Question 1

Osteitis:
A) Incision of a bone
B) Removal of a bone
C) Incision of a joint
D) Inflammation of a joint
E) Inflammation of a bone

Accepted Answer

Osteitis refers to inflammation of a bone, so the best choice is E.

Question 2

Iatrogenic:
A) Pertaining to produced by treatment
B) Produced by the mind
C) Cancer-producing
D) Pertaining to producing a tumor
E) Cutting into a tumor

Accepted Answer

"Iatrogenic" refers to any illness or adverse condition that arises as a result of medical treatment or procedures, making choice A the correct answer. Choices B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the meaning of the term.

Question 3

Hepatoma:
A) Incision of the kidney
B) Tumor of the liver
C) Blood mass
D) Inflammation of the liver
E) Red blood cell

Accepted Answer

Hepatoma is a tumor that originates in the liver.

Question 4

Gastrectomy:
A) Gastric resection
B) Intestinal incision
C) Tumor of the stomach
D) Incision of the stomach
E) Resection of the intestine

Accepted Answer

Gastrectomy refers to the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach, making gastric resection the best choice.

Question 5

Inflammation of the nose:
A) Arthrosis
B) Hepatitis
C) Nephritis
D) Dermatosis
E) Rhinitis

Accepted Answer

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose.

Question 6

Microscopic examination of living tissue:
A) Incision
B) Pathology
C) Biopsy
D) Autopsy
E) Resection

Accepted Answer

Biopsy is the process of removing a small piece of living tissue from the body for microscopic examination. This allows for the diagnosis of diseases and conditions in living patients. Incision refers to the act of making a cut, while pathology is the study of diseases. Autopsy and resection both involve examining tissue after it has been removed from the body, and are not applicable to living tissue examination.

Question 7

Removal of a gland:
A) Gastrotomy
B) Gastric
C) Hepatic resection
D) Nephric section
E) Adenectomy

Accepted Answer

Adenectomy is the removal of a gland. The other options refer to procedures on different organs or parts of the body.

Question 8

Pertaining to the largest part of the brain:
A) Cerebral
B) Cephalic
C) Renal
D) Cardiac
E) Neural

Accepted Answer

The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum, which is responsible for conscious thought, movement, perception, and sensation. "Cerebral" refers specifically to the cerebrum.

Question 9

Increase in number of malignant white blood cells:
A) Leukocytosis
B) Leukemia
C) Erythremia
D) Thrombocytosis
E) Erythrocytosis

Accepted Answer

Leukemia is the only option that refers to an increase in malignant white blood cells. Leukocytosis refers to an increase in total white blood cell count, but this can be due to a variety of reasons, not just malignancy. Erythremia, thrombocytosis, and erythrocytosis all refer to abnormalities in red blood cells or platelets and are not related to an increase in white blood cells.

Question 10

Decrease in numbers of red blood cells or hemoglobin within red blood cells:
A) Anemia
B) Erythrocytosis
C) Thrombocytosis
D) Leukemia
E) Leukocytosis

Accepted Answer

Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin within the RBCs. This can lead to reduced oxygen carrying capacity of blood and result in symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Question 11

A platelet:
A) Hematoma
B) Thrombosis
C) Leukocyte
D) Thrombocyte
E) Erythrocyte

Accepted Answer

Platelets are also known as thrombocytes.

Question 12

Cancerous tumor:
A) Hematoma
B) Adenoma
C) Carcinoma
D) Carcinogenic
E) Neurotomy

Accepted Answer

Carcinoma is a type of cancerous tumor that originates from cells that line the internal or external surfaces of the body, such as the lungs or skin. Hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, Adenoma is a non-cancerous tumor that forms in glandular tissues, Carcinogenic refers to substances that can cause cancer, and Neurotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting a nerve. Therefore, the only option that fits the given description is option C.

Question 13

Instrument to view the eye:
A) Ophthalmoscopy
B) Opthalmoscope
C) Opthalmology
D) Ophthalmoscope
E) Opthalmoscopy

Accepted Answer

An ophthalmoscope is a specialized instrument used by ophthalmologists for examining the interior of the eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels. Ophthalmoscopy is the procedure of using an ophthalmoscope to examine the eye. Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Question 14

Pathologist is one who:
A) Examines x-rays
B) Operates on the urinary tract
C) Performs autopsies and examines biopsies
D) Operates on the kidney
E) Treats diseases with chemicals

Accepted Answer

A pathologist is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and study of disease through the examination of body fluids and tissues, as well as performing autopsies. They analyze biopsies, organs and bodily fluids to determine the nature and cause of diseases.

Question 15

Electroencephalogram:
A) Record of electricity in the brain
B) Record of electricity in the heart
C) X-ray of the brain
D) Record of sound waves in the brain
E) X-ray of the heart and brain

Accepted Answer

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to detect electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records the electrical patterns of brainwaves, and is used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders.

Question 16

Diagnosis:
A) Made after the prognosis
B) A guess as to the patient's condition
C) A prediction of the course of treatment
D) Made on the basis of complete knowledge about the patient's condition
E) A treatment of the patient

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis is made on the basis of complete knowledge about the patient's condition, which includes the patient's medical history, physical examination, laboratory and diagnostic tests, and any other relevant information. It involves identifying the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms and giving it a name or label. Prognosis, on the other hand, is an estimation of the probable course and outcome of the patient's condition, and it is made after the diagnosis. A diagnosis is not a guess, as it is based on objective data and evidence. It is also not a prediction of the course of treatment, as the treatment plan is developed after the diagnosis has been made. Lastly, diagnosis is not a treatment, as it is only the first step in providing the appropriate treatment for the patient's condition.

Question 17

Pain in a joint:
A) Ostealgia
B) Arthritis
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Arthroalgia
E) Arthralgia

Accepted Answer

Arthralgia refers specifically to pain in a joint. Ostealgia refers to pain in bones, arthritis refers to inflammation of joints, and osteoarthritis refers specifically to degeneration of joint cartilage. Arthroalgia is a general term for pain in a joint, but arthralgia is more commonly used.

Question 18

Cystoscopy:
A) Study of cells
B) Visual examination of cells
C) Removal of a sac of fluid
D) Removal of the urinary bladder
E) Visual examination of the urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

Cystoscopy is a medical procedure that involves using a cystoscope to visually examine the urinary bladder. It is used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bladder, urethra, and prostate.

Question 19

Abnormal condition of the mind:
A) Physchosis
B) Psychosis
C) Psychogenic
D) Encephalopathy
E) Adenoma

Accepted Answer

Psychosis is the correct spelling for an abnormal condition of the mind that involves a loss of contact with reality. The other options either refer to a different type of mental or neurological disorder (such as encephalopathy), or an unrelated medical issue (such as adenoma).

Question 20

Study of cells:
A) Pathology
B) Cytology
C) Cystology
D) Dermatology
E) Urology

Accepted Answer

The study of cells is called cytology. Pathology is the study of diseases, cystology is the study of cysts, dermatology is the study of skin conditions, and urology is the study of the urinary tract.

Quiz 1: Basic Word Structure

Osteitis:

Iatrogenic:

Hepatoma:

Gastrectomy:

Inflammation of the nose:

Microscopic examination of living tissue:

Removal of a gland:

Pertaining to the largest part of the brain:

Increase in number of malignant white blood cells:

Decrease in numbers of red blood cells or hemoglobin within red blood cells:

A platelet:

Cancerous tumor:

Instrument to view the eye:

Pathologist is one who:

Electroencephalogram:

Diagnosis:

Pain in a joint:

Cystoscopy:

Abnormal condition of the mind:

Study of cells: