CMAA Medical Terminology and Anatomy 2

Question 1

What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' instruct a patient to do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing by mouth

Answer

Take medication orally

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Apply topically

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Rest in bed

Question 2

Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

Accepted Answer

Endo-

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Exo-

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Para-

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Peri-

Question 3

The term 'bilateral' in a medical context means affecting which areas?

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Answer

One side only

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The midline

Answer

An internal organ

Question 4

What is a 'contraindication' in medical practice?

Accepted Answer

A factor making a treatment inadvisable

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A recommended treatment

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A reason to proceed with therapy

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A prescription drug interaction

Question 5

Which body system includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory system

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Cardiovascular system

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Digestive system

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Endocrine system

Question 6

What does the abbreviation 'STAT' mean in a medical setting?

Accepted Answer

Immediately or at once

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Standard treatment and therapy

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Scheduled time and treatment

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Short-term acute treatment