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Explain Abbreviations Used in Medical Terminology

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Date
1.

The medical terminology associated with companion animals is known as:

a)

Veterinary Medicine

b)

Zoology

c)

Botany

d)

Entomology

2.

Medical abbreviations are relevant when discussing companion animals because they:

a)

help in quick communication among veterinary professionals.

b)

are not commonly used in veterinary medicine.

c)

are only used in human medicine.

d)

are irrelevant to animal health.

3.

What does the prefix 'A-, An-' mean?

a)

with

b)

without

c)

above

d)

below

4.

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'Anti-' means _______.

a)

against, opposing.

b)

in favor of

c)

neutral

d)

supporting

5.

What does the root word 'cardi-' refer to?

a)

stomach

b)

heart

c)

nose

d)

intestine

6.

Fill in the blank: The root word 'rhin-' refers to _______.

a)

nose.

b)

eye.

c)

ear.

d)

mouth.

7.

What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?

a)

condition of

b)

blood

c)

suffering or disease

d)

without

8.

Fill in the blank: The suffix '-emia' refers to _______.

a)

blood.

b)

air.

c)

water.

d)

tissue.

9.

What is the dorsal plane?

a)

a) divides the body into left and right halves

b)

b) divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts

c)

c) divides the body into upper and lower parts

10.

Fill in the blank: The median plane runs through the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal _______ and _______ halves.

a)

left, right.

b)

top, bottom.

c)

front, back.

d)

upper, lower.

11.

What does 'Medial' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Away from the midline of the body

b)

Toward the midline of the body

c)

Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

12.

What does 'Lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Away from the midline of the body

b)

Toward the midline of the body

c)

Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

13.

What does 'Transverse plane' do?

a)

Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

b)

Runs the length of the body and divides into left and right parts

c)

Location near the surface of the body

14.

What does 'Cranial' refer to?

a)

Tail end of the body

b)

Head area or skull

c)

Location near the surface of the body

15.

What does 'Caudal' refer to?

a)

Tail end of the body or towards the tail

b)

Head area or skull

c)

Location near the surface of the body

16.

What does 'Sagittal plane' do?

a)

Divides the body into cranial and caudal parts

b)

Runs the length of the body and divides into left and right parts

c)

Location near the surface of the body

17.

What does 'Proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Location farther from the center of the body

b)

Location nearer to the center of the body

c)

Location near the surface of the body

18.

What does 'Distal' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Location farther from the center of the body

b)

Location nearer to the center of the body

c)

Location near the surface of the body

19.

What does 'Superficial' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Location near the surface of the body

b)

Location within the body away from the surface

c)

Location towards the nose of an animal

20.

What does 'Deep' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Location near the surface of the body

b)

Location within the body away from the surface

c)

Location towards the nose of an animal

21.

What does 'Rostral' mean in anatomical terms?

a)

Location near the surface of the body

b)

Location within the body away from the surface

c)

Location towards, near or at the nose of an animal

22.

What is the term for a frog or toad in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Amphibian

b)

Reptile

c)

Mammal

d)

Bird

23.

What is the term for a bird in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Avian

b)

Feline

c)

Canine

d)

Reptile

24.

What is the term for a dog in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Canine

b)

Feline

c)

Avian

d)

Reptile

25.

What is the term for a guinea pig in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Cavy

b)

Rodent

c)

Hamster

d)

Gerbil

26.

What is the term for a horse in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Equine

b)

Canine

c)

Feline

d)

Bovine

27.

What is the term for a cat in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Feline

b)

Canine

c)

Equine

d)

Bovine

28.

What is the term for a rabbit in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Lagomorph

b)

Rodent

c)

Marsupial

d)

Carnivore

29.

What is the term for a rat or mouse in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Murine

b)

Feline

c)

Canine

d)

Avian

30.

What is the term for a snake and lizard in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Reptile

b)

Mammal

c)

Bird

d)

Amphibian

31.

What is the term for a turtle in companion animal species terminology?

a)

Terrapin

b)

Tortoise

c)

Reptile

d)

Amphibian

32.

What does 'Intradermal (ID)' mean in medical administration?

a)

Injection administered between the layers of skin

b)

Injection administered into a vein

c)

Injection administered into a muscle

d)

Injection administered under the skin

33.

What does 'Subcutaneous (SQ)' mean in medical administration?

a)

Injection administered just below the skin

b)

Injection administered into a vein

c)

Injection administered into a muscle

d)

Injection administered into the bone

34.

What does 'Intramuscular (IM)' mean in medical administration?

a)

Injection administered within muscular tissue

b)

Injection administered within the bloodstream

c)

Injection administered under the skin

d)

Injection administered into the spinal cord