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WorksheetsIntro to Medical Language
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
What is the main body or stem of a word called?
word root
suffix
prefix
combining form
One or more letters placed at the front of a word to modify its meaning is called a
suffix
word root
combining form
prefix
A word part that is attached to the end of a word to modify its meaning is called a
suffix
prefix
word root
combining form
A word root + a combining vowel =
prefix
suffix
word root
combining form
cardi(o) is an example of a
combining form
suffix
prefix
eponym
A medical term derived from a person's name is called a(n)
eponym
antonym
acronym
modern language
Pronounceable words formed from initial letters such as CABG (pronounced cabbage - and means coronary artery bypass graft) are known as
eponyms
acronyms
antonyms
synonyms
The plural form of syllabus is
syllabuses
syllabi
syllabese
syllabise
The singular form of bacteria is
bacteriae
bacteriea
bacterias
bacterium
Bradycardia means
slow heart (rate)
fast heart (rate)
slow breathing
fast breathing
hydrocephalic means
pertaining to water head
pertaining to head pain
pertaining to fluid in the lungs
pertaining to knee pain
post- is an example of a(n)
prefix
suffix
word root
combining form
-itis is an example of a(n)
prefix
suffix
word root
combining form
hepat(o) is an example of a(n)
combining form
prefix
suffix
eponym
-ia is an example of a
prefix
suffix
combining form
acronym
arthr(o) + -algia =
arthralgia
arthroalgia
arthalgioa
artholgia
jejun(o) + ile(o) + ostomy =
jejunoileostomy
jejunileostomy
jejunoilestomy
jejunilestomy
Which one of these combining forms mean ear?
ot(o)
opthalm(o)
cardi(o)
neur(o)
Which one of these terms mean enlargement of the heart?
cardiomegaly
pericardial
subhepatic
transdermal
The prefix sub- means
below
above
near
through
What does arthritis mean?
inflammation of the joints
inflammation of the liver
inflammation of the spleen
inflammation of the heart
Alzheimer's Disease is an example of a(n)
eponym
acronym
synonym
antonym
What does psychopath mean?
disease of the mind
disease of the heart
disease of the lungs
disease of the liver
A patient diagnosed with cephalgia would likely be given
tylenol
a breathing treatment
a knee brace
a wrist splint
What is the medical root for stomach?
enter/o
chol/e
lip/o
gastr/o
The medical root rhin/o means:
nose
kidney
bladder
muscle
What is the medical prefix for false?
tachy-
pseudo-
dys-
anti-
The prefix poly- means:
many
before
behind
excessive
What is the medical suffix for enlargement?
-ology
-ectomy
-megaly
-pathy
The suffix -cide, means:
removal of
resembling
pertaining to
to destroy
What is the medical term for kidney stones?
cholethiasis
nephrolithiasis
cholecystectomy
nephrectomy
What is the medical term for muscle disease?
osteopathy
osteoma
myopathy
myalgia
The medical term hypodermic, means:
under the skin
above the skin
skin disease
skin inflammation
The medical term, enteric, means:
covering the ribs
pertaining to the intestines
skin disease
skin inflammation
What medical specialist treats vision problems?
neurologist
pathologist
ophthalmologist
audiologist
What would you do with an otoscope?
look inside the bladder
look inside the ear
look inside the eyes
look inside the stomach
What procedure would involve cutting a hole into the skull?
periorbital
thoracotomy
craniotomy
gastrectomy
Where would a nasogastric tube be placed?
from the nose to the throat
from the nose to the windpipe
from the nose to the stomach
from the nose to the intestine
What condition might be treated with oxygen?
dyspnea
polyuria
dysuria
diarrhea
Polycythemia could be diagnosed with:
an eye exam
a blood test
a urine test
a look inside the ear
After running a 50 yard dash, most people would have:
eupnea
bradypnea
polyuria
hyperpnea
What type of surgeon would operate inside the chest?
ophthalmologist
nephrologist
thoracic surgeon
urologic surgeon
What do we call the muscles located between the ribs?
intracranial muscles
intercostal muscles
bilateral muscles
semienteric muscles
What is the medical abbreviation for twice a day?
bid
tid
tad
q2h
What does the medical abbreviation ad lib mean?
as desired
as necessary
as needed
as soon as possible
What does the abbreviation CBR stand for?
cardiac basic rhythm
complete bedrest
controlled brachial rate
cystic bypass route
What does the abbreviation tid stand for?
every 8 hours
third in duty
three times a day
twice in one day
A medical assistant asks a patient if they are allergic to anything and the patient states "no". What should the medical assistant write on the history form beside the section labeled allergies?
NPO
OOB
NA
NKA
If a physician orders a pain medication as PO, the patient will:
get medicated at bedtime
get medicated in the morning
receive a pill for pain
receive an injection for pain
Which abbreviation refers to an item that can be purchased without a prescription?
LOC
OOB
OTC
WNL
At what time would a healthcare worker give a patient a sleeping pill?
bid
tid
qam
qhs
The abbreviation Rx could mean all of the following EXCEPT:
prescription
ready
take
treatment
Which of the following could be WNL?
ac
ad lib
BP
hs
It is noon. Which of the following orders would be done first?
CBC hs
CBC in am
CBC STAT
CBC ASAP
A dental hygienist writes, "floss qhs and brush tid and prn." This means the client should:
floss & brush three times a day
floss at bedtime & brush 3 or more times a day
floss every hour and brush after every meal and at bedtime
floss in the morning and brush after every meal
Why are abbreviations placed on the "do not use" list?
The are prone to misinterpretation which causes errors.
They are too different from state to state which causes errors.
They mean at least 2 different things and therefore can be confusing.
They were copyrighted by a publishing company & cannot be used without permission.
