Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1st syllable: puh 
B) 2nd syllable: tee 
C) 3rd syllable: kee 
D) 4th syllable: yah 
A) 1st syllable: puh 
B) 2nd syllable: tee 
C) 3rd syllable: kee 
D) 4th syllable: yah

Question 2

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Enlarged hair 
B) Enlarged oil gland 
C) Oily hair 
D) Overly watery oil gland 
E) Thin hair 
A) Enlarged hair 
B) Enlarged oil gland 
C) Oily hair 
D) Overly watery oil gland 
E) Thin hair

Question 3

Read this patient's medical history: Social Hx: 1-pack-per-day smoker.
Social drinker: 3-4 glasses of wine a week.
Family Hx: Positive for psoriasis in mother.
PMHx: Dermatofibromas x 3 on legs removed via cryosurgery 3 years ago.
Which of the following is true about this patient's medical history?

Accepted Answer

A) Her fatty tumors were removed by using electricity to destroy them. 
B) Her fibrous skin tumors were removed by freezing. 
C) Her hernias filled with fatty tissue were cut and drained. 
D) Her horny tissue condition was removed with chemicals. 
E) Her yellow tumors were rubbed or scraped away. 
A) Her fatty tumors were removed by using electricity to destroy them. 
B) Her fibrous skin tumors were removed by freezing. 
C) Her hernias filled with fatty tissue were cut and drained. 
D) Her horny tissue condition was removed with chemicals. 
E) Her yellow tumors were rubbed or scraped away.

Question 4

Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Temp: 98.7; HR: 74; RR: 16; BP: 115/73.
Gen: Woman with healthy appearance, alert and oriented.
HEENT: TMs normal.Xanthochromic/stained teeth.Mucous membranes moist and pink.
CV: RRR no murmurs.
Resp: CTA.
Skin: Erythematous papules and plaques with a silver scale on the extensor surface of 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 her knees, elbows, and back 
B) Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
C) Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
D) Red and silver elevated masses on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
E) Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
A) Red, elevated, palpable, solid masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
B) Red, elevated, fluid-filled masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
C) Red, flat, nonpalpable masses with silver flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
D) Red and silver elevated masses on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back 
E) Silver masses with red flakes on the surface of her knees, elbows, and back

Question 6

Which 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 7

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 skincaused 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 skincaused by the discharge of oil. 
E) The rash may be caused by fungus.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) per (beneath) + cutane (nail)+ ous (condition)= condition beneath the nail 
B) per (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin 
C) per (inside) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition inside the nail 
D) per (through) + cutane (nail) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail 
E) per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin 
A) per (beneath) + cutane (nail)+ ous (condition)= condition beneath the nail 
B) per (beneath) + cutane (skin) + ous (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin 
C) per (inside) + cutane (nail) + ous (condition) = condition inside the nail 
D) per (through) + cutane (nail) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the nail 
E) per (through) + cutane (skin) + ous (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin

Question 9

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 10

Which medical term 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 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of a blister (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion)?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulla 
B) Nodule 
C) Pustule 
D) Vesicle 
A) Bulla 
B) Nodule 
C) Pustule 
D) Vesicle

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) tricho (hair) + mycosis (condition) = condition of the hair 
B) tricho (nail) + mycosis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nail 
C) tricho (hair) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungal condition of the hair 
D) tricho (nail) + myc (tumor) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation caused by a tumor on the nail 
E) tricho (oil) + myc (pathogen) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the oil secreted by a pathogen 
A) tricho (hair) + mycosis (condition) = condition of the hair 
B) tricho (nail) + mycosis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nail 
C) tricho (hair) + myc (fungus) + osis (condition) = fungal condition of the hair 
D) tricho (nail) + myc (tumor) + osis (inflammation) = inflammation caused by a tumor on the nail 
E) tricho (oil) + myc (pathogen) + osis (pertaining to) = pertaining to the oil secreted by a pathogen

Question 13

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 14

TD is an abbreviation for:

Accepted Answer

A) transdermal = trans (above) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B) transdermal = trans (through) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin. 
C) transdermal = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D) transdermitis = trans (across) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammationacross the skin. 
E) transdermitis = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin. 
A) transdermal = trans (above) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B) transdermal = trans (through) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to through the skin. 
C) transdermal = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D) transdermitis = trans (across) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammationacross the skin. 
E) transdermitis = trans (beneath) + derm(skin) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation beneath the skin.

Question 15

ID is an abbreviation for:

Accepted Answer

A) intradermal = intra (above) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B) intradermal = intra(across) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin. 
C) intradermal = intra(beneath) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D) intradermal = intra(inside) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to inside the skin. 
E) intradermal = intra(upon) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin. 
A) intradermal = intra (above) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to above the skin. 
B) intradermal = intra(across) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to across the skin. 
C) intradermal = intra(beneath) + derm (skin) + al (pertaining to) = pertaining to beneath the skin. 
D) intradermal = intra(inside) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to inside the skin. 
E) intradermal = intra(upon) + derm (skin) + itis (inflammation) = pertaining to upon the skin.

Question 16

Which of the following roots means thick?

Accepted Answer

A) adip/o 
B) pachy/o 
C) pil/o 
D) steat/o 
E) xanth/o 
A) adip/o 
B) pachy/o 
C) pil/o 
D) steat/o 
E) xanth/o

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) adipo (fat) + cele (formation) = fat formation 
B) adipo (fat) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue 
C) adipo (oil) + cele (formation) = oil formation 
D) adipo (pus) + cele (formation) = pus formation 
E) adipo (pus) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with pus 
A) adipo (fat) + cele (formation) = fat formation 
B) adipo (fat) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with fatty tissue 
C) adipo (oil) + cele (formation) = oil formation 
D) adipo (pus) + cele (formation) = pus formation 
E) adipo (pus) + cele (hernia) = hernia filled with pus

Question 18

Which is the correct definition for the term actinic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A patient with urticaria is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) itching of the skin. 
B) plugged hair follicles. 
C) raised, red areas of the skin. 
D) swelling of the skin. 
E) swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin. 
A) itching of the skin. 
B) plugged hair follicles. 
C) raised, red areas of the skin. 
D) swelling of the skin. 
E) swollen, raised itchy areas of the skin.

Question 20

Which of these 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

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

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Read this patient's medical history: Social Hx: 1-pack-per-day smoker. Social drinker: 3-4 glasses of wine a week. Family Hx: Positive for psoriasis in mother. PMHx: Dermatofibromas x 3 on legs removed via cryosurgery 3 years ago. Which of the following is true about this patient's medical history?

Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?

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

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 percutaneous?

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

Which medical term means skin pain?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a blister (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion)?

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

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

TD is an abbreviation for:

ID is an abbreviation for:

Which of the following roots means thick?

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

Which is the correct definition for the term actinic dermatitis?

A patient with urticaria is experiencing:

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

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

Translate the term trichomegaly as literally as possible.

Read this patient's medical history: Social Hx: 1-pack-per-day smoker. Social drinker: 3-4 glasses of wine a week. Family Hx: Positive for psoriasis in mother. PMHx: Dermatofibromas x 3 on legs removed via cryosurgery 3 years ago. Which of the following is true about this patient's medical history?

Which is the correct definition for the term eczema?

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

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 percutaneous?

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

Which medical term means skin pain?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a blister (an elevated, fluid-filled lesion)?

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

What is the medical term that means fungal condition?

TD is an abbreviation for:

ID is an abbreviation for:

Which of the following roots means thick?

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

Which is the correct definition for the term actinic dermatitis?

A patient with urticaria is experiencing:

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

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

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