WorksheetsM11 Drug & Medical Terms SUMMATIVE
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
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?
Gastritis
Cystitis
Carditis
Colitis
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?
Oncologic
Parenteral
Enteral
Prophylaxis
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?
Skin
Hair
Nails
Teeth
Isaac has been feeling extremely thirsty lately, needing to drink water much more often than usual. Which of the following conditions describes excessive thirst?
Polyuria
Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Polycythemia
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?
Acute
Chronic
Idiopathic
Benign
Which of the following is considered subjective data?
Blood pressure reading
Heart rate measurement
Patient report of nausea
White blood cell count
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?
Continue aspirin therapy.
"I am always thirsty."
Albumin 3.0 g/dL
Alert, oriented × 3
In which of the following sections of a progress note should a pharmacy technician find the results of the patient's urinalysis?
Nursing notes
Admission data
Demographics
Laboratory data
When reviewing a patient's progress note, in which section would a pharmacy technician find the patient's description of symptoms?
Plan
Objective
Subjective
Assessment
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?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
Which of the following abbreviations indicates a type of laboratory test?
CBC
SBP
DBP
PMH
A pharmacy technician is talking to a patient who smokes cigarettes. Which of the following abbreviations indicates how much the patient smokes?
CVA x 2
AKA x 2
BKA x 2
PPD x 2
Which of the following abbreviations indicates that a patient has lost a limb?
LLE
BKA
RLE
AAA
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?
DNR
DOE
RRR
ROS
Makayla has DM2 and wants to monitor her condition at home. Which of the following abbreviations indicates a test she can perform herself?
ABD
PRBC
DBP
SMBG
Mr. Young has been experiencing difficulty urinating. This is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?
HPV
BPH
PUD
PAD
Which of the following acronyms is related to Helicobacter pylori bacteria?
PUD
HSV
BPH
PID
Which of the following acronyms refers to a disorder commonly managed with proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole?
ACS
MDD
ESKD
GERD
Which of the following acronyms describes a condition that includes episodes of both mania and depression?
PE
BD
SLE
UTI
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?
UC
IBS
UTI
URTI
Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to identify osteoporosis?
CXR
FVC
DEXA
FEV1
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?
EEG
EKG
DEXA
ECHO
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?
PFT
BMD
MRI
EKG
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?
RR
HR
PT
EF
Which of the following is the abbreviation for potassium?
P
K
Na
PT
To which of the following medication classes does tadalafil (Cialis) belong?
Miconazole derivatives
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
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?
Thiazolidinediones
Miconazole derivatives
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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?
Opiates
Biguanides
Proton pump inhibitors
ACE inhibitors
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?
Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonists
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors
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?
Vardenafil
Diazepam
Infliximab
Fluconazole
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?
Leukocytosis
Thrombosis
Erythrocytosis
Hemostasis
Which auxiliary label should be placed on a prescription for ophthalmic drops?
"For the Eyes"
"For the Nose"
"For the Ears"
"For the Throat"
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?
Abdominal pain
Low blood glucose
Increase in cell count
High temperature
The root word "cyst" is associated with which of the following body parts?
Cell
Blood
Stomach
Bladder
The prefix "onco-" has the same meaning as which of the following word parts?
"stasis"
"auto"
"oma"
"quadric"
Which of the following details can typically be found in a patient's medical record?
Patient's travel history
Staff meeting notes
Insurance information
Patient's favorite food
What is the main function of a patient's medical record in a healthcare setting?
To record only patient complaints about the facility
To track medical mistakes and incidents
To provide updates to the patient's insurance provider
To share important patient information with medical staff
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?
Plan
Objective
Subjective
Assessment
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?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
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?
The patient states they have had trouble sleeping.
Reduce caffeine consumption.
Edema is noted in lower extremities.
Patient provided with home sleep test.
The acronym PERRLA is the documentation of findings from which of the following body parts?
Ears
Lungs
Eyes
Throat
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?
NKDA
CABG
SMBG
EOMI
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?
Bx
CP
CA
DC
A patient has a sprained left ankle. Which of the following acronyms indicates the location of this injury?
LLE
RUE
LLQ
RUQ
Which of the following abbreviations is used to describe a patient who is in good health?
SOB
SMBG
s/p MI
WDWN
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?
Stroke
Sexually transmitted infection
Mental health episode
Heart attack
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?
OCD
VRSA
BPH
SIADH
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?
HCV
DKA
CHF
ESRD
Which of the following abbreviations should a pharmacy technician recognize as an indicator of a disease that is associated with a heart attack?
CAD
CMV
HCV
CKD
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?
ESRD
COPD
GERD
SIADH
A patient presents with pale skin and shortness of breath. Which of the following lab abbreviations would most likely be decreased in this condition?
PLT
ALT
WBC
RBC
Sarah suspects her patient has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following diagnostic tests should she recommend the doctor prescribe?
UA
BMD
VT
EEG
Dr. Olson is attempting to r/o severe kidney disease in her patient. Which of the following lab test results should she review?
BUN
IBW
RBC
PTH
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?
ABG
AST
TSH
LDL
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?
A1c
PLT
PTH
BUN
Which class of drugs is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions?
Diuretic
Antihistamine
Barbiturate
Antiepileptic
Clonazepam (Klonopin) is commonly used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
High cholesterol
Anxiety disorders
Ear infections
Hypertension
Medications ending with the suffix -olol, such as metoprolol, are classified as which type of drug?
Calcium channel blocker
Beta blocker
Anticholinergic
Alpha blocker
Which of the following drugs is prescribed to lower blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes?
Adalimumab
Tiotropium
Enalapril
Glimepiride
Which class of medication does naproxen belong to?
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Biguanide
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Antiplatelet agent
