Question 1

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-drugs that have powerful lipid-lowering properties

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 2

Which abbreviation refers to a clot in the deep veins of the lower legs?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASHD 
B)  PTCA 
C)  LV 
D)  DVT 
E)  ACE 
A)  ASHD 
B)  PTCA 
C)  LV 
D)  DVT 
E)  ACE

Question 3

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-profuse sweating

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 4

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-chest pain associated with myocardial infarction

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 5

The inability of a heart valve to close properly is called stenosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg, 80 is the

Accepted Answer

A)  systolic pressure. 
B)  pulse rate. 
C)  respiration rate. 
D)  diastolic pressure. 
E)  hemoglobin value. 
A)  systolic pressure. 
B)  pulse rate. 
C)  respiration rate. 
D)  diastolic pressure. 
E)  hemoglobin value.

Question 7

Use brady- to build a word that means slow heart(beat):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which drugs inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

Accepted Answer

A)  ACE inhibitors 
B)  Inotropics 
C)  Calcium channel blockers 
D)  Beta blockers 
E)  Diuretics 
A)  ACE inhibitors 
B)  Inotropics 
C)  Calcium channel blockers 
D)  Beta blockers 
E)  Diuretics

Question 9

An incompetent valve is one that fails to prevent the backflow of blood into a vein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  clot. 
B)  embolus. 
C)  thrombus. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  occlusion. 
A)  clot. 
B)  embolus. 
C)  thrombus. 
D)  coagulant. 
E)  occlusion.

Question 11

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-heart

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 12

What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Parasites 
E)  Helminths 
A)  Viruses 
B)  Bacteria 
C)  Fungi 
D)  Parasites 
E)  Helminths

Question 13

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-blood clot that obstructs a vessel

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 14

The CF sphygm/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  pulse. 
B)  symptom. 
C)  sphincter. 
D)  stopping. 
E)  starting. 
A)  pulse. 
B)  symptom. 
C)  sphincter. 
D)  stopping. 
E)  starting.

Question 15

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-varicose veins, usually of the esophagus

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 16

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-vessel (usually blood or lymph)

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 17

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-ventricle (of the heart or brain)

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 18

Which procedure involves insertion of a device to hold open a vessel and is usually performed after vascular surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catheterization 
B)  Embolization 
C)  Stent placement 
D)  Implanted cardioverter/defibrillator (IC
D)  implant 
E)  Electrode placement 
A)  Catheterization 
B)  Embolization 
C)  Stent placement 
D)  Implanted cardioverter/defibrillator (IC
D)  implant 
E)  Electrode placement

Question 19

Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Capillaries 
B)  Veins 
C)  Lymphatics 
D)  Venae cavae 
E)  Arteries 
A)  Capillaries 
B)  Veins 
C)  Lymphatics 
D)  Venae cavae 
E)  Arteries

Question 20

Use sphygm/o to build a word that means resembling a pulse:

Accepted Answer

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

Match the medical words with their definitions. -drugs that have powerful lipid-lowering properties

Which abbreviation refers to a clot in the deep veins of the lower legs?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -profuse sweating

Match the medical words with their definitions. -chest pain associated with myocardial infarction

The inability of a heart valve to close properly is called stenosis.

In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg, 80 is the

Use brady- to build a word that means slow heart(beat):

Which drugs inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

An incompetent valve is one that fails to prevent the backflow of blood into a vein.

A mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is called a(n)

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -heart

What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -blood clot that obstructs a vessel

The CF sphygm/o means

Match the medical words with their definitions. -varicose veins, usually of the esophagus

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vessel (usually blood or lymph)

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ventricle (of the heart or brain)

Which procedure involves insertion of a device to hold open a vessel and is usually performed after vascular surgery?

Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Use sphygm/o to build a word that means resembling a pulse:

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular System

Match the medical words with their definitions. -drugs that have powerful lipid-lowering properties

Which abbreviation refers to a clot in the deep veins of the lower legs?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -profuse sweating

Match the medical words with their definitions. -chest pain associated with myocardial infarction

The inability of a heart valve to close properly is called stenosis.

In a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mm Hg, 80 is the

Use brady- to build a word that means slow heart(beat):

Which drugs inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

An incompetent valve is one that fails to prevent the backflow of blood into a vein.

A mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel is called a(n)

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -heart

What is the most common cause of infective endocarditis?

Match the medical words with their definitions. -blood clot that obstructs a vessel

The CF sphygm/o means

Match the medical words with their definitions. -varicose veins, usually of the esophagus

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -vessel (usually blood or lymph)

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ventricle (of the heart or brain)

Which procedure involves insertion of a device to hold open a vessel and is usually performed after vascular surgery?

Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Use sphygm/o to build a word that means resembling a pulse:

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