Medical Terminology and Conditions - CHAPTER 1

What is the function of a prefix in a medical term?

• It is the main part of the word.

• It comes at the end of the word.

• It comes in front of the word and tells you what the word is about.

• It describes the condition of the body.

What does the prefix "Hyper-" indicate in a medical term?

• A normal physiological range.

• A level that is abnormally low.

• A level that is abnormally high.

• A condition related to blood.

What is the primary difference between hyperthermia and a fever (pyrexia)?

• Hyperthermia is caused by bacterial infections, while fever is caused by viral infections.

• Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature when the hypothalamus set point is normal, while fever is an increased body temperature due to an infection.

• Fever is a life-threatening condition, while hyperthermia is not.

• Hyperthermia is treated with antibiotics, while fever is treated with antipyretics.

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What is hypoalbuminaemia and what is a common symptom associated with it?

• It is a condition of high blood pressure, leading to headaches.

• It is a condition of low thyroid hormone, causing fatigue.

• It is a condition of low albumin levels in the blood, leading to fluid accumulation in tissues.

• It is a condition of high blood sugar, causing increased thirst.

What does the term "hypertension" typically refer to in an unqualified sense?

• High pressure in the pulmonary artery.

• Abnormally low blood pressure.

• Increased blood pressure in the systemic circulation.

• High pressure in the brain.