Question 1

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 2

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  myco/dermatitis 
B)  myco/dermat/itis 
C)  my/co/dermat/itis 
D)  my/co/derm/atitis 
E)  my/co/derm/a/ti/tis 
A)  myco/dermatitis 
B)  myco/dermat/itis 
C)  my/co/dermat/itis 
D)  my/co/derm/atitis 
E)  my/co/derm/a/ti/tis

Question 3

Which of the following pairs of roots mean hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  adip/o, steat/o 
B)  cutane/o, trich/o 
C)  ichthy/o, pachy/o 
D)  onych/o, ungu/o 
E)  pil/o, trich/o 
A)  adip/o, steat/o 
B)  cutane/o, trich/o 
C)  ichthy/o, pachy/o 
D)  onych/o, ungu/o 
E)  pil/o, trich/o

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  xanth (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of hardening 
B)  xanth (hidden) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to hidden 
C)  xanth (dry) + osis (condition) = condition of dry 
D)  xanth (scaly) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to scaly 
E)  xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = condition of yellow 
A)  xanth (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of hardening 
B)  xanth (hidden) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to hidden 
C)  xanth (dry) + osis (condition) = condition of dry 
D)  xanth (scaly) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to scaly 
E)  xanth (yellow) + osis (condition) = condition of yellow

Question 5

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record. "Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of the knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails." Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
B)  Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
C)  Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
D)  Red and silver flat masses on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
E)  Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
A)  Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
B)  Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
C)  Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
D)  Red and silver flat masses on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back 
E)  Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of the knees, elbows, and back

Question 6

The suffix in the medical term steatoma means

Accepted Answer

A)  pertaining to. 
B)  condition. 
C)  swelling. 
D)  tumor. 
E)  hernia. 
A)  pertaining to. 
B)  condition. 
C)  swelling. 
D)  tumor. 
E)  hernia.

Question 7

A (n) ____medication is one that is given under the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  transdermal 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  intradermal 
D)  hypodermic 
E)  subdermal 
A)  transdermal 
B)  intramuscular 
C)  intradermal 
D)  hypodermic 
E)  subdermal

Question 8

Translate the root hydr/o.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following medical terms means skin pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatitis 
B)  dermatodynia 
C)  dermatolysis 
D)  dermatosis 
E)  dermopathy 
A)  dermatitis 
B)  dermatodynia 
C)  dermatolysis 
D)  dermatosis 
E)  dermopathy

Question 10

The correct definition for the abbreviation C&S is

Accepted Answer

A)  growing a microorganism in isolation to determine which drugs it might respond to. 
B)  a procedure for looking at the skin. 
C)  removal of a portion of a lesion for examination. 
D)  removal of an entire lesion for examination. 
E)  a skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body. 
A)  growing a microorganism in isolation to determine which drugs it might respond to. 
B)  a procedure for looking at the skin. 
C)  removal of a portion of a lesion for examination. 
D)  removal of an entire lesion for examination. 
E)  a skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient's body.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hyper/pigmentation 
B)  hyperpigment/ation 
C)  hyper/pigment/ation 
D)  hyper/pig/ment/ation 
E)  hyper/pig/mentat/ion 
A)  hyper/pigmentation 
B)  hyperpigment/ation 
C)  hyper/pigment/ation 
D)  hyper/pig/ment/ation 
E)  hyper/pig/mentat/ion

Question 12

Which of the following medical terms means against histamine?

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthetic 
B)  antibiotic 
C)  antihistamine 
D)  antipruritic 
E)  antiseptic 
A)  anesthetic 
B)  antibiotic 
C)  antihistamine 
D)  antipruritic 
E)  antiseptic

Question 13

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of skin fungus?

