Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Quiz

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What is the primary origin of the language of medicine?

German
Spanish
Greek and Latin (correct)
French

What component of a medical term is altered by a prefix?

Suffix
Root word (correct)
Combining form
None of the above

What does the prefix 'hyper-' usually indicate in medical terms?

Above or excessive (correct)
Below or deficient
Around or near
Lack of

Which of the following is NOT true regarding prefixes in medical terminology?

All medical terms have prefixes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can understanding medical terminology improve patient care?

By improving communication with other medical staff (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having a wide vocabulary base in medical terminology?

Enhances competence within the medical community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'cardi(o)-' mean?

Pertaining to the heart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following prefixes means 'sugar'?

glyc(o)- (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the root word 'febr-' mean?

Fever (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix is used to indicate a surgical creation of an opening or hole?

-ostomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'pharyng(o)-' mean?

Pertaining to the throat or pharynx (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which root word means 'fat'?

adip- (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-osis' indicate?

Pertaining to a disease process (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which prefix means 'pertaining to the kidney or pelvis'?

pyel(o)- (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the root word 'viscer-' mean?

Internal organs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation A&P stand for in medical terminology?

Anatomy and physiology (B) Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation ACLS represent?

Advanced cardiac life support (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation CAD commonly refer to in the medical field?

Coronary artery disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

The medical abbreviation DVT stands for:

Deep venous thrombosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the medical abbreviation COPD stand for?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation BPM typically represent?

Beats per minute (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'guaiac' is most commonly associated with which medical condition?

Occult blood in stool (A) Signup and view all the answers

'TID' as a medical abbreviation typically means:

Three times a day (B) Signup and view all the answers

In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation 'ENT' usually stand for?

Ear, nose, and throat (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'H&P' in a medical context?

History and physical examination (A) Signup and view all the answers