OET OET Medical Vocabulary and Terminology

Question 1

In an OET writing task, which term best describes a patient who has difficulty swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia

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Dyspnea

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Dysphasia

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Dysuria

Question 2

What does the abbreviation 'PRN' mean when documenting medication instructions in an OET writing task?

Accepted Answer

As needed

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Before meals

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Twice daily

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At bedtime

Question 3

Which term refers to the worsening of a patient's condition after a period of improvement?

Accepted Answer

Exacerbation

Answer

Relapse

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Remission

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Recurrence

Question 4

In OET healthcare contexts, what does 'tachycardia' describe?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally fast heart rate

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Abnormally slow heart rate

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Irregular heart rhythm

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Low blood pressure

Question 5

Which word correctly describes the reduction or disappearance of symptoms in a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Remission

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Relapse

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Recurrence

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Resolution

Question 6

What is the correct medical term for a surgical removal of a body part, commonly tested in OET writing?

Accepted Answer

Excision

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Resection

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Incision

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Dissection