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Exam1 medical terminology MDAST 321 summer

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Medical Terminology (MDAST 321)

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Question 1

1 / 1 pts

When building a compound word, the first element is usually a

combining vowel.

consonant.

vowel.

Correct!

combining form.

suffix.

Question 2

1 / 1 pts

Which is an example of a word root linking a suffix that begins with a vowel?

Cardi/o/centesis

Enter/o/lysis

Therm/o/meter

Correct!

Scler/osis

Cardi/o/megaly

Question 3

1 / 1 pts

A CF consists of a word root and a vowel.

Correct!

True

False

Question 4

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A combining vowel is usually an i.

True

Correct!

False

Question 5

1 / 1 pts

In the word syncope, the final e is pronounced as a separate syllable.

Correct!

True

False

Question 6

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When defining a medical word, first define the suffix.

Correct!

True

False

Question 7

1 / 1 pts

All suffixes begin with a vowel.

o

u

Question 11

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Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

Correct!

True

False

Question 12

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Define a medical word by first defining the

prefix.

Correct!

suffix.

middle part of the word.

combining form.

word root.

Question 13

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To build the plural form of words ending in is , you

Correct!

drop is and add es.

drop is and add ex.

drop is and add ices.

drop is and add a.

retain is and add es.

Question 14

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The suffix -stomy indicates a surgical procedure.

Correct!

True

False

Question 15

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The suffix -ptosis means prolapse or downward displacement.

Correct!

True

False

Question 16

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What is the plural form of fornix?

forniae

fornima

fornum

Question 19

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The suffix -trophy means

paralysis.

displacement.

stricture.

Correct!

development, nourishment.

accomplishment.

Question 20

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What is the plural form of lumen?

lumena

lumenae

luminata

Correct!

lumina

luminal

Question 21

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The word mucous is a(n)

Correct!

adjective.

adverb.

noun.

plural form.

singular form.

Question 22

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The suffix -plegia means paralysis.

Correct!

True

False

Question 23

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What is the plural form of bacterium?

Correct!

bacteria

bacteries

bacterial

bacterion

bacteriae

Question 24

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inside a tonsil.

Question 27

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The prefix hypo- means

excessive.

Correct!

below.

slow.

between.

above.

Question 28

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The prefix tachy- means slow.

True

Correct!

False

Question 29

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The prefix homo- means

against.

good.

all.

Correct!

same.

union.

Question 30

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Abduction means movement toward (the median line).

True

Correct!

False

Question 31

1 / 1 pts

The prefix infra- means

over.

in, within.

between.

through.

Correct!

below, under.

Question 32

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Which prefix means good, normal?

Correct!

morocephaly

midcephaly

Question 35

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Which term contains a prefix?

nasal

dermatology

Correct!

dyspepsia

gastromegaly

hepatitis

Question 36

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The prefix ecto- means in, within.

True

Correct!

False

Question 37

1 / 1 pts

Which imaging procedure shows the metabolic activity of body tissues?

Correct!

Positron emission tomography (PET)

Single-photon emission computed tomography

Ultrasonography

Fluoroscopy

CT

Question 38

1 / 1 pts

What disorder is characterized by an inflammation of the serous membrane that lines

the abdominal wall and covers its organs, usually as a result of a bacterial or fungal

infection?

Gastritis

Hepatitis

Correct!

Peritonitis

Colic

Pancreatitis

Question 39

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Which term means pertaining to a disease of unknown cause?

pathogenic

diagnostic

iatrogenic

Question 42

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Gastropathy is an inflammation of the stomach.

True

Correct!

False

Question 43

0 / 1 pts

Use later/o to build a word that means pertaining to one side: ____________________.

You Answered

Correct Answers lateral

Question 44

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Use dors/o to build a word that means pertaining to the back (of the body):

____________________.

Correct!

Correct Answers dorsal

Question 45

1 / 1 pts

Use -graphy to build a word that means process of recording sound (son/o):

____________________.

Correct!

Correct Answers sonography

unilateral

dorsal

sonography

Question 46

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Use cyst/o to build a word that means visual examination of the bladder:

____________________.

Correct!

Correct Answers cystoscopy

Question 47

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The prefix super- means

strong.

mighty.

massive.

Correct!

upper, above.

great.

Question 48

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What test is a broad screening test for anemias, infections, and other disease?

Correct!

Complete blood count

Biopsy

Auscultation

Endoscopy

cystoscopy

1 / 1 pts

Claritin is a brand name for an antifungal medication.

True

Correct!

False

Question 53

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Build a word that means incision of a nail: ____________________.

Correct!

Correct Answers onychotomy

Question 54

1 / 1 pts

The prefix sub - means

below.

abnormal.

obsessive.

upon.

Correct!

under, below.

Question 55

1 / 1 pts

Which topically applied agents inhibit growth of bacteria?

onychotomy

Keratolytics

Protectives

Antihistamines

Correct!

Antiseptics

Corticosteroids

Question 56

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The term alopecia means

dry skin.

blisters.

oily skin.

itching.

Correct!

baldness.

Question 57

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Pruritus of the hands indicates

a skin condition that turns the hands blue.

excessive sweating of the hands.

an inflammatory condition of the hands.

Correct!

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