उत्तरों सहित स्वास्थ्य-सेवा शब्दावली (प्रवेश परीक्षाएँ) वर्कशीट

Which body part does the root pharyng/o refer to, as in “pharyngitis”?

1. AThroat
2. BVoice box
3. CWindpipe
4. DTongue

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

1. ASkin
2. BNail
3. CHair
4. DFinger joint

What does the suffix -phagia mean, as in “polyphagia”?

1. ASeeing
2. BBreathing
3. CEating or swallowing
4. DSpeaking or talking

What does the abbreviation PRN mean on a medication order?

1. AEvery morning
2. BBy mouth
3. CBefore meals
4. DAs needed

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor ordered an analgesic after surgery.”

1. AA pain reliever
2. BA drug that kills bacteria
3. CA drug that reduces stomach acid
4. DA drug that causes sleep

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Patient safety is paramount.”

1. AMost important
2. BOptional
3. CDifficult to achieve
4. DExpensive

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The child had a paroxysmal cough.”

1. ADry and tickly
2. BProducing a lot of mucus
3. COccurring in sudden attacks
4. DConstant but mild

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The researcher’s claims were unsubstantiated.”

1. AVery complicated
2. BProven beyond doubt
3. CPublished widely
4. DNot supported by evidence