Question 1

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term thyromegaly into its component parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyro/megaly 
B)  thy/ro/megaly 
C)  thy/ro/megal/y 
D)  thy/ro/meg/aly 
E)  thy/ro/meg/al/y 
A)  thyro/megaly 
B)  thy/ro/megaly 
C)  thy/ro/megal/y 
D)  thy/ro/meg/aly 
E)  thy/ro/meg/al/y

Question 2

What is thelarche?

Accepted Answer

A)  puberty 
B)  milk 
C)  breast development 
D)  None of the above 
A)  puberty 
B)  milk 
C)  breast development 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcemia 
B)  Calciuria 
C)  Chloremia 
D)  Kenonuria 
E)  Polyuria 
A)  Calcemia 
B)  Calciuria 
C)  Chloremia 
D)  Kenonuria 
E)  Polyuria

Question 4

A ketogenic diet is a diet that:

Accepted Answer

A)  aids in the production of ketones in the body, and is therefore a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn fat instead of sugar. 
B)  aids in the production of ketones in the body, and is therefore a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn sugar instead of fat. 
C)  prevents the body from producing too many ketones, and is therefore a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn fat instead of sugar. 
D)  prevents the body from producing too many ketones, and is therefore a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn sugar instead of fat. 
A)  aids in the production of ketones in the body, and is therefore a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn fat instead of sugar. 
B)  aids in the production of ketones in the body, and is therefore a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn sugar instead of fat. 
C)  prevents the body from producing too many ketones, and is therefore a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn fat instead of sugar. 
D)  prevents the body from producing too many ketones, and is therefore a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn sugar instead of fat.

Question 5

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypophysitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypophys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the pancreas 
B)  hypophys (pituitary gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the pituitary gland. 
C)  hypo (over) + phys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the glands over the pancreas 
D)  hypo (under) + phys (pancreas) + itis (inflammation) = too small of a pancreas 
E)  hypo (over) + phys (pituitary gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the glands over the pituitary gland 
A)  hypophys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the pancreas 
B)  hypophys (pituitary gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the pituitary gland. 
C)  hypo (over) + phys (pancreas) + itis (disease) = disease of the glands over the pancreas 
D)  hypo (under) + phys (pancreas) + itis (inflammation) = too small of a pancreas 
E)  hypo (over) + phys (pituitary gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the glands over the pituitary gland

Question 6

Translate the medical term glycopenia as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Breakdown of sugar 
B)  Deficiency of sugar 
C)  Formation of sugar 
D)  Hormone that stimulates the breakdown of sugar 
E)  Hormone that stimulates the formation of sugar 
A)  Breakdown of sugar 
B)  Deficiency of sugar 
C)  Formation of sugar 
D)  Hormone that stimulates the breakdown of sugar 
E)  Hormone that stimulates the formation of sugar

Question 7

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH 
B)  GH 
C)  HgA1C 
D)  T3 
E)  TSH 
A)  ACTH 
B)  GH 
C)  HgA1C 
D)  T3 
E)  TSH

Question 8

Read the information in the surgery follow-up note below: Impression/Plan
Mr) Shield's thyroid labs are still not where I want them to be. We will increase his medicine to help get him euthyroid.
No lasting hypoparathyroidism from the surgery. Return for follow-up visit including labs in 1 month.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the information in the note?

Accepted Answer

A)  The author of the follow-up note is satisfied that the patient has euthyroid and will not need additional labs. 
B)  The patient will continue to take medication to reach normal thyroid function. 
C)  The patient will f/u in 1 month. 
D)  The patient will have to wait until the labs return before he can have surgery. 
E)  The surgery caused the patient's parathyroid to overproduce. 
A)  The author of the follow-up note is satisfied that the patient has euthyroid and will not need additional labs. 
B)  The patient will continue to take medication to reach normal thyroid function. 
C)  The patient will f/u in 1 month. 
D)  The patient will have to wait until the labs return before he can have surgery. 
E)  The surgery caused the patient's parathyroid to overproduce.

Question 9

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal gland 
B)  Hormone 
C)  Outer surface 
D)  Secrete 
E)  Stimulating hormone 
A)  Adrenal gland 
B)  Hormone 
C)  Outer surface 
D)  Secrete 
E)  Stimulating hormone

Question 10

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Condition of the thyroid 
B)  Downward displacement (drooping) of the thyroid 
C)  Enlargement of the thyroid 
D)  Hernia of the thyroid 
E)  Tumor of the thyroid 
A)  Condition of the thyroid 
B)  Downward displacement (drooping) of the thyroid 
C)  Enlargement of the thyroid 
D)  Hernia of the thyroid 
E)  Tumor of the thyroid

Question 11

Translate the medical term adrenomegaly as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenal enlargement 
B)  Adrenal formation 
C)  Gland enlargement 
D)  Gland formation 
E)  Multiple glands 
A)  Adrenal enlargement 
B)  Adrenal formation 
C)  Gland enlargement 
D)  Gland formation 
E)  Multiple glands

Question 12

Which of the following is the best simplification (or easier to understand) of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause (nutrient levels in the blood, excess hormones) and effect (the organs affected: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads) 
B)  Receptors (basic organs like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads), the information received (hormones), and the result (what is secreted by the organ once the information is received) 
C)  Signal senders (endocrine glands: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads), the signals (hormones), and the signal's outcomes (adjusting levels of nutrients in the blood, assisting the body to respond to its environment, and directing growth and development) 
D)  None of these are accurate descriptions of the endocrine system 
A)  Cause (nutrient levels in the blood, excess hormones) and effect (the organs affected: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads) 
B)  Receptors (basic organs like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads), the information received (hormones), and the result (what is secreted by the organ once the information is received) 
C)  Signal senders (endocrine glands: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads), the signals (hormones), and the signal's outcomes (adjusting levels of nutrients in the blood, assisting the body to respond to its environment, and directing growth and development) 
D)  None of these are accurate descriptions of the endocrine system

Question 13

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thyrotoxicosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  thyro (adrenal gland) + toxic (poison) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation of the adrenal gland that is toxic to the body 
B)  thyro (hormone) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = hormonal condition where too many hormones secreted by the body cause tissue in the body to die 
C)  thyro (thymus) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = deterioration of the thymus 
D)  thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone 
E)  thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = disease where excessive hormones in the body damage the thyroid 
A)  thyro (adrenal gland) + toxic (poison) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation of the adrenal gland that is toxic to the body 
B)  thyro (hormone) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = hormonal condition where too many hormones secreted by the body cause tissue in the body to die 
C)  thyro (thymus) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = deterioration of the thymus 
D)  thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (condition) = condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone 
E)  thyro (thyroid) + toxic (poison) + osis (disease) = disease where excessive hormones in the body damage the thyroid

Question 14

Which medical term means "creation/development of gonads"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Corticotropin 
C)  Glucagon 
D)  Gonadogenesis 
E)  Gonadotropin 
A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Corticotropin 
C)  Glucagon 
D)  Gonadogenesis 
E)  Gonadotropin

Question 15

Read this excerpt from a patient's physical exam: Physical Exam:
Temperature: 98.6; Heart Rate: 100; Respiratory Rate: 32; BP: 84/60.
General: Thin. Lethargic.
Head: Normocephalic atraumatic, very dry mucous membranes. Ketotic breath. Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light. TMs normal.
Neck: Supple.
Cardiovascular: Mild tachycardia. No murmur, gallop, or rub.
Respiratory: Deep, rapid breathing. Clear to auscultation. No retractions.
Abdomen: Soft, nontender, nondistended. Spleen and liver edge not palpable.
Neurologic: DTRs: patellar and brachial present and equal.
Skin: Dry. Cap refill > 3 seconds.
Extremities: No cyanosis, clubbing, or edema.
Which statement is a correct reflection of the physical exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is afebrile, has a fast heart and respiratory rate, fruity-smelling breath, and PERRLA. 
B)  The patient is afebrile, has a normal heart and respiratory rate, PERRLA, and therefore looks healthy. 
C)  The patient is febrile, has a fast heart and respiratory rate, and her eyes are not reacting to light. 
D)  The patient is febrile, has a normal heart rate and respiratory rate, and is overweight. 
A)  The patient is afebrile, has a fast heart and respiratory rate, fruity-smelling breath, and PERRLA. 
B)  The patient is afebrile, has a normal heart and respiratory rate, PERRLA, and therefore looks healthy. 
C)  The patient is febrile, has a fast heart and respiratory rate, and her eyes are not reacting to light. 
D)  The patient is febrile, has a normal heart rate and respiratory rate, and is overweight.

Question 16

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT refer to a type of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  CGM 
B)  DI 
C)  DM 
D)  GDM 
A)  CGM 
B)  DI 
C)  DM 
D)  GDM

Question 17

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities 
B)  acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally small) = abnormally small extremities 
C)  acro (extremities) + megaly (multiple) = multiple extremities 
D)  acro (extremities) + megaly (united) = united extremities 
A)  acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities 
B)  acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally small) = abnormally small extremities 
C)  acro (extremities) + megaly (multiple) = multiple extremities 
D)  acro (extremities) + megaly (united) = united extremities

Question 18

Translate the medical term galactorrhea as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Milk blockage 
B)  Milk discharge 
C)  Milk enlargement 
D)  Milk hernia 
E)  Milk out 
A)  Milk blockage 
B)  Milk discharge 
C)  Milk enlargement 
D)  Milk hernia 
E)  Milk out

Question 19

Which of the following roots refer to sex organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  adren/o 
B)  crin/o 
C)  gonad/o 
D)  hypophys/o 
E)  ket/o 
A)  adren/o 
B)  crin/o 
C)  gonad/o 
D)  hypophys/o 
E)  ket/o

Question 20

Translate the medical term adenocarcinoma as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Adrenal cortex cancer tumor," cancerous tumor originating in the cortex of the adrenal gland 
B)  "Adrenal gland tumor," tumor of the adrenal gland 
C)  "Gland cancer tumor," cancerous tumor of a gland 
D)  "Gland disease" 
E)  "Gland tumor," tumor of a gland 
A)  "Adrenal cortex cancer tumor," cancerous tumor originating in the cortex of the adrenal gland 
B)  "Adrenal gland tumor," tumor of the adrenal gland 
C)  "Gland cancer tumor," cancerous tumor of a gland 
D)  "Gland disease" 
E)  "Gland tumor," tumor of a gland

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term thyromegaly into its component parts?

What is thelarche?

Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"?

A ketogenic diet is a diet that:

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypophysitis?

Translate the medical term glycopenia as literally as possible.

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a hormone?

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term adrenomegaly as literally as possible.

Which of the following is the best simplification (or easier to understand) of the endocrine system?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thyrotoxicosis?

Which medical term means "creation/development of gonads"?

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT refer to a type of diabetes?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly?

Translate the medical term galactorrhea as literally as possible.

Which of the following roots refer to sex organs?

Translate the medical term adenocarcinoma as literally as possible.

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Exam 7: The Endocrine System Endocrinology

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term thyromegaly into its component parts?

What is thelarche?

Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"?

A ketogenic diet is a diet that:

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hypophysitis?

Translate the medical term glycopenia as literally as possible.

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a hormone?

Choose the correct translation for the root crin/o.

Translate the medical term thyroptosis as literally as possible.

Translate the medical term adrenomegaly as literally as possible.

Which of the following is the best simplification (or easier to understand) of the endocrine system?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term thyrotoxicosis?

Which medical term means "creation/development of gonads"?

Which of the following abbreviations does NOT refer to a type of diabetes?

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly?

Translate the medical term galactorrhea as literally as possible.

Which of the following roots refer to sex organs?

Translate the medical term adenocarcinoma as literally as possible.

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The Integumentary System Dermatology

The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

The Nervous System Neurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory System Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System Cardiology

The Respiratory System Pulmonology

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