Question 1

During visual examination of an elderly patient,the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea.He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus.The correct abbreviation for this condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ENT
B)  VF
C)  AMD
D)  MLE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Macular degeneration is deterioration of cells in the area of sharpest vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

Accepted Answer

A)  otoitis
B)  otalghia
C)  otopathy
D)  anancusisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The combining form asthen/o means "weakness."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A patient diagnosed with presbyopia is experiencing decreased vision due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  old age
B)  nearsightedness
C)  farsightedness
D)  macular degenerationE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Select the root that means "iris."

Accepted Answer

A)  ir/o
B)  conjunctiv/o
C)  retin/o
D)  kerat/oE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Select the combining form that means "cornea":

Accepted Answer

A)  blephar/o
B)  kerat/o
C)  cyst/o
D)  opt/oE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Select the suffix that means "one who measures":

Accepted Answer

A)  -logist
B)  -metrist
C)  -logy
D)  -metryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

To diagnose the patient's condition,the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum.The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  malleus and incus
B)  stapes and oval window
C)  tympanum
D)  cochleaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blepharoptosis can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  repair of severe eyelid wrinkles
B)  infection of the eyelid lining
C)  a drooping eyelid
D)  infection of eyelid glandsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Macular degeneration is deterioration of cells in the area of sharpest vision.

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Choose the term with the correct spelling.

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Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear of the:

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Select the root that means "iris."

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Select the combining form that means "cornea":

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To diagnose the patient's condition,the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum.The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.

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The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

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The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.

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During visual examination of an elderly patient,the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea.He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus.The correct abbreviation for this condition is:

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Select the suffix that means "one who measures":

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A patient diagnosed with presbyopia is experiencing decreased vision due to:

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The combining form asthen/o means "weakness."

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Blepharoptosis can be defined as:

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Exam 14: The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Macular degeneration is deterioration of cells in the area of sharpest vision.

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Choose the term with the correct spelling.

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Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear of the:

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Select the root that means "iris."

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Select the combining form that means "cornea":

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To diagnose the patient's condition,the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum.The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.

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The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

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The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.

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During visual examination of an elderly patient,the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea.He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus.The correct abbreviation for this condition is:

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Select the suffix that means "one who measures":

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A patient diagnosed with presbyopia is experiencing decreased vision due to:

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The combining form asthen/o means "weakness."

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Blepharoptosis can be defined as:

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