Question 1

Which of the following medical terms means condition over black?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypermelanosis 
B)  hyperpigmentation 
C)  hypomelanosis 
D)  hypopigmentation 
E)  melanosis 
A)  hypermelanosis 
B)  hyperpigmentation 
C)  hypomelanosis 
D)  hypopigmentation 
E)  melanosis

Question 2

Translate the meaning of the medical term seborrheic dermatitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  disease of the skin caused by the discharge of oil 
B)  condition of the skin cause by plugged skin follicles 
C)  inflammation of the skin caused by plugged skin follicles 
D)  inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil 
E)  inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection 
A)  disease of the skin caused by the discharge of oil 
B)  condition of the skin cause by plugged skin follicles 
C)  inflammation of the skin caused by plugged skin follicles 
D)  inflammation of the skin caused by the discharge of oil 
E)  inflammation of the skin caused by a bacterial infection

Question 3

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

Accepted Answer

A)  aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee 
B)  awn-KAW-toh-mee 
C)  OH-nih-KOW-toh-mee 
D)  OHN-kow-TOH-mee 
A)  aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee 
B)  awn-KAW-toh-mee 
C)  OH-nih-KOW-toh-mee 
D)  OHN-kow-TOH-mee

Question 4

Read the following excerpt from a patient's physical exam. "Skin exam was significant for papules of hyperkeratosis with surrounding erythema. A few of the lesions are hyperpigmented. He has larger patches on his scalp." What kind of papules did the medical professional find in this patient's physical exam?

Accepted Answer

A)  hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (moisture) = overly hairy skin with surrounding moisture 
B)  hyper (over) +kerat (hairy) +osis (condition) and erythema (fungus) = overly hairy skin with surrounding fungus 
C)  hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding redness 
D)  hyper (over) +kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (whiteness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding whiteness 
E)  hyper (under) + kerat (elastic) + osis (condition) and erythema (dryness) = under-elastic skin (loose skin) with surrounding dryness 
A)  hyper (over) + kerat (hairy) + osis (condition) and erythema (moisture) = overly hairy skin with surrounding moisture 
B)  hyper (over) +kerat (hairy) +osis (condition) and erythema (fungus) = overly hairy skin with surrounding fungus 
C)  hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (redness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding redness 
D)  hyper (over) +kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) and erythema (whiteness) = overly hard, horny skin with surrounding whiteness 
E)  hyper (under) + kerat (elastic) + osis (condition) and erythema (dryness) = under-elastic skin (loose skin) with surrounding dryness

Question 5

The medical term for redness of the skin is

Accepted Answer

A)  erythema. 
B)  ecchymosis. 
C)  hypermelanosis. 
D)  albinism. 
E)  alopecia. 
A)  erythema. 
B)  ecchymosis. 
C)  hypermelanosis. 
D)  albinism. 
E)  alopecia.

Question 6

Translate the root xer/o.

Accepted Answer

A)  dry 
B)  fat 
C)  nail 
D)  scaly 
E)  wrinkle 
A)  dry 
B)  fat 
C)  nail 
D)  scaly 
E)  wrinkle

Question 7

Translate the meaning of the medical term intradermal.

Accepted Answer

A)  pertaining to between the skin layers 
B)  pertaining to within the skin 
C)  condition within the skin 
D)  condition between the skin layers 
E)  condition upon the skin 
A)  pertaining to between the skin layers 
B)  pertaining to within the skin 
C)  condition within the skin 
D)  condition between the skin layers 
E)  condition upon the skin

Question 8

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hidradenitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands 
B)  hidra (sweat) + denitis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands 
C)  hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the oil glands 
D)  hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the oil glands 
E)  hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the sweat glands 
A)  hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands 
B)  hidra (sweat) + denitis (inflammation) = inflammation of the sweat glands 
C)  hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the oil glands 
D)  hidr (oil) + aden (gland) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the oil glands 
E)  hidr (sweat) + aden (gland) + itis (condition) = condition of the sweat glands

Question 9

The medical term for surgical removal of a nail is

Accepted Answer

A)  onychotomy. 
B)  onychectomy. 
C)  onychoplasty. 
D)  onychodynia. 
E)  onychocentesis. 
A)  onychotomy. 
B)  onychectomy. 
C)  onychoplasty. 
D)  onychodynia. 
E)  onychocentesis.

Question 10

The abbreviation for a procedure in which a wound is incised to allow trapped infected liquid to drain is a (n)

Accepted Answer

A)  C&S. 
B)  ID. 
C)  Bx. 
D)  I&D. 
E)  SC. 
A)  C&S. 
B)  ID. 
C)  Bx. 
D)  I&D. 
E)  SC.

