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MED TERM CHAPTERS 12 & 13 EXAM

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The term that means drooping of the eyelid is

a)

retinopathy

b)

blepharoptosis

c)

ophthalmoplegia

d)

iridoplegia

2.

The term that means reduced vision in one eye (commonly called lazy eye)

a)

nystagmus

b)

amblyopia

c)

astigmatism

d)

strabismus

3.

The combining form cochle/o refers to the anatomic structure that is the

a)

one of three bones of the middle ear; shaped like a stirrup and connected to the oval window.

b)

sensory organ of balance containing receptors and endolymph.

c)

coiled portion of the inner ear containing the sensory organ for hearing.

d)

portion of the ear containing the tympanic membrane and the tympanic cavity which contains the ossicles.

4.

A progressive degeneration of the portion of the retina called the macula is known as

a)

retinitis pigmentosa

b)

retinoblastoma

c)

retinopathy

d)

macular degeneration.

5.

The function of the lens is to

a)

transmit images

b)

interpret vision

c)

focus and bend light

d)

carry visual images

6.

A discharge of pus from the ear is called

a)

otalgia

b)

otopyorrhea

c)

otorrhea

d)

otomycosis.

7.

The term that means (any) disease of the eye is ________

a)

ophthalmalgia

b)

ophthalmorrhagia

c)

endophthalmitis

d)

ophthalmopathy.

8.

The term that means inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac is

a)

conjunctivitis

b)

blepharitis

c)

dacryocystitis

d)

keratitis.

9.

The combining form cry/o is defined as

a)

cold

b)

light

c)

vision

d)

cornea.

10.

Normal refractive condition of the eye is called

a)

miotic

b)

mydriatic

c)

emmetropia

d)

pseudophakia.

11.

A physician may prescribe medication to control nausea and vomiting for acute attacks of a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, aural fullness, and fluctuating hearing loss called

a)

acoustic neuroma.

b)

cholesteatoma.

c)

Ménière disease.

d)

presbycusis.

12.

An abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is called

a)

corneitis.

b)

oculomycosis.

c)

dacryocystitis.

d)

scleritis.

13.

A cystlike mass composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol occurring in the middle ear is called

a)

presbycusis.

b)

cholesteatoma.

c)

acoustic neuroma.

d)

Ménière disease.

14.

The medical term visual acuity is defined as

a)

sharpness of vision.

b)

a normal condition of the eye.

c)

double vision.

d)

reactivity to light.

15.

The patient complained of a pain in his ear and denied other symptoms; his complaint could be described as

a)

stapedectomy.

b)

tympanoplasty.

c)

otalgia.

d)

labyrinthectomy.

16.

An audiologist is one who

a)

specializes in surgery.

b)

treats diseases of the ear.

c)

treats diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx.

d)

specializes in hearing.

17.

The instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea in order to fit a contact lens is the

a)

optometry.

b)

pupillometer.

c)

optometer.

d)

keratometer.

18.

To use the abbreviation to record the diagnosis of inflammation of the middle ear, a doctor would write

a)

ENT.

b)

OM.

c)

EUS.

d)

HOH.

19.

The portion of the ear that contains receptors that help the body to maintain its equilibrium is the

a)

mastoid bone

b)

eustachian tube

c)

external auditory canal

d)

semicircular canals and vestibule

20.

Retina detachment may be treated by

a)

trabeculectomy.

b)

enucleation.

c)

scleral buckling.

d)

vitrectomy.

21.

The combining form ot/o is defined as

a)

ear.

b)

eardrum.

c)

hearing.

d)

middle ear bone.

22.

The combining form irid/o is defined as

a)

pupil.

b)

iris.

c)

eye.

d)

retina.

23.

The term myopia is defined as

a)

nearsightedness

b)

poor vision at night

c)

farsightedness

d)

yellowish mass on the conjunctiva

24.

The ophthalmologist suggested the patient seek LASIK treatment to eliminate eyeglasses and correct vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

a)

amblyopia

b)

astigmatism

c)

presbyopia

d)

nyctalopia

25.

The term xerophthalmia means

a)

abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus.

b)

condition of dry eye.

c)

double vision.

d)

condition of white eye.

26.

The innermost layer of the eye that contains vision receptors is the

a)

choroid

b)

retina

c)

vitreous fluid

d)

optic nerve

27.

An incision into the tympanic membrane is called

a)

myringotomy.

b)

tympanometry.

c)

tympanoplasty.

d)

mastoidotomy.

28.

Poor vision at night is called

a)

nyctalopia.

b)

nystagmus.

c)

myopia.

d)

presbyopia.

29.

Glaucoma is an eye disorder characterized by ________

a)

obstruction of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid.

b)

increased intraocular pressure.

c)

clouding of the lens of the eye.

d)

involuntary, jerking movements of the eye.

30.

The term for a sense that one’s body or the environment is revolving is

a)

tinnitus.

b)

vertigo.

c)

presbycusis.

d)

Ménière disease.

31.

Which of the following means pertaining to within the eye?

a)

lacrimal

b)

intraocular

c)

pupillary

d)

binocular

32.

A specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses, but cannot prescribe lenses, is an ________

a)

optician.

b)

optometrist.

c)

ophthalmologist.

d)

OD.

33.

The radiographic imaging of blood vessels (of the eye with fluorescing dye) is ________

a)

fluorescein angiography.

b)

optometer.

c)

keratometer.

d)

ophthalmoscopy.

34.

The term ophthalmalgia is defined as

a)

pain in the eye.

b)

paralysis of the eye (muscle).

c)

abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus.

d)

any disease of the eye.

35.

Thin tissue growing onto the cornea from the conjunctiva is

a)

hordeolum.

b)

chalazion.

c)

pterygium.

d)

cataract.

