OET OET Medical Vocabulary and Terminology 3

Question 1

In OET writing, which term means a medication administered under the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual

Answer

Sublingual means under the tongue and describes a common drug administration route tested in OET writing tasks.

Question 2

What does 'idiopathic' mean in OET clinical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Of unknown cause

Answer

Idiopathic describes a disease or condition with no known cause, commonly seen in OET neurology and internal medicine texts.

Question 3

Which term is used in OET case notes to describe a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living independently?

Accepted Answer

Functional capacity

Answer

Functional capacity refers to a patient's ability to carry out daily activities independently, a key concept in OET occupational therapy and nursing texts.

Question 4

In OET medical terminology, 'edema' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Swelling caused by fluid accumulation

Answer

Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues causing swelling, frequently documented in OET case notes.

Question 5

What does the medical suffix '-ectomy' mean in OET surgical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Answer

The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal and is one of the most commonly tested suffixes in OET medical vocabulary.

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test

OET OET Medical Vocabulary and Terminology 3