Medicine Trivia
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- 1.
In describing a medical condition, what single word is used to indicate "new, recent and sudden"?
- A.
Chronic
- B.
Iatrogenic
- C.
Acute
- D.
Carcinogenic
Correct Answer
C. Acute -
- 2.
The definition of "helpful, assisting, aiding" best fits which medical term?
- A.
Expedited Review
- B.
Medulloblastoma
- C.
Adjuvant
- D.
Oncology
Correct Answer
C. Adjuvant -
- 3.
As it relates to treatment, the definition of "added" best fits which medical term?
- A.
Potential
- B.
Adjuvant
- C.
Diastolic
- D.
Iatrogenic
Correct Answer
B. Adjuvant -
- 4.
What also means "negative side effect"?
- A.
Peripheral Vision
- B.
Local Anesthesia
- C.
Placebo
- D.
Adverse Effect
Correct Answer
D. Adverse Effect -
- 5.
Which of the following is a medical term for either a rash or breathing trouble?
- A.
Myocardial Infarction
- B.
Metabolism
- C.
Aplastic Anemia
- D.
Allergic Reaction
Correct Answer
D. Allergic Reaction -
- 6.
How could you refer to "able to walk" in a medical context?
- A.
Ambulatory
- B.
Orthopedic
- C.
Hyperextended
- D.
Paraplegic
Correct Answer
A. Ambulatory -
- 7.
A serious, potentially life threatening allergic reaction is known as what condition?
- A.
Anaphylaxis
- B.
Hyperextension
- C.
Epileptic Seizure
- D.
Percutaneous
Correct Answer
A. Anaphylaxis -
- 8.
"Condition in which person will not eat, lack of appetite" best fits which medical term?
- A.
Pathogenesis
- B.
Anorexia
- C.
Obesity
- D.
Testes
Correct Answer
B. Anorexia -
- 9.
What is the medical term for the area inside the elbow?
- A.
Ophthalmic
- B.
Nasogastric Tube
- C.
Antecubital
- D.
Efficacy
Correct Answer
C. Antecubital -
- 10.
How else could you say "a drug used to prevent seizures"?
- A.
Phlebitis
- B.
Diuretic
- C.
Anticonvulsant
- D.
Epidural
Correct Answer
C. Anticonvulsant -
- 11.
Which medical term best fits the definition "a drug that decreases the level of fat(s) in the blood"?
- A.
Cooperative Group
- B.
Antilipidemic
- C.
Ambulate-Ation -Ory
- D.
Immunotherapy
Correct Answer
B. Antilipidemic -
- 12.
Which of these is a drug that kills bacteria and other germs?
- A.
Epidural
- B.
Topical Anesthetic
- C.
Antimicrobial
- D.
Adjuvant Treatment
Correct Answer
C. Antimicrobial -
- 13.
What is "a drug that inhibits certain viruses" called in medicine?
- A.
Antibiotic
- B.
Antiretroviral
- C.
Prophylactic
- D.
Diuretic
Correct Answer
B. Antiretroviral -
- 14.
Which medical term best fits the definition of "a drug used to relieve coughing"?
- A.
Antitussive
- B.
Diuretic
- C.
Empiric
- D.
Anticonvulsant
Correct Answer
A. Antitussive -
- 15.
If a doctor told you there was fluid entering your lungs, what term might he use to describe this?
- A.
Aspiration
- B.
Hematoma
- C.
Edema
- D.
Prophylaxis
Correct Answer
A. Aspiration -
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