Question 1

During the course of a disease, a patient's symptoms are defined as acute if they occur:

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A)  over a period of time and are minor in nature.
B)  over a period of time and are severe in nature.
C)  suddenly and are minor in nature.
D)  suddenly and are severe in nature.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The combining form later/o- means ________.

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The answer of The combining form later/o- means ________....

Question 3

Which indicates a disease that does not respond well to treatment?

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A)  remission
B)  sequela
C)  refractory
D)  recuperationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Dermatology is the medical specialty that studies the:

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A)  respiratory system.
B)  integumentary system.
C)  lymphatic system.
D)  endocrine system.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

The adverb form of posterior is ________.

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The answer of The adverb form of posterior is ________....

Question 6

The medical word endocrinology has:

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A)  a prefix and a suffix.
B)  a prefix and two combining forms.
C)  a prefix, a combining form, and a suffix.
D)  two combining forms and a suffix.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The front of the body is known as the anterior or ________ section.

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A)  dorsal
B)  supine
C)  prone
D)  ventralE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Patients who are asymptomatic can still have a disease process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A specialist in gastroenterology studies the:

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A)  stomach and intestines.
B)  enterines and liver.
C)  stomach and mouth.
D)  liver and intestines.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is true of hospice care?

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A)  It provides care for patients with terminal illnesses.
B)  It provides emotional support for patients and families.
C)  It provides palliative care and counseling.
D)  All of the above.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A/An ________ specialist treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

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The answer of A/An ________ specialist treats conditions of the...

Question 12

The category of congenital diseases includes diseases that are present at ________.

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The answer of The category of congenital diseases includes diseases...

Question 13

The combining form infect/o- means infection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which healthcare professional treats diseases of the bones, muscles, and nerves?

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A)  chiropractor
B)  optometrist
C)  dentist
D)  podiatristE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The word lateral pertains to the ________ of a structure.

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A)  front
B)  side
C)  back
D)  head or topE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The combining form gynec/o- as found in the medical specialty gynecology means female or ________.

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The answer of The combining form gynec/o- as found in...

Question 17

In the medical word surgery, the combining form is:

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A)  rger/o-.
B)  sur/o-.
C)  surg/o-.
D)  surger/o-.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

The combining form heredit/o- means genes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is a medical specialty involving urine and the urinary system.

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The answer of ________ is a medical specialty involving urine...

Question 20

In the medical word orthopedics, the combining form ped/o- means:

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A)  bone.
B)  child.
C)  foot.
D)  straight.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: The Body in Health and Disease

The adverb form of posterior is ________.

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Which healthcare professional treats diseases of the bones, muscles, and nerves?

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________ is a medical specialty involving urine and the urinary system.

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The combining form gynec/o- as found in the medical specialty gynecology means female or ________.

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The combining form infect/o- means infection.

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Dermatology is the medical specialty that studies the:

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The medical word endocrinology has:

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The front of the body is known as the anterior or ________ section.

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The combining form heredit/o- means genes.

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Which of the following is true of hospice care?

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The combining form later/o- means ________.

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The word lateral pertains to the ________ of a structure.

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The category of congenital diseases includes diseases that are present at ________.

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A/An ________ specialist treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

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During the course of a disease, a patient's symptoms are defined as acute if they occur:

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In the medical word orthopedics, the combining form ped/o- means:

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A specialist in gastroenterology studies the:

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Which indicates a disease that does not respond well to treatment?

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In the medical word surgery, the combining form is:

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Patients who are asymptomatic can still have a disease process.

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