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M11 Drug & Medical Terms SUMMATIVE

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on the meaning of the root and suffix, which of the following terms should a pharmacy technician use to describe inflammation of the colon?

a)

Gastritis

b)

Cystitis

c)

Carditis

d)

Colitis

2.

A patient is unable to swallow medication. Which of the following medical terms describes the type of medication administration the pharmacy technician will need to prepare?

a)

Oncologic

b)

Parenteral

c)

Enteral

d)

Prophylaxis

3.

While working in a pharmacy, Sarah comes across a prescription for a patient diagnosed with dermatitis. Based on an analysis of the root and affixes, which of the following body parts should Sarah identify as being affected by dermatitis?

a)

Skin

b)

Hair

c)

Nails

d)

Teeth

4.

Isaac has been feeling extremely thirsty lately, needing to drink water much more often than usual. Which of the following conditions describes excessive thirst?

a)

Polyuria

b)

Polyphagia

c)

Polydipsia

d)

Polycythemia

5.

Makayla was cheerleading when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her ankle that lasted for a short time. Which of the following medical terms describes this type of temporary pain?

a)

Acute

b)

Chronic

c)

Idiopathic

d)

Benign

6.

Which of the following is considered subjective data?

a)

Blood pressure reading

b)

Heart rate measurement

c)

Patient report of nausea

d)

White blood cell count

7.

Alivia is reviewing a patient's progress note and needs to identify which notation should be located in the plan section. Which of the following notations should Alivia place in the plan section?

a)

Continue aspirin therapy.

b)

"I am always thirsty."

c)

Albumin 3.0 g/dL

d)

Alert, oriented × 3

8.

In which of the following sections of a progress note should a pharmacy technician find the results of the patient's urinalysis?

a)

Nursing notes

b)

Admission data

c)

Demographics

d)

Laboratory data

9.

When reviewing a patient's progress note, in which section would a pharmacy technician find the patient's description of symptoms?

a)

Plan

b)

Objective

c)

Subjective

d)

Assessment

10.

Sarah is writing a progress note for a patient. She needs to include the differential dx. In which of the following sections of the progress note should Sarah write the DDx?

a)

Subjective

b)

Objective

c)

Assessment

d)

Plan

11.

Which of the following abbreviations indicates a type of laboratory test?

a)

CBC

b)

SBP

c)

DBP

d)

PMH

12.

A pharmacy technician is talking to a patient who smokes cigarettes. Which of the following abbreviations indicates how much the patient smokes?

a)

CVA x 2

b)

AKA x 2

c)

BKA x 2

d)

PPD x 2

13.

Which of the following abbreviations indicates that a patient has lost a limb?

a)

LLE

b)

BKA

c)

RLE

d)

AAA

14.

Isaac is reviewing a patient's medical chart and notices an acronym indicating that the patient has refused to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Which of the following acronyms did Isaac see?

a)

DNR

b)

DOE

c)

RRR

d)

ROS

15.

Makayla has DM2 and wants to monitor her condition at home. Which of the following abbreviations indicates a test she can perform herself?

a)

ABD

b)

PRBC

c)

DBP

d)

SMBG

16.

Mr. Young has been experiencing difficulty urinating. This is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?

a)

HPV

b)

BPH

c)

PUD

d)

PAD

17.

Which of the following acronyms is related to Helicobacter pylori bacteria?

a)

PUD

b)

HSV

c)

BPH

d)

PID

18.

Which of the following acronyms refers to a disorder commonly managed with proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole?

a)

ACS

b)

MDD

c)

ESKD

d)

GERD

19.

Which of the following acronyms describes a condition that includes episodes of both mania and depression?

a)

PE

b)

BD

c)

SLE

d)

UTI

20.

Alivia visits her doctor because she has been experiencing pain while urinating. The doctor orders a urine test, which shows high levels of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and bacteria. Based on these results, which of the following conditions might Alivia have?

a)

UC

b)

IBS

c)

UTI

d)

URTI

21.

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to identify osteoporosis?

a)

CXR

b)

FVC

c)

DEXA

d)

FEV1

22.

Alivia is a neurologist in the ICU, evaluating a patient who is suspected to be brain dead. Which of the following tests is most likely to have diagnostic value in determining brain death?

a)

EEG

b)

EKG

c)

DEXA

d)

ECHO

23.

Makayla has been experiencing frequent headaches and vision problems. Her doctor suspects she might have a brain tumor. Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to diagnose a brain tumor?

a)

PFT

b)

BMD

c)

MRI

d)

EKG

24.

During a first aid class, Isaac is asked to check a patient's pulse. Which of the following acronyms should Isaac look for in the medical chart to find information about the pulse?

a)

RR

b)

HR

c)

PT

d)

EF

25.

Which of the following is the abbreviation for potassium?

a)

P

b)

K

c)

Na

d)

PT

26.

To which of the following medication classes does tadalafil (Cialis) belong?

a)

Miconazole derivatives

b)

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors

c)

Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors

d)

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

27.

Sarah has been feeling persistently sad and has lost interest in activities she once enjoyed. Her doctor discusses different medication classes that can help treat depression. Which of the following medication classes is commonly used to treat depression?

a)

Thiazolidinediones

b)

Miconazole derivatives

c)

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

d)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

28.

Alivia visits her doctor because she is experiencing severe pain. Which of the following medication classes is most likely to be prescribed to treat her pain?

a)

Opiates

b)

Biguanides

c)

Proton pump inhibitors

d)

ACE inhibitors

29.

Makayla is experiencing nausea and vomiting after a long car ride. Which of the following medication classes could be used to help treat her symptoms?

a)

Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists

b)

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

c)

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors

d)

Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors

30.

A provider is prescribing a medication to treat an overgrowth of fungal flora that occurred as a result of a patient's antibiotic use. Which of the following medications is the provider most likely to prescribe?

a)

Vardenafil

b)

Diazepam

c)

Infliximab

d)

Fluconazole

31.

Which term, based on its root and affixes, would a pharmacy technician use to refer to an increase in a patient's white blood cell count?

a)

Leukocytosis

b)

Thrombosis

c)

Erythrocytosis

d)

Hemostasis

32.

Which auxiliary label should be placed on a prescription for ophthalmic drops?

a)

"For the Eyes"

b)

"For the Nose"

c)

"For the Ears"

d)

"For the Throat"

33.

Makayla visits a pharmacy and tells the technician she has a high temperature. Based on an analysis of the root and affixes, which of the following conditions should the pharmacy technician recognize is treated by an antipyretic?

a)

Abdominal pain

b)

Low blood glucose

c)

Increase in cell count

d)

High temperature

34.

The root word "cyst" is associated with which of the following body parts?

a)

Cell

b)

Blood

c)

Stomach

d)

Bladder

35.

The prefix "onco-" has the same meaning as which of the following word parts?

a)

"stasis"

b)

"auto"

c)

"oma"

d)

"quadric"

36.

Which of the following details can typically be found in a patient's medical record?

a)

Patient's travel history

b)

Staff meeting notes

c)

Insurance information

d)

Patient's favorite food

37.

What is the main function of a patient's medical record in a healthcare setting?

a)

To record only patient complaints about the facility

b)

To track medical mistakes and incidents

c)

To provide updates to the patient's insurance provider

d)

To share important patient information with medical staff

38.

Isaac visits his doctor and mentions that he has been experiencing painful urination. In which section of the progress note should this information be recorded?

a)

Plan

b)

Objective

c)

Subjective

d)

Assessment

39.

Dr. Hutchison is reviewing a patient’s progress note. She decides to document "Continue current antibiotic treatment." In which of the following sections of the progress note should she record this?

a)

Subjective

b)

Objective

c)

Assessment

d)

Plan

40.

Alivia, a pharmacy technician, is reviewing SOAP notes for a patient. Which of the following progress note entries should Alivia expect to find in the Objective section of the SOAP notes?

a)

The patient states they have had trouble sleeping.

b)

Reduce caffeine consumption.

c)

Edema is noted in lower extremities.

d)

Patient provided with home sleep test.

