Question 1

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  xanth (dry) + oma (hernia) = dry hernia 
B)  xanth (fat) + oma (tumor) = fatty tumor 
C)  xanth (oil) + oma (hernia) = hernia filled with oil 
D)  xanth (pus) + oma (formation) = pus formation 
E)  xanth (yellow) + oma (tumor) = yellow tumor 
A)  xanth (dry) + oma (hernia) = dry hernia 
B)  xanth (fat) + oma (tumor) = fatty tumor 
C)  xanth (oil) + oma (hernia) = hernia filled with oil 
D)  xanth (pus) + oma (formation) = pus formation 
E)  xanth (yellow) + oma (tumor) = yellow tumor

Question 2

The following is Dr. Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails. DDx:
1) Rash: Plaque psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis.
2) Onycholysis: Psoriatic vs. onychomycosis.
Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is losing her nail. 
B)  The patient may have a fungal condition of the nail. 
C)  The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin. 
D)  The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil. 
E)  The rash may be caused by fungus. 
A)  The patient is losing her nail. 
B)  The patient may have a fungal condition of the nail. 
C)  The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin. 
D)  The rash may be an unusual inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil. 
E)  The rash may be caused by fungus.

Question 3

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  xanth (hard) + osis (condition) = a hardening of the skin 
B)  xanth (hidden) + osis (condition) = a hidden condition of the skin 
C)  xanth (dry) + osis (condition) = dry skin condition 
D)  xanth (scaly) + osis (condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly 
E)  xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = yellow skin condition 
A)  xanth (hard) + osis (condition) = a hardening of the skin 
B)  xanth (hidden) + osis (condition) = a hidden condition of the skin 
C)  xanth (dry) + osis (condition) = dry skin condition 
D)  xanth (scaly) + osis (condition) = a condition of the skin that is dry and scaly 
E)  xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = yellow skin condition

Question 4

Translate the term dermatosis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Condition of the skin 
B)  Disease of the skin 
C)  Fungus of the skin 
D)  Inflammation of the skin 
E)  Pertaining to the skin 
A)  Condition of the skin 
B)  Disease of the skin 
C)  Fungus of the skin 
D)  Inflammation of the skin 
E)  Pertaining to the skin

Question 5

Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  erythro (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  erythro (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  erythro (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  erythro (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  erythro (yellow) + derma (skin) 
A)  erythro (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  erythro (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  erythro (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  erythro (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  erythro (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 6

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term dermatoscope into its component word parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  dermato/scope 
B)  derm/ato/scope 
C)  derma/tos/cope 
D)  der/mato/scope 
E)  der/ma/to/scope 
A)  dermato/scope 
B)  derm/ato/scope 
C)  derma/tos/cope 
D)  der/mato/scope 
E)  der/ma/to/scope

Question 7

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychia.

Accepted Answer

A)  1st syllable: oh 
B)  2nd syllable: nik 
C)  3rd syllable: ee 
D)  4th syllable: ah 
A)  1st syllable: oh 
B)  2nd syllable: nik 
C)  3rd syllable: ee 
D)  4th syllable: ah

Question 8

ABCDE is a mnemonic device for remembering steps in analysis and means :

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis, biopsy, chemotherapy, dermatitis, evolution. 
B)  anesthetic, biopsy, cryotherapy, dermanalysis, excision. 
C)  assessment, border, coloration, dermotherapy, elimination. 
D)  asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving. 
E)  autograft, basal, cicatrix, deconstruction, eczema. 
A)  analysis, biopsy, chemotherapy, dermatitis, evolution. 
B)  anesthetic, biopsy, cryotherapy, dermanalysis, excision. 
C)  assessment, border, coloration, dermotherapy, elimination. 
D)  asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving. 
E)  autograft, basal, cicatrix, deconstruction, eczema.

Question 9

The correct definition for BCC is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a biopsy of cancerous cells. 
B)  a cancerous tumor of basal skin cells. 
C)  a mole with bad changes or formations. 
D)  a procedure in which a rash is biopsied, cultured, and treated with chemotherapy. 
E)  the removal of an entire lesion for examination. 
A)  a biopsy of cancerous cells. 
B)  a cancerous tumor of basal skin cells. 
C)  a mole with bad changes or formations. 
D)  a procedure in which a rash is biopsied, cultured, and treated with chemotherapy. 
E)  the removal of an entire lesion for examination.

Question 10

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermatomycosis 
B)  Dermatoconiosis 
C)  Mycodermatitis 
D)  Mycosis 
E)  Trichomycosis 
A)  Dermatomycosis 
B)  Dermatoconiosis 
C)  Mycodermatitis 
D)  Mycosis 
E)  Trichomycosis

Question 11

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy.