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatitis 
B)  dermatopyia 
C)  dermatomycosis 
D)  dermycosis 
E)  dermatopathy 
A)  dermatitis 
B)  dermatopyia 
C)  dermatomycosis 
D)  dermycosis 
E)  dermatopathy

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1st syllable: aw 
B)  2nd syllable: nik 
C)  3rd syllable: AW 
D)  4th syllable: pah 
E)  5th syllable: thee 
A)  1st syllable: aw 
B)  2nd syllable: nik 
C)  3rd syllable: AW 
D)  4th syllable: pah 
E)  5th syllable: thee

Question 15

Which of the following medical terms translates as pertaining to hard, 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 16

Translate the term anesthetic.

Accepted Answer

A)  against histamine 
B)  against itching 
C)  against life 
D)  against rotting 
E)  no sensation 
A)  against histamine 
B)  against itching 
C)  against life 
D)  against rotting 
E)  no sensation

Question 17

A patient had a skin lesion removed using cryosurgery. This procedure uses ______ to remove the lesion.

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  cold 
C)  laser 
D)  chemicals 
E)  suction 
A)  heat 
B)  cold 
C)  laser 
D)  chemicals 
E)  suction

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct definition for the medical term eczema?

Accepted Answer

A)  a fungal skin condition 
B)  inflammation of the skin follicles 
C)  a skin condition caused by dirt 
D)  inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure 
E)  a red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly 
A)  a fungal skin condition 
B)  inflammation of the skin follicles 
C)  a skin condition caused by dirt 
D)  inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure 
E)  a red itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly

Question 19

Which of the following refers to a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  ecchymosis 
B)  petechia 
C)  eczema 
D)  impetigo 
E)  acne vulgaris 
A)  ecchymosis 
B)  petechia 
C)  eczema 
D)  impetigo 
E)  acne vulgaris

Question 20

A sore is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ulcer. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  keloid. 
E)  patch. 
A)  ulcer. 
B)  petechia. 
C)  ecchymosis. 
D)  keloid. 
E)  patch.

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

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Which of the following pairs of roots mean hair?

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

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record. "Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of the knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails." Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?

The suffix in the medical term steatoma means

A (n) ____medication is one that is given under the skin.

Translate the root hydr/o.

Which of the following medical terms means skin pain?

The correct definition for the abbreviation C&S is

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

Which of the following medical terms means against histamine?

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of skin fungus?

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

Which of the following medical terms translates as pertaining to hard, horny creation?

Translate the term anesthetic.

A patient had a skin lesion removed using cryosurgery. This procedure uses ______ to remove the lesion.

Which of the following is the correct definition for the medical term eczema?

Which of the following refers to a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin?

A sore is called a(n)

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

The Musculoskeletal Systemorthopedics

The Nervous Systemneurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory Systemophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systemshematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

The Respiratory Systempulmonology

The Gastrointestinal Systemgastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

The Female Reproductive Systemgynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

Filters

Exam 3: The Integumentary Systemdermatology

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

Identify the correct breakdown of the term mycodermatitis into its component parts.

Which of the following pairs of roots mean hair?

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

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record. "Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of the knees, elbows, and back; onycholysis of toe nails." Which of the following best describes the condition of the patient's skin?

The suffix in the medical term steatoma means

A (n) ____medication is one that is given under the skin.

Translate the root hydr/o.

Which of the following medical terms means skin pain?

The correct definition for the abbreviation C&S is

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

Which of the following medical terms means against histamine?

Which of the following medical terms means a condition of skin fungus?

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

Which of the following medical terms translates as pertaining to hard, horny creation?

Translate the term anesthetic.

A patient had a skin lesion removed using cryosurgery. This procedure uses ______ to remove the lesion.

Which of the following is the correct definition for the medical term eczema?

Which of the following refers to a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the skin?

A sore is called a(n)

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

The Musculoskeletal Systemorthopedics

The Nervous Systemneurology and Psychiatry

The Sensory Systemophthalmology and Otolaryngology

The Endocrine Systemendocrinology

The Blood and Lymphatic Systemshematology and Immunology

The Cardiovascular Systemcardiology

The Respiratory Systempulmonology

The Gastrointestinal Systemgastroenterology

The Urinary and Male Reproductive Systemsurology

The Female Reproductive Systemgynecology, Obstetrics, and Neonatology

Filters