41.

The acronym PERRLA is the documentation of findings from which of the following body parts?

a)

Ears

b)

Lungs

c)

Eyes

d)

Throat

42.

While reviewing Makayla's medical chart, you notice several acronyms. Which of the following acronyms in the patient's record indicates a significant cardiac history?

a)

NKDA

b)

CABG

c)

SMBG

d)

EOMI

43.

Isaac, a pharmacy technician, is reviewing a patient's chart and notices the abbreviation 'CP'. Which of the following abbreviations should Isaac recognize as a manifestation of a possible heart attack?

a)

Bx

b)

CP

c)

CA

d)

DC

44.

A patient has a sprained left ankle. Which of the following acronyms indicates the location of this injury?

a)

LLE

b)

RUE

c)

LLQ

d)

RUQ

45.

Which of the following abbreviations is used to describe a patient who is in good health?

a)

SOB

b)

SMBG

c)

s/p MI

d)

WDWN

46.

Sarah, a pharmacy technician, notes the admission diagnosis of STEMI for a patient who was admitted to the emergency department. Which of the following is associated with this diagnosis?

a)

Stroke

b)

Sexually transmitted infection

c)

Mental health episode

d)

Heart attack

47.

Alivia visits her doctor with symptoms of an infection. Which of the following abbreviations might appear in her medical report to indicate she has an infection?

a)

OCD

b)

VRSA

c)

BPH

d)

SIADH

48.

During a routine check-up, Makayla's doctor mentions that she needs to be aware of certain medical abbreviations related to heart health. Which of the following abbreviations is directly related to a cardiac condition?

a)

HCV

b)

DKA

c)

CHF

d)

ESRD

49.

Which of the following abbreviations should a pharmacy technician recognize as an indicator of a disease that is associated with a heart attack?

a)

CAD

b)

CMV

c)

HCV

d)

CKD

50.

Isaac, a pharmacy technician, is updating the pharmacy profile of a patient who was recently diagnosed with emphysema with chronic bronchitis. Which of the following acronyms should Henry use?

a)

ESRD

b)

COPD

c)

GERD

d)

SIADH

51.

A patient presents with pale skin and shortness of breath. Which of the following lab abbreviations would most likely be decreased in this condition?

a)

PLT

b)

ALT

c)

WBC

d)

RBC

52.

Sarah suspects her patient has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following diagnostic tests should she recommend the doctor prescribe?

a)

UA

b)

BMD

c)

VT

d)

EEG

53.

Dr. Olson is attempting to r/o severe kidney disease in her patient. Which of the following lab test results should she review?

a)

BUN

b)

IBW

c)

RBC

d)

PTH

54.

Dr. Steeves is reviewing the chart of a patient suspected to have liver disease. He notices an increase in one of the following lab test results. Which lab test is most likely to be elevated due to a liver condition?

a)

ABG

b)

AST

c)

TSH

d)

LDL

55.

Dr. Wical is updating the patient profile of a patient who she has diagnosed with DM . Which of the following abbreviations should she use to indicate the patient's test results?

a)

A1c

b)

PLT

c)

PTH

d)

BUN

56.

Which class of drugs is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions?

a)

Diuretic

b)

Antihistamine

c)

Barbiturate

d)

Antiepileptic

57.

Clonazepam (Klonopin) is commonly used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?

a)

High cholesterol

b)

Anxiety disorders

c)

Ear infections

d)

Hypertension

58.

Medications ending with the suffix -olol, such as metoprolol, are classified as which type of drug?

a)

Calcium channel blocker

b)

Beta blocker

c)

Anticholinergic

d)

Alpha blocker

59.

Which of the following drugs is prescribed to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes?

a)

Adalimumab

b)

Tiotropium

c)

Enalapril

d)

Glimepiride

60.

Which class of medication does naproxen belong to?

a)

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor

b)

Biguanide

c)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

d)

Antiplatelet agent