Medical terminology Flashcards by Megan Smith

What is the correct term for an increased leukocyte count not due to cancer?

a. Leukemia
b. Leukopenia
c. Leokophilia
d. Leukocytosis

d Leukemia is a neoplasia of blood cells. Leukopenia is a decreased in white blood cells.

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What is the correct term for blood in the urine?

a. Hemolysis
b. Uremia
c. Hematuria
d. Hemocentesis

c Hemolysis is the breakdown of blood cells. Uremia refers to urea in the blood.

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What organ or area is affected by mastitis?
a.Uterus
b.Testicles
c.Hands
d.Mammary glad
d
What is the  correct term for sticking a needle into a lymph node and aspirating cells for examination?
a.Punch biopsy
b.Lymphostomy
c.Lymphocentesis
d.Histopathology
c
What is the correct term for an inflammation of the urinary bladder?
a.Nephritis
b.Cystitis
c.Cystocentesis
d.Cystouritis
b
What is the correct term for the surgical removal of a mammary glad?
a.Mastotomy 
b.Mastostomy
c.Mastectomy
d,Mammotomy
c
What dose the term anorexia mean?
a. Low erythrocyte count
b.Not eating
c.Depressed 
d.Abnormal heart rhythm
b
What is the correct term for an instrument used to examine ears?
a.Ophthalmologist
b.Laryngoscope
c.Laparoscope
d.Otoscope
d The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the eyes. The laryngoscope is used to examine the larynx and aid in the placement of an endotracheal tube. Al aparoscope is used to examine the abdomen.
What term mean "fever"?
a.Hypothermia
b.Pyrexia
c.Hyperthermia
d. Epilepsy
b
What is the term for an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
a.Hydrocephalus
b.Encephalitid
c.Encephalomyelitis
d.Epilepsy
c Encephalitis is an inflammation of thebrain
What term that refers to a benign black tumor?
a.Melanoma
b.Melancarcinoma
c. Melanosis
d.Xanthoma
a
What is the name of the device used to count blood cells?
a.Hematoscope
b.Hemocytometer
c.Hematometer
d.Leukoctomemter
b
A dog's spleen is enlarged. What is the correct term for this condition?
a.Splenomegaly
b.Hypoplasia
c.Analesia
d.Splenoplasia
a
What is the correct term for a radiograph taken with air in the urinary bladder?
a.Cystogram
b.Aerocystogram
c.Analgesia
d.Pneumocystogram
d
What is the correct term for surgically creating a new opening into the uretha?
a.Urethrotomy
b.Ureterostomy
c.Urethrostomy
d.Urethrectomy
c Urethrotomy is when an incision is made in the uretha but is then sutured.
What is the term for heat muscle disease?
a.Pericarditis
b.Electrocardiopathy
c.Endocarditis
d.Cardiomyopathy
d Pericarditis is an inflammation of the area around the heart. Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
What is the term that means "a condition of  death"?
a.Autolysis
b.Pathosis
c.Necritis
d.Nercrosis
d
Sometimes lymph nodes enlarge because of an increase in the number of cells. What is the term for overdevelopment because of an increase in the number of cells?
a.Hypertrophy
b.Adenopathy
c.Hyperplasia
d.Metastaisis
c Hypertrophy is the enlargement of a tissue because of an increase in the size of the cells such as seen in muscle. Metastasis is the spread of malignant cells from a neoplasm somewhere else in the body. Metastasis often occurs to the neoplasm and results in enlargement of the affected node(s).
What term refers to an inflammation of the kidney?
a.Nephritis
b.Nephrosis
c.Renalitis
d.Uremia
a
What structure is inflamed in a keratitis?
a.Prostate
b.Retina
c.Conjunctiva
d.Cornea
d
A dog is born with a soft, swollen area over the anterior cranium The veterinarian suspects "water on the brain." What is the correct medical term for this condition?
a.Hydroencephealitis
b.Cephalohydrosis
c.Hydronephrosis
d.Hydrocephalus
d
Orthopedics is the medical specialty concerned with
a.Muscle and bone
b. neoplasia
c.The reproductive system
d.Aged animals
a
Which of the fallowing cells is normally is found in the in the bone marrow?
a.Oocyte
b.Squamous cell
c.Myocyte
d.Myelocyte
d The myelocyte is an immature granulocyte white blood cell normally found in the bone marrow.
What is the term for a blood clot that travels though circulation?
a.Thrombus
b.Thromboembolus
c.Embolus
d.Stroke
b A thrombus is a blood clot; am embolus is any undissolved substance that travels through the blood vessels. Thromboembolus is an undissolved blood clot that travels through the blood vessels.
Which of the fallowing literally means the "study of no feeling"?
a.Analgesiology
b.Analgia
c.Hypoesthesiology
d.Anesthesiology
d
What is the name of the area where the upper and lower eyelids meet?
a.Conjuctiva
b.Cornea
c.Uvea
d.Canthus
d
A collie is born with eues smaller than normal. What is this called?
a.Hypepthalmia
b.Anopthalmia
c.Microphthalmia
d.Ophthalmitis
c
A cataract is found in what structure?
a.Kidney
b.Lens of the eye
c.Brain
d.Reproductive tract
Which of the fallowing terms means "difficult breathing"?
a.Dystrophy
b.Tachupnea
c.Pneumothorax
d.Dyspnea
d Dystophy refers to a poorly formed tissue or organ. Tachypnea means "fast breathing." Pneumothrax is when there is air in the chest outside of the lungs and often results in dyspnea.
What is the term for a malignant bone tumor?
a.Cystocentesis
b.Osteosarcoma 
c.Osteomyelitis
d.Osteomalacia
b
What is the term for the procedure in which a sterile needle is inserted into the cheast and fluid is withdrawn into a syringe?
a.Cystocentesis
b.Thoracorrhagia
c.Pneumogenesis
d.Thoracocentesis
d
What term refers to the medical specialty that deals primaily with tumors?
a.Oncology
b.Neoplasoloy
c.Neonatology
d.Cancerology
a
A dog has swallowed a ball, and it is stuck in its stomach. What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it?
a.Gastrectomy
b.Gastrstomy
c.Gastrotomy
d.Gastropexy
c A gastrotomy is when an incision is made the stomach, whicj allows foreign bodies to be removed. A gastrectomy is when a portion of the stomach is surgically removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured). A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).
The veterinarian has noted in a dog's record that alopecia is present. This means which of the fallowing condition is present?
a.Itching
b.Diarrhea
c.Not eating
d.Hair loss
d
What term refers to an animal drinking more water than normal?
a.Hydrophilia
b.Polydipsia
c.Polyphagia
d.Multihydrosis
b
A dog has had a cast on its leg for 5 weeks. When the cast is removed, the muscles on the affected leg are smaller than on the other leg. What is the term used to describe this condition?
a.Muscular dystrophy
b.Muscular atrophy
c.Muscular hyperplasia
b
Which of the fallowing terms refers to a white blood count below normal?
a.Leukopemia
b.Leukocytosis
c.Leukemia
d.Anemia
a Leukocytosis is a white blood cell count above normal. Leukemia is a nepplasia of blood cells. Anemia is an erythrocyte count below normal.
A dog has swallowed a ball, And it is stuck in its stomach.What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it?
a.Gastrectomy
b.Gastrostomy
c.Gastrotomy
d.Gastropexy
c A Gastrotomy is when an incision is made in the stomach, which foreign bodies to be removed. A gasterectomy is when a portion of the stomach is removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured).  A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).
What is the correct term for a drug administered to relieve pain?
a.Analgesic
b.Anesthetic
c.Antipyretic 
d.Antitussive
a
A cat that already delivered two kittens has another kitten stuck in the birth canal and is having difficulty giving birth to it. What term is used to describe this condition?
a.Pyometra
b.Hysterectomy
c.Dystocia
d.Paronchia
c
What term patogenic refer to?
a.Neoplasia
b.Disease causing
c.Unknown cause
d.Road to nowhere
b
The veterinarian indicates in the record that a cat has otitis. What of the fallowing structure is affected?
a.Eye
b.Bone
c.Nose
d.Ear
d
An anesthetized cat's heart rate has slowed to an abnormally low 30 beats per minute. Which of the fallowing terms best describes this condition?
a.Arrhythmia
b.Murmur
c.Bradycardia
d.Tachycardia
c A murmur is an abnormal heart sound. Tachycardia is a heart rate above normal.
The veterinarian aspirates pus from the chest of a cat. What is the term for this condition?
a.Pyothorax
b.Pneuomonia
c.Peritonitis
d.Pyoderma
a Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. Peritonitis is an inflammation of peritoneum or lining of the abdomen. Pyoderma is areas of pus in the skin.
An anesthetized dog has  blue color to its mucous membranes. What is the term used to describe this condition?
a.Icterus
b.Lipemia
c.Cyanosis
d.Xanthosis
c Icterus is a yellowing of the mucous membranes resulting from increased bilrubin in the blood. Lipemia is a fat in the blood that gives a white color to the serum or plasma
What term refers to a benign fatty tumor?
a.Lipocarcinoma
b.Lipoma
c.Obesioma
d.Liposarcoma
b
What is an electrocardiogram?
a.A surgical procedure on the heart
b.Looking at sound waves from the heart
c.An electrical recording of the heart
d.A radiograph of the heart
c
A cat is exhibiting anisocoria. What is occuring?
a.The cat is not eating
b.The cat is lame
c.The cat is scratching
d.The cat pupils are different sizes
d A nisocoria is a condition that is often seen after severre head trauma.
The granules in the cytoplasm of n eosinopil are
a.Purple
b.Blue
c.Red
d.Black
a Eosin- refers to the color red.
To torse means
a.To have decreased circulation
b.To fill with gas
c.To twist
d.To displace
c
The word part that means "long" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
a
The word part that means "growth" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
d
The word part that means "middle" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
b
The word part that means "short" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
c
Inflammation of the gums is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
c
Inflammation of all or any of the mucous membranes of the mouth os
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
a The prefix stoma- refers to a mouth like opening or the mouth
Inflammation of the tongue is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
b Gloss(o) is a word  element that refers to the tongue.
Inflammation of the throat is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
d Pharng(o) refers to the pharynx or throat.
Inflammation of the salivary glands is
a.Sialoschesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
c Aden(o) is a word element that refers to te gland; -itis refers to inflammation
A salivary cyst is a 
a.Sialoscesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
d -cele is a word element that can mean "tumor" or "cavity"
Suppression of the flow of saliva is
a.Sialoscesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
a
An agent that induces salivation is a 
a.Sialoschesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
b -gen is a word element that means "agent that produces"
Difficulty standing is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
d
Difficulty swallowing is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
c -phagia is a word element that means "eating or swallowing"
Difficulty defectating is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
a
Difficulty breathing
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
b -pnea is a word element that means "breathing or respiration"
A displaced or malpositioned organ is reffered to as
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectopion
c
An eyelid that is turning outward is described
as an
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.ectopic
d.Ectropion
d
Blood under the skin produced by ruptured blood vessels in the area is known as
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectropion
b
A nose bleed is also known as an
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectropic
a
Accumulation of water in the thorax is known as
a.Chylotorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
c Hydro(o) is a word element that means "water or hydrogen"
Accumulation of fatty fluid in the thorax is
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
a Chyl(o) is a word element that pertains to chyle, a milky fluid consisting of lymph and fat
Accumulation of purulent fluid in the thorax known as
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
b Py(o) is a word element that means "pus"
Accumulation of air in the thorax is known as
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrpthorax
d.Pneuthorax
d
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland is
a.Dacryoadenalgia
b.Dacryoadenitis
c.Dacryocystoptosis
d.Dacryoma
b -aden is a word element that means "gland"; itis refers to inflammation
A tumor of the lacrimal gland would be identified as a
a.Dacryadenalgia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
d -oma is a word element that means "tumor or neoplasm"
A painful lacrimal gland is described as
a.Dacryadenaglia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
a -aglia means "pain in a gland"
Prolapse of the lacrimal gland is described as
a.Dacryadenalgia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
c
A pug,with its very short nose, is an example of a \_\_ breed.
a.Dolichocephalic
b.Mesaaticephalic
c.Brachiocephalic
d.Brachygnathous
d Brachy(o) is a word element that means "short"
A greyhound, with its very long nose, is an example of a \_\_\_ breed
a.Dolichocephalic
b.Mesaticephalic
c.Brachiocephalic
d.Brachgnathous
a Doliich(o) is a word element that means "long"
The term marsupialization refers to
a.Creation of a communication between two vessels
b.Creation of opening into a organ
c.Creation of opening from a cyst to the body surface
d.Creation of incision into an organ
c
Retinomalacia refers to
a.Inflammation of the retina
b.Softening of the retina
c.Tumor of the retina
d.Splitting of the retina
b the suffix -malacia means a softening or softness of a part or tissue
Tenesmus refers to
a.Paralysis of the anal sphincter
b.Straining to defecate
c.Uncontrollable defecation
d.Copious amounts of diarrhea
b
