Medical Terminology 1

Medical Terminology

by Dalia Elshweikh

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Choose the TWO medical terms that are talking about "skin"

• dermatitis

• osteopathy

• phlebotomy

• epidermis

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The patient has hypoglycaemia. What does that mean?

• There is too much sugar in the blood

• The patient's breathing rate is very low

• There is too little sugar in the blood

• The patient has low blood pressure

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When a patient has high blood pressure, it is called

tension

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A 'pulmonologist' is a doctor who works with

• hearts

• lungs

• feet

• blood

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The prefix "ab-" means

• away from, or off

• between

• on top

• too low

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Choose TWO facts that need to go on medical reports

• eye colour

• medical history

• how many brothers you have

• allergies

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The medical term for a fast heart rate is

• tachycardia

• bradycardia

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If you are visiting a phlebotomist, this doctor is going to examine your...

• eyes

• blood

• skin

• veins

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Choose the TWO medical terms talking about "bones"

• anaemia

• osteopathy

• osteoporosis

• leukaemia

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Chose TWO reasons why it is important for a doctor to ask about medical history

• it is important to know about your allergies

• the doctor can tell everyone about your medical history

• it can help them diagnose your medical problem

• you can become friends with the doctor