Body Systems
Which body system regulates hormones and is referred to using terms like Endo?
A. Respiratory System
B. Nervous System
C. Endocrine System
D. Digestive System
C. Endocrine System
What does the suffix "ectomy" mean in medical terminology?
A. Inflammation
B. Repair or reconstruction
C. Removal or excision
D. Examination
C. Removal or excision
What does BP stand for in medical terminology?
A. Body Pressure
B. Blood Pressure
C. Breathing Pulse
D. Bone Pressure
B. Blood Pressure
What does the abbreviation CA commonly stand for in medical terminology?
A. Chronic Allergy
B. Cardiac Arrest
C. Cancer
D. Chronic Anemia
C. Cancer
What does O2 stand for in medical treatment?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
Which root word is related to the organ responsible for pumping blood?
A. Hepat-
B. Cardi-
C. Pulmon-
D. Nephr-
B. Cardi-
What does the suffix "scopy" mean in medical terminology?
A. Visual examination
B. Removal
C. Incision
D. Repair
A. Visual examination
What does HR stand for in medical terminology?
A. Heart Rhythm
B. Hemoglobin Reading
C. Health Response
D. Heart Rate
D. Heart Rate
Which disease commonly affects memory and cognition in elderly patients?
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Parkinson's disease
C. Multiple sclerosis
D. Osteoporosis
A. Alzheimer's disease
What does PRN stand for on a prescription?
A. As directed
B. As needed
C. Once daily
D. Before meals
B. As needed
What body system includes My?
A. Circulatory System
B. Muscular System
C. Endocrine System
D. Respiratory System
B. Muscular System
What does the term "gastrectomy" refer to?
A. Visual examination of the stomach
B. Incision into the stomach
C. Removal of the stomach
D. Biopsy of the stomach lining
C. Removal of the stomach
What does the abbreviation MRI stand for in medical terminology?
A. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
B. Medical Radiology Imaging
C. Multi-Resonance Imaging
D. Magnetic Response Imaging
A. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
What does COPD stand for?
A. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
B. Chronic Obstructive Pancreatic Disease
C. Cardiac Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
D. Chronic Obstruction of Pulmonary Ducts
A. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What does the symbol c̄ mean on a prescription?
A. Without
B. Before
C. With
D. After
C. With
Which body system involves Derm/Dermat?
A. Respiratory System (Lungs)
B. Nervous System (Nerves)
C. Integumentary System (Hair, skin, nails)
D. Digestive System (Gut)
C. Integumentary System (Hair, skin, nails)
What does the term "nephrectomy" refer to?
A. Removal of the kidney
B. Visual examination of the kidney
C. Incision into the kidney
D. Biopsy of the kidney tissue
A. Removal of the kidney
What does a CBC test primarily evaluate?
A. The structure of the heart
B. The function of the liver
C. The components of blood
D. The levels of cholesterol
C. The components of blood
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
A. A digestive disorder that affects the intestines
B. A neurological disorder that affects movement
C. An autoimmune disorder that affects the skin
D. A respiratory disorder that affects lung function
B. A neurological disorder that affects movement
What does IV stand for in medical treatments?
A. Intra-abdominal
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Intranasal
C. Intravenous
Which body system is associated with Hemat?
A. Digestive System
B. Nervous System
C. Respiratory System
D. Circulatory System
D. Circulatory System
What is the name of the procedure that involves inserting a camera into the colon?
A. Laparoscopy
B. Colonoscopy
C. Endoscopy
D. Gastroscopy
B. Colonoscopy
What does the abbreviation EEG stand for?
A. Electrocardiogram
B. Electromyogram
C. Electroencephalogram
D. Echocardiogram
C. Electroencephalogram
What is Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
A. A type of lung cancer
B. A neurological disorder affecting movement
C. An autoimmune disorder affecting the skin
D. A type of lymphatic cancer that is named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin
D. A type of lymphatic cancer that is named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin
What does the symbol ∅ represent in a medical context?
A. Presence
B. High levels
C. Absence or none
D. Low levels
C. Absence or none