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4.3-4.5 Med Term

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract, usually the stomach and the intestines

a)

Gastroenteritis

b)

Colic

c)

Foreign Body

d)

Intussusception

2.

Describes a condition in which one segment of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent part of the intestines

a)

Resection and Anastomosis

b)

Colic

c)

Foreign Body

d)

Intussusception

3.

Removing a part of the intestines and reconnecting the remaining ends

a)

Resection and Anastomosis

b)

Megacolon

c)

Foreign Body

d)

Intussusception

4.

-emesis

a)

eating

b)

tightening

c)

digestion

d)

vomiting

5.

-rrhea

a)

narrowing

b)

swallowing

c)

flow, discharge

d)

vomiting

6.

-pepsia

a)

digestion

b)

swallowing

c)

narrowing

d)

discharge

7.

LFT

a)

liver fecal test

b)

liver function test

c)

liver function tomography

d)

liver fever tomography

8.

What is an NG tube

a)

nasogastric tube

b)

no good tube

c)

intubation tube

d)

trachea tube

9.

What is GERD?

a)

backward flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus

b)

venereal disease

c)

infection of the colon

d)

stomach ulcer

10.

inflammation or infection of the pouches of intestinal mucosa

a)

Diverticulitis

b)

Appendicitis

c)

Cholecystitis

d)

Gastritis

11.

difficulty swallowing

a)

Dysphagia

b)

Dyslexia

c)

Dyspepsia

d)

Dystonia

12.

the formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder

a)

Cholelithiasis

b)

Hepatitis

c)

Pancreatitis

d)

Cirrhosis

13.

portion of the stomach protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm

a)

Hiatal hernia

b)

Gastric ulcer

c)

Esophageal varices

d)

Peptic disease

14.
A symptom of IBS is
a)
cramping
b)
bloating
c)
gassiness
d)
all of the above
15.

not, without

a)

a-, an-

b)

demi-

c)

circu-

d)

ly-

16.

This medical term refers to a vessel (usually blood)

a)

nephro-

b)

-ectomy

c)

-malacia

d)

angio-

17.

What is the medical term for "surgical removal of all or part of" ... be sure to put the - in the correct place

(a)  

18.

What is the medical term for intestines (usually small)? Be sure to put the - in the correct place

(a)  

19.
-pathy
a)
a path
b)
enlargement
c)
disease
d)
pain
20.

What does the Medical Term Osis / OSIS mean ?

a)

Condition / Abnormal Condition

b)

Cut Into / Make an Incision Into

c)

Soft Condition

d)

Specialist in the Study of

e)

Surgical removal of All Parts

21.

define intra-

a)

loud

b)

outside or colorful

c)

tiny and gray

d)

inside or within

22.
Esophageal Varices 
a)
swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus 
b)
Malignant tumor of the esophagus 
c)
Failure of the lower esophagus sphincter  muscle to relax 
23.
Small, bulging pouches that develop in the digestive tract 
a)
Diverticula 
b)
Hemorrhoids 
c)
Volvulus 
d)
Ulcerative Colitis 
24.
Colonic Polyps 
a)
Benign growths that protrude from the mucus membrane of the colon 
b)
Twisted Varicose Veins of the rectal region 
c)
Protrusion of an organ 
d)
Telescoping of the intestines 
25.

An abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity containing high levels of protein and electrolytes is called?

a)

Ascites

b)

Anorexia

c)

Dysphagia

d)

Fistula

26.

T or F? Esophageal Varices can easily hemorrhage.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

The surgical formation of an opening of the ileum onto the surface of the abdomen, through which fecal material is emptied is called?

a)

Peristalsis

b)

Iliostemy

c)

Ileostomy

d)

Colostomy

28.

Outgrowths of tissue found in the mucosal lining of the colon are called?

a)

Fissures

b)

Polyps

c)

Tubercles

d)

Nodules

29.

The medical term for vomiting is?

a)

Emesis

b)

Ptosis

c)

Ptysis

d)

Phagia

30.

The medical term for hidden _________ is occult.

a)

blood

b)

stool

c)

urine

d)

infection

31.

