Question 1

Use glomerul/o to build a word that means disease of the glomerulus:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use glomerul/o to build a word that...

Question 2

An incision that enlarges the urethral opening to relieve urethral stenosis is called

Accepted Answer

A)  urethrostomy. 
B)  meatotomy. 
C)  cystotomy. 
D)  ureterotomy. 
E)  pyelotomy. 
A)  urethrostomy. 
B)  meatotomy. 
C)  cystotomy. 
D)  ureterotomy. 
E)  pyelotomy.

Question 3

The two most common causes of end-stage renal disease are diabetes and

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriosclerosis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  nephroptosis. 
A)  arteriosclerosis. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  ischemia. 
D)  necrosis. 
E)  nephroptosis.

Question 4

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-examination of the bladder using a specialized endoscope

Accepted Answer

A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms 
A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms

Question 5

The abbreviation ESWL is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  circulatory collapse. 
B)  severe hypotension. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  dehydration. 
E)  nephrolithiasis. 
A)  circulatory collapse. 
B)  severe hypotension. 
C)  hemorrhage. 
D)  dehydration. 
E)  nephrolithiasis.

Question 6

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-scanty urine production

Accepted Answer

A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms 
A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms

Question 7

The CF azot/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  blue, blueness. 
B)  nitrogenous compounds. 
C)  glucose compounds. 
D)  potassium. 
E)  sodium. 
A)  blue, blueness. 
B)  nitrogenous compounds. 
C)  glucose compounds. 
D)  potassium. 
E)  sodium.

Question 8

Imaging of the urethra is called

Accepted Answer

A)  urethrography. 
B)  ureterography. 
C)  ureterogram. 
D)  urethromyogram. 
E)  urethromyography. 
A)  urethrography. 
B)  ureterography. 
C)  ureterogram. 
D)  urethromyogram. 
E)  urethromyography.

Question 9

When oxygen levels are low, the kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate production of

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrogenous products. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  white blood cells. 
D)  electrolytes. 
E)  amino acids. 
A)  nitrogenous products. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  white blood cells. 
D)  electrolytes. 
E)  amino acids.

Question 10

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-potassium (an electrolyte)

Accepted Answer

A) albumin/o 
B) azot/o 
C) bacteri/o 
D) cyst/o 
E) glomerul/o
F)kal/i
G)keton/o
H)lith/o
I)meat/o
J)nephr/o
K)noct/o
L)olig/o
M)py/o
N)pyel/o
O)ur/o
P)ureter/o
Q)urethr/o 
A) albumin/o 
B) azot/o 
C) bacteri/o 
D) cyst/o 
E) glomerul/o
F)kal/i
G)keton/o
H)lith/o
I)meat/o
J)nephr/o
K)noct/o
L)olig/o
M)py/o
N)pyel/o
O)ur/o
P)ureter/o
Q)urethr/o

Question 11

In a frontal section of the kidney, the outer layer is the

Accepted Answer

A)  hilum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  trigone. 
E)  meatus. 
A)  hilum. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  trigone. 
E)  meatus.

Question 12

The physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of a urine specimen is called

Accepted Answer

A)  specific gravity. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  renal dialysis. 
D)  urogram. 
E)  urochesia. 
A)  specific gravity. 
B)  urinalysis. 
C)  renal dialysis. 
D)  urogram. 
E)  urochesia.

Question 13

Which blood test is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood urea nitrogen 
B)  Urine culture and sensitivity 
C)  Blood culture and sensitivity 
D)  Renal culture 
E)  Bladder culture 
A)  Blood urea nitrogen 
B)  Urine culture and sensitivity 
C)  Blood culture and sensitivity 
D)  Renal culture 
E)  Bladder culture

Question 14

Excessive or frequent urination after going to bed is called

Accepted Answer

A)  polyuria. 
B)  hyperuria. 
C)  enuresis. 
D)  nocturia. 
E)  dysuria. 
A)  polyuria. 
B)  hyperuria. 
C)  enuresis. 
D)  nocturia. 
E)  dysuria.

