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HS Careers - All Vocabulary Review

Total questions: 157

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cephalalgia is another term for:

a)

Foot pain

b)

Headache

c)

Chest discomfort

d)

Back pain

2.

Which prefix means "slow"?

a)

Tachy-

b)

Brady-

c)

Hyper-

d)

Mono-

3.

If a patient's heart rate is described as "tachycardic," what does the prefix "tachy-" indicate about their heart rate?

a)

It is slow

b)

It is fast

c)

It is below normal

d)

It is one beat per minute

4.

Which prefix would you use to describe something that is "around" an organ?

a)

Peri-

b)

Sub-

c)

Supra-

d)

Poly-

5.

A condition described as "anemic" uses the prefix "an-". What does this prefix mean?

a)

Many

b)

One

c)

Not, without

d)

Above

6.

Which prefix means "many"?

a)

Mono-

b)

Poly-

c)

Sub-

d)

Brady-

7.

If a structure is described as "subcutaneous," what does the prefix "sub-" tell you about its location?

a)

Above the skin

b)

Below the skin

c)

Around the skin

d)

One layer of skin

8.

Which prefix would you use to describe something that is "above" a certain structure?

a)

Sub-

b)

Supra-

c)

Hypo-

d)

Peri-

9.

The prefix "mono-" is used in the word "monocyte." What does "mono-" mean?

a)

Many

b)

One

c)

Fast

d)

Slow

10.

If a patient is diagnosed with "hypoglycemia," what does the prefix "hypo-" indicate about their blood sugar level?

a)

Above normal

b)

Below normal

c)

Fast

d)

Many

11.

Which prefix means "above normal"?

a)

Hypo-

b)

Hyper-

c)

Sub-

d)

An-

12.

A doctor notes that a patient has "polyuria." Using your knowledge of prefixes, what does this term most likely mean?

a)

The patient urinates slowly

b)

The patient urinates many times

c)

The patient urinates below normal

d)

The patient urinates around the clock

13.

If a medication is described as "pericardial," what can you infer about where it acts?

a)

Inside the heart

b)

Around the heart

c)

Below the heart

d)

Above the heart

14.

A patient is diagnosed with "suprarenal" gland enlargement. Based on the prefix, where is the gland located?

a)

Below the kidney

b)

Around the kidney

c)

Above the kidney

d)

One kidney

15.

A person with "bradycardia" has a heart rate described by which of the following?

a)

Faster than normal

b)

Slower than normal

c)

Many beats at once

d)

One beat per minute

16.

If a disease is described as "anoxic," what does this suggest about the oxygen supply?

a)

There is no oxygen

b)

There is one oxygen molecule

c)

There is below normal oxygen

d)

There is fast oxygen delivery

17.

A patient is said to have "hypothermia." Using your understanding of prefixes, what does this mean about their body temperature?

a)

It is above normal

b)

It is below normal

c)

It is one degree

d)

It is many degrees

18.

If a cell is described as "mononuclear," what does the prefix "mono-" tell you about the cell?

a)

It has many nuclei

b)

It has one nucleus

c)

It is below normal size

d)

It is above normal size

19.

A patient is experiencing "tachypnea." Based on the prefix, what does this mean about their breathing?

a)

Their breathing is slow

b)

Their breathing is fast

c)

Their breathing is below normal

d)

Their breathing is around normal

20.

A doctor prescribes a "subdermal" injection. Where will the injection be given?

a)

Above the skin

b)

Below the skin

c)

Around the skin

d)

Many layers of skin

21.

If a blood test shows "hypercalcemia," what does the prefix "hyper-" indicate about the calcium level in the blood?

a)

It is below normal

b)

It is above normal

c)

It is one unit

d)

It is many units

22.

Which prefix means "away from" or "off"?

a)

ad-

b)

ab-

c)

con-

d)

epi-

23.

If a medical term starts with "neo-", what does it refer to?

a)

painful

b)

new

c)

together

d)

above

24.

Which prefix would you use to indicate "four" of something?

a)

quadri-

b)

trans-

c)

sym-

d)

dys-

25.

The prefix "epi-" in a word like "epidermis" means:

a)

below

b)

together

c)

above, upon

d)

new

26.

Which prefix means "not" or "without"?

a)

ad-

b)

a-

c)

con-

d)

trans-

27.

If a condition is described as "dysfunctional," what does the prefix "dys-" indicate?

a)

new

b)

painful, difficult

c)

together

d)

across

28.

Which prefix means "across"?

a)

trans-

b)

ad-

c)

ab-

d)

neo-

29.

The prefix "con-" in a word like "congenital" means:

a)

with, together

b)

new

c)

above

d)

painful

30.

Which of the following prefixes can mean "together" or "with"?

a)

sym-, syn-

b)

quadri-

c)

epi-

d)

ab-

31.

If a patient is described as "adducting" their arm, what does the prefix "ad-" suggest about the movement?

a)

away from the body

b)

toward the body

c)

above the body

d)

new movement

32.

A doctor notes a "transdermal" patch. Using your knowledge of prefixes, what does this mean?

a)

The patch is placed above the skin

b)

The patch is placed across the skin

c)

The patch is placed with the skin

d)

The patch is placed away from the skin

33.

A patient is diagnosed with "dysphagia." Based on the prefix, what is the likely issue?

a)

Difficulty swallowing

b)

New swallowing ability

c)

Swallowing together

d)

Swallowing away from the mouth

34.

If a newborn is described as having a "neoplasm," what does the prefix "neo-" tell you about the condition?

a)

It is a painful condition

b)

It is a new growth

c)

It is a condition with four parts

d)

It is a condition above the skin

35.

A person with "asymptomatic" COVID-19 shows no symptoms. What does the prefix "a-" indicate in this context?

a)

With symptoms

b)

Not, without symptoms

c)

Painful symptoms

d)

New symptoms

36.

If a muscle is described as "quadriceps," what does the prefix "quadri-" suggest about the muscle?

a)

It is located above another muscle

b)

It is made of four parts

c)

It is new

d)

It is painful

37.

A medical device is described as "synchronous." What does the prefix "syn-" tell you about its function?

a)

It works with another device

b)

It works away from another device

c)

It works above another device

d)

It works with four devices

38.

A patient is given a medication "administered ab orally." What does the prefix "ab-" suggest about the route of administration?

a)

Toward the mouth

b)

Away from the mouth

c)

With the mouth

d)

Above the mouth

39.

If a surgical procedure is described as "epicranial," what does the prefix "epi-" indicate about the location?

a)

Below the cranium

b)

Above or upon the cranium

c)

Across the cranium

d)

With the cranium

40.

A medical term "congenital" refers to a condition present at birth. What does the prefix "con-" suggest about how the condition developed?

a)

It developed with or together with birth

b)

It developed away from birth

c)

It developed above birth

d)

It developed painfully

41.

A patient is described as having "sympathetic" nerve responses. What does the prefix "sym-" indicate about the nerves?

a)

They work together

b)

They work away from each other

c)

They work above each other

d)

They work with four other nerves

42.

Which prefix means "between"?

a)

Intra-

b)

Inter-

c)

Extra-

d)

Para-

43.

If a cell is described as "intracellular," what does the prefix "intra-" indicate about the location?

a)

Outside the cell

b)

Between cells

c)

Inside the cell

d)

Near the cell

44.

Which prefix would you use to describe something that is "large" or "long"?

a)

Micro-

b)

Macro-

c)

Mal-

d)

Hemi-

45.

A "malfunction" in a system refers to which type of condition?

a)

Normal

b)

Small

c)

Abnormal or bad

d)

Large

46.

Which prefix means "small"?

a)

Macro-

b)

Micro-

c)

Auto-

d)

Bio-

47.

If a surgery is described as "post-operative," when does it occur?

a)

Before the operation

b)

During the operation

c)

After the operation

d)

Behind the operation

48.

Which prefix means "backward" or "behind"?

a)

Retro-

b)

Post-

c)

Para-

d)

Endo-

49.

If a medication is described as "antibacterial," what does the prefix "anti-" mean?

a)

For bacteria

b)

Against bacteria

c)

Beside bacteria

d)

Inside bacteria

50.

Which prefix means "self"?

a)

Auto-

b)

Bio-

c)

Endo-

d)

Para-

51.

The prefix "bio-" is related to which concept?

a)

Life or living things

b)

Half

c)

Bad

d)

Large

52.

If a process is described as "endothermic," what does the prefix "endo-" suggest about where the process occurs?

a)

Outside

b)

Within

c)

Beside

d)

After

53.

Which prefix means "outside"?

a)

Extra-

b)

Intra-

c)

Endo-

d)

Retro-

54.

If a structure is described as "hemispherical," what does the prefix "hemi-" indicate about its shape?

a)

Whole

b)

Half

c)

Large

d)

Small

55.

Which prefix means "beside" or "near"?

a)

Para-

b)

Post-

c)

Macro-

d)

Anti-

56.

A patient is diagnosed with "malnutrition." Using your knowledge of prefixes, what does this diagnosis mean?

a)

Good nutrition

b)

Abnormal or bad nutrition

c)

Nutrition between meals

d)

Nutrition within cells

57.

A scientist studies "microorganisms." Based on the prefix, what can you infer about these organisms?

a)

They are large

b)

They are living

c)

They are small

d)

They are self-replicating

58.

A doctor prescribes an "antiviral" medication. What is the purpose of this medication based on the prefix?

a)

To support viruses

b)

To fight against viruses

c)

To create viruses

d)

To live with viruses

59.

A "retrograde" movement in anatomy refers to which direction?

a)

Forward

b)

Backward

c)

Beside

d)

Within

60.

If a cell is described as "extracellular," what does this mean about its location?

a)

Inside the cell

b)

Outside the cell

c)

Between cells

d)

Near the cell

61.

A "parathyroid" gland is located where in relation to the thyroid gland?

a)

Inside the thyroid

b)

Beside or near the thyroid

c)

Behind the thyroid

d)

After the thyroid

62.

A patient is diagnosed with "brachialgia." Based on the root word, what symptom is the patient most likely experiencing?

a)

Pain in the chest

b)

Pain in the arm

c)

Pain in the rib

d)

Pain in the mouth

63.

A doctor notes "glossoplegia" in a patient's chart. What does this term most likely indicate?

a)

Paralysis of the tongue

b)

Swelling of the chest

c)

Bleeding from the vein

d)

Inflammation of the rib

64.

A patient is experiencing "costochondritis." Using your knowledge of root words, what is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

Inflammation of the rib cartilage

b)

Inflammation of the heart muscle

c)

Inflammation of the lung tissue

d)

Inflammation of the mouth lining

65.

A medical report describes "erythroderma." What does this condition involve?

a)

Redness of the skin

b)

White patches in the mouth

c)

Swelling of the chest

d)

Pain in the arm

66.

A patient is diagnosed with "laryngospasm." Based on the root word, what is happening in the body?

a)

Sudden closure of the larynx

b)

Spasm of the rib muscles

c)

Constriction of the bronchial tubes

d)

Paralysis of the arm

67.

A doctor is treating a patient with "phlebotomy." What procedure is being performed?

a)

Incision into a vein to draw blood

b)

Removal of a rib

c)

Repair of the heart

d)

Examination of the chest

68.

A patient presents with "leukopenia." What does this condition involve?

a)

A decrease in white blood cells

b)

An increase in red blood cells

c)

Inflammation of the lung

d)

Swelling of the tongue

69.

A diagnosis of "pneumothorax" is made. What does this term indicate?

a)

Air in the chest cavity

b)

Blood in the mouth

c)

Inflammation of the heart

d)

Spasm of the bronchial tubes

70.

A patient is experiencing "hematemesis." Which symptom is most likely present?

a)

Vomiting blood

b)

Coughing up air

c)

Swelling of the arm

d)

Pain in the chest

71.

A doctor notes "arteriosclerosis" in a patient's chart. What does this condition involve?

a)

Hardening of the arteries

b)

Inflammation of the veins

c)

Swelling of the tongue

d)

Constriction of the bronchial tubes

72.

A patient is diagnosed with "bronchiectasis." What does this condition involve?

a)

Dilation of the bronchial tubes

b)

Inflammation of the rib

c)

Paralysis of the arm

d)

Swelling of the chest

73.

A medical report mentions "oropharyngeal cancer." Which area is affected?

a)

The mouth and throat

b)

The chest and ribs

c)

The heart and lungs

d)

The arm and hand

74.

A patient is experiencing "thoracodynia." What is the most likely symptom?

a)

Pain in the chest

b)

Pain in the arm

c)

Pain in the tongue

d)

Pain in the vein

75.

A doctor is treating a patient with "glossitis." What is the most likely symptom?

a)

Inflammation of the tongue

b)

Inflammation of the rib

c)

Inflammation of the vein

d)

Inflammation of the chest

76.

A patient is diagnosed with "leukocytosis." What does this condition involve?

a)

An increase in white blood cells

b)

A decrease in red blood cells

c)

Swelling of the chest

d)

Pain in the mouth

77.

A patient is experiencing "phlebothrombosis." What does this condition involve?

a)

Formation of a blood clot in a vein

b)

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

c)

Swelling of the tongue

d)

Hardening of the arteries

78.

A doctor notes "pneumonectomy" in a surgical plan. What procedure will be performed?

a)

Removal of a lung

b)

Removal of a rib

c)

Removal of the heart

d)

Removal of the tongue

79.

A patient is diagnosed with "costosternal pain." What does this term indicate?

a)

Pain where the rib meets the sternum

b)

Pain in the heart muscle

c)

Pain in the bronchial tubes

d)

Pain in the vein

80.

A patient is experiencing "hematopoiesis." What process is occurring in the body?

a)

Formation of blood cells

b)

Inflammation of the chest

c)

Constriction of the larynx

d)

Swelling of the arm

81.

A patient is experiencing "bronchospasm." Based on the root word, what is happening in the body?

a)

The bronchial tubes are constricting

b)

The heart is beating irregularly

c)

The chest is swelling

d)

The tongue is twitching

82.

Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation of a gland?

a)

Adenitis

b)

Arthrosis

c)

Dermatitis

d)

Myopathy

83.

If a patient is diagnosed with "rhinoplasty," what part of the body is being surgically altered?

a)

Skin

b)

Nose

c)

Bone

d)

Muscle

84.

Which root word would you use to form a term meaning "joint pain"?

a)

Arthr/o

b)

My/o

c)

Oste/o

d)

Vas/o

85.

A "dermatologist" specializes in treating diseases of which organ?

a)

Bones

b)

Skin

c)

Muscles

d)

Glands

86.

Which term best describes a condition involving abnormal straightening of a bone?

a)

Osteomalacia

b)

Orthosis

c)

Cryotherapy

d)

Vasculitis

87.

If a doctor prescribes "cryotherapy," what type of treatment is being given?

a)

Heat therapy

b)

Water therapy

c)

Cold therapy

d)

Muscle therapy

88.

Which root word would you use to create a term for "muscle disease"?

a)

My/o

b)

Derm/o

c)

Adeno

d)

Rhin/o

89.

A "vasectomy" is a surgical procedure involving which structure?

a)

Bone

b)

Vessel or duct

c)

Joint

d)

Skin

90.

