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WorksheetsMedical Terminology Study Guide
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the meaning of the word root 'Cardi'?
heart
liver
brain
stomach
What is the meaning of the word root 'Gastr'?
stomach
heart
liver
brain
What is the meaning of the word root 'Hepat'?
liver
heart
kidney
stomach
What is the meaning of the word root 'Neur'?
nerve
muscle
bone
skin
What is the meaning of the word root 'Oste'?
bone
muscle
skin
nerve
What is the meaning of the word root 'My' or 'Myo'?
muscle
bone
nerve
skin
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Brady-'?
slow
fast
large
short
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Tachy-'?
fast
slow
large
blue
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Hyper-'?
above, excessive
below, insufficient
around, surrounding
within, inside
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Hypo-'?
below, deficient
above, excessive
around, surrounding
within, inside
What is the meaning of the prefix 'Poly-'?
many
one
small
fast
What does the suffix '-itis' mean?
inflammation
pain
tumor
swelling
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?
surgical removal
inflammation
study of
pain
What does the suffix '-pathy' mean?
disease
treatment
study
removal
What is the meaning of the suffix '-logy'?
study of
writing of
shape of
color of
What does the suffix '-algia' mean?
pain
swelling
inflammation
tumor
What is the meaning of the suffix '-megaly'?
enlargement
inflammation
pain
tumor
What does the medical abbreviation 'BP' stand for?
blood pressure
body pulse
brain pressure
bone pain
What does the medical abbreviation 'HR' stand for?
heart rate
hemoglobin ratio
hormone response
hepatic reflex
What does the medical abbreviation 'Sx' stand for?
symptoms
surgery
signs
syndrome
What does the medical abbreviation 'Dx' stand for?
diagnosis
disease
dosage
discharge
What does the medical abbreviation 'Tx' stand for?
treatment
transfusion
toxicity
transplant
What does the medical abbreviation 'Rx' stand for?
prescription
diagnosis
treatment plan
referral
What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' stand for?
nothing by mouth
as needed
by mouth only
after meals
What does the medical abbreviation 'PRN' stand for?
as needed
before meals
every hour
by mouth
What does the medical abbreviation 'IV' stand for?
intravenous
intravascular
intraventricular
intravital
What does the medical abbreviation 'Fx' stand for?
fracture
femur
fixation
fibrosis
What is the meaning of the term 'myopathy'?
muscle disease
bone disease
nerve disorder
skin infection
What is the meaning of the term 'neurology'?
study of nerves
study of bones
study of muscles
study of blood
What is the meaning of the term 'osteoarthritis'?
inflammation of bone & joint
fracture of the bone
swelling of the muscle
infection of the skin
What is the meaning of the term 'gastrectomy'?
surgical removal of stomach
inflammation of the stomach lining
surgical removal of the liver
formation of a new opening in the stomach
What is the meaning of the term 'bradycardia'?
slow heart rate
high blood pressure
irregular breathing
rapid heart rate
Combine: osteo + arthritis = ?
Nerve pain
Bone disease
Bone and joint inflammation
Muscle weakness
A patient with tachycardia is experiencing:
Slow heart rate
Fast heart rate
Irregular breathing
Enlarged heart
A patient was diagnosed with gastritis. Which statement is correct?
Inflammation of the stomach
Enlargement of the liver
Study of the brain
Removal of the stomach
TID
tablet
twice a day
three times a day
treatment
ROM
right of motion
range of motion
rest or motion
right of mind
with
without
bid
once a day
hour of sleep, bedtime
twice a day
immediately, at once
q2h
twice a day
immediately, at once
every 2 hours
ambulate
What does the abbreviation ATC mean?
Air Traffic Control
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