T or F? Peptic Ulcers can be caused by alcohol, smoking, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and genetics.

a)

True

b)

False

32.
What is a key characteristic of Celiac Disease?
a)
It is caused by a lack of protein
b)
It can be treated with antibiotics
c)
It primarily affects the stomach
d)
It is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten
33.

Maya visits a hospital with symptoms of gallbladder issues. The doctor recommends a radiographic examination of her gallbladder. What is this procedure called?

a)

angiography

b)

esophagogram

c)

cholecystography

d)

pancreatography

34.

During a surgical procedure, Benjamin needs to have an incision made into his gallbladder through the abdominal wall to allow for drainage. This procedure is called __________.

a)

gastrectomy

b)

gastrostomy

c)

laparocholecystotomy

d)

laparoscopy

35.

Maya is feeling nauseous and her doctor prescribes her a medication to help prevent vomiting. The medications that act against vomiting are __________.

a)

antidiarrheals

b)

probiotics

c)

antiemetics

d)

antibiotics

36.

Grace is experiencing diarrhea and visits the pharmacy. The pharmacist recommends medications that act against diarrhea. These medications are __________.

a)

antibiotics

b)

probiotics

c)

antiemetics

d)

antidiarrheals

37.

Anika is experiencing symptoms of a bile duct obstruction, and her doctor recommends an imaging procedure to visualize her major bile ducts. Which term refers to radiography of the major bile ducts?

a)

Pancreatography

b)

Cholangiography

c)

Sialography

d)

Esophagogastroscopy

38.

This procedure uses a flexible fiberoptic tube to view the interior of the stomach.

a)

Bronchoscopy

b)

Gastroscope

c)

Laparoscope

d)

Gastroscopy

39.

The presence of a salivary stone is termed ________.

a)

sialography

b)

sialolithiasis

c)

nephrolithiasis

d)

nephrography

40.

Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach is a ____________.

a)

appendectomy

b)

gastrectomy

c)

gastrostomy

d)

colostomy

41.

Surgical excision of the gallbladder is called ____________.

a)

hepatectomy

b)

diverticulectomy

c)

cholecystectomy

d)

cholecystitis

42.

-ia

a)

condition

b)

disease

c)

treatment

d)

symptom

43.

hem/o

a)

blood

b)

water

c)

air

d)

food

44.

What is the meaning of the term 'Colonoscopy'?

a)

Visual examination of the colon with an endoscope

b)

Removal of tissue for microscopic examination

c)

Inflammation of the stomach lining

d)

Inflammation of the skin

45.

A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.

a)

Appendicitis

b)

Heartburn

c)

Ulcer

d)

Indigestion

46.

Radiopharmaceutical (tracer)

a)

A substance used in nuclear imaging to diagnose diseases.

b)

A type of medication used to treat cancer.

c)

A tracer substance used in nuclear imaging.

d)

A radioactive element used in construction.

47.

BM

(a)  

48.

abdominocentesis

a)

surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluids

b)

pain in one or more joints

c)

discharge

d)

surgical removal

49.

The abbreviation PEG means...

(a)  

50.

The abbreviation HCV means...

(a)  

51.

The abbreviation GI means...

(a)  

52.

The abbreviation MRI means...

(a)  

53.

The abbreviation BE means...

(a)  

54.

The abbreviation IBD means...

(a)  

55.

laparotomy

a)

cutting into the abdomen

b)

constant or same color

c)

condition of white blood cells

d)

cutting into the brain

56.

Extensive scarring of the liver, due to a chronic reaction to hepatic inflammation and necrosis.

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Liver

c)

Portal

Hypertension

d)

Jaundice

57.

Complication of Cirrhosis of bulging collateral vessels of lower esophagus or upper stomach, which are very fragile and bleed easily!

a)

Hepatic

Encephalopathy

b)

Varices

c)

Ascites

d)

Hepatitis

58.

What is a secondary complication of an appendix rupture?

a)

paralysis

b)

pelvic inflammatory disease

c)

parotitis

d)

peritonitis

59.

scarring of the liver due to alcohol, drugs, or a virus such as hepatitis; only treatment for this condition is a liver transplant

a)

hiatal hernia

b)

anorexia

c)

cholelithiasis

d)

cirrhosis

60.

backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus

a)

esophageal varices

b)

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

c)

gastroenteritis

d)

cirrhosis