36.

The patient’s ophthalmologist noted that the patient’s pupils were of unequal size, a condition called

a)

isocoria.

b)

pseudophakia.

c)

phacomalacia.

d)

anisocoria.

37.

The IOL placed during the patient’s cataract surgery is referred to as

a)

pinguecula.

b)

emmetropia.

c)

pseudophakia.

d)

isocoria.

38.

An instrument used for visual examination of the ear is

a)

an ophthalmoscope.

b)

a stethoscope.

c)

an otoscope.

d)

otoscopy.

39.

The term that means benign tumor within the internal auditory canal growing from a cochlear nerve is

a)

acoustic neuroma.

b)

ceruminoma.

c)

Ménière disease.

d)

otorrhea.

40.

The combining form ophthalm/o means

a)

lens.

b)

vision.

c)

eyelid.

d)

eye.

41.

The watery liquid located in the anterior cavity of the eye is the

a)

aqueous humor

b)

vitreous humor

c)

sebum

d)

miotic

42.

Hearing impairment occurring with age is called

a)

otosclerosis.

b)

presbyopia.

c)

tinnitus.

d)

presbycusis.

43.

The term photophobia is defined as

a)

inflammation of the retina caused by extreme light.

b)

hereditary disease marked by night blindness.

c)

abnormal fear of (sensitivity to) light.

d)

paralysis of the iris.

44.

The physician diagnosed the patient with the clouded lens of the eye as having a(n)

a)

cataract.

b)

emmetropia.

c)

chalazion.

d)

pinguecula.

45.

One complication of the patient’s upper respiratory infection was inflammation of the bony spaces within the temporal bone of the skull containing the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the vestibular:

a)

mastoiditis.

b)

myringitis.

c)

labyrinthitis.

d)

otitis media.

46.

Surgical removal of the eyeball is called

a)

phacoemulsification.

b)

vitrectomy.

c)

enucleation.

d)

iridectomy.

47.

The term mydriatic is defined as

a)

an agent that constricts the pupil.

b)

an agent that dilates the pupil.

c)

nearsightedness.

d)

progressive deterioration of a portion of the retina.

48.

The suffix -plegia is defined as

a)

vision.

b)

paralysis.

c)

abnormal fear or aversion.

d)

pressure.

49.

Yellowish deposits located under the retina; commonly associated with aging and macular degeneration

a)

glaucoma.

b)

leukocoria.

c)

conjunctivitis.

d)

drusen.

50.

The term aural is defined as

a)

acuteness of hearing.

b)

pertaining to the ear.

c)

study of the ear.

d)

study of audiology.

51.

The term diplopia means

a)

pertaining to both eyes.

b)

double vision.

c)

pain in the eye.

d)

paralysis of the eyelid.

52.

The patient who swam regularly often suffered from inflammation of the outer ear

a)

otitis media.

b)

otitis externa.

c)

presbycusis.

d)

vertigo.

53.

During an ear exam, the doctor found a discharge containing cerebrospinal fluid. The proper medical term is ________

a)

otopyorrhea.

b)

otomycosis.

c)

otorrhea.

d)

otosclerosis.

54.

A method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle breaks up the lens is called

a)

scleral buckling.

b)

enucleation.

c)

trabeculectomy.

d)

phacoemulsification.

55.

Pressure (within the eye) is measured by a procedure called

a)

ophthalmoscopy.

b)

optometry.

c)

tonometry.

d)

fluorescein angiography.

56.

Premature babies are often susceptible to middle ear infections or

a)

otitis externa.

b)

otitis media.

c)

tinnitus.

d)

mastoiditis.

57.

A physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, (nose), and larynx (throat) is an

a)

ophthalmologist.

b)

audiologist.

c)

otologist.

d)

otolaryngologist.

58.

The term that means softening of the lens is

a)

keratomalacia.

b)

ophthalmalgia.

c)

phacomalacia.

d)

aphakia.

59.

The term hyperopia is defined as

a)

nearsightedness.

b)

poor vision in faint light.

c)

farsightedness.

d)

yellowish mass on the conjunctiva.

60.

Hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye is

a)

nystagmus.

b)

myopia.

c)

hyphema.

d)

sty.

61.

The iris is

a)

a pigmented muscular structure

b)

transparent

c)

the outer protective layer

d)

a mucous membrane

62.

The term that means hardening of the ear (stapes) is

a)

otopyorrhea.

b)

otalgia.

c)

otomycosis.

d)

otosclerosis.

63.

The term that means ringing in the ears is

a)

vertigo.

b)

otalgia.

c)

tinnitus.

d)

otitis media.

64.

The term otalgia is defined as

a)

pain in the ear.

b)

enlarged auricle.

c)

drainage from the middle ear.

d)

infection of the eardrum.

65.

The term myringitis is defined as

a)

inflammation of the tympanic membrane.

b)

pain in the middle ear.

c)

discharge of pus from the ear.

d)

inflammation of the middle ear.

66.

Vestibulocochlear means pertaining to the

a)

vestib and chochea.

b)

vestibule and cochlea.

c)

vestebule and cochlea.

d)

vestibule and chochlae.

67.

The term that means separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye is

a)

astigmatism.

b)

glaucoma.

c)

nystagmus.

d)

retinal detachment.

68.

Impaired vision as a result of aging is called

a)

hyperopia.

b)

myopia.

c)

astigmatism.

d)

presbyopia.

69.

Another term for sty is

a)

chalazion.

b)

hordeolum.

c)

pterygium.

d)

keratitis.

70.

Which of the following is a laser procedure that reshapes corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia?

a)

LASIK

b)

Vitrectomy

c)

Retinal photocoagulation

d)

Keratectomy