Med terms exam 9-13 – Flashcards
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Which term means "protection protein"? -immunogenic -immunologist -immunoglobulin -immunotherapy
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immunoglobulin
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Which term means "lymph swelling"? lymphedema lymphoma lymphocyte lymphogenic
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lymphedema
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Which term means "record of lymph nodes"? lymphadenopathy lymphadenitis lymphadenosis lymphadenogram
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lymphadenogram
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Which term means "disease of lymph vessel"? lymphangiitis lymphangiectasis lymphangioma lymphangiopathy
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lymphangiopathy
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Which term means "one who studies disease"? pathogenic pathologist pathogen pathology
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pathologist
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Which term means "softening of the spleen"? splenoid splenomegaly splenorrhaphy splenomalacia
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splenomalacia
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Which term means "thymus gland tumor"? thymitis thymoma thymectomy thymoid
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thymoma
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Which term does NOT mean "pertaining to the tonsils"? tonsillac tonsillary tonsillic tonsillitis
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tonsillitis
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Which term means "stopping lymph"? lymphoid lymphostasis lymphocytoma lymphedema
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lymphostasis
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Which term means "surgical removal of adenoids"? adenoidotomy adenoiditis adenoidopexy adenoidectomy
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adenoidectomy
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Which term means "lymph gland inflammation"? lymphangiitis lymphadenopathy lymphadenitis lympangiogram
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lymphadenitis
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Which term means "cut into the spleen"? splenotomy splenectomy splenoplasty splenopexy
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splenotomy
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The meaning of the suffix -genic is: swelling study of producing pertaining to
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producing
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The meaning of the suffix -ectasis is: softening protein dilated stopping
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dilated
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The meaning of the suffix -stasis is: stopping treatment poison enlarged
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stopping
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The meaning of the suffix -malacia is: inflammation softening resembling suture
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softening
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The immune system consists of: cells organs tissues all of the above
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all of the above
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Which white blood cells are most involved in carrying out the functions of the immune system? basophils monocytes lymphocytes eosinophils
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lymphocytes
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Which of the following is NOT a pathogen? cancer cells bacteria viruses All are pathogens
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All are pathogens
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The adenoids are also called the: pharyngeal tonsils thymus gland spleen lymph nodes
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pharyngeal tonsils
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Which of the following statements regarding lymph fluid is NOT true? It is a clear fluid. It is returned to the arterial circulation. It is collected from body tissues. It flows through lymph vessels.
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It is returned to the arterial circulation.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system? liver spleen lymph nodes lymphatic vessels
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liver
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Which of the following statements regarding lymph nodes is NOT true? They house lymphocytes and other white blood cells. They remove pathogens and damaged cells from lymph. They are distributed along the path of veins. They are commonly called lymph glands.
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They are distributed along the path of veins.
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Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is NOT true? There are two different sets of tonsils. The tonsils are composed of lymphatic tissue. The tonsils remove pathogens from air and food. The pharyngeal tonsils are commonly called the adenoids.
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There are two different sets of tonsils.
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the spleen? The spleen contains a large population of leukocytes. The spleen produces new erythrocytes. It removes and destroys worn-out red blood cells. The spleen is located in the upper left side of the abdomen.
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The spleen produces new erythrocytes.
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Which of the following statements regarding the thymus gland is NOT true? The thymus gland is located in the mediastinum of the chest. The thymus gland begins to shrink by puberty. The thymus gland is important for the proper development of the immune system. The thymus gland increases in size throughout life.
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The thymus gland increases in size throughout life.