Accepted Answer

A)  1st syllable: der 
B)  2nd syllable: maw 
C)  3rd syllable: pa 
D)  4th syllable: thee 
A)  1st syllable: der 
B)  2nd syllable: maw 
C)  3rd syllable: pa 
D)  4th syllable: thee

Question 12

Which medical term means pertaining to horny creation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydropoiesis 
B)  Hidradenitis 
C)  Keratogenic 
D)  Sclerodermatitis 
E)  Trichomegaly 
A)  Hydropoiesis 
B)  Hidradenitis 
C)  Keratogenic 
D)  Sclerodermatitis 
E)  Trichomegaly

Question 13

A decubitus ulcer is common:

Accepted Answer

A)  In males 
B)  In females 
C)  In bedridden patients 
D)  None of these. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  In males 
B)  In females 
C)  In bedridden patients 
D)  None of these. 
E)  All of these.

Question 14

Chemosurgery is:

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment for cancer 
B)  surgery for cancer 
C)  removal of tissue that has been destroyed by medicine 
D)  removal of tissue that has been destroyed by chemicals 
A)  treatment for cancer 
B)  surgery for cancer 
C)  removal of tissue that has been destroyed by medicine 
D)  removal of tissue that has been destroyed by chemicals

Question 15

Which medical term means excessive melanin in the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypermelanosis 
B)  Hyperpigmentation 
C)  Hypomelanosis 
D)  Hypopigmentation 
E)  Melanosis 
A)  Hypermelanosis 
B)  Hyperpigmentation 
C)  Hypomelanosis 
D)  Hypopigmentation 
E)  Melanosis

Question 16

What is the correct pronunciation for the term hemathidrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hee-mat-ih-DRAW-sais 
B)  hee-math-ih-DROH-sis 
C)  heh-mah-thai-DRAW-sis 
D)  heh-mat-ih-DROH-sis 
A)  hee-mat-ih-DRAW-sais 
B)  hee-math-ih-DROH-sis 
C)  heh-mah-thai-DRAW-sis 
D)  heh-mat-ih-DROH-sis

Question 17

Identify and define the roots in the term xanthoderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  xantho (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  xantho (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  xantho (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  xantho (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  xantho (yellow) + derma (skin) 
A)  xantho (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  xantho (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  xantho (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  xantho (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  xantho (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 18

A person with EAHF has:

Accepted Answer

A)  eczema, asthma, hay fever. 
B)  erythema, abrasion, hypopigmentation, fissure. 
C)  erythrocyanosis, adipocele, hyperfibroma. 
D)  erythroderma, abscess, hyperhidrosis, fever. 
E)  excoriation, alopecia, hypohidrosis, fibroma. 
A)  eczema, asthma, hay fever. 
B)  erythema, abrasion, hypopigmentation, fissure. 
C)  erythrocyanosis, adipocele, hyperfibroma. 
D)  erythroderma, abscess, hyperhidrosis, fever. 
E)  excoriation, alopecia, hypohidrosis, fibroma.

Question 19

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertrichosis 
B)  Hypertrichia 
C)  Hypotrichosis 
D)  Hypotrichia 
E)  Trichomegaly 
A)  Hypertrichosis 
B)  Hypertrichia 
C)  Hypotrichosis 
D)  Hypotrichia 
E)  Trichomegaly

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hypo/pigmentation 
B)  hypopigment/ation 
C)  hypo/pigment/ation 
D)  hypo/pig/ment/ation 
E)  hypo/pig/mentat/ion 
A)  hypo/pigmentation 
B)  hypopigment/ation 
C)  hypo/pigment/ation 
D)  hypo/pig/ment/ation 
E)  hypo/pig/mentat/ion

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthoma?

The following is Dr. Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails. DDx: 1) Rash: Plaque psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis. 2) Onycholysis: Psoriatic vs. onychomycosis. Which of the following is NOT true?

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis?

Translate the term dermatosis as literally as possible.

Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma.

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term dermatoscope into its component word parts.

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychia.

ABCDE is a mnemonic device for remembering steps in analysis and means :

The correct definition for BCC is:

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy.

Which medical term means pertaining to horny creation?

A decubitus ulcer is common:

Chemosurgery is:

Which medical term means excessive melanin in the skin?

What is the correct pronunciation for the term hemathidrosis?

Identify and define the roots in the term xanthoderma.

A person with EAHF has:

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

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

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Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthoma?

The following is Dr. Hernandez's differential diagnosis for her patient, who has a rash and has developed difficulty with her toenails. DDx: 1) Rash: Plaque psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis. 2) Onycholysis: Psoriatic vs. onychomycosis. Which of the following is NOT true?

Which of these is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term xanthosis?

Translate the term dermatosis as literally as possible.

Identify and define the roots in the term erythroderma.

Identify the correct breakdown of the medical term dermatoscope into its component word parts.

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychia.

ABCDE is a mnemonic device for remembering steps in analysis and means :

The correct definition for BCC is:

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy.

Which medical term means pertaining to horny creation?

A decubitus ulcer is common:

Chemosurgery is:

Which medical term means excessive melanin in the skin?

What is the correct pronunciation for the term hemathidrosis?

Identify and define the roots in the term xanthoderma.

A person with EAHF has:

What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

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

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

The Nervous System Neurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory System Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine System Endocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systems Hematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular System Cardiology

The Respiratory System Pulmonology

The Gastrointestinal System Gastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Urology

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