Question 15

Which test helps evaluate the blood flow, structure, and function of the kidneys after intravenous (IV) injection of a radioactive tracer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intravenous pyelography 
B)  Computed tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys 
C)  Renography 
D)  Renal nuclear scan 
E)  Electromyography 
A)  Intravenous pyelography 
B)  Computed tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys 
C)  Renography 
D)  Renal nuclear scan 
E)  Electromyography

Question 16

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-backflow of urine into the renal pelvis

Accepted Answer

A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms 
A) azotemia 
B) bacteruria 
C) biological 
D) blood urea nitrogen 
E) cystoscopy
F)dialysis
G)diuretic
H)electromyography
I)enuresis
J)fistula
K)hypercalcemia
L)interstitial cystitis
M)intravesical
N)lithotripsy
O)nephrolithotomy
P)nephrostomy
Q)neurogenic bladder
R)oliguria
S)polycystic
T)pyelonephritis
U)pyuria
V)reflux
W)renal calculi
X)renal failure
Y)urgency
Z)Wilms

Question 17

Crushing of a stone is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lithiasis. 
B)  lithotomy. 
C)  lithotripsy. 
D)  lithogenesis. 
E)  lithectomy. 
A)  lithiasis. 
B)  lithotomy. 
C)  lithotripsy. 
D)  lithogenesis. 
E)  lithectomy.

Question 18

Diuretics help control spasms of the bladder that cause incontinence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Use meat/o to build a word that means incision of the meatus:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use meat/o to build a word that...

Question 20

The prefix dia- means

Accepted Answer

A)  through, across. 
B)  within. 
C)  carry. 
D)  destroy. 
E)  crush. 
A)  through, across. 
B)  within. 
C)  carry. 
D)  destroy. 
E)  crush.

Use glomerul/o to build a word that means disease of the glomerulus:

An incision that enlarges the urethral opening to relieve urethral stenosis is called

The two most common causes of end-stage renal disease are diabetes and

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -examination of the bladder using a specialized endoscope

The abbreviation ESWL is associated with

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -scanty urine production

The CF azot/o means

Imaging of the urethra is called

When oxygen levels are low, the kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate production of

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -potassium (an electrolyte)

In a frontal section of the kidney, the outer layer is the

The physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of a urine specimen is called

Which blood test is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?

Excessive or frequent urination after going to bed is called

Which test helps evaluate the blood flow, structure, and function of the kidneys after intravenous (IV) injection of a radioactive tracer?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -backflow of urine into the renal pelvis

Crushing of a stone is called

Diuretics help control spasms of the bladder that cause incontinence.

Use meat/o to build a word that means incision of the meatus:

The prefix dia- means

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Exam 11: Urinary System

Use glomerul/o to build a word that means disease of the glomerulus:

An incision that enlarges the urethral opening to relieve urethral stenosis is called

The two most common causes of end-stage renal disease are diabetes and

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -examination of the bladder using a specialized endoscope

The abbreviation ESWL is associated with

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -scanty urine production

The CF azot/o means

Imaging of the urethra is called

When oxygen levels are low, the kidneys secrete erythropoietin to stimulate production of

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -potassium (an electrolyte)

In a frontal section of the kidney, the outer layer is the

The physical, chemical, and microscopic evaluation of a urine specimen is called

Which blood test is commonly used to evaluate kidney function?

Excessive or frequent urination after going to bed is called

Which test helps evaluate the blood flow, structure, and function of the kidneys after intravenous (IV) injection of a radioactive tracer?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -backflow of urine into the renal pelvis

Crushing of a stone is called

Diuretics help control spasms of the bladder that cause incontinence.

Use meat/o to build a word that means incision of the meatus:

The prefix dia- means

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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