LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL LAB. TECHNOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012
ML 1954 – MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Date : 02-05-2012 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
SECTION A
Answer ALL the Questions: (10 ×2 = 20 Marks)
- Mention the objectives in the study of medical language.
- Define root, suffix, prefix and combining vowel.
- Name the salivary glands in man.
- Differentiate artery from vein.
- Name the glands of skin.
- What is SOAP?
- Separate the word ELECTROCARDIOGRAM into different components and give the meaning.
- Mention the meaning of the following suffixes:-algia, -emia,-logy and -scopy
- Distinguish exocrine and endocrine glands.
- In which part of the digestive system is water, mineral ions and vitamins absorbed?
SECTION B
Answer any FOUR of the following: (4 ×10 = 40 Marks)
- Give the meaning of the following pathological conditions:
- a) achlorhydria b) colic c) dysphagia d) achalasia e) Crohn’s disease
- f) volvulus g) Nausea h) ascites i) hernia j) ileum
- Give the meanings of the following:
- a) cyst b) fissure c) macule d) papule e) pustule
- f) alopecia g) pruritus h) vitiligo i) eczema j) tinea
- Write notes on structure and functions of adrenal glands.
- Explain systemic and pulmonary circulation of blood.
- Enumerate the importance of English grammar in medical transcription.
- Write short notes on anxiety disorders.
SECTION C
Answer any TWO of the following: (2 ×20= 40 Marks)
- How does the digestive process controlled? Explain.
- Explain the different layers of the skin with suitable illustration.
- Explain the different classes of drugs.
20 What are the transcription guidelines to be followed while formatting report?