Medical Terminology Post Test

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Lily, a singer, has developed a sore throat and is losing her voice after performing at multiple shows every day of the week. She goes to see her doctor. Her doctor notes that her throat is red and inflamed. What is Lily's most likely diagnosis?

The medical term for a condition that involves a sore throat that is red and inflamed accompanied by temporary loss of voice is __________

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What eponym do doctors and laypeople use for the disease described below?

________________is the eponym used to refer to a type of progressive dementia which causes confusion, short-term memory loss, and restlessness.

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In the term dysmenorrhea, what is the meaning of the suffix?

• rupturing of a body organ or tube

• flow or discharge of body fluids

• surgically suturing a wound

• bleeding

• blood condition

Hayden is a visual learner who learns the best from engaging in interactive tutorials. What type of medical terminology resource is the best for Hayden?

• software and video tutorials

• flashcards

• medical dictionaries

• electronic medical textbooks

• classroom quizzes

Louis has developed a rash on his back. He seeks treatment from a specialist who treats the skin. What is the medical term for this specialist?

• cardiologist

• psychologist

• dermatologist

• neurologist

• pathologist

Match the following

• -pathy

• a record or image

• -gram

• disease

• -emia

• condition of blood

• -scope

• instrument used for viewing

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What is the abbreviation of the healthcare professional Aria is training to become?

Aria is in a training program. After she completes her examination, she can work as a healthcare professional that provides emergency care to patients and prepares patients for transport to a healthcare facility Aria is training to become a(n ___________

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What do the symbol and abbreviation in the following phrase mean?

In the phrase “∆ BUN,” the symbol means _____________

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What do the symbol and abbreviation in the following phrase mean?

In the phrase “∆ BUN,” the symbol means change in and the acronym means _____________

Ryan frequently has intense headaches. Ryan’s doctor documents his consultation as “Dx: mild migraine; Rx: acetaminophen 250 mg 2x day pc. ” What does this phrase mean?

• diagnosis: mild migraine; treatment: acetaminophen 250 milligrams one time a day after meals

• treatment: mild migraine; diagnosis: acetaminophen 250  milligrams one time a day after meals

• diagnosis: mild migraine; prescription: acetaminophen 250  milligrams twice a day after meals

• prescription: mild migraine; diagnosis: acetaminophen 250  milligrams twice a day as needed

• diagnosis: mild migraine; prescription: acetaminophen 250  milligrams one time a day as needed