Steatorrhea refers to 
a.Fat in the stool
b.Blood in the stool
c.Mucus in the stool
d.Plant material in the stool
a Steat(o) is a word element that means "fat or oil." The suffix -orrthea pertains to flow or discharge
Coprophagia refers to
a.Increased appetite
b.Ingesting feces
c.Excessive amount of stool
d.Difficulty eating
b 
Ostermalacia refers to
a.Inflammation of the bone
b.Cancer of the bone
c.Infection of the bone
d.Softening of the bone
d
Epiphora refers to
a.Excessive urine
b.Excessive salvation
c.Excessive tear flow
d.Excessive defecation
c 
Hyperesthesic animals are 
a.Abnormally sensitive to stimuli
b.Abnormally unresponsive to stimuli
c.Abnormally sensitive to anesthesia
d.Abnormally unresponsive to anesthesia
a Hyper- is a word element that means "abnormally increased or excessive"; -esthsic pertains to sensation
Hypernatremia refers to a/an
a.Deficiency of sodium in the blood
b.Deficiency of sodium in the urine
c.Excessive amount of sodium in the urine
d.Excessive mount of sodium in the blood
d
A condition in which voluntary muscular movements overreanch the intended goal is
a.Hypermetria
b.Hyperexia
c.Hypermastia
d.Hypermetopia
a
Mastication refers to the process of 
a.Defecating
b.Swallowing
c.Chewing
d.Urinating
c
A meatus is
a.The body of a muscle
b.The area distal to the tarsus
c.The jointing of two vessels
d.An opening or passage
d
Prehension refers to 
a.Retaining
b.Grasping
c.Comprehending
d.Releasing
b
The term that pertains to a jaundice color is
a.Ichthyoid
b.Icteric
c.Idiopathic
d.Ichor
b
Atelectasis results in a/an 
a.Aggulation
b.Nose bleed
c.Collaped lung
d.Failure of muscle coordination
c
Oliuguria refers to
a.Difficult urination
b.No urination
c.Excessive amount of urination
d.Small amount of urination
d Olig(o) is a word element that means "few, little, or scant"
The term that means "itching" is
a.Puritis
b.Puritus
c.Putrid
d.Psoriasis
a
The term myositis refers to
a.Inflammation of the uterus
b.Inflammation of the heart
c.Inflammation of the muscle
d
The endosteum is found on
a.Ths interior surfaces of bones
b.Te outer surfaces of bones
c.The interior of the heart
d.The interior of the thorax
a
The term for an undersized brain is
a.Dystrophy
b.Hydrocephaly
c.Microcephaly
d.Hypertrophy
c
What is the term used to describe treatment using ultracold liquids?
a.Lithotripsy
b.Hydrotherapy
c.Microsurgery
d.Cryotherapy
d
The prefix that relates to water
a.Hidro-
b.Hydro-
c.Xantho-
d.Pyo-
b
The term that means "impaired or difficult breathing" is
a.Dyspnea
b.Tachypnea
c.Strider
d.Rales
a
The suffix that means "inflammation" is 
a.-osis
b.-itis
c.-opathy
d.-emia
b
The term that refers to an excision or surgical removal of the kidney is
a.Hepatopexy
b.Hepatectomy
c.Nephrectomy
d.Nephropexy
c
An animal that suffers from this condition is having difficulty ingesting or swallowing food
a.Dyspnea
b.Dyspnea
c.Dystrophy
d.Indigestion
a
A condition characterized by a decreased in red blood cells is
a.Anecephaly
b.Aorexia
c.Anigina
d.Anemia
d
The surgical removal of a retained testical is called
a.Cryptctomy
b.Cryptorchidectomy
c.Orchidectomy
d.Monorchidectomy
c
The term that refers to surgically 
a.Enterotomy
b.Enterotomy
c.Enterorrhaphy
d.Enteropexy
b
The term that refers to making an incision through the bdominal wall is
a.Laparostomy
b.Enterotomy
c.Enterostomy
d.Laparotomy
d
The procedure used to achieve surgical fixation of the true stomach compartment of a cow is
a.Abomasotomy
b.Rumenotomy
c.Abomasopexy
d.Rumenopexy
c
The term that means "joint pain" is 
a.Arthralgia
b.Arthropathy
c.Arthritis
d.Arthogryposis
a
The term that refers to an animal infected with yeast of the family Candida is
a.Candidalgia
b.Candidopathy
c.Cadiditis
d.Candidiasis
d
Dilation, expansion, or distention of the lungs result in
a.Emphysema
b.Empyema
c.Pleurisy
d.Pleuritis
a
A disorder or disease of a bone is a/an 
a.Ostealgia
b.Osteapathy
c.Chondralgia
d.Chondropathy
b
A slow heart rate is described as 
a.Anacardia
b.Bradycardia
c.Microcardia
d.Tachycardia
b
Lack of urine flow is described as
a.Anuria
b.Dysuria
c.Oliguria
d.Polyuria
a
The term that refers to low blood pressure is
a.Hypertension
b.Hypocardia
c.Hypotension
d.Hypercardia
c
What condition involved pus?
a.Chylothorax
b.Nephritis
c.Cysitis
d.Pyoderma
d
The surgical removal of the uterus is
a.Salpingoctomy
b.Orchiectomy
c.Hysterectomy
d.Episiectomy
c
The combining form related to the testes is 
a.Salpino-
b.Orchi-
c.Hystero-
d.Episio-
a
The term that refers to the removal of testes is
a.Vasectomy
b.Orchidectomy
c.Hysterectomy
d.Spaying
b
The two word parts that have the same meaning are
a.Costo- and chondro-
b.Adipo- and lipo-
c.Cephalo- and cranio-
d.Mandibulo- and maxillo-
b
The medical description used to classify flat faced breeds such as bulldogsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa and Persian cats is
a.Hyperocular
b.Dyspneic
c.Pediatric
d.Bracygathia
d
The junction where the ribs join the cartilage from the sternum from the sternum is
a.Costochondral
b.Thoracosternal
c.Thoracoabdominal
d.Thoracocondral
a
The surgical procedure that involves cutting the eardrum to drain exudate is a
a.Costomy
b.Ototomy
c.Myringotomy
d.Pinnotomy
c
The medical term for declawing
a.Phalangectomy
b.Digitectomy
c.Plicetomy
d.Onychectomy
d
Two words or word parts that mean the same thing are
a.Micro- and megalo-
b.Spondylo- and chondr-
c.Pilo- and tricho-
d.Ankylo- and tarso-
c
Any localized, abnormal change in tissue structure is call 
a.Lesion
b.Nidus
c.Nevus
d.Ulcer
a
A disease of the vertebra or spinal cord is called a/an 
a.Neurosis
b.Spondylosis
c.Encephalosis
d.Ostoeis
b
 The condition of being bent, looped, or  fused is 
a.Sclerosis
b.Megalosis
c.Ankylosis
d.Lithotripsy
c
The procedure used to destroy a stone or calculus
a.Slerotripsy
b.Nephrotomy
c.Cystotomy
d.Lithotripsy
d
The term used to describe pathologic hardening of the arteries is
a.Arteriosclerosis
b.Atherosclerosis
c.Vasoectasia
d.Vasodura
a
The term used to describe enlargement of the liver
a.Micrphepatitis
b.Hepatitis
c.Hepatomegaly
d.Cholelitiasis
c
The suffix that means "paralysis" is
a.-liasis
b.-lysis
c.phagia
d.plegia
d
Ther term that means "abnormal growth" is
a.Paresis
b.Hyperplasia
c.Dysplasia
d.Dysplegia
c
The condition that is described as a weakness or paralysis of one side of the body is
a.Hemiparesis
b.Paralysis
c.Quadriplegia
d.Diplegia
a
The enlargement of tissue due to increased cell numbers is a 
a.Hypertrophy
b.Hyperlysis
c.Hyperplasia
d.Hyperplegia 
c.Hyperplegia
c
A plane parallel to the median plane is
a. Transverse
b.Axial
c.Sagittal
d.Oblique
c
The surfce of a tooth closest to the tongue is
a.Lingual
b.Mesial
c.Buccal
d.Occlusal
a
The foot is \_\_ relative to the knee
a.Proximal
b.Distal
c.Medial
d.Oblique
a
The skeleton of a limb is part of the \_\_ skeleton
a.Appendicular
b.Axial
c.Sagittal
d.Proximal
a
Where on an animal is an ectoparaite found?
a.Stomach
b.Intestine
c.Lungs
d.Skin
d
Where is the submandibular lymph nodes?
a.Next to the ear
b.Under the arm
c.Under the jaw
d.Behind the knee
c
The inside of a horse's leg is the \_\_ surface of te leg
a.Doesal
b.Ventral
c.Medial
d.Lateral
c
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
a.Above the thyroid glands
b.Below the thyroid glands
c.Next to the thyroid glands
d.On the thyroid glands
c
A purulent condition always involves 
a.Bacteria
b.Virus
c.Injury
d.Pus
d
What does hypodermic mean?
a.For injection
b.Under the skin
c.Single use
d.Sterile
b
When describing bone fractures, the two terms that  mean the same thing are
a.Close and compound
b.Compound and comminuted 
c.Comminted and open 
d.Open and compound
d Open and compound are used to describe fractures in which the bone  penetrates the skin
Spherical bacterium found grouped in pairs is
a.Staphylococcus
b.Bacillus
c.Steptococcus
d.Diplococcus
d
The condition in which the tissues turn blue is
a.leukosis
b.Cynosis
c.Melanosis
d.Xanthosis
b
The condition in which the skin hardens and is replaced with connective tissue is
a.Dermatitis
b.Dermatophytosis
c.Sclerodema
d.Xanthosis
c
The cancerous condition of an overproduction of white blood cells is
a.Leukemia
b.Leukoctosis
c.Leukocyte
d.Leukopenia
a
The cancerous condition that involves black skin lesions is
a.Leukosis
b.Lymphoma
c.Melanoma
d.Dermatosis
c
An intra articular injection is given 
a.In the joint
b.Between two joints
c.In the cartilage
d.Between two vertebrae
a
The prefix that means "within" or "inside" is
a.Intra-
b.Syn-
c.Toco-
d.Aniso-
a
Another term with the same meaning as "clot cell" is
a.Acanthocyte
b.Erythrocyte
c.Leeukpcyte
d.Thrombpcyte
d
A permanent, surgically created opening into the stomach though the body wall is a/an
a.Enterotomy
b.Enterostomy
c.Gastrostomy
d.Gastrotomy
c
 A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
What clinical is present in the dog?
a.Soft and bloody stool
b.Vomiting
c.Irregular heartbeat
d.Increased salivation
b
A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
This dogs gait is occasionally 
a.Uncoordinated
b.Sluggish
c.Lame
d.Frenzied
a
A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
a.7a.m. the next day
b.7p.m.the same day
c.1p.m. the same day
d.3p.m. the same day
d The medication is given three times a day or every 8 hours
A medication that is prescribed prn should be given on which of the fallowing schedual?
a.Indefinitely, until the veterinarian order it to stop
b.As needed
c.Twice daily
d.Only in conjunction with other medication
b
An adenocacinoma is  best described as a
a.Malignant tumor derived from glandular tissue
b,Benign growth found in the intestine 
c.Malignant tumor of the reproductive system 
d.Benign tumor found in the oral cavity
a
Which dermatologic clinical sign would you expect to be associated with an allergic reaction to another to an ointment placed on the skin?
a.Pruritus
b.Hematochezia
c.Ptyalism
d.Nystagmus
a
Proptosis refers to a/an
a.Cherry eye syndrome
b.Protrusion of the rectal mucosa
c.Displacement or bulging of the eye
d.Inversion of the right atrioventricular valve
c
The medical term for protrusion of an organ through the body wall is
a.Torsion
b.Volvulus 
c.Hernia
d.Hemorrhoid
c
An acute disease is one that
a.Involves the gastrointestinal tract 
b.Involves the skin
c.Comes on slowly
d.Comes on quickly
d
What is a laparotomy?
a.A surgical procedure to discover the cause of abdominal wall
b.incision through the abdominal wall
c.Removal of part of the gastrointestinal tract
d.Search for a foreign body in the small intestine
b
An intussusception can be described as a/an
a.Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an adjacent part of the intestine 
b.Torsion of the mesentery, resulting in strangulation of the intestine
c.Suturing together two separate structures
d.Changing the shape of an organ
c
Necrotic tissue is tissue in which 
a.Inflammation is present
b.Cancer cells are present
c.A color change has occurred
d.The cells have died
d
What is pulmonary edema?
a.Presence of free fluid between the chest wall and the lungs
b.Effusion of fluid into the alveoli
c.Stagnant blood circulation in the lungs
d. Parasitic infection of the lungs
b
Proud flesh is the 
a.Persistence of the spermatic cord fallowing castration of a horse
b.Exuberant granulation tissue developing in a wound
c.Cutaneous neoplasm found in a horse
d.Crest of a stallion neck
b
Ischemia occurs when a tissue lacks
a.Heat
b.Cells
c.Firmness
d.Blood flow
d
An arthrotomy is a surgical procedure in which 
a.An incision is made into a joint
b.The interior of a joint is examined with an artroscope
c.Cartilage is removed from the joint surface
d.Fluid is aspirated from the joint
a
Blepharospasm is a spasm or twitching of the 
a.Prepuce
b.Thigh
c.Facial nerve
d.Eyelids
d
Glossitis is inflammation of the
a.Oviduct
b.bile duct
c.Tongue
d.Superficial layers of skin
c
Phinoplasty is
a.Looking into the throat
b.Surgical repair of the throat
c.Looking in the nose
d.Surgical repair of the nose
d
What is an infarct?
a.Traveling blood clot
b.Blood filled area of tissue
c.Area of dead tissue
d.Heart attack
c
A nephrotoxic drug is one that can damage the 
a.Kidneys
b.Liver
c.Nervous tissue
d.Gall Bladder
a
Cryptorchidism is
a.Removal of testicles
b.Repair of a scrotal hernia
c.Having one testicle only
d.Having one or more ectopic testicles
d
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
The term nystagmus is best defined as
a.A condition in which the horse appears to be unusually sleepy
b.A behavioral state in which the female appears to be in heat
c.An involuntary deviation of the eye
d.Rhythmic movement of both eyeballs in unison
d
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
Fasciculation refers to
a.Seizure like movements
b.Small, local, involuntary movements
c.Generalized, increased muscle tone
d.Inability to move
b
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
If the client gives the prescribed  medication at 8a.m., the nexttreatment should be given at
a.8p.m. the same day
b.8a.m. the next morning
c.2p.m. the same day
d.4p.m. the same day
c The medication is given 4 times a day or every 6 hours
 When used in referance to food, tdn refers to
a.Total determined nutrition
b.Tested digestible nutrition
c.Total digestible nutrients
d.Tested determined nutrients
c
A specific pathogen free (SPF) pig is one that is known to be free of
a.Inherited defects
b.Gastrointestinal parasites
c.Nutritional defects
d.Certain infectious microorganisms 
d
An endoscope is an instrument used to 
a.Administer pills or boluses
b.Open a body cavity to allow inspection or medication
c.Allow direct observation of internal organs such as the stomach
d.Prevent an animal from kicking
c
What is the difference between an emasculatome and emasculator?
a.The emasculatome removes the testicle, whereas the dose not emasculator
b.A skin incision is not made before using the emasculator but is required when using the emasculatome
c.The emasculator crushes the spermatic cord, where as the emasculatome crushes and cuts the spermatic cord. The emasculator is used for cattle only, the emasculatome is used for horses only
c

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What is the correct term for sticking a needle into a lymph node and aspirating cells for examination?

a. Punch biopsy
b. Lymphostomy
c. Lymphocentesis
d. Histopathology

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What is the correct term for an inflammation of the urinary bladder?

a. Nephritis
b. Cystitis
c. Cystocentesis
d. Cystouritis

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What is the coWhat is the correct term for the surgical removal of a mammary glad?
a.Mastotomy 
b.Mastostomy
c.Mastectomy
d,Mammotomy

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What dose the term anorexia mean?

a. Low erythrocyte count
b. Not eating
c. Depressed
d. Abnormal heart rhythm

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What is the correct term for an instrument used to examine ears?

a. Ophthalmologist
b. Laryngoscope
c. Laparoscope
d. Otoscope

d The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the eyes. The laryngoscope is used to examine the larynx and aid in the placement of an endotracheal tube. A laparoscope is used to examine the abdomen.

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What term mean “fever”?

a. Hypothermia
b. Pyrexia
c. Hyperthermia
d. Epilepsy

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What I count
b.Not eating
c.Depressed 
d.Abnormal heart rhythm
b
What is the correct term for an instrument used to examine ears?
a.Ophthalmologist
Our
d.Otoscope
d The ophthalmoscope is used to examine the eyes. The laryngoscope is used to examine the larynx and aid in the placement of an endotracheal tube. Al aparoscope is used to examine the abdomen.
What term mean "fever"?
a.Hypothermia
b.Pyrexia
c.Hyperthermia
d. Epilepsy
b
What is the term for an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?
a.Hydrocephalus
b.Encephalitid
c.Encephalomyelitis
d.Epilepsy
c Encephalitis is an inflammation of thebrain
What term that refers to a benign black tumor?
a.Melanoma
b.Melancarcinoma
c. Melanosis
d.Xanthoma
a
What is the name of the device used to count blood cells?
a.Hematoscope
b.Hemocytometer
c.Hematometer
d.Leukoctomemter
b
A dog's spleen is enlarged. What is the correct term for this condition?
a.Splenomegaly
b.Hypoplasia
c.Analesia
d.Splenoplasia
a
What is the correct term for a radiograph taken with air in the urinary bladder?
a.Cystogram
b.Aerocystogram
c.Analgesia
d.Pneumocystogram
d
What is the correct term for surgically creating a new opening into the uretha?
a.Urethrotomy
b.Ureterostomy
c.Urethrostomy
d.Urethrectomy
c Urethrotomy is when an incision is made in the uretha but is then sutured.
What is the term for heat muscle disease?
a.Pericarditis
b.Electrocardiopathy
c.Endocarditis
d.Cardiomyopathy
d Pericarditis is an inflammation of the area around the heart. Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.
What is the term that means "a condition of  death"?
a.Autolysis
b.Pathosis
c.Necritis
d.Nercrosis
d
Sometimes lymph nodes enlarge because of an increase in the number of cells. What is the term for overdevelopment because of an increase in the number of cells?
a.Hypertrophy
b.Adenopathy
c.Hyperplasia
d.Metastaisis
c Hypertrophy is the enlargement of a tissue because of an increase in the size of the cells such as seen in muscle. Metastasis is the spread of malignant cells from a neoplasm somewhere else in the body. Metastasis often occurs to the neoplasm and results in enlargement of the affected node(s).
What term refers to an inflammation of the kidney?
a.Nephritis
b.Nephrosis
c.Renalitis
d.Uremia
a
What structure is inflamed in a keratitis?
a.Prostate
b.Retina
c.Conjunctiva
d.Cornea
d
A dog is born with a soft, swollen area over the anterior cranium The veterinarian suspects "water on the brain." What is the correct medical term for this condition?
a.Hydroencephealitis
b.Cephalohydrosis
c.Hydronephrosis
d.Hydrocephalus
d
Orthopedics is the medical specialty concerned with
a.Muscle and bone
b. neoplasia
c.The reproductive system
d.Aged animals
a
Which of the fallowing cells is normally is found in the in the bone marrow?
a.Oocyte
b.Squamous cell
c.Myocyte
d.Myelocyte
d The myelocyte is an immature granulocyte white blood cell normally found in the bone marrow.
What is the term for a blood clot that travels though circulation?
a.Thrombus
b.Thromboembolus
c.Embolus
d.Stroke
b A thrombus is a blood clot; am embolus is any undissolved substance that travels through the blood vessels. Thromboembolus is an undissolved blood clot that travels through the blood vessels.
Which of the fallowing literally means the "study of no feeling"?
a.Analgesiology
b.Analgia
c.Hypoesthesiology
d.Anesthesiology
d
What is the name of the area where the upper and lower eyelids meet?
a.Conjuctiva
b.Cornea
c.Uvea
d.Canthus
d
A collie is born with eues smaller than normal. What is this called?
a.Hypepthalmia
b.Anopthalmia
c.Microphthalmia
d.Ophthalmitis
c
A cataract is found in what structure?
a.Kidney
b.Lens of the eye
c.Brain
d.Reproductive tract
Which of the fallowing terms means "difficult breathing"?
a.Dystrophy
b.Tachupnea
c.Pneumothorax
d.Dyspnea
d Dystophy refers to a poorly formed tissue or organ. Tachypnea means "fast breathing." Pneumothrax is when there is air in the chest outside of the lungs and often results in dyspnea.
What is the term for a malignant bone tumor?
a.Cystocentesis
b.Osteosarcoma 
c.Osteomyelitis
d.Osteomalacia
b
What is the term for the procedure in which a sterile needle is inserted into the cheast and fluid is withdrawn into a syringe?
a.Cystocentesis
b.Thoracorrhagia
c.Pneumogenesis
d.Thoracocentesis
d
What term refers to the medical specialty that deals primaily with tumors?
a.Oncology
b.Neoplasoloy
c.Neonatology
d.Cancerology
a
A dog has swallowed a ball, and it is stuck in its stomach. What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it?
a.Gastrectomy
b.Gastrstomy
c.Gastrotomy
d.Gastropexy
c A gastrotomy is when an incision is made the stomach, whicj allows foreign bodies to be removed. A gastrectomy is when a portion of the stomach is surgically removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured). A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).
The veterinarian has noted in a dog's record that alopecia is present. This means which of the fallowing condition is present?
a.Itching
b.Diarrhea
c.Not eating
d.Hair loss
d
What term refers to an animal drinking more water than normal?
a.Hydrophilia
b.Polydipsia
c.Polyphagia
d.Multihydrosis
b
A dog has had a cast on its leg for 5 weeks. When the cast is removed, the muscles on the affected leg are smaller than on the other leg. What is the term used to describe this condition?
a.Muscular dystrophy
b.Muscular atrophy
c.Muscular hyperplasia
b
Which of the fallowing terms refers to a white blood count below normal?
a.Leukopemia
b.Leukocytosis
c.Leukemia
d.Anemia
a Leukocytosis is a white blood cell count above normal. Leukemia is a nepplasia of blood cells. Anemia is an erythrocyte count below normal.
A dog has swallowed a ball, And it is stuck in its stomach.What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it?
a.Gastrectomy
b.Gastrostomy
c.Gastrotomy
d.Gastropexy
c A Gastrotomy is when an incision is made in the stomach, which foreign bodies to be removed. A gasterectomy is when a portion of the stomach is removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured).  A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).
What is the correct term for a drug administered to relieve pain?
a.Analgesic
b.Anesthetic
c.Antipyretic 
d.Antitussive
a
A cat that already delivered two kittens has another kitten stuck in the birth canal and is having difficulty giving birth to it. What term is used to describe this condition?
a.Pyometra
b.Hysterectomy
c.Dystocia
d.Paronchia
c
What term patogenic refer to?
a.Neoplasia
b.Disease causing
c.Unknown cause
d.Road to nowhere
b
The veterinarian indicates in the record that a cat has otitis. What of the fallowing structure is affected?
a.Eye
b.Bone
c.Nose
d.Ear
d
An anesthetized cat's heart rate has slowed to an abnormally low 30 beats per minute. Which of the fallowing terms best describes this condition?
a.Arrhythmia
b.Murmur
c.Bradycardia
d.Tachycardia
c A murmur is an abnormal heart sound. Tachycardia is a heart rate above normal.
The veterinarian aspirates pus from the chest of a cat. What is the term for this condition?
a.Pyothorax
b.Pneuomonia
c.Peritonitis
d.Pyoderma
a Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. Peritonitis is an inflammation of peritoneum or lining of the abdomen. Pyoderma is areas of pus in the skin.
An anesthetized dog has  blue color to its mucous membranes. What is the term used to describe this condition?
a.Icterus
b.Lipemia
c.Cyanosis
d.Xanthosis
c Icterus is a yellowing of the mucous membranes resulting from increased bilrubin in the blood. Lipemia is a fat in the blood that gives a white color to the serum or plasma
What term refers to a benign fatty tumor?
a.Lipocarcinoma
b.Lipoma
c.Obesioma
d.Liposarcoma
b
What is an electrocardiogram?
a.A surgical procedure on the heart
b.Looking at sound waves from the heart
c.An electrical recording of the heart
d.A radiograph of the heart
c
A cat is exhibiting anisocoria. What is occuring?
a.The cat is not eating
b.The cat is lame
c.The cat is scratching
d.The cat pupils are different sizes
d A nisocoria is a condition that is often seen after severre head trauma.
