Free Printable Medical Terminology Ch 18 Test

1.

A gonadotropin is a substance that:

a)

stimulates the function of the gonads

b)

assembles the gonad hormones

c)

forms hormones

d)

resembles hormones

2.

An endocrinologist is one who studies or is an expert in:

a)

glands which secrete hormones into the ducts and out of the body

b)

glands which secrete hormones into the bloodstream

c)

none of the above

d)

glands that secrete hormones into ducts and out of the body and bloodstream

3.

Match the following disease conditions to the appropriate statement:

dwarfism

a)

includes moon face and humped back

b)

hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

c)

hyposecretion of growth hormone

d)

enlargement of extremities after puberty

4.

Which of the following glands do not include two or more glands?

a)

parathyroid

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal

d)

ovaries

e)

testes

5.

The thyroid gland secretes which of the following hormones?

a)

cortisol

b)

cortisone

c)

thyroxine

d)

epinephrine

e)

insulin

6.

In panhypopituitarism, which of the following statements is true?

a)

there is a reduction of cortisol

b)

there is a reduction of cortisol and cortisone

c)

there is a reduction of adrenal hormones and pancreatic hormones

d)

there is a reduction in all hormones

e)

there is a reduction of pituitary hormones

7.

A fasting blood sugar measures circulating glucose in a patient who has fasted at least _______ hours.

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

12

8.

Which test measures T3, T4, and TSH?

a)

thyroid function test

b)

thyroid scan

c)

MRI

d)

CT scan

9.

Which is a description of achondroplasia?

a)

enlargement of extremities

b)

defective cartilage formation that affects bone growth

c)

abnormal formation of cartilage in an adult

d)

hyperfunctioning of the pituitary gland

10.

Which is a hormone secreted by the pancreas?

a)

estrogen

b)

insulin

c)

glucose

d)

epinephrine

11.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

tri-

a)

three

b)

four

c)

all

d)

many

12.

What is the term for excessive development of mammary tissues in a male?

a)

homeostasis

b)

hypogonadism

c)

gynecomastia

d)

hypernatremia

13.

Which is an example of an electrolyte?

a)

insulin

b)

sodium

c)

glucagon

d)

steroid

14.

Which of the following is associated with neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy?

a)

hyperthyroidism

b)

deficient ADH secretion

c)

secondary complications of diabetes mellitus

d)

hypergonadism

15.

Match the following disease conditions to the appropriate statement:

Cushing's syndrome

a)

includes moon face and humped back

b)

hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

c)

enlargement of extremities after puberty

d)

hyposecretion of growth hormone

16.

Which hormones are secreted by the adrenal medulla and is considered the 'fight or flight' response?

a)

glucocorticoid

b)

norepinephrine

c)

epinephrine

d)

estrogen

17.

Match the following disease conditions to the appropriate statement:

Addison's disease

a)

hypersecretion of growth hormone before puberty

b)

hyposecretion of growth hormone

c)

hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

d)

enlargement of extremities after puberty

18.

Exophthalmos is a symptom of which endocrine disorder?

a)

endemic goiter

b)

thyroid carcinoma

c)

Graves disease

d)

pituitary gland hypertrophy

19.

Post-puberty hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland:

a)

Graves disease

b)

diabetes mellitus

c)

Cushing syndrome

d)

acromegaly

20.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

eu-

a)

rapid, sharp, acid

b)

all

c)

good, normal

d)

many

21.

Advanced hypothyroidism in adulthood:

a)

Graves disease

b)

Cushing syndrome

c)

myxedema

d)

acromegaly

22.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

pan-

a)

four

b)

all

c)

three

d)

many

23.

Natr/o is the combining form for which substance:

a)

sugar

b)

milk

c)

sodium

d)

potassium

24.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

poly-

a)

all

b)

many

c)

good, normal

d)

four

25.

Which of the following is considered to be a catecholamine?

a)

cortisol

b)

epinephrine

c)

potassium

d)

steroid

26.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

oxy-

a)

four

b)

many

c)

good, normal

d)

rapid, sharp, acid

27.

Female hormone secreted by the ovaries:

a)

estrogen

b)

testosterone

c)

estradiol

d)

prolactin

28.

The hypophysis is also known as:

a)

hypothalamus

b)

pituitary gland

c)

pancreas

d)

thyroid gland

29.

Match the prefix in the following term to the correct meaning:

tetra-

a)

four

b)

three

c)

all

d)

many

30.

Match the following disease conditions to the appropriate statement:

acromegaly

a)

hyposecretion of growth hormone

b)

hypersecretion of growth hormone before puberty

c)

enlargement of extremities after puberty

d)

includes moon face and humped back

31.

Match the following disease conditions to the appropriate statement:

gigantism

a)

hyposecretion of growth hormone

b)

hypersecretion of growth hormone before puberty

c)

hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex

d)

includes moon face and humped back

32.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

onset is usually in childhood or before age 30

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

33.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

85% of patients with this type of diabetes are obese

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

34.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

treatment is usually life-long use of insulin

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

35.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

considered to an auto-immune disease

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

36.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

deficiency of insulin secretion

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

37.

