WorksheetsMedical Scribe Review #1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?
Under
Over
Around
Between
The abbreviation "PRN" means:
As needed
Immediately
Every four hours
Twice daily
What does "tachy-" refer to in medical terminology?
Slow
Rapid
White
Blue
The suffix "-ectomy" means:
Creation of an opening
Inflammation
Enlargement
Surgical removal
What is the meaning of the root word "derm"?
Heart
Liver
Skin
Kidney
The largest organ in the human body is the:
Liver
Heart
Skin
Lungs
The tricuspid valve is located between which two chambers of the heart?
Left atrium and left ventricle
Right atrium and right ventricle
Right atrium and left atrium
Right ventricle and left ventricle
Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?
Skull
Rib cage
Vertebral column
Femur
The primary function of the alveoli in the lungs is:
To filter blood
To exchange gases
To produce mucus
To transport oxygen
The hormone insulin is produced by which organ?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Adrenal glands
Hypertension is defined as:
Low blood sugar
High blood pressure
High blood sugar
Low blood pressure
Diabetes mellitus is primarily characterized by:
Low insulin levels
High blood sugar
High cholesterol levels
Low blood pressure
Which condition is associated with inflammation of the joints?
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Myopathy
Scoliosis
The common term for myocardial infarction is:
Stroke
Heart attack
Angina
Arrhythmia
Which of the following is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
Cold intolerance
Weight gain
Dry skin
Weight loss
the common side effect of opioids is:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Constipation
hyperactivity
The drug acetaminophen is commonly used as a(n):
Analgesic
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Antihistamine
Warfarin is an example of a(n):
Anticoagulant
Antibiotic
Antihypertensive
Antiviral
What is the primary use of beta-blockers?
Treat infections
Lower cholesterol
Reduce heart rate
Increase appetite
The common side effect of antibiotics is:
Diarrhea
Constipation
Hyperactivity
Hypertension