The granules in the cytoplasm of n eosinopil are
a.Purple
b.Blue
c.Red
d.Black
a Eosin- refers to the color red.
To torse means
a.To have decreased circulation
b.To fill with gas
c.To twist
d.To displace
c
The word part that means "long" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
a
The word part that means "growth" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
d
The word part that means "middle" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
b
The word part that means "short" is
a.Dolicho
b.Meso
c.Brachy
d.Trophy
c
Inflammation of the gums is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
c
Inflammation of all or any of the mucous membranes of the mouth os
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
a The prefix stoma- refers to a mouth like opening or the mouth
Inflammation of the tongue is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
b Gloss(o) is a word  element that refers to the tongue.
Inflammation of the throat is
a.Stomatitis
b.Glossitis
c.Gingivitis
d.Pharyngitis
d Pharng(o) refers to the pharynx or throat.
Inflammation of the salivary glands is
a.Sialoschesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
c Aden(o) is a word element that refers to te gland; -itis refers to inflammation
A salivary cyst is a 
a.Sialoscesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
d -cele is a word element that can mean "tumor" or "cavity"
Suppression of the flow of saliva is
a.Sialoscesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
a
An agent that induces salivation is a 
a.Sialoschesis
b.Sialogen
c.Sialoadenitis
d.Sialocele
b -gen is a word element that means "agent that produces"
Difficulty standing is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
d
Difficulty swallowing is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
c -phagia is a word element that means "eating or swallowing"
Difficulty defectating is
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
a
Difficulty breathing
a.Dyschezia
b.Dyspnea
c.Dysphagia
d.Ataxia
b -pnea is a word element that means "breathing or respiration"
A displaced or malpositioned organ is reffered to as
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectopion
c
An eyelid that is turning outward is described
as an
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.ectopic
d.Ectropion
d
Blood under the skin produced by ruptured blood vessels in the area is known as
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectropion
b
A nose bleed is also known as an
a.Epistaxis
b.Ecchymosis
c.Ectopic
d.Ectropic
a
Accumulation of water in the thorax is known as
a.Chylotorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
c Hydro(o) is a word element that means "water or hydrogen"
Accumulation of fatty fluid in the thorax is
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
a Chyl(o) is a word element that pertains to chyle, a milky fluid consisting of lymph and fat
Accumulation of purulent fluid in the thorax known as
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrothorax
d.Pneuthorax
b Py(o) is a word element that means "pus"
Accumulation of air in the thorax is known as
a.Chylothorax
b.Pyothorax
c.Hydrpthorax
d.Pneuthorax
d
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland is
a.Dacryoadenalgia
b.Dacryoadenitis
c.Dacryocystoptosis
d.Dacryoma
b -aden is a word element that means "gland"; itis refers to inflammation
A tumor of the lacrimal gland would be identified as a
a.Dacryadenalgia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
d -oma is a word element that means "tumor or neoplasm"
A painful lacrimal gland is described as
a.Dacryadenaglia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
a -aglia means "pain in a gland"
Prolapse of the lacrimal gland is described as
a.Dacryadenalgia
b.Dacryadenitis
c.Dacryocystopsis
d.Dacryoma
c
A pug,with its very short nose, is an example of a \_\_ breed.
a.Dolichocephalic
b.Mesaaticephalic
c.Brachiocephalic
d.Brachygnathous
d Brachy(o) is a word element that means "short"
A greyhound, with its very long nose, is an example of a \_\_\_ breed
a.Dolichocephalic
b.Mesaticephalic
c.Brachiocephalic
d.Brachgnathous
a Doliich(o) is a word element that means "long"
The term marsupialization refers to
a.Creation of a communication between two vessels
b.Creation of opening into a organ
c.Creation of opening from a cyst to the body surface
d.Creation of incision into an organ
c
Retinomalacia refers to
a.Inflammation of the retina
b.Softening of the retina
c.Tumor of the retina
d.Splitting of the retina
b the suffix -malacia means a softening or softness of a part or tissue
Tenesmus refers to
a.Paralysis of the anal sphincter
b.Straining to defecate
c.Uncontrollable defecation
d.Copious amounts of diarrhea
b
Steatorrhea refers to 
a.Fat in the stool
b.Blood in the stool
c.Mucus in the stool
d.Plant material in the stool
a Steat(o) is a word element that means "fat or oil." The suffix -orrthea pertains to flow or discharge
Coprophagia refers to
a.Increased appetite
b.Ingesting feces
c.Excessive amount of stool
d.Difficulty eating
b 
Ostermalacia refers to
a.Inflammation of the bone
b.Cancer of the bone
c.Infection of the bone
d.Softening of the bone
d
Epiphora refers to
a.Excessive urine
b.Excessive salvation
c.Excessive tear flow
d.Excessive defecation
c 
Hyperesthesic animals are 
a.Abnormally sensitive to stimuli
b.Abnormally unresponsive to stimuli
c.Abnormally sensitive to anesthesia
d.Abnormally unresponsive to anesthesia
a Hyper- is a word element that means "abnormally increased or excessive"; -esthsic pertains to sensation
Hypernatremia refers to a/an
a.Deficiency of sodium in the blood
b.Deficiency of sodium in the urine
c.Excessive amount of sodium in the urine
d.Excessive mount of sodium in the blood
d
A condition in which voluntary muscular movements overreanch the intended goal is
a.Hypermetria
b.Hyperexia
c.Hypermastia
d.Hypermetopia
a
Mastication refers to the process of 
a.Defecating
b.Swallowing
c.Chewing
d.Urinating
c
A meatus is
a.The body of a muscle
b.The area distal to the tarsus
c.The jointing of two vessels
d.An opening or passage
d
Prehension refers to 
a.Retaining
b.Grasping
c.Comprehending
d.Releasing
b
The term that pertains to a jaundice color is
a.Ichthyoid
b.Icteric
c.Idiopathic
d.Ichor
b
Atelectasis results in a/an 
a.Aggulation
b.Nose bleed
c.Collaped lung
d.Failure of muscle coordination
c
Oliuguria refers to
a.Difficult urination
b.No urination
c.Excessive amount of urination
d.Small amount of urination
d Olig(o) is a word element that means "few, little, or scant"
The term that means "itching" is
a.Puritis
b.Puritus
c.Putrid
d.Psoriasis
a
The term myositis refers to
a.Inflammation of the uterus
b.Inflammation of the heart
c.Inflammation of the muscle
d
The endosteum is found on
a.Ths interior surfaces of bones
b.Te outer surfaces of bones
c.The interior of the heart
d.The interior of the thorax
a
The term for an undersized brain is
a.Dystrophy
b.Hydrocephaly
c.Microcephaly
d.Hypertrophy
c
What is the term used to describe treatment using ultracold liquids?
a.Lithotripsy
b.Hydrotherapy
c.Microsurgery
d.Cryotherapy
d
The prefix that relates to water
a.Hidro-
b.Hydro-
c.Xantho-
d.Pyo-
b
The term that means "impaired or difficult breathing" is
a.Dyspnea
b.Tachypnea
c.Strider
d.Rales
a
The suffix that means "inflammation" is 
a.-osis
b.-itis
c.-opathy
d.-emia
b
The term that refers to an excision or surgical removal of the kidney is
a.Hepatopexy
b.Hepatectomy
c.Nephrectomy
d.Nephropexy
c
An animal that suffers from this condition is having difficulty ingesting or swallowing food
a.Dyspnea
b.Dyspnea
c.Dystrophy
d.Indigestion
a
A condition characterized by a decreased in red blood cells is
a.Anecephaly
b.Aorexia
c.Anigina
d.Anemia
d
The surgical removal of a retained testical is called
a.Cryptctomy
b.Cryptorchidectomy
c.Orchidectomy
d.Monorchidectomy
c
The term that refers to surgically 
a.Enterotomy
b.Enterotomy
c.Enterorrhaphy
d.Enteropexy
b
The term that refers to making an incision through the bdominal wall is
a.Laparostomy
b.Enterotomy
c.Enterostomy
d.Laparotomy
d
The procedure used to achieve surgical fixation of the true stomach compartment of a cow is
a.Abomasotomy
b.Rumenotomy
c.Abomasopexy
d.Rumenopexy
c
The term that means "joint pain" is 
a.Arthralgia
b.Arthropathy
c.Arthritis
d.Arthogryposis
a
The term that refers to an animal infected with yeast of the family Candida is
a.Candidalgia
b.Candidopathy
c.Cadiditis
d.Candidiasis
d
Dilation, expansion, or distention of the lungs result in
a.Emphysema
b.Empyema
c.Pleurisy
d.Pleuritis
a
A disorder or disease of a bone is a/an 
a.Ostealgia
b.Osteapathy
c.Chondralgia
d.Chondropathy
b
A slow heart rate is described as 
a.Anacardia
b.Bradycardia
c.Microcardia
d.Tachycardia
b
Lack of urine flow is described as
a.Anuria
b.Dysuria
c.Oliguria
d.Polyuria
a
The term that refers to low blood pressure is
a.Hypertension
b.Hypocardia
c.Hypotension
d.Hypercardia
c
What condition involved pus?
a.Chylothorax
b.Nephritis
c.Cysitis
d.Pyoderma
d
The surgical removal of the uterus is
a.Salpingoctomy
b.Orchiectomy
c.Hysterectomy
d.Episiectomy
c
The combining form related to the testes is 
a.Salpino-
b.Orchi-
c.Hystero-
d.Episio-
a
The term that refers to the removal of testes is
a.Vasectomy
b.Orchidectomy
c.Hysterectomy
d.Spaying
b
The two word parts that have the same meaning are
a.Costo- and chondro-
b.Adipo- and lipo-
c.Cephalo- and cranio-
d.Mandibulo- and maxillo-
b
