CPOA Medical Terminology 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The medical term 'epiphora' refers to:
- dry eye condition
- excessive tearing (Correct answer)
- eyelid swelling
- corneal clouding
Correct answer: excessive tearing
Epiphora is the overflow of tears onto the cheek, often due to blocked tear drainage.
Question 2: What does the root word 'retin-' refer to?
- the cornea
- the retina (Correct answer)
- the iris
- the sclera
Correct answer: the retina
Retin- refers to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.
Question 3: The abbreviation 'OU' stands for:
- oculus uterque (both eyes) (Correct answer)
- oculus unicus (one eye)
- outer unit
- optical utility
Correct answer: oculus uterque (both eyes)
OU is the abbreviation for 'oculus uterque,' meaning both eyes.
Question 4: The term 'myopia' comes from a Greek root meaning:
- to see far
- to see clearly
- to close or shut (the eyes) (Correct answer)
- to see double
Correct answer: to close or shut (the eyes)
Myopia derives from the Greek 'myein' (to close) because nearsighted people often squint.
Question 5: Which prefix means 'half' in medical terminology?
- uni-
- semi-
- hemi-
- both B and C (Correct answer)
Correct answer: both B and C
Both semi- and hemi- mean half; hemi- is Greek origin (hemianopia) and semi- is Latin.
Question 6: The term 'gonioscopy' refers to examination of the:
- retina
- anterior chamber angle (Correct answer)
- optic nerve
- vitreous cavity
Correct answer: anterior chamber angle
Gonio- means angle and -scopy means visual examination, so gonioscopy examines the drainage angle of the eye.
Question 7: The suffix '-opia' or '-opsia' refers to:
- a surgical procedure
- a visual condition (Correct answer)
- an eye infection
- eye pressure
Correct answer: a visual condition
The suffix -opia (or -opsia) denotes a visual condition, as in myopia, hyperopia, and diplopia.
CPOA Medical Terminology 5
The medical term 'epiphora' refers to: