MedTerm Module2

Any organism so small that it can only be seen my a microscope is?

A sudden onset of a disease is described as?

Abnormal and uncontrolled growth of tissue is?

What are "round" shaped bacteria?

Single-celled animals, as a group, are called?
A.  Molds
B.  Protozoa
C.  Algae
D.  Vibrios

Heat, pain, redness and swelling are characteristics of?

White blood cells engulf foreign organisms by the process of?

The sum of all body defenses against infectious disease is termed?

Harmful microorganisms that live at the expense of another organism (host) is called?

A disease-causing organism is called?

Another word for lesion is?

Degenerative disease is a result of?

A death of a tissue is called?

Another word for Prolapse?

Synonym for hernia?

Metabolic disorders results from?

Hormonal disorder is caused by?

What does EMT stand for?

Viruses, Bacteria, fungi, yeast, molds, protozoa, and worms cause?

The presence of harmful microorganisms or their toxins in the body s termed as?

What are "rod" shaped bacteria?

What are "curved" shaped bacteria?

What is the most common bacterial stain that turns purple when positive and turns red when negative is?

Submicroscopic infectious agents that can live and reproduce only within living cells are?

Simple, nongreen plants, some which are parasitic.  Includes Yeasts and molds are?

Single-celled animals are called?

Helminths are?

-Itis is a suffix that means?

Define edema?

Immunity that we acquire during life from exposure to disease organisms is termed?

Metastasis is?

Define malignant?

A malignant tumor that involves epithelial tissue?

A neoplasm that involves connective tissue or muscle is?

Tumor that arises in glandular epithelium is called?

A cancer of pigmented epithelial cells is called?

A sac or pouch filled with fluid or semisolid material that is not cancerous.

A long duration or progressing slowly type of disease?

The study of causes of diseases?

Protrustion of an organ through an abnormal opening, also called rupture?

The meaning of "Disease" root word:
alg/o
algi/o
algesi/o

The meaning of "Disease" root word carcin/o

The meaning of "Disease" root word cyst/o

The meaning of "Disease" root word lith?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Onc/o?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Path/o?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Py/o?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Pyr/o or pyret/o?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Scler/o?

The meaning of "Disease" root word Tox/o or Toxic/o?

Define Algesia?

Define Carcinoid?

Define Cystic?

What is lithiasis?

What is oncogenic?

Define Pyocyst?

What is pyrexia?

What is sclerosis?

What is endotoxin?

A substance that causes cancer is?

A skin disease associated with pus is?

Agent that induces fever is?

Stone in the urinary tract is called?

Toxin secreted by bacterial cells are?

Hardening of the arteries is called?

Algesimeter measures sensitivity to?

Oncogene are genes that causes?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -algia or -algesia?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -cele?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -clasis or -clasia

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -itis?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -megaly?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -odynia?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -oma?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -pathy?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -rhage or -rhagia?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -rhea?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -rhexis?

What is the meaning of "Disease" Suffix -schisis?

Neuralgia is?

Gastrocele is?

Karyoclasis is?

Cystisis is?

Hepatomegaly is?

Urodynia is?

Lipoma is?

Nephropathy is?

Hemorrhage is?

Pyorrhea is?

Amniorrhexis is?

Retinoschisis is?

Communicable means?

Affecting many people in a given region at the same time is?

Occurring at a low level but continuously in a given region is?

Exacerbation is?

Caused by the effects of treatment is called?

Having no known cause is called?

Localized, non-invasive?

Describing a disease that is prevalent throughout an entire region or the world is called?

Presence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood or blood poisoning is called?

Pertaining to the whole body is defined as?

A localized collection of pus?

Uniting of two surfaces or parts that may normally be separated?

Lack of normal differentiation?

Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?

Spreading inflammation of tissue?

Escape of fluid into a cavity or other body parts?

An abnormal passage between two organs or from an organ to the surface of the body?

Material tha escapes from blood vessels as a result of tissue injury?

Death of tissue due to lack of blood supply?