The medical description used to classify flat faced breeds such as bulldogsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa and Persian cats is
a.Hyperocular
b.Dyspneic
c.Pediatric
d.Bracygathia
d
The junction where the ribs join the cartilage from the sternum from the sternum is
a.Costochondral
b.Thoracosternal
c.Thoracoabdominal
d.Thoracocondral
a
The surgical procedure that involves cutting the eardrum to drain exudate is a
a.Costomy
b.Ototomy
c.Myringotomy
d.Pinnotomy
c
The medical term for declawing
a.Phalangectomy
b.Digitectomy
c.Plicetomy
d.Onychectomy
d
Two words or word parts that mean the same thing are
a.Micro- and megalo-
b.Spondylo- and chondr-
c.Pilo- and tricho-
d.Ankylo- and tarso-
c
Any localized, abnormal change in tissue structure is call 
a.Lesion
b.Nidus
c.Nevus
d.Ulcer
a
A disease of the vertebra or spinal cord is called a/an 
a.Neurosis
b.Spondylosis
c.Encephalosis
d.Ostoeis
b
 The condition of being bent, looped, or  fused is 
a.Sclerosis
b.Megalosis
c.Ankylosis
d.Lithotripsy
c
The procedure used to destroy a stone or calculus
a.Slerotripsy
b.Nephrotomy
c.Cystotomy
d.Lithotripsy
d
The term used to describe pathologic hardening of the arteries is
a.Arteriosclerosis
b.Atherosclerosis
c.Vasoectasia
d.Vasodura
a
The term used to describe enlargement of the liver
a.Micrphepatitis
b.Hepatitis
c.Hepatomegaly
d.Cholelitiasis
c
The suffix that means "paralysis" is
a.-liasis
b.-lysis
c.phagia
d.plegia
d
Ther term that means "abnormal growth" is
a.Paresis
b.Hyperplasia
c.Dysplasia
d.Dysplegia
c
The condition that is described as a weakness or paralysis of one side of the body is
a.Hemiparesis
b.Paralysis
c.Quadriplegia
d.Diplegia
a
The enlargement of tissue due to increased cell numbers is a 
a.Hypertrophy
b.Hyperlysis
c.Hyperplasia
d.Hyperplegia 
c.Hyperplegia
c
A plane parallel to the median plane is
a. Transverse
b.Axial
c.Sagittal
d.Oblique
c
The surfce of a tooth closest to the tongue is
a.Lingual
b.Mesial
c.Buccal
d.Occlusal
a
The foot is \_\_ relative to the knee
a.Proximal
b.Distal
c.Medial
d.Oblique
a
The skeleton of a limb is part of the \_\_ skeleton
a.Appendicular
b.Axial
c.Sagittal
d.Proximal
a
Where on an animal is an ectoparaite found?
a.Stomach
b.Intestine
c.Lungs
d.Skin
d
Where is the submandibular lymph nodes?
a.Next to the ear
b.Under the arm
c.Under the jaw
d.Behind the knee
c
The inside of a horse's leg is the \_\_ surface of te leg
a.Doesal
b.Ventral
c.Medial
d.Lateral
c
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
a.Above the thyroid glands
b.Below the thyroid glands
c.Next to the thyroid glands
d.On the thyroid glands
c
A purulent condition always involves 
a.Bacteria
b.Virus
c.Injury
d.Pus
d
What does hypodermic mean?
a.For injection
b.Under the skin
c.Single use
d.Sterile
b
When describing bone fractures, the two terms that  mean the same thing are
a.Close and compound
b.Compound and comminuted 
c.Comminted and open 
d.Open and compound
d Open and compound are used to describe fractures in which the bone  penetrates the skin
Spherical bacterium found grouped in pairs is
a.Staphylococcus
b.Bacillus
c.Steptococcus
d.Diplococcus
d
The condition in which the tissues turn blue is
a.leukosis
b.Cynosis
c.Melanosis
d.Xanthosis
b
The condition in which the skin hardens and is replaced with connective tissue is
a.Dermatitis
b.Dermatophytosis
c.Sclerodema
d.Xanthosis
c
The cancerous condition of an overproduction of white blood cells is
a.Leukemia
b.Leukoctosis
c.Leukocyte
d.Leukopenia
a
The cancerous condition that involves black skin lesions is
a.Leukosis
b.Lymphoma
c.Melanoma
d.Dermatosis
c
An intra articular injection is given 
a.In the joint
b.Between two joints
c.In the cartilage
d.Between two vertebrae
a
The prefix that means "within" or "inside" is
a.Intra-
b.Syn-
c.Toco-
d.Aniso-
a
Another term with the same meaning as "clot cell" is
a.Acanthocyte
b.Erythrocyte
c.Leeukpcyte
d.Thrombpcyte
d
A permanent, surgically created opening into the stomach though the body wall is a/an
a.Enterotomy
b.Enterostomy
c.Gastrostomy
d.Gastrotomy
c
 A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
What clinical is present in the dog?
a.Soft and bloody stool
b.Vomiting
c.Irregular heartbeat
d.Increased salivation
b
A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
This dogs gait is occasionally 
a.Uncoordinated
b.Sluggish
c.Lame
d.Frenzied
a
A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian  prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid
a.7a.m. the next day
b.7p.m.the same day
c.1p.m. the same day
d.3p.m. the same day
d The medication is given three times a day or every 8 hours
A medication that is prescribed prn should be given on which of the fallowing schedual?
a.Indefinitely, until the veterinarian order it to stop
b.As needed
c.Twice daily
d.Only in conjunction with other medication
b
An adenocacinoma is  best described as a
a.Malignant tumor derived from glandular tissue
b,Benign growth found in the intestine 
c.Malignant tumor of the reproductive system 
d.Benign tumor found in the oral cavity
a
Which dermatologic clinical sign would you expect to be associated with an allergic reaction to another to an ointment placed on the skin?
a.Pruritus
b.Hematochezia
c.Ptyalism
d.Nystagmus
a
Proptosis refers to a/an
a.Cherry eye syndrome
b.Protrusion of the rectal mucosa
c.Displacement or bulging of the eye
d.Inversion of the right atrioventricular valve
c
The medical term for protrusion of an organ through the body wall is
a.Torsion
b.Volvulus 
c.Hernia
d.Hemorrhoid
c
An acute disease is one that
a.Involves the gastrointestinal tract 
b.Involves the skin
c.Comes on slowly
d.Comes on quickly
d
What is a laparotomy?
a.A surgical procedure to discover the cause of abdominal wall
b.incision through the abdominal wall
c.Removal of part of the gastrointestinal tract
d.Search for a foreign body in the small intestine
b
An intussusception can be described as a/an
a.Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an adjacent part of the intestine 
b.Torsion of the mesentery, resulting in strangulation of the intestine
c.Suturing together two separate structures
d.Changing the shape of an organ
c
Necrotic tissue is tissue in which 
a.Inflammation is present
b.Cancer cells are present
c.A color change has occurred
d.The cells have died
d
What is pulmonary edema?
a.Presence of free fluid between the chest wall and the lungs
b.Effusion of fluid into the alveoli
c.Stagnant blood circulation in the lungs
d. Parasitic infection of the lungs
b
Proud flesh is the 
a.Persistence of the spermatic cord fallowing castration of a horse
b.Exuberant granulation tissue developing in a wound
c.Cutaneous neoplasm found in a horse
d.Crest of a stallion neck
b
Ischemia occurs when a tissue lacks
a.Heat
b.Cells
c.Firmness
d.Blood flow
d
An arthrotomy is a surgical procedure in which 
a.An incision is made into a joint
b.The interior of a joint is examined with an artroscope
c.Cartilage is removed from the joint surface
d.Fluid is aspirated from the joint
a
Blepharospasm is a spasm or twitching of the 
a.Prepuce
b.Thigh
c.Facial nerve
d.Eyelids
d
Glossitis is inflammation of the
a.Oviduct
b.bile duct
c.Tongue
d.Superficial layers of skin
c
Phinoplasty is
a.Looking into the throat
b.Surgical repair of the throat
c.Looking in the nose
d.Surgical repair of the nose
d
What is an infarct?
a.Traveling blood clot
b.Blood filled area of tissue
c.Area of dead tissue
d.Heart attack
c
A nephrotoxic drug is one that can damage the 
a.Kidneys
b.Liver
c.Nervous tissue
d.Gall Bladder
a
Cryptorchidism is
a.Removal of testicles
b.Repair of a scrotal hernia
c.Having one testicle only
d.Having one or more ectopic testicles
d
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
The term nystagmus is best defined as
a.A condition in which the horse appears to be unusually sleepy
b.A behavioral state in which the female appears to be in heat
c.An involuntary deviation of the eye
d.Rhythmic movement of both eyeballs in unison
d
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
Fasciculation refers to
a.Seizure like movements
b.Small, local, involuntary movements
c.Generalized, increased muscle tone
d.Inability to move
b
A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid.
If the client gives the prescribed  medication at 8a.m., the nexttreatment should be given at
a.8p.m. the same day
b.8a.m. the next morning
c.2p.m. the same day
d.4p.m. the same day
c The medication is given 4 times a day or every 6 hours
 When used in referance to food, tdn refers to
a.Total determined nutrition
b.Tested digestible nutrition
c.Total digestible nutrients
d.Tested determined nutrients
c
A specific pathogen free (SPF) pig is one that is known to be free of
a.Inherited defects
b.Gastrointestinal parasites
c.Nutritional defects
d.Certain infectious microorganisms 
d
An endoscope is an instrument used to 
a.Administer pills or boluses
b.Open a body cavity to allow inspection or medication
c.Allow direct observation of internal organs such as the stomach
d.Prevent an animal from kicking
c
What is the difference between an emasculatome and emasculator?
a.The emasculatome removes the testicle, whereas the dose not emasculator
b.A skin incision is not made before using the emasculator but is required when using the emasculatome
c.The emasculator crushes the spermatic cord, where as the emasculatome crushes and cuts the spermatic cord. The emasculator is used for cattle only, the emasculatome is used for horses only
c

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What is the term for an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?

a. Hydrocephalus
b. Encephalitid
c. Encephalomyelitis
d. Epilepsy

c Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain

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What is the term for an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord?

a. Hydrocephalus
b. Encephalitic
c. Encephalomyelitis
d. Epilepsy

c Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain

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What term that refers to a benign black tumor?

a. Melanoma
b. Melancarcinoma
c. Melanosis
d. Xanthoma

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What is the name of the device used to count blood cells?

a. Hematoscope
b. Hemocytometer
c. Hematometer
d. Leukoctomemter

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A dog’s spleen is enlarged. What is the correct term for this condition?

a. Splenomegaly
b. Hypoplasia
c. Analesia
d. Splenoplasia

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What is the correct term for a radiograph taken with air in the urinary bladder?

a. Cystogram
b. Aerocystogram
c. Analgesia
d. Pneumocystogram

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What is the correct term for surgically creating a new opening into the uretha?

a. Urethrotomy
b. Ureterostomy
c. Urethrostomy
d. Urethrectomy

c Urethrotomy is when an incision is made in the uretha but is then sutured.

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What is the term for heat muscle disease?

a. Pericarditis
b. Electrocardiopathy
c. Endocarditis
d. Cardiomyopathy

d Pericarditis is an inflammation of the area around the heart. Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

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What is the term that means “a condition of death”?

a. Autolysis
b. Pathosis
c. Necritis
d. Nercrosis

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Sometimes lymph nodes enlarge because of an increase in the number of cells. What is the term for overdevelopment because of an increase in the number of cells?

a. Hypertrophy
b. Adenopathy
c. Hyperplasia
d. Metastaisis

c Hypertrophy is the enlargement of a tissue because of an increase in the size of the cells such as seen in muscle. Metastasis is the spread of malignant cells from a neoplasm somewhere else in the body.

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Metastasis often occurs to the neoplasm and results in enlargement of the affected node(s).
What term refers to an inflammation of the kidney?
a.Nephritis
b.Nephrosis
c.Renalitis
d.Uremia

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What structure is inflamed in a keratitis?

a. Prostate
b. Retina
c. Conjunctiva
d. Cornea

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A dog is born with a soft, swollen area over the anterior cranium The veterinarian suspects “water on the brain.” What is the correct medical term for this condition?

a. Hydroencephealitis
b. Cephalohydrosis
c. Hydronephrosis
d. Hydrocephalus

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Orthopedics is the medical specialty concerned with

a. Muscle and bone
b. neoplasia
c. The reproductive system
d. Aged animals

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Which of the fallowing cells is normally is found in the in the bone marrow? a. Oocyte b. Squamous cell c. Myocyte d. Myelocyte