Which of the following terms would best describe inflammation of the nose?

a)

Dermatitis

b)

Rhinorrhea

c)

Rhinitis

d)

Osteitis

91.

If a patient is suffering from "hydronephrosis," which element of the word indicates the involvement of water?

a)

Nephr-

b)

Hydr-

c)

-osis

d)

-phrosis

92.

A patient presents with joint pain and swelling. Using your knowledge of root words, which term would you use to describe this condition and why?

a)

Myopathy, because "my/o" means muscle

b)

Arthropathy, because "arthr/o" means joint

c)

Osteopathy, because "oste/o" means bone

d)

Adenopathy, because "adeno" means gland

93.

A doctor is treating a patient with a skin infection caused by water exposure. Which term best describes this condition, and what root words support your answer?

a)

Hydradenitis; "hydr/o" (water) and "adeno" (gland)

b)

Hydrdermatitis; "hydr/o" (water) and "dermat/o" (skin)

c)

Myodermatitis; "my/o" (muscle) and "dermat/o" (skin)

d)

Osteodermatitis; "oste/o" (bone) and "dermat/o" (skin)

94.

A patient is experiencing abnormal straightening of the spine. Which medical term would best describe this condition, and what is the reasoning behind your choice?

a)

Orthosis, because "orth/o" means straight

b)

Osteosis, because "oste/o" means bone

c)

Arthrosis, because "arthr/o" means joint

d)

Rhinoplasty, because "rhin/o" means nose

95.

A medical report mentions "vasodilation." Based on your understanding of root words, what does this term mean and why?

a)

Narrowing of a vessel, because "vas/o" means vessel

b)

Widening of a vessel, because "vas/o" means vessel

c)

Inflammation of a gland, because "adeno" means gland

d)

Disease of the bone, because "oste/o" means bone

96.

A patient is diagnosed with "dermomyositis." Using your knowledge of root words, what two body systems are involved in this condition?

a)

Skin and muscle

b)

Bone and joint

c)

Gland and vessel

d)

Nose and water

97.

A doctor is planning a treatment for a patient with "osteomyelitis." Which root words indicate the affected tissues, and what does the term mean?

a)

Oste/o (bone) and myel/o (marrow); inflammation of bone and marrow

b)

Arthr/o (joint) and my/o (muscle); inflammation of joint and muscle

c)

Derm/o (skin) and hydr/o (water); inflammation of skin and water

d)

Adeno (gland) and vas/o (vessel); inflammation of gland and vessel

98.

A patient is experiencing cold-induced muscle spasms. Which term best describes this condition, and what root words support your answer?

a)

Cryomyopathy; "cry/o" (cold) and "my/o" (muscle)

b)

Dermatitis; "derm/o" (skin)

c)

Osteopathy; "oste/o" (bone)

d)

Rhinopathy; "rhin/o" (nose)

99.

A patient is scheduled for a "rhinoplasty" and a "dermabrasion." What body parts are being treated, and how do the root words inform your answer?

a)

Nose and skin; "rhin/o" means nose, "derm/o" means skin

b)

Bone and muscle; "oste/o" means bone, "my/o" means muscle

c)

Gland and vessel; "adeno" means gland, "vas/o" means vessel

d)

Joint and water; "arthr/o" means joint, "hydr/o" means water

100.

A patient is diagnosed with "adenocarcinoma." Based on the root word, what type of tissue is primarily affected, and what is the reasoning?

a)

Glandular tissue, because "adeno" means gland

b)

Bone tissue, because "oste/o" means bone

c)

Muscle tissue, because "my/o" means muscle

d)

Skin tissue, because "derm/o" means skin

101.

A patient is experiencing water retention in the joints. Which term best describes this condition, and what root words support your answer?

a)

Hydrarthrosis; "hydr/o" (water) and "arthr/o" (joint)

b)

Myopathy; "my/o" (muscle)

c)

Osteitis; "oste/o" (bone)

d)

Vasculitis; "vas/o" (vessel)

102.

