Deck 4: Pharmaceutical and Medical Terminology and Abbreviations

Question 1

The abbreviation "Sig" means

A) doctor's signature line
B) doctor's license number
C) write on label
D) number of refills

Answer 1

write on label

Question 2

When translating a medical term, you should start with the

A) prefix
B) root
C) suffix
D) whole word

Answer 2

suffix

Question 3

The abbreviation "q2h" means to administer

A) every 2 hours
B) every 12 hours
C) twice daily
D) 2 tablets

Answer 3

every 2 hours

Question 4

The meaning of the word "hematuria" is

A) excess urination
B) excess salivation
C) blood in the urine
D) blood in the saliva

Question 5

The prefix sub- means

A) above
B) below
C) within
D) outside of

Question 6

Which of the following abbreviations means "twice daily"?

A) q.d.
B) b.i.d.
C) t.i.d.
D) q.i.d.

Question 7

The root term "hemo," as in the term hemoglobin, pertains to

A) bile
B) plasma
C) blood
D) urine

Question 8

The suffix -itis, as in the word bursitis, means

A) below
B) inflammation
C) eye
D) above

Question 9

The brand name for the drug promethazine HCl is

A) Phenergan ^Ò
B) Tigan ^Ò
C) Anzemet ^Ò
D) Compazine ^Ò

Question 10

The abbreviation "MI" means

A) muscle infarction
B) medicine infusion
C) myocardial infarction
D) none of the above

Question 11

_____ is the language of medicine.

A) English
B) Latin
C) Greek
D) Medical terminology

Question 12

The drug name Paxil ^Ò is considered the

A) generic name
B) brand name
C) chemical name
D) national drug code

Question 13

The ability to use the word parts such as the root, suffix, and prefix to understand a medical term is called

A) grammar
B) word building
C) reading
D) word association

Question 14

How many milligrams (mg) are in 1 gram (g)?

A) 10
B) 100
C) 1,000
D) 10,000

Question 15

The generic name for the drug Tylenol ^Ò is

A) ibuprofen
B) acetaminophen
C) naproxen
D) aspirin

Question 16

The root term "cardi," as in the term cardiology, means

A) heart
B) eyes
C) ears
D) lungs

Question 17

The suffix -ology, as in the word hematology, means

A) blood
B) below
C) the study of
D) laboratory

Question 18

A word ending that modifies the meaning of the word is called a

A) root
B) prefix
C) suffix
D) none of the above

Question 19

The abbreviation "O.U." means

A) left eye
B) each eye
C) right eye
D) right ear

Question 20

The prefix poly- has the meaning

A) one
B) below
C) above
D) many

Question 21

The trade name for diphenhydramine is

A) Benadryl
B) Biaxin
C) Allegra
D) Proventil

Question 22

Which of the following refers to the left ear?

A) OU
B) AD
C) AS
D) OS

Question 23

The root term "angio," as in the word "angiogram, means" ___________________.

Question 24

The abbreviation meaning "nothing by mouth" is

A) n.o.
B) m.n.o.
C) n.p.o.
D) p.o.

Question 25

Which of the following words is misspelled?

A) pleurisy
B) puritus
C) pneumonia
D) cirrhosis

Question 26

Surgical excision of the uterus is referred to as

A) mastectomy
B) thoracotomy
C) hymenectomy
D) hysterectomy

Question 27

An abnormal condition characterized by excessive hair growth, especially in women, is called

A) hirsuitism
B) cretinism
C) astigmatism
D) albinism

Question 28

Epinephrine is also called

A) prolactin
B) vasopressin
C) estrogen
D) adrenaline

Question 29

Impairment of speech caused by a brain lesion is referred to as

A) akinesia
B) aphagia
C) dysphasia
D) amnesia

Question 30

The abbreviation for a "drop" is

A) gtt
B) pulv
C) disp
D) fl

Question 31

Which of the following suffixes means "thirst"?

