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Chapter 10 and 11 Med Term

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

aorta

a)

angi/o

b)

aort/o

c)

arteri/o

d)

slow

2.

plaque, fatty substance

a)

ather/o

b)

brady-

c)

angi/o

d)

aort/o

3.

slow

a)

angi/o

b)

athero

c)

brady

d)

arterio

4.

coron/o

a)

sound

b)

red

c)

crown

d)

heart

5.

ech/o

a)

sound

b)

red

c)

heart

d)

crown

6.

-emia

a)

red

b)

sound

c)

blood

d)

heart

7.

erythr/o

a)

heart

b)

round

c)

white

d)

red

8.

vein

a)

hemat/o, hem/o

b)

tachy

c)

phleb/o

d)

clot

9.

clot

a)

leuk/o

b)

tachy-

c)

phleb/o

d)

thromb/o

10.

Which term means any abnormal or pathologic condition condition of blood

a)

anemia

b)

dyscrasia

c)

hemochromatosis

d)

septicemia

11.

Which term describes a diagnostic procedure using ultrasound to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart?

a)

echocardiography

b)

echoencephalography

c)

electrocardiography

d)

electroencephalography

12.

Hemostasis means to...

a)

control bleeding

b)

destroys worn out red blood cells

c)

form new red blood cells

d)

maintain a stable body temperature

13.

The medical term meaning the surgical removal of the lining of the artery is a/an

a)

atherectomy

b)

endarterectomy

c)

arteriectomy

d)

valvoplasty

14.

Which term describes a benign tumor made up of abnormal lymphatic vessels?

a)

angioma

b)

lymphangioma

c)

lymphoma

15.
Which term means too few white blood cells?
a)
Leukopenia
b)
Hematopoiesis
c)
Erythropenia
d)
Thrombopoiesis
16.
Which term means disease producing?
a)
Pathological
b)
Diseasopathy
c)
Pathogenic
d)
Pathology
17.
Which term means blood destruction?
a)
Hemolytic
b)
Hematolytic
c)
Homolytic
d)
Both A and C
18.
Which term means lymph gland inflammation?
a)
Lymphangiitis
b)
Lymphadenopathy
c)
Lymphadenitis
d)
Lympangiogram
19.
Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow?
a)
Lymphedema
b)
Lymphangioma
c)
Lymphadenitis
d)
Lymphangiography
20.
HEMAT / O
a)
blood
b)
tissue
c)
cell
d)
liver
21.

-Poiesis

a)

Muscle

b)

Extraction/Removal

c)

Production

d)

Enlargement

22.

-Penia

a)

Increase

b)

Enlargement

c)

Decrease

d)

Color

23.
Which of the following abbreviations means "blood pressure"
a)
BM
b)
BG
c)
BP
d)
BB
24.
When a doctor orders a CBC what kind of test does he order
a)
Complete blood count
b)
complete cell count
c)
complete breath count
d)
complete bath count
25.
This abbreviation represents "heart failure". It is a condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood throughout the body.
a)
COPD
b)
CAD
c)
CHF
d)
AMI
26.

The medical term meaning a surgical incision into the colon is a:

a)

Laceration

b)

colotomy

c)

colostomy

27.

The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein:

a)

phlebitis

b)

otitis

c)

hepatitis

d)

hematitis

28.

Abnormal hardening:

a)

itis

b)

ostomy

c)

sclerosis

d)

dys

29.

Gastritis means:

a)

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

b)

Inflammation of the stomach

c)

Excessive gas

d)

Surgical incision in the gastric region.

30.

If performing a colonoscopy, we would be:

a)

Looking down the esophagus with a scope.

b)

Looking in the colon with a scope.

c)

Creating a colostomy.

d)

Creating a colotomy.

31.

Abdominocentesis means:

a)

Surgical repair of the abdomen.

b)

Surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove fluid.

c)

Surgical puncture of the abdomen to place an NG tube.

d)

Inflammation of the abdomen.

32.

The abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries is called:

a)

arteriosclerosis

b)

arteriostenosis

c)

arthrostenosis

d)

atherosclerosis

33.

prefix tachy means:

a)

fast

b)

slow

c)

never

d)

always

34.

Pericardial

a)

wide open

b)

pertaining to either side of the sternum

c)

around the lungs

d)

around the heart

35.
Carditis means 
a)
Inflammation of the heart
b)
Disease of the heart
c)
Study of the heart
d)
Heart tumor
36.
A hematologist does what?
a)
Studies arteries
b)
Studies the stomach
c)
Studies the heart
d)
Studies blood
37.
Which medical term means inflammation of appendix?
a)
Appendicitis
b)
Appenditis
c)
Appendicopathy
d)
Appendicosis
38.
Which medical term means removal of gallbladder?
a)
Choledochectomy
b)
Cholecystectomy
c)
Cholelithectomy
d)
Cholelithiasis
39.
Which medical term means stomach pain?
a)
Duodenalgia
b)
Gingivalgia
c)
Enteralgia
d)
Gastralgia
40.
Which medical term means surgical removal of stomach?
a)
Gastroplasty
b)
Gastrotomy
c)
Gastrectomy
d)
Gastrostomy
41.
Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestines?
a)
Duodenal
b)
ileal
c)
Cecal
d)
Jejunal
42.
Which medical term means dropping of the rectum and anus?
a)
Proctitis
b)
Anocele
c)
Proctoptosis
d)
Anoptosis
43.
Which medical term means slow digestion?
a)
Tachypepsia
b)
Dyspepsia
c)
Apepsia
d)
Bradypepsia
44.
Which medical term means excessive eating?
a)
Polyphagia
b)
Tachyphagia
c)
Dysphagia
d)
Polypepsia
45.
Which medical term means abnormal apetite?
a)
Dyspepsia
b)
Dysorexia
c)
Dysphagia
d)
Dysprandial
46.
A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment.
a)
Polyp
b)
Pyrosis
c)
Melena
d)
Denture
47.
The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is:
a)
Cachexia
b)
Diarrhea
c)
Emesis
d)
Hematochezia
48.
The medical term for vomiting is:
a)
Ascites
b)
Cachexia
c)
Emesis
d)
Melena
49.
A partial or complete set of artificial teeth is called a(n):
a)
Bridge
b)
Crown
c)
Implant
d)
Denture
50.
The yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease is called:
a)
Jaundice
b)
Cachexia
c)
Melena
d)
Hematochezia
51.
An inguinal hernia is found in the:
a)
Navel
b)
Groin
c)
Liver
d)
Stomach
52.
Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the digestive system?
a)
Alimentary
b)
Gut
c)
Tracheal
d)
Gastrointestinal
53.
Which is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
a)
Liver
b)
Pancreas
c)
Salivary Gland
d)
All of the above
54.
The section of the pharynx associated with the mouth is the:
a)
Laryngopharynx
b)
Oropharynx
c)
Hypopharynx
d)
Nasopharynx
55.
The epiglottis shunts food into the:
a)
Trachea
b)
Larynx
c)
Esophagus
d)
Pharynx
56.
The folds in the lining of the stomach are called:
a)
Chyme
b)
Rugae
c)
Fundus
d)
Sphincters
57.
The twisting of the colon on itself is called:
a)
Intussusception
b)
Volvulus
c)
Hemorrhoids
d)
Hiatal hernia
58.
A diaphragmatocele is also called a(n):
a)
Polyp
b)
Hiatal hernia
c)
Inguinal hernia
d)
Esophageal varices
59.
An abnormal tube-like passage is called a:
a)
Fistula
b)
Fissure
c)
Diverticulum
d)
Polyp
60.
Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon?
a)
Gastroscopy
b)
Sigmoidoscopy
c)
Laparoscopy
d)
Esophagoscopy
61.
Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway?
a)
Diverticulectomy
b)
Hemorrhoidectomy
c)
Cholectomy
d)
Fistulectomy
62.
Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures?
a)
Colostomy
b)
Anastomois
c)
Extraction
d)
Proctoplasty
63.
Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting?
a)
Antiemetic
b)
Antacid
c)
Laxative
d)
Anorexiant
64.
BM
a)
body metabolism
b)
bio metric
c)
bowel movement
65.
CPR
a)
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
b)
cardio pulse ratio
c)
cardiac pulse respiration 
66.
DM
a)
death match
b)
diabetes mellitus
c)
digestive mouth
67.
MI
a)
myocardial infarction
b)
my isolation
c)
mighty infection