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Which type of cell is an example of a phagocytic cell? lymphocyte monocyte erythrocyte lipocyte
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monocyte
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Which of the following conditions is swelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow? elephantiasis hives Hodgkin disease mononucleosis
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elephantiasis
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Which of the following is the severe itching associated with hives? anaphylactic sarcoidosis lymphedema urticaria
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urticaria
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Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction? elephantiasis sarcoidosis anaphylactic shock AIDS-related complex
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anaphylactic shock
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Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease? Kaposi sarcoma sarcoidosis elephantiasis mononucleosis
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sarcoidosis
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Which of the following conditions is cancer? Hodgkin disease lymphadenitis AIDS-related complex sarcoidosis
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Hodgkin disease
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Which of the following pairs is mismatched? mononucleosis-bacterial infection scratch test-allergy test opportunistic infection-seen in immunocompromised persons Western blot-tests for the presence of antibodies against the HIV virus
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mononucleosis-bacterial infection
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Which of the following statements regarding AIDS-related complex is NOT true? It is the early stage of HIV infection. Urticaria is a common symptom. Symptoms are mild. Lymphadenopathy is a common symptom.
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Urticaria is a common symptom.
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Which of the following statements regarding AIDS is NOT true? This is the later stage of HIV infection Immune system cells are unable to fight off infection. Sarcoidosis is a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients. Opportunistic infections are common.
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Sarcoidosis is a common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients.
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Which of the following substances is not commonly known to cause allergies? pollen food heat medication
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heat
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Which of the following conditions is a hypersensitivity to a common substance in the environment? sarcoidosis allergy elephantiasis Hodgkin disease
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allergy
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Which of the following statements regarding anaphylactic shock is NOT true? It is a life-threatening condition. It causes cardiovascular and respiratory problems. It may be triggered by a bee sting. It is also called urticaria.
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It is also called urticaria.
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Antinuclear antibody titer is elevated in: autoimmune conditions cancer pneumonia allergies
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autoimmune conditions
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Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease? allergies systemic lupus erythematosus Hodgkin disease both a and b
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systemic lupus erythematosus
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Cytotoxic cells: stimulate allergic reactions cause cancerous changes in cells are responsible for inflammation physically attack and kill pathogens
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physically attack and kill pathogens
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Which of the following terms is the common name for the appearance of wheals during an allergic reaction? hives inflammation mononucleosis sarcoidosis
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hives
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Hodgkin disease is cancer found in the: lymph nodes spleen thymus lymph vessels
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lymph nodes
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Another term for immunodeficient is: immunocompromised inflamed immunosuppressant urticaria
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immunocompromised
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation? blue tinge to the skin pain swelling hot to the touch
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blue tinge to the skin
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Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer often seen in patients with: Hodgkin disease AIDS sarcoidosis elephantiasis
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AIDS
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Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that begins in the: bone spleen skin liver
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skin
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Which of the following statements regarding mononucleosis is true? It is an acute viral infection of lymphoid tissue. It is a cancer of the lymph nodes. It is an opportunistic infection seen in AIDS patients. Both b and c are true.
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It is an acute viral infection of lymphoid tissue.
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The fibrous lesions of sarcoidosis form in all of the following except the: lungs spleen eyes brain
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brain
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Which of the following is a genetic condition causing children to be born with nonfunctioning immune systems? systemic lupus erythematosus severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome sarcoidosis urticaria1
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severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome
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Which lab test is considered to be most sensitive in detecting HIV antibodies? enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay scratch test Western blot test antinuclear antibody titer
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Western blot test
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Which of the following is NOT a surgical procedure? splenopexy splenectomy splenomalacia all are surgical procedures
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splenomalacia
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Which of the following is a picture of the lymphatic vessels? lymphangiogram lymphangioplasty lymphangiography lymphangiectasis
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lymphangiogram
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Splenorrhaphy means __________ of the spleen. surgical repair cutting into suture surgical removal
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suture -rrhaphy means "suture"
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Which of the following combining forms refers to one of the tonsils? phag/o adenoid/o splen/o thym/o
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adenoid/o
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Which condition results in a large number of abnormal white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream? systemic lupus erythematosus Hodgkin disease Kaposi sarcoma mononucleosis
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mononucleosis
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Which word part below means "against"? -toxic -iasis anti- auto-
