal lobe occipital lobe temporal lobe A. the portion of the brain which is on the side of the hemispheres B. the portion of the brain which is on the inside wall between the two hemispheres C. the portion of the brain which is on the front of the hemisphere D. the portion of the brain which is on the back of the hemisphere |
frontal lobe - C
parietal lobe - B occipital lobe - D temporal lobe - A |
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A patient suffers from a disease that literally means condition of split mind. The name of this disease that causes delusions and hallucinations is ________.
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schizophrenia
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Match the term with the correct definition:
CNS PNS ANS sympathetic system parasympathetic system A. autonomic nervous system B. nervous system responsible for the constriction of vessels in the body C. central nervous system D. peripheral nervous system E. nervous system responsible for the relaxation of vessels in the body |
CNS - C
PNS - D ANS - A sympathetic system - B parasympathetic system - E |
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MRI is the abbreviation for ________. (3 words)
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magnetic resonance imaging
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Select the combining form that means mind.
esthesi/o psych/o crani/o encephal/o |
psych/o
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The combining form psych/o means "study."
True False |
False
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An incapacitating mental disorder indicated by a gross distortion of emotions, and an inability to recognize reality and relate to others, and to cope with ordinary demands of daily life, is known as:
dementia psychosis neurosis psychosomatic |
psychosis
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A combining form that means brain is ________ or cerebr/o.
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encephal/o
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The medical term for paralysis of both legs is:
quadriplegia monoplegia hemiplegia paraplegia |
paraplegia
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Three combining forms mean "mind": ment/o, phren/o, and ________.
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psych/o
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The physician has prescribed a medication to relieve the patient's pain. The nurse should prepare to give a(n):
myelogram analgesic sedative anesthetic |
analgesic
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A ________ is a series of involuntary muscular spasms caused by uncoordinated excitation of neurons that triggers muscle contraction.
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seizure
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The stroke victim is unable to speak. The health care provider would chart this as ________.
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aphasia
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Which term is spelled correctly?
seizure seesure czyoor seasyour |
seizure
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The definition of myelitis is:
inflammation of a nerve inflammation of the brain inflammation of the spinal nerve roots inflammation of the spinal cord |
inflammation of the spinal cord
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The medical term syncope derives from Greek and means "snatched from above."
True False |
False
It means "falling together". It is Greek derived though. |
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The nerves are the only organ of the nervous system.
True False |
True
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CT is the abbreviation for ________. (2 words)
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computed tomography
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The neurologist studies the nervous system, while the __________ studies the mind. (1 word)
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psychologist
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The combining form neur/o means "nerve," and the suffix -logy means "study of" or "science of."
True False |
True
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A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures is known as ________.
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epilepsy
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ADHD is the abbreviation for ________. (4 words)
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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This test measures the electrical activity of the brain.
EEG PET LP CAT MRI |
EEG
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The patient has been admitted with a CVA. The health care provider realizes that this is the acronym for ________. (2 words)
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cerebrovascular accident
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The nerves are the only organ of the nervous system.
True False |
False
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study of the mind
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psychology
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Match the term with its correct definition:
substantia grisea substantia alba ganglia neuron A. the smallest cellular unit in the nerve B. cluster of neurocells C. grey matter D. white matter |
substantia grisea - C
substantia alba - D ganglia - B neuron - A |
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Match the combining form on the left with the correct definition on the right.
phasi/o neur/o esthesi/o schiz/o psych/o gnos/o myel/o crani/o cerebr/o dur/o A. mind B. nerve C. spinal cord D. to divide E. skull F. to speak G. knowledge H. hard I. sensation J. brain |
phasi/o - F
neur/o - B esthesi/o - I schiz/o - D psych/o - A gnos/o - G myel/o - C crani/o - E cerebr/o - J dur/o - H |
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An impairment of mental function that is characterized by memory loss, disorientation, and confusion is known as ________. It is often associated with Alzheimer disease.
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dementia
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Choose the term with the correct spelling.
Allshimur Alzheimer Alzhighmer Allshimoor |
Alzheimer
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The medical term for inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the brain and spinal cord (inflammation of the meninges) is:
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meningitis
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The medical term for being paralyzed from the neck down is:
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quadriplegia
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An abnormal, irrational fear is called a ________.
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phobia
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The term surgeon derives from Greek through French and means someone who "works with one's hands."
True False |
True
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The medical term for a physician specializing in mental health is ________.
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psychiatrist
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The definition of encephalitis is:
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inflammation of the brain
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A convulsion is a sign of a neurological disorder and is also called seizure.
True False |
True
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The medical term for a specialist in treating diseases of the nervous system is a ________.
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Neurologist
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Cerebr/o is the combining form which means "brain" that derives from Latin, the combining form with the same meaning that derives from Greek is ___________.
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encephal/o
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The combining form psych/o means "study."
True False |
False
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This disease is characterized by alternating mania (excessively high energy) and depression (excessively low energy).
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bipolar disease
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The medical term for a reading handicap where some letters and numbers are reversed by the brain is ________.
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dyslexia
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The prefix a- means absence of or ________.
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without
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Provide the term based on the brief definition:
pertaining to a lack of sensation |
anesthesia
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Parkinson's disease is a disease characterized by memory loss and confusion.
True False |
False
Should be Alzheimer's |
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A patient presents to the Emergency Department complaining of numbness and weakness on his left side. The doctor believes this patient is experiencing a stroke (irreversible death of brain cells due to cut off blood supply to the brain). The correct abbreviation for this medical condition is:
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CVA
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The term cranium derives from Greek and it means "head."
True False |
True
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The term spine derives from Latin and it means "thorn."
True False |
True
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Afferent signals carry information from the body to the brain, __________ signals carry information from the brain to the body.
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efferent
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The "ropes and cords" system of the body is called the ___________ system. (1 word)
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nervous
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Select all three parts of the diencephalon:
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thalamus
pineal gland hypothalamus |
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The combining form phasi/o means "to speak," and the prefix a- means "without or absence of."
True False |
True
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Bell palsy occurs when the facial muscles are paralyzed on one side.
True False |
True
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The medical term for nearsightedness is:
myopia astigmatism hyperopia conjunctivitis |
myopia
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Tinnitus is a nonconstructed term meaning dizziness.
True False |
False
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What term means pain in the ear or earache?
otitis vertigo otorrhea otalgia |
otalgia
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Blepharitis is defined as:
drooping of the eyelid an itchy tear duct inflammation of the eyelid tear duct obstruction |
inflammation of the eyelid
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Diseases of the ear may affect the functions of hearing or equilibrium or, in some cases, both.
True False |
True
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Select the combining form that means cornea:
blephar/o kerat/o cyst/o opt/o |
kerat/o
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An age-related eye disease characterized by progressive deterioration of the macula lutea leading to a loss of visual focus is:
macular degeneration cataract ophthalmomalacia conjunctivitis |
macular degeneration
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Blepharoptosis can be defined as:
repair of severe eyelid wrinkles infection of the eyelid lining a drooping eyelid infection of eyelid glands |
a drooping eyelid
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The suffix that means vision is ________.
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-opia
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surgical repair of the eyelid
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blepharoplasty
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ENT stands for ear, neck, and throat.
True False |
False
Ear, NOSE, and throat |
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Choose the term with the correct spelling:
otoitis otalghia otopathy anancusis |
otopathy
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The correct abbreviation for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is ________.
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LASIK
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The process of using a handheld instrument to view and examine the ear is called:
ophthalmoscopy ophthalmoscope otoscope otoscopy |
otoscopy
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A patient is experiencing difficulty hearing. She should visit this type of physician who specializes in hearing disorders and treatment.
ophthamologist audiologist otologist neurologist |
audiologist
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The thin membrane of the eye that contains the photoreceptors is called the:
cornea retina pupil iris |
retina
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Select the suffix that means one who measures:
-logist -metrist -logy -metry |
-metrist
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The instrument used to view/examine the ear is called a(n) ________.
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otoscope
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During a labyrinthectomy, the eardrum is:
removed repaired measured examined |
removed
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The medical term for farsightedness is ________.
