Medical Terminology Quiz
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What is the medical term for inflammation of the nose?

  • Rhinitis (correct)
  • Pulmonitis
  • Nephritis
  • Phlebitis

What does the abbreviation 'CXR' stand for?

  • Chest X-ray (correct)
  • Coronary X-ray
  • Complete X-ray
  • Cardiovascular Repair

Which of these medical terms refers to a type of cancer affecting bone tissue?

  • Neuroblast
  • Sarcoma
  • Cytotoxic
  • Osteosarcoma (correct)

Which medical term refers to a blood specialist?

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Which of these is NOT a standard accepted abbreviation?

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What does the prefix 'tachy-' signify in medical terminology?

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Which of the following suffixes indicates a condition of pain?

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What does the prefix 'multi-' represent in medical terminology?

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Which suffix means 'producing' or 'produced by'?

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What does the prefix 'nulli-' mean?

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What medical abbreviation is used for 'every hour'?

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Which abbreviation represents 'glucose tolerance test'?

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What medical term refers to a condition where the body's ability to regulate blood sugar is impaired?

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Which of these medical terms refers to the inflammation of the pelvic region?

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What does 'NVD' stand for?

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What is the correct plural form of 'vertebra'?

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Which suffix indicates a sensitivity to pain?

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What is the plural of 'appendix'?

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Which term refers to embryonic form?

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What does 'aerobic' refer to?

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What is the plural of 'ganglion'?

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Which condition does 'cephalohematoma' refer to?

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Select the correct plural of 'nucleus'.

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What does the prefix 'Melan/o' refer to in medical terminology?

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Which term refers to the inflammation of the gums?

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What condition is suggested by the term 'Oophorectomy'?

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Which prefix is used to denote 'tongue' in medical terminology?

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What does 'Hepato' refer to in medical terms?

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Which condition is indicated by the term 'Colitis'?

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The color blue or bluish discoloration in medical terminology is associated with which prefix?

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Which medical term refers to the inflammation of the skin?

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What does the abbreviation 'Rx' refer to in medical terminology?

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Which abbreviation stands for a condition that is characterized by redness and inflammation of the bladder?

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What does 'sc' typically indicate in a medical context?

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Which abbreviation signifies 'three times a day' in medical dosage instructions?

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In medical terminology, what does 'Sx' most commonly refer to?

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Which term is abbreviated as 'WBC' in medical terminology?

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What does 'pH' stand for in a medical context?

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Which abbreviation is used to refer to signs and symptoms in medical documentation?

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retro-

A prefix meaning 'backward' or 'behind'.

algia

A suffix meaning 'pain'.

hemi-

A prefix meaning 'half'.

itis

A suffix meaning 'inflammation'.

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genesis

A suffix meaning 'produces, generates'.

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Poliomyelitis

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord.

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Stomatitis

Inflammation of the mouth.

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Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums.

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Glossitis

Inflammation of the tongue.

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Encephalitis

Inflammation of the brain.

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Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach.

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Enteritis

Inflammation of the intestines.

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Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

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Aerobic

Refers to the ability to live and grow only in the presence of oxygen.

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Carcinogenic

A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

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Cephalohematoma

A general term for a collection of blood that forms under the skull.

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Cryosurgery

A type of surgery that uses extreme cold temperatures to destroy or remove diseased tissue.

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Analgesic

A medication that relieves pain.

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Erythroblasts

An immature red blood cell.

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Carcinoma

A malignant tumor.

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Vertebrae

The plural form of the word 'vertebra'.

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Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase, used to make notes or documentation shorter.

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Acronym

A type of abbreviation made up of the first letter of each word in a phrase, like CPR for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Commonly Used Abbreviations Table

A list of abbreviations used in medical documentation, helping you decipher documents written by other healthcare professionals.

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The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

A healthcare organization that promotes safe medication practices and sets guidelines for medication abbreviations.

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

Another healthcare organization that promotes patient safety, including guidelines for abbreviation usage.

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Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)

A test to assess how well the body processes sugar over time.

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CXR

A medical term for a chest x-ray.

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Obstetrics (OB)

The study of pregnancy and childbirth.

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Dead on Scene (DOS)

A medical term for a patient who dies at the scene of an accident.

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Dead on Arrival (DOA)

A medical term for a patient who dies before reaching the hospital.

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Hypertension (HTN)

A condition where blood pressure is consistently high.

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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)

A medical term for a motor vehicle accident.

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No Apparent Distress (NAD)

A medical term for a condition where there is no apparent distress or disease.

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pH

A measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. It indicates the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

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