English Language & Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Answer: The patient was discharged; however, a follow-up was scheduled.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses, especially with a conjunctive adverb like 'however'.
Which word is spelled correctly in a medical context?
Answer: Hemorrhage
'Hemorrhage' is the standard American English spelling for excessive bleeding.
What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
Answer: Above normal / excessive
'Hyper-' means above normal or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: The physician reviewed the patient's chart and updated her medications.
Singular possessive 'patient's' is correct, and 'her' maintains consistent pronoun reference.
Which term means 'pertaining to the skin'?
Answer: Cutaneous
'Cutaneous' is derived from the Latin 'cutis' (skin) and means pertaining to the skin.
In medical documentation, what does the abbreviation 'PRN' stand for?
Answer: Pro re nata (as needed)
PRN is Latin for 'pro re nata,' meaning a medication or treatment is given as needed.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Answer: The diagnosis included three conditions: diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
A colon is correctly used after a complete independent clause to introduce a list.