CMAA Practice Exam 2024

What does the prefix "brady-" mean?

• Fast

• Slow

• Above

• Below

What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to?

• Inflammation

• Incision

• Removal

• Study of

Which term describes a condition of abnormally high blood sugar?

• Hypoglycemia

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

The term "nephrology" refers to the study of which body part?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidneys

• Lungs

What does "tachycardia" mean?

• Slow heartbeat

• Fast heartbeat

• Irregular heartbeat

• Weak heartbeat

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

• Hypertension

• Hypotension

• Hyperlipidemia

• Hypoglycemia

What does "dermatitis" refer to?

• Inflammation of the lungs

• Inflammation of the skin

• Inflammation of the joints

• Inflammation of the liver

What does "osteoporosis" refer to?

• Bone infection

• Bone weakness

• Bone fracture

• Bone inflammation

The term "gastroenterology" refers to the study of what?

• Heart and blood vessels

• Skin and its diseases

• Digestive system

• Hormonal disorders

What is the meaning of "cyanosis"?

• Red discoloration of the skin

• Yellow discoloration of the skin

• Blue discoloration of the skin

• Green discoloration of the skin