Question 1

A painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement is known as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Peyronie's disease
B)   ​priapism
C)   ​epididymitis
D)   ​hypospadiasE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

An inactive substance administered only for its suggestive effects is called a _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​antipyretic
B)   ​contraindication
C)   ​analgesic
D)   ​placeboE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

_____ anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are larger than normal.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Aplastic
B)   ​Hemolytic
C)   ​Megaloblastic
D)   ​PerniciousE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The term _____ means an infestation with lice.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​pediculosis
B)   ​verrucae
C)   ​scabies
D)   ​tineaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Abdominocentesis
B)   ​Amniocentesis
C)   ​Arthrocentesis
D)   ​ArthroscopyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

_____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria, which are also known as flesh-eating bacteria.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Infectious mononucleosis
B)   ​Necrotizing fasciitis
C)   ​Cytomegalovirus
D)   ​PyodermaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which abnormal sac contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​abscess
B)   ​cyst
C)   ​pustule
D)   ​vesicleE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The hormone _____ is secreted by the cells of the pancreatic islets to increase the amount of glucose in the blood.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​insulin
B)   ​calcitonin
C)   ​glucagon
D)   ​estrogenE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A/An _____ is a localized balloon-like enlargement of an artery.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​aneurysm
B)   ​atherosclerosis
C)   ​atheroma
D)   ​arrhythmiaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The surgical correction of a damaged middle ear is known as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​otoplasty
B)   ​tympanoplasty
C)   ​fenestration
D)   ​barotraumaE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which condition is commonly known as a heart attack?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ventricular tachycardia
B)   ​myocardial infarction
C)   ​coronary artery disease
D)   ​cardiac arrestE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

_____ is the partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Alopecia
B)   ​Albinism
C)   ​Hirsutism
D)   ​SeborrheaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which term is also known as a cellular response?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​allergic reaction
B)   ​localized allergic response
C)   ​systemic reaction
D)   ​allergyE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

_____ is abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Erythema
B)   ​Erythroderma
C)   ​Exfoliative dermatitis
D)   ​LipedemaE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

____ is the examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Auscultation
B)   ​Palpation
C)   ​Palpitation
D)   ​PercussionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The _____ is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​cranial hematoma
B)   ​dura mater
C)   ​hydrocephalus
D)   ​meningoceleE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The medical term for an abnormally rapid heartbeat is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​atrial fibrillation
B)   ​bradycardia
C)   ​ventricular fibrillation
D)   ​tachycardiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which procedure is performed to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​episiotomy
B)   ​gynecomastia
C)   ​mastalgia
D)   ​mastopexyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The passage of black and tarlike stools is known as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​hematemesis
B)   ​Hemoccult test
C)   ​leukoplakia
D)   ​melenaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which condition is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​apnea
B)   ​eupnea
C)   ​respiratory failure
D)   ​sleep apneaE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Medical Terminology : Conditions, Procedures, and Terms

_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.​

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The term _____ means an infestation with lice.

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Which condition is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration?​

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The passage of black and tarlike stools is known as _____.​

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_____ is abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.​

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_____ is the partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp.​

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Which abnormal sac contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material?​

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Which term is also known as a cellular response?​

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____ is the examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts.​

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Which procedure is performed to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?​

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The medical term for an abnormally rapid heartbeat is _____.​

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_____ anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are larger than normal.​

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A painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement is known as _____.​

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An inactive substance administered only for its suggestive effects is called a _____.​

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_____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria, which are also known as flesh-eating bacteria.​

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The surgical correction of a damaged middle ear is known as _____.​

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Which condition is commonly known as a heart attack?​

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The hormone _____ is secreted by the cells of the pancreatic islets to increase the amount of glucose in the blood.​

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The _____ is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges.

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A/An _____ is a localized balloon-like enlargement of an artery.​

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_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.

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The passage of black and tarlike stools is known as _____.

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_____ is abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.

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_____ is the partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp.

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Which abnormal sac contains fluid, gas, or semisolid material?

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Which term is also known as a cellular response?

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____ is the examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts.

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Which procedure is performed to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?

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The medical term for an abnormally rapid heartbeat is _____.

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_____ anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are larger than normal.

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A painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is not accompanied by sexual excitement is known as _____.

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An inactive substance administered only for its suggestive effects is called a _____.

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_____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria, which are also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

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Which condition is commonly known as a heart attack?

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