d The myelocyte is an immature granulocyte white blood cell normally found in the bone marrow.

``` What is the term for a blood clot that travels though circulation? a.Thrombus b.Thromboembolus c.Embolus d.Stroke b A thrombus is a blood c ```

b A thrombus is a blood clot; am embolus is any undissolved substance that travels through the blood vessels. Thromboembolus is an undissolved blood clot that travels through the blood vessels.

Which of the fallowing literally means the "study of no feeling"? a. Analgesiology b. Analgia c. Hypoesthesiology d. Anesthesiology

What is the name of the area where the upper and lower eyelids meet? a. Conjuctiva b. Cornea c. Uvea d. Canthus

A collie is born with eues smaller than normal. What is this called? a. Hypepthalmia b. Anopthalmia c. Microphthalmia d. Ophthalmitis

A cataract is found in what structure? a. Kidney b. Lens of the eye c. Brain d. Reproductive tract

Which of the fallowing terms means "difficult breathing"? a. Dystrophy b. Tachupnea c. Pneumothorax d. Dyspnea

d Dystophy refers to a poorly formed tissue or organ. Tachypnea means "fast breathing." Pneumothrax is when there is air in the chest outside of the lungs and often results in dyspnea.

What is the term for a malignant bone tumor? a. Cystocentesis b. Osteosarcoma c. Osteomyelitis d. Osteomalacia

What is the term for the procedure in which a sterile needle is inserted into the cheast and fluid is withdrawn into a syringe? a. Cystocentesis b. Thoracorrhagia c. Pneumogenesis d. Thoracocentesis

What term refers to the medical specialty that deals primaily with tumors? a. Oncology b. Neoplasoloy c. Neonatology d. Cancerology

A dog has swallowed a ball, and it is stuck in its stomach. What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it? a. Gastrectomy b. Gastrstomy c. Gastrotomy d. Gastropexy

c A gastrotomy is when an incision is made the stomach, whicj allows foreign bodies to be removed. A gastrectomy is when a portion of the stomach is surgically removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured). A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).

The veterinarian has noted in a dog's record that alopecia is present. This means which of the fallowing condition is present? a. Itching b. Diarrhea c. Not eating d. Hair loss

What term refers to an animal drinking more water than normal? a. Hydrophilia b. Polydipsia c. Polyphagia d. Multihydrosis

A dog has had a cast on its leg for 5 weeks. When the cast is removed, the muscles on the affected leg are smaller than on the other leg. What is the term used to describe this condition? a. Muscular dystrophy b. Muscular atrophy c. Muscular hyperplasia

Which of the fallowing terms refers to a white blood count below normal? a. Leukopemia b. Leukocytosis c. Leukemia d. Anemia

a Leukocytosis is a white blood cell count above normal. Leukemia is a nepplasia of blood cells. Anemia is an erythrocyte count below normal.

A dog has swallowed a ball, And it is stuck in its stomach.What is the name of the surgical procedure performed to remove it? a. Gastrectomy b. Gastrostomy c. Gastrotomy d. Gastropexy

c A Gastrotomy is when an incision is made in the stomach, which foreign bodies to be removed. A gasterectomy is when a portion of the stomach is removed. A gastrostomy is when a new opening is made in the stomach (and not sutured). A gastropexy is when the stomach is sutured to the body wall (to prevent twisting).

What is the correct term for a drug administered to relieve pain? a. Analgesic b. Anesthetic c. Antipyretic d. Antitussive

A cat that already delivered two kittens has another kitten stuck in the birth canal and is having difficulty giving birth to it. What term is used to describe this condition? a. Pyometra b. Hysterectomy c. Dystocia d. Paronchia

What term patogenic refer to? a. Neoplasia b. Disease causing c. Unknown cause d. Road to nowhere

The veterinarian indicates in the record that a cat has otitis. What of the fallowing structure is affected? a. Eye b. Bone c. Nose d. Ear

An anesthetized cat's heart rate has slowed to an abnormally low 30 beats per minute. Which of the fallowing terms best describes this condition? a. Arrhythmia b. Murmur c. Bradycardia d. Tachycardia

c A murmur is an abnormal heart sound. Tachycardia is a heart rate above normal.

The veterinarian aspirates pus from the chest of a cat. What is the term for this condition? a. Pyothorax b. Pneuomonia c. Peritonitis d. Pyoderma

a Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs. Peritonitis is an inflammation of peritoneum or lining of the abdomen. Pyoderma is areas of pus in the skin.

An anesthetized dog has blue color to its mucous membranes. What is the term used to describe this condition? a. Icterus b. Lipemia c. Cyanosis d. Xanthosis

c Icterus is a yellowing of the mucous membranes resulting from increased bilrubin in the blood. Lipemia is a fat in the blood that gives a white color to the serum or plasma

What term refers to a benign fatty tumor? a. Lipocarcinoma b. Lipoma c. Obesioma d. Liposarcoma

What is an electrocardiogram? a. A surgical procedure on the heart b. Looking at sound waves from the heart c. An electrical recording of the heart d. A radiograph of the heart

A cat is exhibiting anisocoria. What is occuring? a. The cat is not eating b. The cat is lame c. The cat is scratching d. The cat pupils are different sizes

d A nisocoria is a condition that is often seen after severre head trauma.

The granules in the cytoplasm of n eosinopil are a. Purple b. Blue c. Red d. Black

a Eosin- refers to the color red.

To torse means a. To have decreased circulation b. To fill with gas c. To twist d. To displace

The word part that means "long" is a. Dolicho b. Meso c. Brachy d. Trophy

The word part that means "growth" is a. Dolicho b. Meso c. Brachy d. Trophy

The word part that means "middle" is a. Dolicho b. Meso c. Brachy d. Trophy

The word part that means "short" is a. Dolicho b. Meso c. Brachy d. Trophy

Inflammation of the gums is a. Stomatitis b. Glossitis c. Gingivitis d. Pharyngitis

Inflammation of all or any of the mucous membranes of the mouth is a. Stomatitis b. Glossitis c. Gingivitis d. Pharyngitis

a The prefix stoma- refers to a mouth like opening or the mouth Inflammation of the tongue is

Inflammation of the tongue a.Stomatitis b. Glossitis c. Gingivitis d. Pharyngitis

b Gloss(o) is a word element that refers to the tongue.

Inflammation of the throat is a. Stomatitis b. Glossitis c. Gingivitis d. Pharyngitis

d Pharng(o) refers to the pharynx or throat.

Inflammation of the salivary glands is a. Sialoschesis b. Sialogen c. Sialoadenitis d. Sialocele

c Aden(o) is a word element that refers to te gland; -itis refers to inflammation

A salivary cyst is a a. Sialoscesis b. Sialogen c. Sialoadenitis d. Sialocele

d -cele is a word element that can mean "tumor" or "cavity"

Suppression of the flow of saliva is a. Sialoscesis b. Sialogen c. Sialoadenitis d. Sialocele

An agent that induces salivation is a a. Sialoschesis b. Sialogen c. Sialoadenitis d. Sialocele

b -gen is a word element that means "agent that produces"

Difficulty standing is a. Dyschezia b. Dyspnea c. Dysphagia d. Ataxia

Difficulty swallowing is a. Dyschezia b. Dyspnea c. Dysphagia d. Ataxia

c -phagia is a word element that means "eating or swallowing"

Difficulty defectating is a. Dyschezia b. Dyspnea c. Dysphagia d. Ataxia

Difficulty breathing a. Dyschezia b. Dyspnea c. Dysphagia d. Ataxiae

b -pnea is a word element that means "breathing or respiration"

A displaced or malpositioned organ is reffered to as a. Epistaxis b. Ecchymosis c. Ectopic d. Ectopion

``` An eyelid that is turning outward is described as an a.Epistaxis b.Ecchymosis c.ectopic d.Ectropion ```

Blood under the skin produced by ruptured blood vessels in the area is known as a. Epistaxis b. Ecchymosis c. Ectopic d. Ectropion

A nose bleed is also known as an a. Epistaxis b. Ecchymosis c. Ectopic d. Ectropic

Accumulation of water in the thorax is known as a. Chylotorax b. Pyothorax c. Hydrothorax d. Pneuthorax

c Hydro(o) is a word element that means "water or hydrogen"

Accumulation of fatty fluid in the thorax is a. Chylothorax b. Pyothorax c. Hydrothorax d. Pneuthorax

a Chyl(o) is a word element that pertains to chyle, a milky fluid consisting of lymph and fat

Accumulation of purulent fluid in the thorax known as a. Chylothorax b. Pyothorax c. Hydrothorax d. Pneuthorax

b Py(o) is a word element that means "pus"

Accumulation of air in the thorax is known as a. Chylothorax b. Pyothorax c. Hydrpthorax d. Pneuthorax

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland is a. Dacryoadenalgia b. Dacryoadenitis c. Dacryocystoptosis d. Dacryoma

b -aden is a word element that means "gland"; itis refers to inflammation

A tumor of the lacrimal gland would be identified as a a. Dacryadenalgia b. Dacryadenitis c. Dacryocystopsis d. Dacryoma

d -oma is a word element that means "tumor or neoplasm"

A painful lacrimal gland is described as a. Dacryadenaglia b. Dacryadenitis c. Dacryocystopsis d. Dacryoma

a -aglia means "pain in a gland"

Prolapse of the lacrimal gland is described as a. Dacryadenalgia b. Dacryadenitis c. Dacryocystopsis d. Dacryoma

A pug,with its very short nose, is an example of a __ breed. a. Dolichocephalic b. Mesaaticephalic c. Brachiocephalic d. Brachygnathous

d Brachy(o) is a word element that means "short"

A greyhound, with its very long nose, is an example of a ___ breed a. Dolichocephalic b. Mesaticephalic c. Brachiocephalic d. Brachgnathous

a Doliich(o) is a word element that means "long"

The term marsupialization refers to a. Creation of a communication between two vessels b. Creation of opening into a organ c. Creation of opening from a cyst to the body surface d. Creation of incision into an organ

Retinomalacia refers to a. Inflammation of the retina b. Softening of the retina c. Tumor of the retina d. Splitting of the retina

b the suffix -malacia means a softening or softness of a part or tissue

Tenesmus refers to a. Paralysis of the anal sphincter b. Straining to defecate c. Uncontrollable defecation d. Copious amounts of diarrhea

Steatorrhea refers to a. Fat in the stool b. Blood in the stool c. Mucus in the stool d. Plant material in the stool

a Steat(o) is a word element that means "fat or oil." The suffix -orrthea pertains to flow or discharge

Coprophagia refers to a. Increased appetite b. Ingesting feces c. Excessive amount of stool d. Difficulty eating

Ostermalacia refers to a. Inflammation of the bone b. Cancer of the bone c. Infection of the bone d. Softening of the bone

Epiphora refers to a. Excessive urine b. Excessive salvation c. Excessive tear flow d. Excessive defecation

Hyperesthesic animals are a. Abnormally sensitive to stimuli b. Abnormally unresponsive to stimuli c. Abnormally sensitive to anesthesia d. Abnormally unresponsive to anesthesia

a Hyper- is a word element that means "abnormally increased or excessive"; -esthsic pertains to sensation

Hypernatremia refers to a/an a. Deficiency of sodium in the blood b. Deficiency of sodium in the urine c. Excessive amount of sodium in the urine d. Excessive mount of sodium in the blood

A condition in which voluntary muscular movements overreanch the intended goal is a. Hypermetria b. Hyperexia c. Hypermastia d. Hypermetopia

Mastication refers to the process of a. Defecating b. Swallowing c. Chewing d. Urinating

A meatus is a. The body of a muscle b. The area distal to the tarsus c. The jointing of two vessels d. An opening or passage

Prehension refers to a. Retaining b. Grasping c. Comprehending d. Releasing

The term that pertains to a jaundice color is a. Ichthyoid b. Icteric c. Idiopathic d. Ichor

Atelectasis results in a/an a. Aggulation b. Nose bleed c. Collaped lung d. Failure of muscle coordination

Oliuguria refers to a. Difficult urination b. No urination c. Excessive amount of urination d. Small amount of urination

d Olig(o) is a word element that means "few, little, or scant"

The term that means "itching" is a. Puritis b. Puritus c. Putrid d. Psoriasis

The term myositis refers to a. Inflammation of the uterus b. Inflammation of the heart c. Inflammation of the muscle

The endosteum is found on a. Ths interior surfaces of bones b. The outer surfaces of bones c. The interior of the heart d. The interior of the thorax

The term for an undersized brain is a. Dystrophy b. Hydrocephaly c. Microcephaly d. Hypertrophyr

What is the term used to describe treatment using ultracold liquids? a. Lithotripsy b. Hydrotherapy c. Microsurgery d. Cryotherapy

The prefix that relates to water a. Hidro- b. Hydro- c. Xantho- d. Pyo-

The term that means "impaired or difficult breathing" is a. Dyspnea b. Tachypnea c. Strider d. Rales

The suffix that means "inflammation" is a. -osis b. -itis c. -opathy d. -emia

The term that refers to an excision or surgical removal of the kidney is a. Hepatopexy b. Hepatectomy c. Nephrectomy d. Nephropexy

An animal that suffers from this condition is having difficulty ingesting or swallowing food a. Dyspnea b. Dyspnea c. Dystrophy d. Indigestion

A condition characterized by a decreased in red blood cells is a. Anecephaly b. Aorexia c. Anigina d. Anemia

The surgical removal of a retained testical is called a. Cryptctomy b. Cryptorchidectomy c. Orchidectomy d. Monorchidectomy

The term that refers to surgically a. Enterotomy b. Enterotomy c. Enterorrhaphy d. Enteropexy

The term that refers to making an incision through the bdominal wall is a. Laparostomy b. Enterotomy c. Enterostomy d. Laparotomy

The procedure used to achieve surgical fixation of the true stomach compartment of a cow is a. Abomasotomy b. Rumenotomy c. Abomasopexy d. Rumenopexy

The term that means "joint pain" is a. Arthralgia b. Arthropathy c. Arthritis d. Arthogryposis