Match the following statements about diabetes to the correct form:

related to hormonal changes during pregnancy

a)

gestational diabetes

b)

type 1 diabetes

c)

type 2 diabetes

38.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

hypocalcemia

a)

chloride

b)

calcium

c)

potassium

d)

poison

39.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

hypokalemia

a)

sugar

b)

milk

c)

potassium

d)

sodium

40.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

hyponatremia

a)

mucus

b)

milk

c)

calcium

d)

sodium

41.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

oxytocin

a)

childbirth

b)

male

c)

thirst

d)

female

42.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

prolactin

a)

milk

b)

female

c)

childbirth

d)

male

43.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

glycemic

a)

mucus

b)

thirst

c)

poison

d)

sugar

44.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

gonadotropin

a)

male

b)

sex glands

c)

female

d)

childbirth

45.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

myxedema

a)

thirst

b)

poison

c)

swelling

d)

mucus

46.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

estrogenic

a)

female

b)

male

c)

sex glands

d)

milk

47.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

polydipsia

a)

increased, many

b)

thirst

c)

sugar

d)

poison

48.

Match the root in the following terms to the correct meaning:

androgen

a)

male

b)

female

c)

poison

d)

sugar

49.

Which term involves surgical removal of the adrenal glands?

a)

adrenalectomy

b)

adrenalopathy

c)

adenectomy

d)

thyroidectomy

50.

Graves disease, as characterized by exophthalmos and a stare, was diagnosed in a 51-year old male. Examination revealed a history of nervousness, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, dyspnea on exertion, insomnia, heat intolerance, and fatigue. An ECG showed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of about 180 bpm, which was treated with digoxin and propanolol. A CXR disclosed cardiomegaly. Thyroid function tests showed T4 and T3 levels to be elevated, a thyroid scan showed diffuse enlargement of the gland. The patient was treated with radioactive iodine and is now euthyroid. The exophthalmos has not been resolved, however.

The patients symptoms included:

a)

bulging eyeballs

b)

shortness of breath

c)

inability to sleep

d)

both bulging eyeballs and shortness of breath

e)

all of the above

51.

Graves disease, as characterized by exophthalmos and a stare, was diagnosed in a 51-year old male. Examination revealed a history of nervousness, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, dyspnea on exertion, insomnia, heat intolerance, and fatigue. An ECG showed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of about 180 bpm, which was treated with digoxin and propanolol. A CXR disclosed cardiomegaly. Thyroid function tests showed T4 and T3 levels to be elevated, a thyroid scan showed diffuse enlargement of the gland. The patient was treated with radioactive iodine and is now euthyroid. The exophthalmos has not been resolved, however.

Atrial fibrillation means that:

a)

the heart is enlarged

b)

the heart rate is less than 180 bpm

c)

the heart rate is rapid and irregular

d)

the heart rate is slower than normal

52.

Graves disease, as characterized by exophthalmos and a stare, was diagnosed in a 51-year old male. Examination revealed a history of nervousness, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, dyspnea on exertion, insomnia, heat intolerance, and fatigue. An ECG showed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of about 180 bpm, which was treated with digoxin and propanolol. A CXR disclosed cardiomegaly. Thyroid function tests showed T4 and T3 levels to be elevated, a thyroid scan showed diffuse enlargement of the gland. The patient was treated with radioactive iodine and is now euthyroid. The exophthalmos has not been resolved, however.

Blood tests performed revealed that:

a)

the thyroid gland is hypersecreting

b)

the thyroid gland is hyposecreting

c)

the thyroid gland was removed

d)

a goiter was present

53.

Graves disease, as characterized by exophthalmos and a stare, was diagnosed in a 51-year old male. Examination revealed a history of nervousness, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, dyspnea on exertion, insomnia, heat intolerance, and fatigue. An ECG showed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of about 180 bpm, which was treated with digoxin and propanolol. A CXR disclosed cardiomegaly. Thyroid function tests showed T4 and T3 levels to be elevated, a thyroid scan showed diffuse enlargement of the gland. The patient was treated with radioactive iodine and is now euthyroid. The exophthalmos has not been resolved, however.

The patient was treated with medications and:

a)

the exophthalmos improved

b)

still having heart palpitations

c)

the thyroid gland is functioning normally

d)

the thyroid gland was removed

54.

Graves disease, as characterized by exophthalmos and a stare, was diagnosed in a 51-year old male. Examination revealed a history of nervousness, palpitations, weight loss, diarrhea, dyspnea on exertion, insomnia, heat intolerance, and fatigue. An ECG showed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of about 180 bpm, which was treated with digoxin and propanolol. A CXR disclosed cardiomegaly. Thyroid function tests showed T4 and T3 levels to be elevated, a thyroid scan showed diffuse enlargement of the gland. The patient was treated with radioactive iodine and is now euthyroid. The exophthalmos has not been resolved, however.

In the CXR, the heart appears to be:

a)

smaller than usual

b)

larger than usual

c)

to have arterial obstructions

d)

regurgitating blood due to valve dysfunction

Medical Terminology Ch 18 Test

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 35mins

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