Hoja de ejercicios de Vocabulario sanitario (exámenes de acceso) con soluciones

What does the root toxic/o mean, as in “toxicology”?

1. AFood
2. BInfection
3. CMedicine
4. DPoison

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The test showed a deficiency of iron.”

1. AA dangerous form
2. BAn excess
3. CA lack or shortage
4. DA normal amount

Which body part does the root bronch/o refer to?

1. AThe nasal passages
2. BThe large airways of the lungs
3. CThe tiny air sacs at the ends of the airways
4. DThe voice box

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s compliance with treatment was excellent.”

1. ARefusing the treatment
2. BFollowing the treatment as instructed
3. CPaying for the treatment
4. DComplaining about the side effects of the treatment

What does the abbreviation PRN mean on a medication order?

1. ABefore meals
2. BBy mouth
3. CAs needed
4. DEvery morning

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was reluctant to take the new medicine.”

1. AUnable
2. BForgetful
3. CUnwilling
4. DEager

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The rash was ___ to the left arm and did not spread.”

1. Aconfined
2. Bdiffuse
3. Cexposed
4. Dtransferred

What does the term dysuria mean?

1. AAbsence of urine production
2. BBlood in the urine
3. CPainful or difficult urination
4. DPassing urine frequently during the night