CMT Clinical Knowledge & Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The abbreviation 'PRN' on a medication order means the drug should be given:

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As needed based on patient condition

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Every morning before meals

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At bedtime only

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Every four hours around the clock

Question 2

Which body system does the term 'renal' refer to?

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Urinary/kidney system

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Digestive system

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Cardiovascular system

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Respiratory system

Question 3

A medical technician observes a patient in the 'supine' position. The patient is:

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Lying face up on their back

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Lying face down

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Lying on their side

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Sitting upright at 90 degrees

Question 4

What does the prefix 'hemo-' or 'hema-' indicate in medical terms?

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Blood

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Liver

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Bone

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Muscle

Question 5

The term 'tachypnea' describes:

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Abnormally rapid breathing

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Slow breathing rate

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Cessation of breathing

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Painful breathing

Question 6

Which medical abbreviation indicates a medication should be taken twice daily?

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BID

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QD

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TID

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QID

Question 7

The medical term 'edema' refers to:

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Abnormal swelling caused by fluid accumulation

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Muscle wasting

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Hardening of tissue

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Skin discoloration