Лексика здравоохранения (вступительные экзамены): лист заданий с ответами

What does the prefix post- mean, as in “postoperative”?

1. ABefore
2. BDuring
3. CAgainst
4. DAfter

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “This medicine is available at most pharmacies.”

1. AAble to be obtained
2. BGiven free of charge
3. CBanned from sale
4. DOut of stock

What does the prefix tachy- mean, as in “tachypnoea”?

1. ANormal
2. BSlow
3. CFast
4. DAbsent

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Long-term use of some painkillers can cause a stomach ulcer.”

1. AA blockage
2. BA tumour
3. CAn open sore
4. DA blood clot

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was incontinent of urine during the night.”

1. APassing very large amounts of it at night
2. BFeeling pain when passing it
3. CUnable to pass it at all
4. DUnable to control the passing of it

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Hearing loss is prevalent among older adults.”

1. ACommon
2. BHidden
3. CMild
4. DRare

Which word is the opposite of eversion of the foot?

1. AInversion
2. BRotation
3. CCircumduction
4. DExtension

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s decline was precipitous.”

1. AExpected and minor
2. BTemporary
3. CVery sudden and steep
4. DSlow and gradual