Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams) worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which body part does the root derm/o or dermat/o refer to?

  1. ASkin
  2. BBlood
  3. CNerve
  4. DMuscle
2.Easy

What does the prefix anti- mean, as in “antibiotic”?

  1. AWithout
  2. BAgainst
  3. CBefore
  4. DWith
3.Easy

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

  1. ATeeth
  2. BTongue
  3. CLips
  4. DGums
4.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Other researchers tried to replicate the study.”

  1. ARaise money for
  2. BCriticise in public
  3. CRepeat
  4. DPublish in a journal
5.Medium

What does the abbreviation PRN mean on a medication order?

  1. ABy mouth
  2. BAs needed
  3. CEvery morning
  4. DBefore meals
6.Medium

Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “Keep the room well ventilated.”

  1. ABrightly lit
  2. BSupplied with fresh air
  3. CCleaned
  4. DHeated
7.Hard

What does the term thrombocytopenia mean?

  1. AA low number of platelets
  2. BA low number of red blood cells
  3. CA blood clot in a deep vein
  4. DA high number of platelets
8.Hard

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “The two medications should not be taken together because they ___ each other’s effects.”

  1. Apackage
  2. Bcounteract
  3. Cduplicate
  4. Ddescribe

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Skin
  2. 2. B · Against
  3. 3. D · Gums
  4. 4. C · Repeat
  5. 5. B · As needed
  6. 6. B · Supplied with fresh air
  7. 7. A · A low number of platelets
  8. 8. B · counteract

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