A) -dipsia
B) -emesis
C) -lepsy
D) -lysis

Question 32

The yellowish substance secreted by the glands in the external ear canal is called

A) eczema
B) sebum
C) keratitis
D) cerumen

Question 33

The abbreviation for "sexually transmitted disease" is

A) S.D.
B) STD
C) Sx
D) AIDS

Question 34

Baldness or hair loss is referred to as

A) boil
B) purpura
C) albinism
D) alopecia

Question 35

Softening of the bones is referred to as

A) osteomyelitis
B) osteotome
C) osteomalacia
D) osteoarthritis

Question 36

A condition characterized by wasting of muscular tissue due to disease or poor nutrition is called

A) myalgia
B) myopathy
C) atrophy
D) polyplegia

Question 37

Twisting of a joint that causes pain and disability refers to

A) spondylitis
B) sprain
C) osteoarthritis
D) myalgia

Question 38

Excessive secretion of milk after the cessation of nursing is known as

A) gigantism
B) galactorrhea
C) dysmenorrhea
D) amenorrhea

Question 39

The suffix -emesis means

A) binding
B) condition
C) vomiting
D) pertaining to

Question 40

A condition of imperfect dilation of the lungs refers to

A) pneumonitis
B) atelectasis
C) bronchiectasis
D) hemoptysis

Question 41

The underlined part of the word hyster ectomy is referred to as the ____________________.

Question 42

The name that the manufacturer uses for a drug in all countries is the ____________________ name.

Question 43

The letter "o" in the word cardi o myopathy is often called the ____________________.

Question 44

The drug name 4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-s(5H)-furanone is referred to as the ____________________ name of the drug.

Question 45

The generic name for Benadryl ^Ò is ____________________.

Question 46

The abbreviation "ac" means the medication should be taken ____________________ meals.

Question 47

The abbreviation SC or SQ means ____________________.

Question 49

The abbreviation "PO" means ____________________.

Question 50

A structure at the beginning of the word that modifies the meaning is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 51

The drug name paroxetine HCl is considered the ____________________ name of the drug.

Question 52

The letter "O" in the abbreviation OD refers to the ____________________.

Question 53

When a medical term is formed with more than one root, this is called a(n) ___________________.

Question 54

The abbreviation "pc" means the medication should be taken ____________________ meals.

Question 55

A combining form is a root with an added vowel that connects the root with the suffix or the root to another root. The most common combining vowel used is letter ____________________.

Question 56

The prefix kilo- in the word "kilogram" means ____________________ grams.

Question 57

The abbreviation NPO means ____________________.

Question 58

The abbreviation "P.R.N." means to take ____________________.

Question 59

The main part of the word that gives the word its central meaning is called the _____________________.

Question 60

The ___________________ name of the drug refers to the name that is registered to a specific manufacturer and cannot be used by anyone else.

Question 61

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Zoloft ^Ò 100 mg, 1 po QD Disp: 30 days supply + 5 refills." The abbreviation "1 po QD" means for the patient to take

Question 62

The following prescription was presented at the pharmacy: Glucophage ^Ò 500 mg BID pc, dispense 3 month supply, 3 refills, DAW. Is the name of the drug a brand or generic name?

Question 63

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Zoloft ^Ò 100 mg, 1 po QD Disp: 30 days supply + 5 refills." Is the name of the drug the brand or generic name?

Question 64

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic Ò patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied. What does the abbreviation "SR" mean after the drug name morphine sulfate?

Question 65

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Zoloft ^Ò 100 mg, 1 po QD Disp: 30 days supply + 5 refills." The abbreviation "mg" refers to

Question 66

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic. Is the drug name nitroglycerin considered a brand name or generic name?

Question 67

The following prescription was presented to the pharmacy: "Zoloft ^Ò 100 mg, 1 po QD Disp: 30 days supply + 5 refills." The pharmacy should dispense how many tablets?

Question 68

The following prescription was presented at the pharmacy: Glucophage ^Ò 500 mg BID pc, dispense 3 month supply, 3 refills, DAW. What does the abbreviation "DAW" mean?

Question 69

The following prescription was presented at the pharmacy: Glucophage ^Ò 500 mg BID pc, dispense 3 month supply, 3 refills, DAW. How should the patient take the medication?

Question 70

The following prescription was presented at the pharmacy: Glucophage ^Ò 500 mg BID pc, dispense 3 month supply, 3 refills, DAW. How many pills should the pharmacy dispense at one time?

Question 71

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic Ò patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied. In how many days should the patch be taken off and reapplied?

Question 72

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic Ò patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied. Is the drug name morphine sulfate a brand or generic name?

Question 73

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic. What does the abbreviation "mcg" in the dosage stand for?

Question 74

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic. How many mcg are found in 1 mg?

Question 75

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic. What does the abbreviation BP stand for?

Question 76

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic Ò patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied. Is the name of the patch a generic or brand name drug?