Робочий аркуш «Лексика сфери охорони здоров’я (вступні іспити)» з відповідями

What does the prefix hyper- mean, as in “hypertension”?

1. AWithout
2. BBelow normal or deficient
3. CSlow
4. DAbove normal or excessive

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was told to abstain from food before the test.”

1. AChoose freely
2. BEat more of
3. CAvoid
4. DPrepare

What does the prefix hypo- mean, as in “hypoglycaemia”?

1. AAbove normal
2. BBelow normal
3. CAround
4. DFast

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient’s pulse was rapid and thready.”

1. AWeak and hard to feel
2. BStrong and bounding
3. CSlow and steady
4. DIrregular and skipping

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 need for more to get the same effect
3. CA dislike of the drug’s taste
4. DA fear of taking the drug

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The doctor explained the prognosis.”

1. AThe name of the disease
2. BThe original cause and source of the disease
3. CThe cost of the treatment
4. DThe likely course and outcome of a disease

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The sudden drop in blood pressure was transient.”

1. ACaused by stress and lasting for many months
2. BPermanent
3. CLasting only a short time
4. DVery severe

What does the term neuropathy mean?

1. ARemoval of a nerve
2. BA nerve cell
3. CA disease or disorder of the nerves
4. DThe study of nerves