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anti-
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Which of the following is NOT an infection? Hodgkin disease mononucleosis Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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Hodgkin disease
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Which of the following medications helps to block an allergic reaction? antihistamine corticosteroid vaccination immunosuppressant
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antihistamine
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Which of the following medications is required to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ? antihistamine corticosteroid vaccination immunosuppressant
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immunosuppressant
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Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases? antihistamine corticosteroid vaccination immunosuppressant
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corticosteroid
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Which of the following stimulates antibody production to give protection against disease? antihistamine corticosteroid vaccination immunosuppressant
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vaccination
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Which of the following abbreviations stands for the early stage of HIV infection? PCP AIDS ANA ARC
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ARC: correct; stands for "AIDS-related complex"
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Which of the following abbreviations is a test for HIV-AIDS? HD KS ELISA PCP
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ELISA: correct; stands for "enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay"
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Which of the following abbreviations is a surgical procedure? ARC T&A mono NHL
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T&A: correct; stands for "tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy"
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Which of the following abbreviations is a type of cancer? HD HIV PCP SCIDS
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HD: correct; stands for "Hodgkin disease"
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Which of the following abbreviations is a genetic condition? ELISA HIV PCP SCIDS
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SCIDS: correct; stands for "severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome"
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Which of the following abbreviations is an opportunistic infection? PCP HD ELISA SCIDS
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PCP- "Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia"
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The respiratory system, along with the bloodstream, is responsible for the delivery of _____________ to the cells of the body. oxygen nutrients carbon dioxide sodium
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oxygen
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Which of the following statements regarding the respiratory system is NOT true? Oxygen is needed for the body to produce energy. Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells. Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Carbon dioxide is the waste product of energy production.
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Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells.
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Which of the following pairs of terms is mismatched? trachea-windpipe lobes-subdivisions of lungs pleura-protective sac bronchioles-air sacs?
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bronchioles-air sacs????
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Which of the following statements regarding bronchial tubes is NOT true? Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries. Bronchi divide to form narrow bronchioles. The trachea splits into a left and right main bronchus. Alveoli are located at the tips of bronchioles.
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Each bronchus is surrounded by pulmonary capillaries.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory system? trachea bronchioles pharynx bronchi
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pharynx
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Inhalation brings in fresh _______________ and exhalation removes _______________. carbon dioxide; oxygen oxygen; nitrogen oxygen; carbon dioxide nitrogen; carbon dioxide
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oxygen; carbon dioxide
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Which of the following choices presents the airways in anatomical order? bronchi, trachea, bronchioles, alveoli bronchi, trachea, alveoli, bronchioles trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveoli
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trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
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The pulmonary capillaries surround the: bronchioles bronchi trachea alveoli
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alveoli
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Which of the following statements regarding the lungs is NOT true? The lungs are divided into lobes. The parietal pleura is the outer pleural layer. Lungs are located within the pleural cavity. The mediastinum of the thoracic cavity is located between the lungs and diaphragm
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The mediastinum of the thoracic cavity is located between the lungs and diaphragm.
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Another health care provider involved in respiratory care is the _______________ therapist. lung respiratory pulmonary breathing
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respiratory
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Which of the following statements regarding alveoli is NOT true? They are located at the end of bronchi. They are thin-walled. They are also called the air sacs. They are surrounded by capillaries.
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They are located at the end of bronchi.
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Coni/o is a combining form meaning "dust," but it is used to refer to the inhalation of _____________ into the lungs. water bacteria particles food
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particles
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Which organ(s) is NOT found in the mediastinum? trachea heart aorta lungs
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lungs
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Persons with difficult breathing often feel that they can breathe easier when: they are lying down they are sitting up they are asleep the room is kept warm
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they are sitting up
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Which of the following statements regarding the pleura is NOT true? It is a double-layered membrane. It forms a protective sac for the lungs. It folds to form the pleural cavity. The inner layer is called the parietal pleura.
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The inner layer is called the parietal pleura.
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Which of the following statements regarding the trachea is NOT true? Alveoli are located at the end of the trachea. It carries air into the chest cavity. It is commonly called the windpipe. It splits into two main bronchi.
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Alveoli are located at the end of the trachea.
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Which of the following is NOT associated with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? tachypnea overinflated air sacs dyspnea hypoxia
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overinflated air sacs