Excessive growth of normal cells in normal arrangement?

Increase in size of an organ without increase in the number of cells, (muscles)

An abnormally hard spot or place?

Conversion of cells to a form that is not normal for that tissue?

Tumore attached by a think stalk?

Forming or containing pus?

Pus formation?

Abbreviation meaning of AF is?

Abbreviation meaning of CA is? (not California)

Abbreviation meaning of CIS is? 

Abbreviation meaning of FUO is?

Abbreviation meaning of Gm+ is?

Abbreviation meaning of Gm- is?

Abbreviation meaning of MRSA is?

Abbreviation meaning of staph is?

Abbreviation meaning of Strep is?

Abbreviation meaning of VRSA is?

This category of drug mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system which responds to stress.  Used to treat bronchospasms, allergic reactions and hypotensions?

This category of drug alleviates pain?

The generic name for Bronkaid is?

The brand name for epinephrine is?

The generic name for Neo-Synephrine is?

The brand name for phenylephrine is?

The generic name for Sudafed is?

The bran name for pseudophedrine is?

The generic name for Intropin is?

The brand name for dopamine is?

The generic name for Demerol is?

The brand name for meperidine is?

The generic name for Percocet or Percodan is?

The brand name for oxycodone is?

The generic name for Tylenol is?

The brand name for acetaminophen is?

The generic name for Motrin or Advil is?

The brand name for ibuprofen is?

The generic name for Celebrex is?

The brand name for celecoxib is?

This category of drug reduces or eliminate sensation?

The generic name for Xylocaine is?

The brand name for lidocaine is?

The generic name for Marcaine is?

The brand name for bupivacaine is?

The generic name for Versed is?

The brand name for midazolam is?

The generic name for Pentothal is?

The brand name for thiopental is?

This category of drug prevents coagulation and formation of blood clots?

The generic name for Coumadin is?

The brand name for heparin is?

This category of drug suppresses or reduce the number or intensity of seizures?

The generic name fr Dilantin is?

The brand name for phenytoin is?

The generic name for Tegretol is?

The brand name for carbamazepine is?

The generic name for Depakene is?

the brand name for valporic acid is?

This category of drug prevents or alleviate diabetes?

The generic name for Humulin is?

The brand name for insulin is?

The generic name for Diabeta is?

The brand name for glyburide is?

The generic name for Precose is?

The brand name for acarbose is?

The generic name for Glucotrol is?

The brand name for glipizide is ?

This category of drug relieves symptoms of nausea and prevent vomiting?

The generic name for Zofran is?

The brand name for ondansetron is?

The generic name for Dramamine is?

The brand name for dimenhydrinate is?

The generic name for Compazine is?

The brand name for prochlorperazine is?

The generic name for TRANSDERM-SCOP is?

The brand name for scopolamine is?

The generic name for Phenergan is?

The brand name for promethazine is?

The category of drug lowers blood pressure by reducing cardiac output, dilating vessels, or promoting excretion of water by the kidneys?

The generic name for Norvasc is?

The brand name for amlodipine is?

The generic name for Tenormin is?

The brand name for atenolol is?

The generic name for Catapres is?

The brand name for clonidine is?

The generic name for Minipress is?

The brand name for prazosin is?

The generic name for Loniten is?

The brand name for minoxidil is?

The generic name for Capoten is?

The brand name for captropil is?

The generic name for Vasotec is?

The brand name for enalapril is?

The category of drug that counteract inflammation and swelling? 

The generic name for Decadron is?

The brand name for dexamethasone is?

The generic name for Cortone is?

The brand name for cortisone is?

The generic name for Deltasone is?

The brand name for prednisone is?

The generic name for Hydrocortone or cortef is?

The brand name for hydrocortisone is?

The generic name for Flonase is?

The brand name for fluticasone is?

The generic name for Motrin or Advil is?

The brand name for ibuprofen is?

The generic name for Indocin is?

The brand name for indomethacin is?

The generic name for Naprosyn or Aleve is?

