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1] The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following?
[A] Abdomen
[B] Body
[C] Chest
[D] Head
[E] Trunk
2] Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count?
[A] Anemia
[B] Leukemia
[C] Leukocytosis
[D] Leukopenia
[E] Leukoplakia
3] An area of dead myocardial tissue is best described by which of the following?
[A] Angina pectoris
[B] Hypertrophy
[C] An induration
[D] An infarct
[E] Stenosis
4] The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following?
[A] Constriction of tissue
[B] Dissolving
[C] Abnormal condition of stones
[D] Penetrating a cavity
[E] Stretching of tissue
5] Menarche refers to which of the following?
[A] Beginning of menstruation
[B] Development of female characteristics
[C] End of childhood
[D] End of pregnancy
[E] Primary infertility
6] Adipose tissue is made of which of the following?
[A] Fat cells
[B] Lymph nodes
[C] Muscles
[D] Skin
[E] Tendons
7] Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position?
[A] Apnea
[B] Dyspnea
[C] Eupnea
[D] Hypercapnia
[E] Orthopnea
8] Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men?
[A] Gynander
[B] Gynecomania
[C] Gynecomastia
[D] Gynephobia
[E] Gynoplastics
9] Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose?
[A] Rhinolalia
[B] Rhinomycosis
[C] Rhinophyma
[D] Rhinorrhaphy
[E] Rhinorrhea
10] The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following?
[A] Abdomen
[B] Head
[C] Neck
[D] Ribs
[E] Spine
11] The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms?
[A] Odont-
[B] Olfact-
[C] Omphal-
[D] Onco-
[E] Onych-
12] Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms?
[A] Colitis
[B] Fasciitis
[C] Hidradenitis
[D] Pimelitis
[E] Rhinitis
13] The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following?
[A] Ana-
[B] Dia-
[C] Epi-
[D] Exo-
[E] Peri-
14] The prefix "brady-" means which of the following?
[A] Away from
[B] Downward
[C] Irregular
[D] Slow
[E] Without
15] The patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as which of the following?
[A] Amenorrhea
[B] Dysmenorrhea
[C] Menorrhagia
[D] Menorrhea
[E] Metrorrhagia
16] Which of the following suffixes refers to eating?
[A] "phagia"
[B] "phasia"
[C] "phonia"
[D] "plegia"
[E] "praxia"
17] Which of the following terms refers to pain?
[A] Arthralgia
[B] Diplopia
[C] Dysplasia
[D] Hemiplegia
[E] Urticaria
18] Which of the following is the definition for aphagia?
[A] Extreme thirst
[B] Inability to hear
[C] Inability to swallow
[D] Loss of hair
[E] Pain free
19] Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"?
[A] -ectomy
[B] -plasty
[C] -scopy
[D] -stomy
[E] -tomy
20] Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus?
[A] Bronchuses
[B] Bronchii
[C] Bronchi
[D] Bronchae
[E] Broncha
21] Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest?
[A] Alveoli
[B] Apices
[C] Calyces
[D] Pleurae
[E] Thoraces
22] Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss?
[A] Folliculitis
[B] Eczema
[C] Pediculosis
[D] Alopecia
[E] Impetigo
23] Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine?
[A] Kyphosis
[B] Scoliosis
[C] Osteoporosis
[D] Lordosis
[E] Stenosis
24] Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol?
[A] Gigantism
[B] Myxedema
[C] Cushing's syndrome
[D] Diabetes insipidus
[E] Grave's Disease
25] "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances?
[A] Barium
[B] Calcium
[C] Iron
[D] Hydrogen
[E] Potassium
26. Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron?
[A] F
[B] Fe
[C] Fr
[D] I
[E] Ir
27] Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum?
[A] Myringotomy
[B] Otoplasty
[C] Stapedectomy
[D] Tympanocentesis
[E] Tympanoplasty
28] Colporrhaphy is the repair of which of the following?
[A] Bladder
[B] Intestines
[C] Spleen
[D] Uterus
[E] Vagina
29] Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position?
[A] Hysterectomy
[B] Hysterodesis
[C] Hysteropexy
[D] Hysteroscopy
[E] Hysterotripsy
30] A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems?
[A] Cardiovascular
[B] Gastrointestinal
[C] Musculoskeletal
[D] Nervous
[E] Reproductive
31] Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall?
[A] Mastostomy
[B] Mastotomy
[C] Mastectomy
[D] Mastopexy
[E] Mesopexy
32] Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra?
[A] Cystotomy
[B] Meatotomy
[C] Nephrostomy
[D] Pyelostomy
[E] Ureterotomy
33] Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures?
[A] Counting the apical heartbeat
[B] Determining the blood pressure
[C] Performing ultrasonography
[D] Counting the respirations
[E] Evaluating the pulse
34] Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure?
[A] Amniocentesis
[B] Cystoscopy
[C] Peritoneal dialysis
[D] Proctosigmoidoscopy
[E] Renal biopsy
35] Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis?
[A] Apheresis
[B] Arthrocentesis
[C] Arthrography
[D] Arthroscopy
[E] Articulation
36] Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study?
[A] Arthroscopy
[B] Bronchoscopy
[C] Colonoscopy
[D] Cystoscopy
[E] Colposcopy
37] A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following?
[A] Abdomen
[B] Brain
[C] Heart
[D] Lungs
[E] Spine
38] Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver?
[A] Hematologist
[B] Hepatologist
[C] Nephrologist
[D] Oncologist
[E] Rheumatologist
39] Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system?
[A] Gynecology
[B] Nephrology
[C] Orthopedics
[D] Pediatrics
[E] Urology
40] A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists?
[A] Endocrinologist
[B] Hematologist
[C] Neurologist
[D] Oncologist
[E] Radiologist
41] A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following?
[A] Endocrinology
[B] Gastroenterology
[C] Gynecology
[D] Radiology
[E] Urology
42] A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists?
[A] Immunologist
[B] Pathologist
[C] Rheumatologist
[D] Endocrinologist
[E] Gerontologist
43] Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions?