Question 1

Translate the medical term insulinoma.

Accepted Answer

A) Hormone that stimulates the formation of insulin 
B) Insulin condition 
C) Insulin production (formation of insulin) 
D) Overproduction of insulin 
E) Tumor that secretes insulin 
A) Hormone that stimulates the formation of insulin 
B) Insulin condition 
C) Insulin production (formation of insulin) 
D) Overproduction of insulin 
E) Tumor that secretes insulin

Question 2

Identify and define the root related to the endocrine system in the medical term insulinoma.

Accepted Answer

A) in - in, inside 
B) insulin - insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats 
C) sul - sugar 
D) sulin - sugar 
E) noma - tumor 
A) in - in, inside 
B) insulin - insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats 
C) sul - sugar 
D) sulin - sugar 
E) noma - tumor

Question 3

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation ERCP?

Accepted Answer

A) endo (inside) + scop (looking) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas) + graphy (writing procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 
B) endo (inside) + scop (writing) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas) + graphy (looking procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 
C) endo (outside) + scop (writing) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pituitaro (pituitary gland) + graphy (looking procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopituitarography 
D) endo (inside) + scop (looking) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pituitaro (pituitary gland) + graphy (writing procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopituitarography. 
A) endo (inside) + scop (looking) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas) + graphy (writing procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 
B) endo (inside) + scop (writing) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pancreato (pancreas) + graphy (looking procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography 
C) endo (outside) + scop (writing) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pituitaro (pituitary gland) + graphy (looking procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopituitarography 
D) endo (inside) + scop (looking) +ic (pertaining to) + retro (backward) + grade (step) + chol (bile) + angio (vessel) + pituitaro (pituitary gland) + graphy (writing procedure) = endoscopic retrograde cholangiopituitarography.

Question 4

Which of the following roots means "sugar"?

Accepted Answer

A) gluc/o 
B) glucos/o 
C) glyc/o 
D) all of these 
E) none of these 
A) gluc/o 
B) glucos/o 
C) glyc/o 
D) all of these 
E) none of these

Question 5

Which medical term means "hormone that stimulates the gonads"?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Choose the correct translation for the root hypophys/o.

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenal gland 
B) Gland 
C) Gonads 
D) Hormone 
E) Pituitary gland 
A) Adrenal gland 
B) Gland 
C) Gonads 
D) Hormone 
E) Pituitary gland

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) hypo/glycemic 
B) hypo/glycem/ic 
C) hypo/glyc/emic 
D) hypo/glyc/em/ic 
E) hy/po/gly/cem/ic 
A) hypo/glycemic 
B) hypo/glycem/ic 
C) hypo/glyc/emic 
D) hypo/glyc/em/ic 
E) hy/po/gly/cem/ic

Question 8

Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"?

Accepted Answer

A) Thymectomy 
B) Thymoma 
C) Thyrocele 
D) Thyromegaly 
E) Thyrotoxicosis 
A) Thymectomy 
B) Thymoma 
C) Thyrocele 
D) Thyromegaly 
E) Thyrotoxicosis

Question 9

Which medical term means "pain in a gland"?

Accepted Answer

A) Adenalgia 
B) Adenocarcinoma 
C) Adenoma 
D) Adenomegaly 
E) Adenosis 
A) Adenalgia 
B) Adenocarcinoma 
C) Adenoma 
D) Adenomegaly 
E) Adenosis

Question 10

Translate the medical term adrenal adenoma 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

Question 11

Read the following Emergency Department Course: Emergency Department Course:
Miss Sweet arrived in the ED lethargic but responsive.Given her history and vomiting, we were concerned about diabetic ketoacidosis.The patient's finger stick blood sugar test result of 320 confirmed hyperglycemia, and a urinalysis revealed both glucosuria and ketonuria.An IV was started and labs were sent.Chemistry profile showed hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and acidemia.The pediatric intensive care team was contacted for transfer to the PICU.
According to the Emergency Department Course, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The ED was concerned that Miss Sweet's body was unable to burn sugar and was therefore producing ketone bodies and causing an acidic condition of the blood. 
B) The patient had calcium in her urine. 
C) The patient had ketone bodies in her urine. 
D) The patient has sugar in her urine. 
E) The patient's blood sugar was high. 
A) The ED was concerned that Miss Sweet's body was unable to burn sugar and was therefore producing ketone bodies and causing an acidic condition of the blood. 
B) The patient had calcium in her urine. 
C) The patient had ketone bodies in her urine. 
D) The patient has sugar in her urine. 
E) The patient's blood sugar was high.

Question 12

A pituitary infarction is:

Accepted Answer

A) a tumor on the pituitary gland. 
B) the absence of the pituitary gland. 
C) the death of the pituitary gland. 
D) the malfunctioning of the pituitary gland. 
E) the removal of the pituitary gland. 
A) a tumor on the pituitary gland. 
B) the absence of the pituitary gland. 
C) the death of the pituitary gland. 
D) the malfunctioning of the pituitary gland. 
E) the removal of the pituitary gland.

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid. 
B) It is a test performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid. 
C) It stands for thyroid function test. 
D) All of these. 
E) None of these. 
A) It is a part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid. 
B) It is a test performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid. 
C) It stands for thyroid function test. 
D) All of these. 
E) None of these.

Question 15

Translate the medical term hyperparathyroidism as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) Overproduction by the parathyroid glands 
B) Overproduction by the thyroid glands 
C) Underproduction by the parathyroid glands 
D) Underproduction by the thyroid glands 
A) Overproduction by the parathyroid glands 
B) Overproduction by the thyroid glands 
C) Underproduction by the parathyroid glands 
D) Underproduction by the thyroid glands

Question 16

Which of the following pairs are NOT opposite conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Acidemia, alkalemia 
B) Calciuria, hypercalcemia 
C) Endocrine, exocrine 
D) Ketogenesis, ketolysis 
E) Pituitary gigantism, pituitary dwarfism 
A) Acidemia, alkalemia 
B) Calciuria, hypercalcemia 
C) Endocrine, exocrine 
D) Ketogenesis, ketolysis 
E) Pituitary gigantism, pituitary dwarfism

Question 17

Which medical term means "ketone body condition," a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Euglycemia 
B) Hyperkalemia 
C) Ketonuria 
D) Ketosis 
E) Myxedema 
A) Euglycemia 
B) Hyperkalemia 
C) Ketonuria 
D) Ketosis 
E) Myxedema

Question 18

Read the health record excerpt below: Emergency Department Course:
Miss Sweet arrived in the ED lethargic but responsive.Given her history and vomiting, we were concerned about diabetic ketoacidosis.The patient's finger stick blood sugar test result of 320 confirmed hyperglycemia, and a urinalysis revealed both glucosuria and ketonuria.An IV was started and labs were sent.Chemistry profile showed hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and acidemia.The pediatric intensive care team was contacted for transfer to the PICU.
Which of the following conditions was NOT noted on the patient's chemistry profile?

Accepted Answer

A) Abnormal blood acidity 
B) Deficient potassium levels in the blood 
C) Excessive calcium in the blood 
D) Excessive salt in the blood 
A) Abnormal blood acidity 
B) Deficient potassium levels in the blood 
C) Excessive calcium in the blood 
D) Excessive salt in the blood

Question 19

Read the patient's health information (below): Mrs.Moon returned to the clinic today to discuss her blood tests.She first came to the office with a chief complaint of amenorrhea.She had also noticed a hump developing on the back of her neck, recent weight gain, and hirsutism.Which of the following is an accurate interpretation of the patient's health information?

Accepted Answer

A) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of a lack of a menstrual flow and an excessive growth of facial and body hair. 
B) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive development of breast tissue and a goiter. 
C) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive menstrual flow and an excessive growth of facial and body hair. 
D) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive secretion of the sex glands and a goiter. 
E) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of the beginning of breast development, the beginning of menstruation, and a goiter. 
A) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of a lack of a menstrual flow and an excessive growth of facial and body hair. 
B) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive development of breast tissue and a goiter. 
C) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive menstrual flow and an excessive growth of facial and body hair. 
D) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of an excessive secretion of the sex glands and a goiter. 
E) Mrs.Moon first came to the clinic with a chief complaint of the beginning of breast development, the beginning of menstruation, and a goiter.

Question 20

Which medical term means "thyroid hernia" and is another name for a goiter?

Accepted Answer

A) Thymoma 
B) Thyrocele 
C) Thyroiditis 
D) Thyroidotoxin 
E) Thyroptosis 
A) Thymoma 
B) Thyrocele 
C) Thyroiditis 
D) Thyroidotoxin 
E) Thyroptosis

Translate the medical term insulinoma.

Identify and define the root related to the endocrine system in the medical term insulinoma.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation ERCP?

Which of the following roots means "sugar"?

Which medical term means "hormone that stimulates the gonads"?

Choose the correct translation for the root hypophys/o.

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

Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"?

Which medical term means "pain in a gland"?

Translate the medical term adrenal adenoma as literally as possible.

A pituitary infarction is:

Translate the medical term galactorrhea as literally as possible.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT?

Translate the medical term hyperparathyroidism as literally as possible.

Which of the following pairs are NOT opposite conditions?

Which medical term means "ketone body condition," a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood?

Which medical term means "thyroid hernia" and is another name for a goiter?

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Exam 7: The Endocrine System-Endocrinology

Translate the medical term insulinoma.

Identify and define the root related to the endocrine system in the medical term insulinoma.

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the abbreviation ERCP?

Which of the following roots means "sugar"?

Which medical term means "hormone that stimulates the gonads"?

Choose the correct translation for the root hypophys/o.

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

Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"?

Which medical term means "pain in a gland"?

Translate the medical term adrenal adenoma as literally as possible.

A pituitary infarction is:

Translate the medical term galactorrhea as literally as possible.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT?

Translate the medical term hyperparathyroidism as literally as possible.

Which of the following pairs are NOT opposite conditions?

Which medical term means "ketone body condition," a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood?

Which medical term means "thyroid hernia" and is another name for a goiter?

Introduction to Medical Language

Introduction to Health Records

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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

The Gastrointestinal System-Gastroenterology

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