Layman Medical Term Test

15 Questions | By Rfortunado | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1087

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Layman Medical English Test This is a multiple choice test that assesses your level of knowledge on layman medical terms.

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1.

1. You shouldn't drive because this medicine might make you feel ____________.
- A.
  
  Life-threatening
- B.
  
  Light headed
- C.
  
  Malignant
- D.
  
  Swollen
2.

2. Discontinue using this cream immediately if it makes you feel _____________.
- A.
  
  Itchy
- B.
  
  Allergy
- C.
  
  Sprain
- D.
  
  Bandage
3.

3. You couldn't have inherited the disease because it is not ____________.
- A.
  
  Feverish
- B.
  
  Allergic
- C.
  
  Genetic
- D.
  
  Generic
4.

4. Your grandfather will be able to walk better after his _________surgery.
- A.
  
  Chin
- B.
  
  Waist
- C.
  
  Hip
- D.
  
  Arm
5.

6. " I have a terrible rash on my arms and legs. I think I'm allergic to dairy food, but it also might be grass." Which specialist does each patient need?
- A.
  
  Chiropractor
- B.
  
  Ophthalmologist
- C.
  
  Allergist
- D.
  
  Psychiatrist
6.

7. My husband and I just took a home pregnancy test, and it came out positive. We want to know when we are due and we want to make sure the fetus is healthy.
- A.
  
  Podiatrist
- B.
  
  Pediatrician
- C.
  
  Obstetrician
- D.
  
  Pharmacist
7.

8. I still can't walk and it's been three months since my accident. I hate being stuck in a wheelchair.
- A.
  
  Anesthesiologist
- B.
  
  Physical therapist
- C.
  
  Radiologist
- D.
  
  Dentist
8.

10. This is a contagious disease that can only be ___________ by/through sexual intercourse.
- A.
  
  Transferred
- B.
  
  Transplanted
- C.
  
  Transmitted
- D.
  
  Transmuted
9.

12. The tests are __________________________. We have to retest you.
- A.
  
  Incredulous
- B.
  
  Inconclusive
- C.
  
  Inclined
- D.
  
  Incongruent
10.

13. When there is a decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer, you can say that the cancer is in __________________________.
- A.
  
  Regression
- B.
  
  Remittance
- C.
  
  Remission
- D.
  
  Repression
11.

15. I need you to __________________________.
- A.
  
  Take a heavy breath
- B.
  
  Make a deep breath
- C.
  
  Take a deep breath
- D.
  
  Make a heavy breath
12.

17. There's not much I can tell you until we get ______________________ (from the lab).
- A.
  
  Your tests over
- B.
  
  Your tests have returned
- C.
  
  Your tests back
- D.
  
  Your tests done
13.

18. An __________________________ is someone who comes into a clinic/hospital periodically to receive treatment.
- A.
  
  Outdoors type
- B.
  
  Outpatient
- C.
  
  Outside patient
- D.
  
  Emergency patient
14.

19. Have the symptoms disappeared? No, but they've ______________ considerably.
- A.
  
  Decimated
- B.
  
  Decried
- C.
  
  Decreased
- D.
  
  Deprived
15.

20. Cough, fever, and bruises are examples of minor __________________________ that people commonly suffer.
- A.
  
  Ailments
- B.
  
  Sicknesses
- C.
  
  Illnesses
- D.
  
  Weaknesses