Question 11

An incision and drainage is a procedure that

Accepted Answer

A)  cuts into a lesion in order to examine it. 
B)  cuts into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain. 
C)  removes tissue that has been destroyed through the use of chemicals. 
D)  transplants skin taken from a different place on the patient's body. 
E)  uses electricity to destroy tissue. 
A)  cuts into a lesion in order to examine it. 
B)  cuts into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain. 
C)  removes tissue that has been destroyed through the use of chemicals. 
D)  transplants skin taken from a different place on the patient's body. 
E)  uses electricity to destroy tissue.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

Accepted Answer

A)  SC 
B)  SCC 
C)  SQ 
D)  subcut 
A)  SC 
B)  SCC 
C)  SQ 
D)  subcut

Question 13

A small solid mass is a

Accepted Answer

A)  papule. 
B)  vesicle. 
C)  pustule. 
D)  bulla. 
E)  macule. 
A)  papule. 
B)  vesicle. 
C)  pustule. 
D)  bulla. 
E)  macule.

Question 14

An overgrowth of scar tissue is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  cicatrix. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  scale. 
D)  crust. 
E)  keloid. 
A)  cicatrix. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  scale. 
D)  crust. 
E)  keloid.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hypo/hidrosis 
B)  hypohidr/osis 
C)  hypo/hidr/osis 
D)  hyp/ohidr/osis 
E)  hy/po/hi/dro/sis 
A)  hypo/hidrosis 
B)  hypohidr/osis 
C)  hypo/hidr/osis 
D)  hyp/ohidr/osis 
E)  hy/po/hi/dro/sis

Question 16

Identify and define the roots in the term keratoderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  kerat/o (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  kerat/o (thick) + derma (skin) 
C)  kerat/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  kerat/o (dry) + derma (skin) 
E)  kerat/o (wrinkled) + derma (skin) 
A)  kerat/o (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  kerat/o (thick) + derma (skin) 
C)  kerat/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  kerat/o (dry) + derma (skin) 
E)  kerat/o (wrinkled) + derma (skin)

Question 17

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  xer/o (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  xer/o (hard) + derma (skin) 
C)  xer/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  xer/o (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  xer/o (sweaty) + derma (skin) 
A)  xer/o (dry) + derma (skin) 
B)  xer/o (hard) + derma (skin) 
C)  xer/o (hard, horny) + derma (skin) 
D)  xer/o (oily) + derma (skin) 
E)  xer/o (sweaty) + derma (skin)

Question 18

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyper (extra) + kerat (dry) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to extra dry skin 
B)  hyper (no) + kerat (sweat) + osis (condition) = condition of no sweat 
C)  hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) = condition of over growth of hard, horny skin 
D)  hyper (under) + kerat (oil) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to lack of oil secretions 
E)  hyper (without) + kerat (hair) + osis (condition) = condition without hair 
A)  hyper (extra) + kerat (dry) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to extra dry skin 
B)  hyper (no) + kerat (sweat) + osis (condition) = condition of no sweat 
C)  hyper (over) + kerat (hard, horny) + osis (condition) = condition of over growth of hard, horny skin 
D)  hyper (under) + kerat (oil) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to lack of oil secretions 
E)  hyper (without) + kerat (hair) + osis (condition) = condition without hair

Question 19

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

Accepted Answer

A)  leuk/o (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  leuk/o (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  leuk/o (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  leuk/o (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  leuk/o (yellow) + derma (skin) 
A)  leuk/o (black) + derma (skin) 
B)  leuk/o (blue) + derma (skin) 
C)  leuk/o (red) + derma (skin) 
D)  leuk/o (white) + derma (skin) 
E)  leuk/o (yellow) + derma (skin)

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti (against) + pruritic (itching) = a drug that prevents or relieves itching 
B)  anti (against) + pruritic (rotting) = a drug that prevents rotting 
C)  anti (against) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that temporarily blocks sensation 
D)  anti (toward) + pruritic (life) = a drug that encourages regeneration 
E)  anti (toward) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that encourages sensation 
A)  anti (against) + pruritic (itching) = a drug that prevents or relieves itching 
B)  anti (against) + pruritic (rotting) = a drug that prevents rotting 
C)  anti (against) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that temporarily blocks sensation 
D)  anti (toward) + pruritic (life) = a drug that encourages regeneration 
E)  anti (toward) + pruritic (sensation) = a drug that encourages sensation

Which of the following medical terms means condition over black?

Translate the meaning of the medical term seborrheic dermatitis.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

The medical term for redness of the skin is

Translate the root xer/o.

Translate the meaning of the medical term intradermal.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hidradenitis?

The medical term for surgical removal of a nail is

The abbreviation for a procedure in which a wound is incised to allow trapped infected liquid to drain is a (n)

An incision and drainage is a procedure that

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

A small solid mass is a

An overgrowth of scar tissue is called a

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

Identify and define the roots in the term keratoderma.

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?

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Which of the following medical terms means condition over black?

Translate the meaning of the medical term seborrheic dermatitis.

Identify the correct pronunciation for the term onychotomy.

The medical term for redness of the skin is

Translate the root xer/o.

Translate the meaning of the medical term intradermal.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hidradenitis?

The medical term for surgical removal of a nail is

The abbreviation for a procedure in which a wound is incised to allow trapped infected liquid to drain is a (n)

An incision and drainage is a procedure that

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable abbreviation for subcutaneous?

A small solid mass is a

An overgrowth of scar tissue is called a

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

Identify and define the roots in the term keratoderma.

Identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma.

Identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term hyperkeratosis.

Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma.

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term antipruritic?

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The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

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