Question 1

Using antibiotics to ward off infection before such minor surgeries as tooth removal and root canals is called prophylactic treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Build a word that means destruction of a clot:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means destruction of...

Question 3

Which disorder is characterized by blood pressure persistently exceeding 140/90?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Cardioversion 
E)  Polycythemia 
A)  High blood pressure 
B)  Hypertension 
C)  Hypotension 
D)  Cardioversion 
E)  Polycythemia

Question 4

The CF embol/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  suffocating. 
B)  base. 
C)  embolus (plug). 
D)  short. 
E)  occlude. 
A)  suffocating. 
B)  base. 
C)  embolus (plug). 
D)  short. 
E)  occlude.

Question 5

Which procedure removes a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thrombopoiesis 
B)  Catheterization 
C)  Thrombectomy 
D)  Valvotomy 
E)  Venisection 
A)  Thrombopoiesis 
B)  Catheterization 
C)  Thrombectomy 
D)  Valvotomy 
E)  Venisection

Question 6

Use tachy- to build a word that means rapid heart(beat):

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use tachy- to build a word that...

Question 7

Use endo- to build a word that means pertaining to within a vessel:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use endo- to build a word that...

Question 8

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-thin mesh tube that holds a hollow structure open during or after a surgical procedure

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 9

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-procedure used to destroy or treat varicose veins

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 10

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-vein

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 11

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 12

An excessive amount of fatty material in the blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  polycythemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  cholesterolemia. 
D)  hyperlipidemia. 
E)  hyperketonemia. 
A)  polycythemia. 
B)  hyperglycemia. 
C)  cholesterolemia. 
D)  hyperlipidemia. 
E)  hyperketonemia.

Question 13

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-valve

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 14

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-aneurysm

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 15

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually caused by bacteria, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  myocarditis. 
B)  valvulitis. 
C)  pericarditis. 
D)  endocarditis. 
E)  angiitis. 
A)  myocarditis. 
B)  valvulitis. 
C)  pericarditis. 
D)  endocarditis. 
E)  angiitis.

Question 16

Diuretics help

Accepted Answer

A)  lower blood pressure. 
B)  constrict coronary arteries. 
C)  lower cholesterol. 
D)  dissolve clots. 
E)  treat lipidemia. 
A)  lower blood pressure. 
B)  constrict coronary arteries. 
C)  lower cholesterol. 
D)  dissolve clots. 
E)  treat lipidemia.

Question 17

Use cardi/o to build a word that means record or writing of the heart:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which procedure involves injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to treat varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hydrotherapy 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Sclerotherapy 
D)  Radiotherapy 
E)  Irotomy 
A)  Hydrotherapy 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Sclerotherapy 
D)  Radiotherapy 
E)  Irotomy

Question 19

Which structure pumps blood into the aorta?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary vein 
B)  Pulmonary artery 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left ventricle 
E)  Right ventricle 
A)  Pulmonary vein 
B)  Pulmonary artery 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left ventricle 
E)  Right ventricle

Question 20

Most malignant tumors of the heart originate in the myocardium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Using antibiotics to ward off infection before such minor surgeries as tooth removal and root canals is called prophylactic treatment.

Build a word that means destruction of a clot:

Which disorder is characterized by blood pressure persistently exceeding 140/90?

The CF embol/o means

Which procedure removes a blood clot?

Use tachy- to build a word that means rapid heart(beat):

Use endo- to build a word that means pertaining to within a vessel:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -thin mesh tube that holds a hollow structure open during or after a surgical procedure

Match the medical words with their definitions. -procedure used to destroy or treat varicose veins

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vein

Match the medical words with their definitions. -inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part

An excessive amount of fatty material in the blood is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -valve

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -aneurysm

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually caused by bacteria, is called

Diuretics help

Use cardi/o to build a word that means record or writing of the heart:

Which procedure involves injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to treat varicose veins?

Which structure pumps blood into the aorta?

Most malignant tumors of the heart originate in the myocardium.

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular System

Using antibiotics to ward off infection before such minor surgeries as tooth removal and root canals is called prophylactic treatment.

Build a word that means destruction of a clot:

Which disorder is characterized by blood pressure persistently exceeding 140/90?

The CF embol/o means

Which procedure removes a blood clot?

Use tachy- to build a word that means rapid heart(beat):

Use endo- to build a word that means pertaining to within a vessel:

Match the medical words with their definitions. -thin mesh tube that holds a hollow structure open during or after a surgical procedure

Match the medical words with their definitions. -procedure used to destroy or treat varicose veins

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vein

Match the medical words with their definitions. -inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part

An excessive amount of fatty material in the blood is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -valve

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -aneurysm

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, usually caused by bacteria, is called

Diuretics help

Use cardi/o to build a word that means record or writing of the heart:

Which procedure involves injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to treat varicose veins?

Which structure pumps blood into the aorta?

Most malignant tumors of the heart originate in the myocardium.

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters