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Which term refers to the use of electric current to destroy tissue?


A) Dialysis
B) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
C) Fulguration
D) Intracorporeal lithotripsy
E) Ultrasound

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Read the health record information found below: ASSESSMENT Hematuria/albuminuria: Doug clearly has a nephropathy.The differential diagnosis includes post streptococcal glomerulonephritis, basement membrane disease, lupus nephritis, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.Since he had a recent throat infection, post streptococcal glomerulonephritis is the most likely cause.We will wait for the labs to confirm a recent strep infection. Given this information, which of the following statements is NOT true?


A) The patient clearly has a disease of his kidneys.The author of the health record believes the main cause is from a strep infection, but the lab results are pending.
B) The patient has blood in his urine.
C) The patient has excessive protein in his blood.
D) The patient has inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, a disease of the immune system.
E) The patient may have inflammation of the kidneys involving primarily the glomeruli.

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term uroxanthin?


A) uro (urine) + xanthin (blue) = blue urine
B) uro (urine) + xanthin (brown) = brown or tea-colored urine
C) uro (urine) + xanthin (clear) = clear urine
D) uro (urine) + xanthin (red) = red urine (indicates blood in the urine)
E) uro (urine) + xanthin (yellow) = substance in urine that makes it yellow

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles is called:


A) orchidectomy.
B) orchiepididymitis.
C) prostatolithotomy.
D) prostatovesiculectomy.
E) prostatovesiculitis.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?


A) vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the bladder
B) vesico (bladder) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the bladder
C) vesico (bladder) + cele (tumor) = tumor in the bladder
D) vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (hernia) = hernia of the vessels in the kidney
E) vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (rupture) = rupture of the vessels in the kidney

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Plan: We will be starting initial treatment: fluid intake restriction and medicine.I explained to Mr.Johnson that if he fails this therapy, the next step would be surgical.There are several options available.I discussed these options, including TURP versus open prostatectomy versus transurethral incision of prostate (TUIP) .Mr.Johnson will return to my clinic for follow-up in 6 weeks. Which of the following is NOT a surgical option presented to the patient?


A) Procedure creating incisions in the prostate using an instrument inserted in the urethra that generates electric current or a laser beam
B) Procedure removing all or part of the prostate by the insertion of a resectoscope into the urethra
C) Surgical removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles
D) Surgical removal of the prostate
E) Transurethral resection of the prostate

F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Which medical term means "creating thirst"?


A) Dipsogenic
B) Incontinence
C) Orchichorea
D) Polydipsia
E) Priapism

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?


A) cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis
B) cysto (kidney) + plegia (paralysis) = kidney paralysis
C) cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the kidney and ureter
D) cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the bladder and urethra
E) cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the ureter and bladder

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle?


A) balan/o
B) orch/o
C) orchi/o
D) orchid/o
E) test/o

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the abbreviation SUI?


A) It can affect both men and women.
B) It is a loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure.
C) It is the medical term for loss of bladder control due to excessive laughing, a hard cough, or similar motion.
D) It stands for stress urinary incontinence.
E) All of these are true.

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Translate the medical term orchichorea as literally as possible.


A) "Penis alert" - an erect penis
B) "Penis discharge" - discharge from the penis
C) "Sperm dance" - another term for ejaculation
D) "Testicle dance" - involuntary jerking movement of the testicles
E) "Testicle discharge" - discharge from the testicles

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Build a medical term that means "creation of an opening in the bladder."


A) Cystectomy
B) Cystocele
C) Cystogram
D) Cystorrexis
E) Cystostomy

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pyonephrolithiasis?


A) pyo (kidney) + nephro (bladder) + lith (tumor) + iasis (presence) = presence of tumors in the kidney and bladder
B) pyo (pelvis) + nephro (bladder) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of stones in the renal pelvis and bladder
C) pyo (pelvis) + nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of stones in the kidney and renal pelvis
D) pyo (pus) + nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of pus and stones in the kidney
E) pyo (pus) + nephro (kidney) + lith (tumor) + iasis (presence) = tumor made of pus in the kidney

F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystorrhexis?


A) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (deficiency) = deficiency of the bladder
B) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (excessive flow) = excessive flow from the bladder
C) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (hernia) = hernia of the bladder
D) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (puncture) = puncture of the bladder
E) cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the bladder

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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Translate the medical term orchidoplasty as literally as possible.


A) Incision into the penis
B) Removal of a testicle
C) Removal of the seminal vesicles
D) Surgical reconstruction of a testicle
E) Surgical reconstruction of the penis

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.


A) ur - ureter
B) ur- urethra
C) ur- urine
D) emia - blood condition
E) emia - urine condition

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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What is the abbreviation used by medical professionals to refer to the kidneys, ureters, and bladder?


A) I&O
B) KUB
C) NUC
D) RP
E) UTI

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: PMHx: Hypercholesterolemia-currently controlled with diet.Positive history of gonococcal urethritis 3 years previously.No history of urolithiasis. Which of the following definitions is part of the patient's past medical history?


A) An infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism and urinary stones in his urinary system
B) Excessive cholesterol in the blood and an infection of the urethra causing inflammation by a gonococcal organism
C) Low blood cholesterol and discharge from the gonads
D) Urinary stones in his urinary system as well as excessive cholesterol in the urine

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy.


A) orchido - sperm
B) orchido- testicle
C) tom - cut
D) tomy- incision
E) y - procedure

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation BPH?


A) It breaks into benign (friendly) + prostate +hyper (over) + plas (formation) +ia(condition) .
B) It can effect both men and women.
C) It is also called an enlarged prostate or benign prostate hypertrophy.
D) It means a noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate.
E) It stands for benign prostate hyperplasia, but is also known as benign prostate hypertrophy.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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