The term that refers to an animal infected with yeast of the family Candida is a. Candidalgia b. Candidopathy c. Cadiditis d. Candidiasis

Dilation, expansion, or distention of the lungs result in a. Emphysema b. Empyema c. Pleurisy d. Pleuritis

A disorder or disease of a bone is a/an a. Ostealgia b. Osteapathy c. Chondralgia d. Chondropathy

A slow heart rate is described as a. Anacardia b. Bradycardia c. Microcardia d. Tachycardia

Lack of urine flow is described as a. Anuria b. Dysuria c. Oliguria d. Polyuria

The term that refers to low blood pressure is a. Hypertension b. Hypocardia c. Hypotension d. Hypercardia

What condition involved pus? a. Chylothorax b. Nephritis c. Cysitis d. Pyoderma

The surgical removal of the uterus is a. Salpingoctomy b. Orchiectomy c. Hysterectomy d. Episiectomy

The combining form related to the testes is a. Salpino- b. Orchi- c. Hystero- d. Episio-

The term that refers to the removal of testes is a. Vasectomy b. Orchidectomy c. Hysterectomy d. Spaying

The two word parts that have the same meaning are a. Costo- and chondro- b. Adipo- and lipo- c. Cephalo- and cranio- d. Mandibulo- and maxillo-

The medical description used to classify flat faced breeds such as bulldogs and Persian cats is a. Hyperocular b. Dyspneic c. Pediatric d. Bracygathia

The junction where the ribs join the cartilage from the sternum from the sternum is a. Costochondral b. Thoracosternal c. Thoracoabdominal d. Thoracocondral

The surgical procedure that involves cutting the eardrum to drain exudate is a a. Costomy b. Ototomy c. Myringotomy d. Pinnotomy

The medical term for declawing a. Phalangectomy b. Digitectomy c. Plicetomy d. Onychectomy

Two words or word parts that mean the same thing are a. Micro- and megalo- b. Spondylo- and chondr- c. Pilo- and tricho- d. Ankylo- and tarso-

Any localized, abnormal change in tissue structure is call a. Lesion b. Nidus c. Nevus d. Ulcer

A disease of the vertebra or spinal cord is called a/an a. Neurosis b. Spondylosis c. Encephalosis d. Ostoeis

The condition of being bent, looped, or fused is a. Sclerosis b. Megalosis c. Ankylosis d. Lithotripsy

The procedure used to destroy a stone or calculus a. Slerotripsy b. Nephrotomy c. Cystotomy d. Lithotripsy

The term used to describe pathologic hardening of the arteries is a. Arteriosclerosis b. Atherosclerosis c. Vasoectasia d. Vasodura

The term used to describe enlargement of the liver a. Micrphepatitis b. Hepatitis c. Hepatomegaly d. Cholelitiasis

The suffix that means "paralysis" is a. -liasis b. -lysis c. phagia d. plegia

Ther term that means "abnormal growth" is a. Paresis b. Hyperplasia c. Dysplasia d. Dysplegia

The condition that is described as a weakness or paralysis of one side of the body is a. Hemiparesis b. Paralysis c. Quadriplegia d. Diplegia

The enlargement of tissue due to increased cell numbers is a a. Hypertrophy b. Hyperlysis c. Hyperplasia d. Hyperplegia

A plane parallel to the median plane is a. Transverse b. Axial c. Sagittal d. Oblique

The surfce of a tooth closest to the tongue is a. Lingual b. Mesial c. Buccal d. Occlusal

The foot is __ relative to the knee a. Proximal b. Distal c. Medial d. Oblique

The skeleton of a limb is part of the __ skeleton a. Appendicular b. Axial c. Sagittal d. Proximal

Where on an animal is an ectoparaite found? a. Stomach b. Intestine c. Lungs d. Skin

Where is the submandibular lymph nodes? a. Next to the ear b. Under the arm c. Under the jaw d. Behind the knee

The inside of a horse's leg is the __ surface of te leg a. Doesal b. Ventral c. Medial d. Lateral

Where are the parathyroid glands located? a. Above the thyroid glands b. Below the thyroid glands c. Next to the thyroid glands d. On the thyroid glands

A purulent condition always involves a. Bacteria b. Virus c. Injury d. Pus

What does hypodermic mean? a. For injection b. Under the skin c. Single use d. Sterile

When describing bone fractures, the two terms that mean the same thing are a. Close and compound b. Compound and comminuted c. Comminted and open d. Open and compound

d Open and compound are used to describe fractures in which the bone penetrates the skin

Spherical bacterium found grouped in pairs is a. Staphylococcus b. Bacillus c. Steptococcus d. Diplococcus

The condition in which the tissues turn blue is a. leukosis b. Cynosis c. Melanosis d. Xanthosis

The condition in which the skin hardens and is replaced with connective tissue is a. Dermatitis b. Dermatophytosis c. Sclerodema d. Xanthosis

The cancerous condition of an overproduction of white blood cells is a. Leukemia b. Leukoctosis c. Leukocyte d. Leukopenia

The cancerous condition that involves black skin lesions is a. Leukosis b. Lymphoma c. Melanoma d. Dermatosis

An intra articular injection is given a. In the joint b. Between two joints c. In the cartilage d. Between two vertebrae

The prefix that means "within" or "inside" is a. Intra- b. Syn- c. Toco- d. Aniso-

Another term with the same meaning as "clot cell" is a. Acanthocyte b. Erythrocyte c. Leeukpcyte d. Thrombpcyte

A permanent, surgically created opening into the stomach though the body wall is a/an a. Enterotomy b. Enterostomy c. Gastrostomy d. Gastrotomy

``` A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid What clinical is present in the dog? a.Soft and bloody stool b.Vomiting c.Irregular heartbeat d.Increased salivation ```

``` A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid This dogs gait is occasionally a.Uncoordinated b.Sluggish c.Lame d.Frenzied ```

A 6 year old spayed female mixed breed dog with a history of chronic emesis and occasional ataxia is brought to a veterinarian. The veterinarian prescribes metoclopramide at 0.3 mg/kg po tid a. 7a.m. the next day b. 7p.m.the same day c. 1p.m. the same day d. 3p.m. the same day

d The medication is given three times a day or every 8 hours

A medication that is prescribed prn should be given on which of the fallowing schedual? a. Indefinitely, until the veterinarian order it to stop b. As needed c. Twice daily d. Only in conjunction with other medication

An adenocacinoma is best described as a a. Malignant tumor derived from glandular tissue b. Benign growth found in the intestine c. Malignant tumor of the reproductive system d. Benign tumor found in the oral cavity

Which dermatologic clinical sign would you expect to be associated with an allergic reaction to another to an ointment placed on the skin? a. Pruritus b. Hematochezia c. Ptyalism d. Nystagmus

Proptosis refers to a/an a. Cherry eye syndrome b. Protrusion of the rectal mucosa c. Displacement or bulging of the eye d. Inversion of the right atrioventricular valve

The medical term for protrusion of an organ through the body wall is a. Torsion b. Volvulus c. Hernia d. Hemorrhoid

An acute disease is one that a. Involves the gastrointestinal tract b. Involves the skin c. Comes on slowly d. Comes on quickly

What is a laparotomy? a. A surgical procedure to discover the cause of abdominal wall b. incision through the abdominal wall c. Removal of part of the gastrointestinal tract d. Search for a foreign body in the small intestine

An intussusception can be described as a/an a. Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an adjacent part of the intestine b. Torsion of the mesentery, resulting in strangulation of the intestine c. Suturing together two separate structures d. Changing the shape of an organ

Necrotic tissue is tissue in which a. Inflammation is present b. Cancer cells are present c. A color change has occurred d. The cells have died

What is pulmonary edema? a. Presence of free fluid between the chest wall and the lungs b. Effusion of fluid into the alveoli c. Stagnant blood circulation in the lungs d. Parasitic infection of the lungs

Proud flesh is the a. Persistence of the spermatic cord fallowing castration of a horse b. Exuberant granulation tissue developing in a wound c. Cutaneous neoplasm found in a horse d. Crest of a stallion neck

Ischemia occurs when a tissue lacks a. Heat b. Cells c. Firmness d. Blood flow

An arthrotomy is a surgical procedure in which a. An incision is made into a joint b. The interior of a joint is examined with an artroscope c. Cartilage is removed from the joint surface d. Fluid is aspirated from the joint

Blepharospasm is a spasm or twitching of the a. Prepuce b. Thigh c. Facial nerve d. Eyelids

Glossitis is inflammation of the a. Oviduct b. bile duct c. Tongue d. Superficial layers of skin

Phinoplasty is a. Looking into the throat b. Surgical repair of the throat c. Looking in the nose d. Surgical repair of the nose

What is an infarct? a. Traveling blood clot b. Blood filled area of tissue c. Area of dead tissue d. Heart attack

A nephrotoxic drug is one that can damage the a. Kidneys b. Liver c. Nervous tissue d. Gall Bladder

Cryptorchidism is a. Removal of testicles b. Repair of a scrotal hernia c. Having one testicle only d. Having one or more ectopic testicles

A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid. The term nystagmus is best defined as a.A condition in which the horse appears to be unusually sleepy b.A behavioral state in which the female appears to be in heat c.An involuntary deviation of the eye d.Rhythmic movement of both eyeballs in unison

``` A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid. Fasciculation refers to a.Seizure like movements b.Small, local, involuntary movements c.Generalized, increased muscle tone d.Inability to move ```

A horse is suffering from nystagmus, photophobia, and fasciculations. The veterinarian believes the animal may have ingested a toxic plant and prescribes an oral vitamin and mineral solution to be given qid. If the client gives the prescribed medication at 8a.m., the next treatment should be given at a.8p.m. the same day b.8a.m. the next morning c.2p.m. the same day d.4p.m. the same day

c The medication is given 4 times a day or every 6 hours

When used in referance to food, tdn refers to a. Total determined nutrition b. Tested digestible nutrition c. Total digestible nutrients d. Tested determined nutrients

A specific pathogen free (SPF) pig is one that is known to be free of a. Inherited defects b. Gastrointestinal parasites c. Nutritional defects d. Certain infectious microorganisms

An endoscope is an instrument used to a. Administer pills or boluses b. Open a body cavity to allow inspection or medication c. Allow direct observation of internal organs such as the stomach d. Prevent an animal from kicking

What is the difference between an emasculatome and emasculator? a.The emasculatome removes the testicle, whereas the dose not emasculator b.A skin incision is not made before using the emasculator but is required when using the emasculatome c.The emasculator crushes the spermatic cord, where as the emasculatome crushes and cuts the spermatic cord d.The emasculator is used for cattle only, the emasculatome is used for horses only close

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