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hyperopia
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During visual examination of an elderly patient, the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea. He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus. The correct abbreviation for this condition is:
ENT VF AMD ML |
AMD
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The medical term for abnormal discharge from the ear is otorrhagia.
True False |
True
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In the condition known as cataract, transparency of the lens is reduced.
True False |
True
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An optometrist is a physician who can perform surgical procedures to treat diseases of the eye.
True False |
False
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The medical term for a condition of hearing leading to a total loss of hearing is:
paracusis anotitis otitis anacusis |
anacusis
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A patient experiencing overly sensitive hearing would be diagnosed with:
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hyperacusis
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The medical term for inflammation of the middle ear is:
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otitis media
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The presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland of the eye is known as:
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dacryolithiasis
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Following a stroke, the patient is unable to move an eye because the extrinsic eye muscles are paralyzed, and the patient is unable to control movement of the eyeball. This condition is called:
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ophthalmoplegia
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The combining forms opt/o, ophthalm/o, and ocul/o all mean eye.
True False |
True
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The special sense of hearing, or audition, is centered within the cornea, which contains sensory receptors that respond to mechanical vibrations.
True False |
False
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A procedure that evaluates the elasticity of the eardrum by measuring its movement is called:
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Tympanometry
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Select the root that means eyelid.
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blephar/o
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Macular degeneration is deterioration of cells in the area of sharpest vision.
True False |
True
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OM is the abbreviation for ophthalmologist.
True False |
False
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The correct meaning of the combining form in the term otorrhagia is:
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ear
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To diagnose the patient's condition, the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum. The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.
True False |
False
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During a radial keratotomy, the physician makes an incision into the cornea to correct for myopia.
True False |
True
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Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear of the:
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staples and oval window
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The definition of diplopia is:
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double vision
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The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.
True False |
False
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Select the root that means iris.
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ir/o
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Select the combining form that means hearing.
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audi/o
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**Know how to spell glaucoma**
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********
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This disease is caused by reduced transparency of the lens inside the eyeball.
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Cataract
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Ringing in the ears is medically called ________.
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tinnitus
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This procedure involves the use of a laser to reshape the cornea and correct vision.
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LASIK
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The condition of double vision is called diplopia.
True False |
True
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People with ________ have impaired vision due to a defective curvature of the eye.
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astigmatism
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The correct meaning of the suffix in the term ophthalmomalacia is:
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softening, weakening
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A chronic disease of the inner ear whose symptoms include dizziness and a ringing in the ears is called:
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Ménière disease
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HRT is an abbreviation for ________. (3 words)
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hormone replacement therapy
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Cushing syndrome develops because of abnormal amounts of cortisol hormone from this gland.
adrenal thyroid testis pancreas ovary |
adrenal
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The gland which activates all other glands in the body and is called "the master gland" is
pineal pituitary adrenal thyroid |
pituitary
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When the pituitary fails to produce enough growth hormone, it can cause an abnormally short stature called pituitary ________.
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dwarfism
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The lab test showed that the patient's calcium levels were low. This patient has:
hyperthyroidism hypokalemia hyperglycemia hypocalcemia |
hypocalcemia
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As part of her standard pregnancy care, a young pregnant woman is given a test where she is administered glucose and then has her blood sugars checked at intervals afterward. The correct medical term for this test is:
thyroid scan glucose tolerance test postprandial blood sugar fasting blood sugar |
glucose tolerance test
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The term hormone derives from Greek and means
to separate to move to collect to push |
to move
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The metabolism of calcium and phosphorus is regulated by
parathyroid glands thyroid glands pineal gland islets of Langerhans |
parathyroid glands
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Ketosis is the result of normal cell metabolism.
True False |
False
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The medical term for excessively high levels of calcium in the blood is ________.
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hypercalcemia
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The patient repeatedly complains of being very thirsty. This is called ________.
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polydipsia
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The combining form calc/o means potassium.
True False |
False
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The medical term for deficient activity of the thyroid gland is ________.
