CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which suffix indicates a condition of pain?
- -algia (Correct answer)
- -emia
- -itis
- -osis
Correct answer: -algia
The suffix -algia means pain, as seen in myalgia (muscle pain) or neuralgia (nerve pain).
Question 2: What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?
- Heart (Correct answer)
- Liver
- Lungs
- Brain
Correct answer: Heart
Cardi/o is the combining form for heart, used in terms like cardiology and cardiomyopathy.
Question 3: In anatomical position, the term 'prone' describes a patient who is:
- Lying face down (Correct answer)
- Lying face up
- Standing upright
- Lying on their side
Correct answer: Lying face down
Prone means lying face-down, while supine means lying face-up.
Question 4: The prefix 'poly-' in medical terminology means:
- Many or excessive (Correct answer)
- Few or deficient
- Around or surrounding
- Between or among
Correct answer: Many or excessive
Poly- means many or excessive, as in polydipsia (excessive thirst) or polyuria (excessive urination).
Question 5: Which term describes the removal of a kidney?
- Nephrectomy (Correct answer)
- Nephropexy
- Nephrology
- Nephritis
Correct answer: Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy combines nephro- (kidney) with -ectomy (surgical removal) to mean surgical removal of the kidney.
Question 6: The combining form 'oste/o' refers to which body structure?
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Muscle
- Cartilage
- Tendon
Correct answer: Bone
Oste/o is the combining form for bone, used in terms like osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.
Question 7: What is the correct meaning of the medical abbreviation 'Dx'?
- Diagnosis (Correct answer)
- Dextrose
- Discharge
- Dosage
Correct answer: Diagnosis
Dx is the standard medical abbreviation for diagnosis, used widely in patient charts and documentation.
CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy 5
Which suffix indicates a condition of pain?