WorksheetsMedical Terminology Test #1 (Lesson 1 & 2)
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 5hrs 40mins
The patient was diagnosed with gastritis. What does gastritis mean?
Inflammation of the stomach
Inflammation of the liver
Enlargement of the stomach
Condition of the heart
The doctor noted cardiomegaly. What does cardiomegaly mean?
Enlargement of the heart
Enlargement of the brain
Tumor of the heart
Inflammation of the liver
The patient had hepatomegaly. What does hepatomegaly mean?
Enlargement of the liver
Enlargement of the kidney
Condition of the stomach
Inflammation of the liver
The man complained of joint pain and was diagnosed with arthritis. What does arthritis mean?
Inflammation of the joint
Enlargement of the joint
Softening of the joint
Pain in the bone
The dermatologist treated dermatitis. What does dermatitis mean?
Inflammation of the skin
Condition of the skin
Enlargement of the skin
Repair of the skin
The patient underwent a craniotomy. What does craniotomy mean?
Surgical cut into the skull
Surgical removal of the brain
Tumor of the brain
Condition of the spine
The dentist treated the child’s gingivitis. What does gingivitis mean?
Inflammation of the gums
Enlargement of the teeth
Tumor of the gums
Repair of the tongue
The patient experienced myalgia. What does myalgia mean?
Pain in the muscle
Pain in the blood
Inflammation of the bone
Enlargement of the joint
The surgeon performed a nephrectomy. What does nephrectomy mean?
Surgical removal of the kidney
Surgical incision into the liver
Inflammation of the brain
Enlargement of the stomach
The patient had blepharospasm. What does blepharospasm mean?
Involuntary contraction of the eyelid
Enlargement of the eyelid
Tumor of the eye
Inflammation of the eyelid
The oncologist removed a lipoma. What does lipoma mean?
Tumor of fat tissue
Tumor of the muscle
Tumor of the bone
Tumor of the liver
The neurologist diagnosed encephalopathy. What does encephalopathy mean?
Disease of the brain
Enlargement of the skull
Inflammation of the liver
Softening of the bone
The woman was diagnosed with osteomalacia. What does osteomalacia mean?
Softening of the bone
Softening of the cartilage
Softening of the skin
Softening of the liver
The nurse noted cyanosis. What does cyanosis mean?
Condition of blueness
Condition of redness
Condition of yellowness
Condition of weakness
The surgeon performed a colostomy. What does colostomy mean?
Creation of an opening into the colon
Inflammation of the stomach
Surgical incision into the colon
Tumor of the intestine
The psychiatrist studied psychology. What does psychology mean?
Study of the mind
Study of the brain
Study of the nerves
Study of the body
The patient had hypoglycemia. What does hypo mean?
Low/Below
Above/Excessive
Around
Half
The patient had cholecystitis. What does cholecystitis mean? Remember to think critically here. Think of the organ that secretes bile.
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Enlargement of the gallbladder
Condition of the stomach
Tumor of the kidney
The woman underwent a hysterectomy. What does hysterectomy mean?
Surgical removal of the uterus
Inflammation of the cervix
Tumor of the ovary
Repair of the vagina
The patient had hematology testing. What does hematology mean?
Study of blood
Study of bones
Study of the heart
Study of skin
The patient had angiopathy. What does angiopathy mean?
Disease of the vessels
Enlargement of the glands
Inflammation of the bone
Condition of the cartilage
The patient experienced a lipoma. What does lip mean?
Fat
Bone
Joint
Brain
The doctor used an endoscope. What does scope mean?
To view/examine
To cut
To enlarge
To repair
The patient was prepped for a rhinoplasty. What does rhinoplasty mean?
Surgical repair of the nose
Surgical removal of the nose
Enlargement of the nose
Pain in the nose
The patient had proctitis. What does proctitis mean?
Inflammation of the anus
Tumor of the anus
Enlargement of the stomach
Condition of the brain
The patient was diagnosed with adenitis. What does aden mean?
Gland
Stomach
Blood
Heart
The MRI revealed chondromalacia. What does chondromalacia mean?
Softening of the cartilage
Inflammation of the joint
Enlargement of the bone
Tumor of the muscle
The doctor diagnosed parathyroid disease. What does para mean?
Beside/beyond
Inside
Half
Low
The patient had a psychologist appointment. What does –ologist mean?
One who studies
Tumor
Repair
Pain
The patient was diagnosed with osteomyelitis. What does osteomyelitis mean? Focus on the elements -itis & ost-
Inflammation of the bone & bone marrow
Enlargement of the bone
Softening of the bone
Condition of the cartilage
The patient had hyperthyroidism. What does hyper mean?
Excessive/Above
Low/Below
Half
Blue
The woman was treated for cervicitis. What does cervic mean?
Neck
Uterus
Spine
Brain
The patient experienced a muscle spasm. What does spasm mean?
Involuntary contraction
Enlargement
Pain
Opening
The patient was diagnosed with gastrectomy. What does gastrectomy mean?
Surgical removal of the stomach
Surgical incision into the stomach
Inflammation of the stomach
Tumor of the stomach
The nurse recorded hematoma. What does hemat mean?
Blood
Skin
Bone
Liver
The doctor explained lysis therapy. What does lysis mean?
Breakdown/Destruction
Enlargement
Pain
Condition
The patient had a neurosis. What does –osis mean?
Condition
Enlargement
Inflammation
Tumor
The patient had ophthalmoscope testing. What does ophthalmoscope mean?
Instrument to view the eye
Incision into the ear
Repair of the eyelid
Pain in the nose
The patient showed signs of hemiatrophy. What does hemi mean?
Half
Beside
Inside
Below
The child had craniopathy. What does crani mean?
Skull
Brain
Spine
Ear
The patient had psychoneurosis. What does psychoneurosis mean?
Condition of the mind and nerves
Enlargement of the brain
Inflammation of the skull
Tumor of the spinal cord
The x-ray showed osteoid tissue. What does –oid mean?
Like / Resembling
Enlargement
Opening
Tumor
The physician performed a hysteroscopy. What does hyster mean?
Uterus
Neck
Ovary
Brain
The child was treated for otitis. What does –itis mean?
Inflammation
Enlargement
Condition
Weakness
The patient’s spine showed osteopathy. What does oste mean?
Bone
Joint
Cartilage
Muscle
The patient had endocarditis. What does endo mean?
Within/Inside
Low
Excessive
Half
The oncologist diagnosed adenocarcinoma. What does adenocarcinoma mean?
Cancerous tumor of a gland
Benign tumor of a vessel
Inflammation of the gland
Softening of a tumor
The neurologist diagnosed a cranial hematoma. What does hemat mean?
Blood
Bone
Nerve
Brain
The gastroenterologist performed an enteroplasty. What does enteroplasty mean?
Surgical repair of the intestine
Surgical incision into the intestine
Tumor of the intestine
Enlargement of the intestine
A patient had to undergo a lithotripsy. That would be the crushing of a _________
Stone
Vessel
Organ
Bone
____________is a type of stroke that causes blood to pool between your brain and skull. this prevents oxygen from reaching your brain.
Hemorragic Stroke
Ischemic Stroke
A patient who is experiencing cyanosis might need a prescription for what?
Oxygen Therapy
Tylenol
Medication for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Blood Pressure Medication
List the 2 major reasons patients might undergo a rhinoplasty. Give one example for each reason.
List 3 diseases/disorders a cardiologist might treat.