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hypothyroidism
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A patient recently had his thyroid gland removed. The medical term for this procedure is:
thyroid scan thyroiditis thyroxine test thyroidectomy |
thyroidectomy
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The correct medical term for surgical removal of the parathyroid gland is:
parathyroidoma thyroidotomy parathyroidectomy thyroid scan |
parathyroidectomy
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The correct meaning of the prefix in the term hypothyroidism is:
thyroid gland condition deficient excessive |
deficient
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The other name of the adrenal glands is
epirenal suprarenal subrenal pararenal |
suprarenal
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The primary role of the endocrine system is to manage homeostasis.
True False |
True
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Hypoadrenalism is also known as:
dwarfism Addison disease Cushing syndrome Graves disease |
Addison disease
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The medical term for production of excessive urine is ________.
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polyuria
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Ketosis is an excess of ketone bodies in the blood and urine, which is often seen in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and starvation.
True False |
True
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Parathyroidectomy is removal or excision of:
the thyroid gland the pineal gland one or more parathyroid glands the thymus gland |
one or more parathyroid glands
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The medical term for enlargement of the adrenal glands is:
acromegaly adrenalitis goiter adrenomegaly |
adrenomegaly
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A condition resulting from excessive thyroid hormone levels is known as:
hyperthyroidism hyperinsulinism acidosis myxedema |
hyperthyroidism
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Graves disease is caused by abnormalities in which gland?
thyroid pancreas testis ovary adrenal |
thyroid
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The term that means disease of a gland is ________.
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adenopathy or adenosis
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The main anatomical organs of the endocrine systems are:
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glands
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The medical term for excessive body hair is ________.
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hirsutism
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A patient has an order for a test called an FBS. This is an abbreviation for ________. (3 words)
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fasting blood sugar
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The production of insulin is performed by
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the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans
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The term goiter means:
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abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland forming a lump in the neck
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The suffix -megaly means abnormally ________.
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large or big
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The combining form in the term estrogen derives from Greek and means
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gadfly
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When there are low blood levels of FSH and LH, what disorder is present?
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hypogonadism
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This gland is located on top of the kidney.
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adrenal
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The glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and other abnormalities in glucose metabolism.
True False |
True
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Provide the term based on the brief definition:
inflammation of the pancreas |
pancreatitis
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Endocrine disease results in either an abnormal increase in hormone production, or hypersecretion; or an abnormal decrease, or hyposecretion.
True False |
True
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The medical term for inflammation of the thyroid is ________.
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Thyroiditis
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A symptom of excessive body hair in a masculine pattern is known as hirsutism.
True False |
True
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When hormones are administered to correct for a deficiency, this treatment is abbreviated to ________.
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HRT
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The correct medical term for high blood sugar is:
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hyperglycemia
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The medical term for thickening, swelling, and hardening of the mucous membranes is ________.
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myxedema
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Choose the correct term for a cancerous (malignant) tumor with a glandlike pattern of cells.
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adenocarcinoma
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The correct medical term for excess acid in the body is:
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acidosis
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GTT is the abbreviation for ________. (3 words)
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glucose tolerance test
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The combining form acr/o means extremity.
True False |
True
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A patient needs a test that assesses thyroid function by determining the amount of iodine taken into the thyroid cells. The correct abbreviation for this test is:
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RAIU
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Match the following terms with its correct etymological meaning:
pituitary pineal thyroid thymus islets of Langerhans adrenal gonads parathyroid A. cluster of three types of cells found in the pancreas B. pine-cone shape C. bean shape D. spirit E. adjacent to the shield F. spouse G. on top of the kidney H. shield |
pituitary - C
pineal - B thyroid - H thymus - D islets of Langerhans - A adrenal - G gonads - F parathyroid - E |
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Congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in reduced mental development and dwarflike physical stature is:
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cretinism
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A deficiency in the hormones that control reproductive capacity is called:
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hypogonadism
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism resulting in hyperglycemia.
True False |
True
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Cortizones, androgens, estrogen, and progesteron are produced in
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adrenal cortex
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Hirsutism in women is caused by:
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hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex
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