The brand name for naproxen is?

This category of drug kills or prevents the growth of infectious organisms?

An antiinfective agent that is effective against bacteria is called?

The generic name for Polymox is?

The brand name for amoxicillin is?

The generic name for Pen-Vee K is?

The brand name for penicillin V is?

The generic name for Erythrocin is?

The brand name for erythromycin is?

Antibiotics are also called?

The generic name for Vancocin is?

The brand name for vacomycin is?

The generic name for Garamycin is?

The brand name for gentamicin is?

The generic name for Keflex is?

The brand name for cephalexin is?

The generic name for Achromycin is?

The brand name for tetracycline is?

The generic name for Cipro is?

The brand name for ciprofloxacin is?

The generic name for Nydrazid is?

The brand name for isoniazid is?

The generic name for Fungizone is?

The brand name for amphotericin B is?

The generic name for Monistat is?

The brand name for miconazole is?

The generic name for Nilstat is?

The brand name for nystatin is?

The generic name for Yodoxin is?

The brand name for iodoquinol is?

The generic name for Atabrine is?

The brand name for quinacrine is?

The generic name for Zovirax is?

The brand name for acyclovir is?

The generic name for Relenza is?

The brand name for zanamivir is?

The generic name for Retrovir is?

The brand name for zidovudine is?

The generic name for Crixivan is?

The brand name for indinavir is?

An antiinfective agent that is effective against fungi are called?

An antiinfective agent that is effective against protozoa and worms are called?

An antiinfective agent that is effective against viruses are called?

This category of drug destroys cancer cells?  Toxic for all cells, but have greater effect on cells that are actively growing and dividing.  Also used as inhibitors to slow tumor growth.

The generic name for Cytoxan is?

The brand name for cyclophosphamide is?

The generic name for Adriamcyin is?

The brand name for doxorubicin is?

The generic name for Folex is?

The brand name for methotrexate is?

The generic name for Oncovin is?

The brand name for vincristine is?

The generic name for Nolvadex is?

The brand name for tamoxifen is?

This category of drug acts on the heart?

A cardiac drug that correct or prevent abnormal heart rhythm is called?

The generic name for Quinidex is?

The brand name for quinidine is?

The generic name for Lanoxin is?

The brand name for digoxin is?

The cardiac drug inhibits sympathetic nervous system to reduce rate and force heart contractions?

The generic name for Inderal is?

The brand name for propranolol is?

The generic name for Tenormin is?

The brand name for atenolol is?

The generic name for Toprol-XL is?

The brand name for metoprolol is?

This cardiac drug dilates coronary arteries, slow heart rate, and reduce contractions?

The generic name for Cardizem is?

The brand name for diltiazem is?

The generic name for Procardia is?

The brand name for nifedipine is?

The generic name for Covera is?

The brand name for verapamil is?

A cardiac drug that lowers cholesterol in patients that cannot be controlled by diet alone is called?

The generic name for Mevacor is?

The brand name for lovastatin is?

The generic name for Pravachol is?

The brand name for pravastatin is?

The generic name for Lipitor is?

The brand name for atorvastatin is?

The generic name for Zocor is?

The brand name for simvastatin is?

A cardiac drug that dilate coronary arteries and reduce heart's workload by lowering blood pressure and reduce venous return is called?

The generic name for Nitrostat is?

The brand name for nitroglycerin is?

The generic name for Isordil is?

The brand name for isosorbide is?

This category of drug stimulates the central nervous system?

The generic name for Ritalin is?

The brand name for methylphenidate is?

The generic name for Adderall or Dexedrine is?

The brand name for amphetamine is?

This category of drug that promotes excretion of water, sodium, and other electrolytes by the kidney to reduce edema and blood pressure?

The generic name for Lasix is?

The brand name for furosemide is?

The generic name for Edecrin is?

The brand name for ethacrynic acid is?

The generic name for Osmitrol is?

The brand name for mannitol is?

The generic name of HydroDIURIL is?

The brand name for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is?

The generic name for Dyazide is?

The brand name for triameterene + HCTZ is?

This category of drug acts on the digestive tract?

This gastrointestinal drug treat and prevent diarrhea by reducing intestinal motility, absorbs irritants, and soothes the intestinal lining is called?

The generic name for Lomotil is?

The brand name for diphenoxylate is?

The generic name for Imodium is?

The brand name for loperamide is?

The generic name for Kaopectate is?

The brand name for attapulgite is?

This gastrointestinal drug decreases stomach acid secretion by interfering with the action of histamine at H2 receptors to treat ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems?

The generic name for Tagamet is?

The brand name for cimetidine is?

The generic name for Zantac is?

The brand name for ranitide is?

A gastrointestinal drug that promote elimination from the large intestine and acts as a stimulant or stool softener is called?

The generic name for Dulcolax is?

The brand name for bisacodyl is?

The generic name for Constilac or Chronulac is?

The brand name for lactulose is?

The generic name for Colace or Surfak is?

The brand name for docusate is?

The generic name for Metamucil is?

The brand name for psyllium is?

A gastrointestinal drug that reduce stomach acidity by blocking transport of hydrogen ions into the stomach is?

The generic name for Nexium is?

The brand name for esomeprazole is?

The generic name for Prevacid is?

The brand name for lansprazole is?

The generic name for Prilosec is?

The brand name for omeprazole is?

This category of drug affects the mind.  This alters mental activity, mental state or behavior?

A psychotropic drug that reduce or dispel anxiety.  Tranquilizers or anxiolytic agents

The generic name for Ativan is?

The brand name for lorazepam is?

The generic name for Librium is?

The brand name for chlordiazepoxide is?

The generic name for Valium is?

The brand name for diazepam is?

The generic name for Atarax is?

The brand name for hydroxyzine is?

The generic name for Xanax is?

The brand name for alprazolam is?

The generic name for BuSpar is?

The brand name for buspirone is?

A psychotropic drug that relieve depression by raising brain levels of neurotransmitters is called?

The generic name for Elavil is?

The brand name for amitriptyline is?

The generic name for Tofranil is?

The brand name for imipramine is?

The generic name for Prozac is?

The brand name for fluoxetine is?

The generic name for Paxil is?

The brand name for paroxetine is?

The generic name for Zoloft is?

The brand name for sertraline is?

A psychotropic drug that acts on the nervous system to relieve symptoms of psychoses is?

The generic name for Thorazine is?

The brand name for chlorpromazine is?

The generic name for Haldol is?

The brand name for haloperidol is?

The generic name for Risperdal is?

The brand name for risperidone is?

The generic name for Zyprexa is?

The brand name for olanzapine is?

This category of drug controls muscle spasms and pain?

The generic name for Lioresal is?

The brand name for baclofen is?

The generic name for Soma is?

The brand name for carisoprodol is?

The generic name for Robaxin is?

The brand name for methocarbamol is?

This category of drugs act on the respiratory system?

A respiratory drug that supresses coughing is?

The generic name for Benylin DM is?

The brand name for dextromethorphan is?

The respiratory drug is used to prevent asthma attacks and chronic treatment for asthma?

The generic name for Flovent is?

The brand name for fluticasone is?

The generic name for Singulair is?

The brand name for montelukast is?

This respiratory drug prevents or eliminates spasms of the bronchi?

The generic name for Proventil is?

The brand name for albuterol is?

The generic name for Sus-Phrine is?

The brand name for epinephrine is?

The generic name for Alupent is?

The brand name for metaproterenol is?

A respiratory drug that induce productive coughing to eliminate respiratory secretions is?

The generic name for Robitussin is?

The brand name for guaifenesin is?

A respiratory drug that loosen mucus to promote its elimination is?

The generic name for Ambien is?

The brand name for phenobarbital zolpidem is?

The is category of drug that induce relaxation and sleep is?

The generic name for Mucomyst is?

The brand name for acetylcysteine is?