medical terminology modules 7-12 FINAL EXAM

which condition associated with severe liver disease places a person at risk of severe bleeding?

esophageal varies

GERD

geptomegaly

cirrhosis

esophageal varices

which term means extreme , persistent, vomiting that can cause dehydration?

gastroenteritis

dehydration

hyperemesis

gastroparesis

hyperemesis

which condition is the result of the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus?

esophageal varices

gastroesophageal reflux disease

gastritis

hiatal hernia

Gastro esophageal reflux disease

The passage of stools with a black and tar like appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as

melena

what does the root word in cheilitis mean?

lips

white

inflammation

ulcer

lips

dr. Che is concerned that Dan Smith is showing signs of liver damage following years of alcohol abuse. Which condition is characterized by scarring of the liver?

hepatitis

ascites

heptomegaly

cirrhosis

cirrhosis

The series of wave light contractions of the smooth muscle is in a single direction is known as

peristalsis

A chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon is

chron’s disease

Tamara Garcia has several painful gray white pitts with red borders inside her mouth. What is the term for these ulcers?

cheilitis

leukoplakia

cold sores

canker sores

canker sores

A protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm is a

hiatal hernia

which term means inflammation of the small intestine caused by virus or bacteria?

enteritis

diverticulitis

celiac disease

irritable bowl syndrome

enteritis

A patient with AIDS is most likely to experience wood as a result of this condition?

maslocclusion

cachexia

aerophagia

eructation

cachexia

which term includes a suffix that means the surgical creation of an artificial opening?

colostomy

ileectomy

colectomy

anastomosis

colostomy

what term is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?

hepatitis

ascites

hepatomegaly

cirrhosis

ascites

which is another term for indigestion?

dysphagia

stricture

gingivitis

dyspepsia

dyspepsia

which term refers to a twisting of the intestine on itself leading to an obstruction?

polyp

diverticulum

ileus

volvulus

volvulus

which root word means anus, and rectum?

rect/o

colon/o

sigmoid/o

proct/o

proct/o

they direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum is a

colonoscopy

an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as?

ascites

The upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus is called?

gastroesophageal reflux disease

which type of abnormal stool may indicate bleeding in the upper G.I. tract?

melena

steatorrhea

hematochezia

trismus

melena

an auto immune disorder characterized by severe reaction to foods containing gluten is?

celiac disease

what term means a surgical connection between two hollow structures?

colostomy

ileectomy

colectomy

anastomosis

anastomosis

dr. Chambers prescribes a gluten-free diet for seeing McCurrie as part of the management of which condition?

enteritis

diverticulitis

celiac disease

irritable bowl syndrome

celiac disease

what does the suffix - pepsia mean?

presence of stones

committing

eating

digestion

digestion

willa french calls her doctors office for an appointment, believing the pain and burning she feels when urinating are symptoms of a urinary tract infection. what term means difficult or painful urination?

uremia

azotemia

anuria

dysuria

dyuria

The placement of a catheter to maintain an opening between the pelvis of a kidney in the exterior of the body is a

nephrostomy

what does hyperplasia mean in the term benign prostatic hyperplasia ?

relating to spaces within a tissue or organ

an increase in cell numbers usually associated with tumor growth

disease or damage to a nerve

abnormal passage between two organs

an increase in cell numbers usually associated with tumor growth

which form of dialysis filters waste products directly from the patients blood?

peritoneal dialysis

continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

nephrolithiasis

hemodialysis

hemodialysis

which is a rare cancer that affects young children?

wilms tumor

ectopic kidney

renal cell carcinoma

renal colic

wilms tumor

why would a physician perform percutaneous nephrolithotomy on a patient?

to surgically remove a nephrolith

to remove a nephrolith from the ureter

to repair a defect in the bladder

to break up a kidney stone

to surgically remove a nephrolith

the inability of one or both of the kidneys to perform their functions is ____

renal failure

what does pyonephrosis mean?

inflammation of the kidney

pus formation in the kidney

acute pain in the kidney

swelling in the kidney

pus formation in the kidney

what does the suffix -uria mean?

crush

urine

hernia

breakdown

urine

jasper banks has been on medication for several years to manage the gradual loss of renal function of his kidneys. which term describes his progressive loss of renal function?

chronic kidney disease

nephropathy

nephrotic syndrome

acute renal failure

chronic kidney disease

patients are commonly asymptomatic when they have which common form of kidney cancer ?

wilms tumor

ectopic kidney

renal cell carcinoma

renal colic

renal cell carcinoma

what is the term for a disorder caused by the compression of the urethra in a male patient?

prostatism

cytocele

prostate cancer

benign prostatic hyperplasia

prostatism

the results of Wanda baker’s urinalysis revealed high levels of protein in her urine which term best describes her condition?

hypoproteinemia

nephropathy

nephrotic syndrome

hyperproteinuria

hypoproteinemia

which urinary System function would be affected in a patient with neurogenic bladder?

blood filtration

electrolyte balance

urine formation

urination

urination

where is a suprapubic catheter placed to reach the bladder?

through the urethra

through one of the kidneys

through one of the ureters

through the abdomen

through the abdomen

the procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function is known as

dialysis

the term that describes any determinative or inflammatory condition of the kidney is

nephritis

the lining of the peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from blood in ___________

peritoneal dialysis

a surgical incision into the renal pelvis is

pyelotomy

a treatment that replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patients blood is

hemodialysis

which potentially fatal condition characterized by sudden onset in urine mya may be caused by severe infection or dehydration?

chronic kidney disease

nephropathy

nephrotic syndrome

acute renal failure

acute renal failure

the inability to control excretory functions is

incontinence

which term means an absence of urine formation by the kidneys?

uremia

azotemia

anuria

dysuria

anuria

what does hypoproteinemia mean?

low protein levels in the blood

high protein levels in the blood

low protein levels in the urine

high protein levels in the urine

low protein levels in the blood

what term means bleeding from the urethra?

urethrorrhagia

urosepsis

ureterorehagia

urethrorrhea

urethrorrhagia

which is a congenital condition?

meningitis

meningocele

cephalalgia

reye’s syndrome

meningocele

the term that describes the mental activities associated with thinking learning and memory is

cognition

which is caused by a viral or bacterial infection?

meningitis

meningocele

cephalalgia

encophqlocele

meningitis

what is a general term for mental activities associated with thinking learning and memory?

cognition

amnesia

stupor

dementia

cognition

A memory disturbance characterized by a total or partial inability to recall past experiences is

amnesia

which disorder is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight?

social anxiety disorder

anorexia nervosa

bipolar disorder

dyslexia

anorexia nervosa

A patient who is diagnosed with dyslexia, has difficulty with what?

interacting in social situations

eating a balanced diet

controlling impulses

processing symbols correctly

processing symbols correctly

juan diaz, who has parkinson’s disease frequently makes an involuntary movement with his thumb and fingers that resembles rolling a pill. which is the term for this movement?

tremor

seizure

neuritis

paresthesia

tremor

a patient who has persistent difficulty with remaining asleep has which type of condition ?

a

parasomnia

narcolepsy

somnambulism

parasomnia

what does mater mean in the term dura mater?

hard

related to spiders

delicate

mother

mother

while visiting Paris for the first time, Lena Sanchez panic when her friends suggest going to the top of the Eiffel Tower, which term main fear of heights? claustrophobia

agraphobia

panic disorder

acrophobia

acrophobia

The temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve which causes drooping only on the affected side of the face is

Bell’s palsy

read is no longer able to drive because he is actress suddenly falling asleep without warning what is the term for read condition?

aphasia

parasomnia

narcolepsy

somnambulism

narcolepsy

les simone fainted when her blood sugar level dropped. which term means fainting ?

syncope

lethargy

stupor

delirium

syncope

when the blood flow to the brain is blocked it results in a

ischemic stroke

which condition is characterized by a slow or shuffling gait and fine muscle tremors?

parkinson’s disease

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

alzheimer’s disease

lewy body dementia

parkinson’s disease

while trying to fall asleep, Dale Gorman keeps feeling a burning sensation in her legs that she cannot explain. What is the term for the sensation?

tremor

seizure

neuritis

paresthesia

paresthesia

after working two jobs for several weeks with little sleep, tyler sick suddenly feels tired and listless in the time which term best describes tyler ‘s condition?

syncope

lethargy

stupor

delirium

lethargy

which is a slow progressive decline in mental abilities that may be accompanied by personality changes?

cognition

amnesia

stupor

dementia

dementia

what is true about a patient who is diagnosed with a fictitious disorder?

the patient act sick but does not have an actual illness

the patient has lost contact with reality and cannot function socially

the patient shows a complete lack of empathy for others

the patient experiences extreme mood swings

the patient acts sick but does not have an actual illness

which combining form means burning?

caus/o

contus/o

esthet/o

radicul/o

caus/o

I persistent irrational fear of a specific thing or situation strong enough to cause significant distress is a

phobia

A collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain is a

cranial hematoma