Medical Terminology

Question 1 (5 points)

The constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as:

Question 1 options:

| subcutaneous. |

| exfoliation. |

| diaphoresis. |

| shingles. |

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Question 2 (5 points)

The meaning of guarding or protecting refers to the combining form:

Question 2 options:

| phylact/o-. |

| sensitiv/o-. |

| cutane/o-. |

| lip/o-. |

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Question 3 (5 points)

While studying for this final examination, you might have experienced sweating, which is known as _____________.

Question 3 options:

| hirsutism |

| extravasation |

| diaphoresis |

| xeroderma |

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Question 4 (5 points)

Any inflammation of the skin is known as:

Question 4 options:

| a lesion. |

| edema. |

| infection. |

| dermatitis. |

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Question 5 (5 points)

Severe acne rosacea that enlarges the nose is called:

Question 5 options:

| rhinophyma. |

| alopecia. |

| psoriasis. |

| lipoma. |

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Question 6 (5 points)

The opposite of diaphoresis is ________.

Question 6 options:

| alopecia |

| anhidrosis |

| edema |

| xanthoma |

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Question 7 (5 points)

The combining form that means scrape off is ________.

Question 7 options:

| excori/o- |

| contus/o- |

| abras/o- |

| hem/o- |

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Question 8 (5 points)

Which is a general category for any type of skin lesion that is pink to red, flat or raised, pruritic or nonpruritic?

Question 8 options:

| neoplasm |

| rash |

| wound |

| xeroderma |

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Question 9 (5 points)

Which of the following is not a common cause of anaphylaxis in hypersensitive individuals?

Question 9 options:

| eating peanuts |

| a reaction to an infestation with lice |

| being stung by a bee |

| touching latex gloves |

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Question 10 (5 points)

Spandex, soaps, and detergents all can produce:

Question 10 options:

| actinic keratoses. |

| contact dermatitis. |

| squamous cell carcinoma. |

| alopecia. |

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