A patient is diagnosed with nephrolithiasis. Based on your knowledge of root words, which organ and condition does this term refer to?

a)

Liver; presence of fat

b)

Kidney; presence of stones

c)

Intestines; presence of sugar

d)

Bladder; presence of fluid

103.

Which medical term would best describe inflammation of the liver?

a)

Nephritis

b)

Hepatitis

c)

Cystitis

d)

Esophagitis

104.

If a doctor is specializing in pediatric medicine, which group of patients does the doctor primarily treat?

a)

Elderly

b)

Children

c)

Athletes

d)

Pregnant women

105.

A person is diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Based on the root word, what is elevated in their blood?

a)

Sugar

b)

Fat

c)

Stones

d)

Fluid

106.

Which root word would you use to form a term related to the mind?

a)

Lith/o

b)

Psych

c)

Gluc/o

d)

Enter/o

107.

A patient is experiencing esophageal pain. Which part of the body is affected?

a)

Intestines

b)

Esophagus

c)

Bladder

d)

Liver

108.

Which of the following terms would refer to a surgical removal of a kidney?

a)

Nephrectomy

b)

Hepatectomy

c)

Cystectomy

d)

Lithotomy

109.

If a patient has a cystocele, what does this mean?

a)

A stone in the kidney

b)

A hernia of the bladder

c)

Inflammation of the liver

d)

Sugar in the urine

110.

Which root word would you use to describe a condition involving the intestines?

a)

Enter/o

b)

Lip/o

c)

Nephr/o

d)

Psych

111.

A patient is diagnosed with glucosuria. What does this term indicate?

a)

Fat in the urine

b)

Sugar in the urine

c)

Stones in the urine

d)

Fluid in the urine

112.

A doctor is treating a child with a psychological disorder. Using your knowledge of root words, which two roots would be most relevant to this case?

a)

Nephr/o and Lith/o

b)

Pedia and Psych

c)

Gluc/o and Lip/o

d)

Enter/o and Esophag/o

113.

A patient presents with both hepatomegaly and lipidosis. What two substances or organs are involved in these conditions?

a)

Liver and fat

b)

Kidney and sugar

c)

Bladder and stone

d)

Intestines and mind

114.

If a medical report mentions a "cystolith," what does this term most likely refer to?

a)

A stone in the bladder

b)

Sugar in the liver

c)

Fat in the intestines

d)

Fluid in the kidney

115.

A patient is diagnosed with esophagitis and enteritis. Which two body parts are inflamed?

a)

Liver and kidney

b)

Esophagus and intestines

c)

Bladder and fat tissue

d)

Mind and child

116.

A child is found to have nephrolithiasis. Which specialist should be consulted based on the root words?

a)

Hepatologist

b)

Pediatric nephrologist

c)

Psychologist

d)

Lipidologist

117.

A patient is experiencing both psychological and hepatic symptoms. Which two root words would be most relevant in forming medical terms for these symptoms?

a)

Psych and Hepat/o

b)

Lith/o and Nephr/o

c)

Cyst/o and Gluc/o

d)

Enter/o and Lip/o

118.

A doctor is researching a new treatment for pediatric nephrolithiasis. Which three root words are combined in this term?

a)

Pedia, Nephr/o, Lith/o

b)

Psych, Gluc/o, Lip/o

c)

Esophag/o, Enter/o, Cyst/o

d)

Hepat/o, Lith/o, Cyst/o

119.

A patient is diagnosed with both cystitis and glucosuria. Which two symptoms are they most likely experiencing?

a)

Bladder inflammation and sugar in urine

b)

Fat in the liver and kidney stones

c)

Mind disorder and child illness

d)

Intestinal pain and esophageal pain

120.

A medical student is asked to create a term for "surgical removal of a fat deposit." Which root word should be used, and what is the correct term?

a)

Lip/o; lipectomy

b)

Nephr/o; nephrectomy

c)

Gluc/o; glucotomy

d)

Lith/o; lithotomy

121.

A researcher is studying the effects of glucose on the liver. Which two root words would be most relevant for naming this field of study?

a)

Gluc/o and Hepat/o

b)

Nephr/o and Lith/o

c)

Cyst/o and Enter/o

d)

Psych and Pedia

122.

Which combining form would you use to refer to a disease of the liver?

a)

Neur/o

b)

Hepat/o

c)

Lith/o

d)

Path/o

123.

If a patient is diagnosed with "nephrolithiasis," which two vocabulary words are combined in this term?

a)

Nephr/o and Lith/o

b)

Neur/o and Lip/o

c)

Lith/o and Path/o

d)

Nephr/o and Path/o

124.

Which term would best describe a medical condition involving the electrical activity of the brain?

a)

Cephalopathy

b)

Cerebroelectrography

c)

Neuritis

d)

Ophthalmopathy

125.

A doctor specializing in diseases of the mind would most likely use which combining form in their specialty title?

a)

Psych

b)

Path/o

c)

Pedia

d)

Neur/o

126.

Which combining form would you use to refer to a surgical procedure involving the intestines?

a)

Enter/o

b)

Esophag/o

c)

Cyst/o

d)

Lip/o

127.

If a child is being treated for a disease of the eye, which two combining forms would be most relevant?

a)

Pedia and Ophthalm/o

b)

Neur/o and Path/o

c)

Cephal/o and Lip/o

d)

Hepat/o and Cyst/o

128.

Which combining form would be most appropriate to use when discussing a fluid-filled sac in the body?

a)

Cyst/o

b)

Lith/o

c)

Gluc/o

d)

Esophag/o

129.

A medical term that refers to a disease of the nerves would most likely include which combining forms?

a)

Neur/o and Path/o

b)

Nephr/o and Lip/o

c)

Hepat/o and Lith/o

d)

Ophthalm/o and Gluc/o

130.

Which combining form would you use to refer to the esophagus in a medical term?

a)

Esophag/o

b)

Enter/o

c)

Cephal/o

d)

Cerebr/o

131.

If a patient has a high level of sugar in their blood, which combining form would be used to describe this condition?

a)

Gluc/o

b)

Lip/o

c)

Lith/o

d)

Cyst/o

132.

A doctor is planning to diagnose a child with a disease affecting the mind. Which combining forms should be included in the medical term?

a)

Pedia, Psych, Path/o

b)

Neur/o, Lip/o, Lith/o

c)

Hepat/o, Cyst/o, Gluc/o

d)

Esophag/o, Enter/o, Cephal/o

133.

Given a patient with a "cerebrovascular" disorder, explain which body part and system are involved using the vocabulary provided.

a)

Head and nerves

b)

Cerebrum and blood vessels

c)

Eye and liver

d)

Intestines and bladder

134.

A patient presents with a "nephrolith." Based on the vocabulary, what is the most likely diagnosis?

a)

A stone in the kidney

b)

A disease of the mind

c)

Fat in the liver

d)

Sugar in the bladder

135.

If a medical report mentions "ophthalmopathy," what does this term indicate about the patient's condition?

a)

Disease of the eye

b)

Disease of the liver

c)

Disease of the nerve

d)

Disease of the bladder

136.

A child is diagnosed with "pediatric nephropathy." Using the vocabulary, what does this diagnosis mean?

a)

A child with a disease of the kidney

b)

A child with a disease of the mind

c)

A child with a disease of the liver

d)

A child with a disease of the eye

137.

A patient is scheduled for a "cystectomy." Based on the vocabulary, what procedure will the patient undergo?

a)

Removal of a bladder or fluid-filled sac

b)

Removal of a stone

c)

Removal of fat

d)

Removal of the liver

138.

If a doctor orders an "electroencephalogram," which two combining forms are being used, and what is the purpose of the test?

a)

Electr/o and Cephal/o; to record electrical activity of the head/brain

b)

Neur/o and Path/o; to diagnose nerve disease

c)

Lip/o and Lith/o; to detect fat stones

d)

Gluc/o and Hepat/o; to measure sugar in the liver

139.

A patient is diagnosed with "hepatopathy." What does this diagnosis indicate, and which combining form is used?

a)

Disease of the liver; Hepat/o

b)

Disease of the eye; Ophthalm/o

c)

Disease of the nerve; Neur/o

d)

Disease of the bladder; Cyst/o

140.

A medical student is asked to construct a term for "disease of the esophagus." Which combining forms should they use?

a)

Esophag/o and Path/o

b)

Enter/o and Path/o

c)

Neur/o and Path/o

d)

Cephal/o and Path/o

141.

A patient is found to have "lipoma." Using the vocabulary, what does this term mean?

a)

A tumor composed of fat

b)

A tumor composed of sugar

c)

A tumor composed of stone

d)

A tumor composed of nerve tissue

142.

A patient is diagnosed with a condition that involves the removal of a tumor. Which of the following terms best describes the surgical procedure they will undergo?

a)

-centesis

b)

-ectomy

c)

-oma

d)

-tomy

143.

A patient is diagnosed with "arthritis." Based on your understanding of the suffix "-itis," what is the primary issue the patient is experiencing?

a)

Enlargement of the joints

b)

Inflammation of the joints

c)

Paralysis of the joints

d)

Abnormal condition of the joints

144.

A doctor uses a "gastroscope" to examine a patient. What is the purpose of this instrument based on the suffix "-scope"?

a)

To repair the stomach

b)

To observe the stomach

c)

To measure the stomach

d)

To secrete substances into the stomach

145.

A person is diagnosed with "osteoporosis." What does the suffix "-osis" indicate about the condition of the bones?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Abnormal condition

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

146.

If a patient undergoes "angioplasty," what does the suffix "-plasty" suggest about the procedure?

a)

Surgical removal

b)

Surgical repair

c)

Surgical observation

d)

Surgical opening

147.

A person is experiencing "neuralgia." What does the suffix "-algia" suggest about their condition?

a)

Inflammation of the nerves

b)

Pain in the nerves

c)

Enlargement of the nerves

d)

Paralysis of the nerves

148.

A patient has "hyperthyroidism." What does the suffix "-ism" indicate about the condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Enlargement

c)

Condition or process

d)

Paralysis

149.

A person is diagnosed with "cardiomegaly." What does the suffix "-megaly" suggest about the heart?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Enlargement

c)

Pain

d)

Paralysis

150.

A patient is experiencing "rhinorrhea." What does the suffix "-rrhea" indicate about their condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Flow or discharge

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

151.

A person is diagnosed with "neuropathy." What does the suffix "-pathy" suggest about their condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Disease

c)

Enlargement

d)

Paralysis

152.

A patient is experiencing "hemiplegia." What does the suffix "-plegia" indicate about their condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Paralysis

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

153.

A person undergoes a "colostomy." What does the suffix "-stomy" suggest about the procedure?

a)

Surgical removal

b)

Surgical repair

c)

Artificial or surgical opening

d)

Surgical observation

154.

A patient is diagnosed with "hyperplasia." What does the suffix "-plasia" indicate about the condition?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Development or formation

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

155.

A person is experiencing "osteogenesis." What does the suffix "-genesis" suggest about the condition of the bones?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Originating or causing

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

156.

A patient is diagnosed with "endocrine" issues. What does the suffix "-crine" indicate about the function of the glands?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Secrete

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain

157.

A person is experiencing "fibrous" tissue growth. What does the suffix "-ous" suggest about the tissue?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Pertaining to

c)

Enlargement

d)

Pain