Scheda di esercizi di Vocabolario sanitario (test di ammissione) con soluzioni

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

1. ANerve
2. BKidney
3. CEye
4. DJoint

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

1. ALiver
2. BUreter
3. CKidney and renal pelvis
4. DUrinary bladder

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The cut on his hand is starting to heal.”

1. ABleed again
2. BGet better
3. COpen up
4. DGet infected

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The nurse gave an antipyretic for the high temperature.”

1. AA drug that kills bacteria
2. BA drug that stops vomiting
3. CA drug that thins the blood
4. DA drug that reduces fever

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient has developed a tolerance to the painkiller.”

1. AAn allergic reaction that develops to the drug
2. BA fear of taking the drug
3. CA need for more to get the same effect
4. DA dislike of the drug’s taste

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Store the medication in an opaque container.”

1. ANot letting light through
2. BLocked against children
3. CKept cold at all times in a fridge
4. DSealed against air

What does the term cholecystitis mean?

1. AInflammation of the pancreas
2. BInflammation of the gallbladder
3. CRemoval of the gallbladder
4. DStones blocking the common bile duct

Which word is the opposite of concave?

1. AConvex
2. BHollow
3. CFlat
4. DAngular