Medical Terminology Flashcards
(102 cards)
1
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What is the Spanish term for ‘doctor’ used in Puerto Rican Spanish?
A
médico
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True or False: ‘Enfermera’ means ‘nurse’ in Puerto Rican Spanish.
A
True
3
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Fill in the blank: The term for ‘hospital’ in Puerto Rican Spanish is __________.
A
hospital
4
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What is the Spanish term for ‘pharmacy’ in Puerto Rican Spanish?
A
farmacia
5
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What does ‘consulta’ refer to in a medical context?
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consultation
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Multiple Choice: What is the term for ‘pain’ in Puerto Rican Spanish? A) fiebre B) dolor C) tos
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B) dolor
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What is the Spanish term for ‘emergency room’?
A
sala de emergencias
8
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True or False: ‘Cita’ means ‘appointment’ in Puerto Rican Spanish.
A
True
9
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What is the term for ‘treatment’ in Puerto Rican Spanish?
A
tratamiento
10
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Fill in the blank: The term ‘sangre’ refers to __________.
A
blood
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What does ‘síntoma’ mean in English?
A
symptom
12
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Multiple Choice: What is the term for ‘vaccination’? A) vacuna B) medicina C) tratamiento
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A) vacuna
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What is the Spanish term for ‘diagnosis’?
A
diagnóstico
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True or False: ‘Receta’ means ‘prescription’ in Puerto Rican Spanish.
A
True
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What is the term for ‘health’ in Puerto Rican Spanish?
A
salud
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Fill in the blank: The term ‘fiebre’ means __________.
A
fever
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What does ‘medicación’ refer to?
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medication
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Multiple Choice: What is the Spanish term for ‘surgery’? A) cirugía B) operación C) tratamiento
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A) cirugía
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What is the term for ‘blood pressure’ in Puerto Rican Spanish?
A
presión arterial
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True or False: ‘Cuerpo’ means ‘body’ in Puerto Rican Spanish.
A
True
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What is the Spanish term for ‘infection’?
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infección
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Fill in the blank: The term ‘alergia’ means __________.
A
allergy
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What does ‘análisis’ refer to in a medical context?
A
analysis or test
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Multiple Choice: What is the Spanish term for ‘patient’? A) paciente B) doctor C) enfermero
A
A) paciente
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What is the term for 'chronic' in Puerto Rican Spanish?
crónico
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True or False: 'Tratamiento' refers to 'treatment' in Puerto Rican Spanish.
True
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What does 'recuperación' mean in English?
recovery
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Fill in the blank: The term 'dolor de cabeza' refers to __________.
headache
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What is the Spanish term for 'pain reliever' commonly used in Puerto Rico?
analgésico
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True or False: 'Antibiótico' refers to a type of medication that fights bacterial infections.
True
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Fill in the blank: The medication 'aspirina' is used to treat _______.
pain and inflammation
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What is the name of the medication used to lower blood pressure in Puerto Rican Spanish?
antihipertensivo
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What does 'tomar con comida' mean in English?
take with food
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What is the Spanish term for 'antidepressant'?
antidepresivo
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True or False: 'Jarabe para la tos' is a medication for treating headaches.
False
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What is the instruction given for taking 'medicamento antes de dormir'?
take medication before sleeping
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What is the common name for 'ibuprofeno' in English?
ibuprofen
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Fill in the blank: The term 'recetar' means to _______.
prescribe
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What does 'no exceder la dosis recomendada' mean?
do not exceed the recommended dose
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What is the Spanish word for 'antihistamine'?
antihistamínico
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True or False: 'Medicamento para la alergia' indicates a medication for allergies.
True
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What is the instruction for 'usar según las indicaciones'?
use as directed
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What is the Spanish term for 'cough syrup'?
jarabe para la tos
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Fill in the blank: 'Medicamento de venta libre' refers to _______.
over-the-counter medication
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What is the English translation of 'antidiabético'?
antidiabetic
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True or False: 'Vacuna' refers to a type of medication taken orally.
False
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What does 'no tomar alcohol' mean?
do not drink alcohol
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What is the Spanish term for 'painkiller'?
analgésico
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Fill in the blank: 'Píldora anticonceptiva' is a _______.
birth control pill
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What does 'agitar antes de usar' mean?
shake before use
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What is the name for 'insulin' in Spanish?
insulina
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True or False: 'Pastilla para dormir' is used to treat insomnia.
True
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What is the instruction for 'guardar en un lugar fresco y seco'?
store in a cool, dry place
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What is the Spanish term for 'antibiotic ointment'?
ungüento antibiótico
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Fill in the blank: 'Medicamento para la fiebre' is used for _______.
fever
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What is the common name for 'naproxeno' in English?
naproxen
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True or False: 'Cápsula' refers to a liquid medication.
False
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What does 'no usar en caso de embarazo' mean?
do not use in case of pregnancy
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What is the Spanish term for 'ointment'?
ungüento
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Fill in the blank: 'Antiinflamatorio' is a medication used to reduce _______.
inflammation
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What is the English translation of 'corticosteroide'?
corticosteroid
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True or False: 'Suplemento vitamínico' is a vitamin supplement.
True
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What does 'consultar a un médico' mean?
consult a doctor
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What is the Spanish term for 'pain relief'?
alivio del dolor
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Fill in the blank: 'Medicamento para la tos seca' is used for _______.
dry cough
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What is the common name for 'metformina' in English?
metformin
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True or False: 'Analgesia' refers to the absence of pain.
True
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What does 'no usar después de la fecha de caducidad' mean?
do not use after the expiration date
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What is the Spanish term for 'medication for high cholesterol'?
medicamento para el colesterol alto
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Fill in the blank: 'Solución salina' is a _______ solution.
saline
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What is the English translation of 'antipirético'?
antipyretic
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True or False: 'Descongestionante' is used to relieve nasal congestion.
True
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What does 'seguir las instrucciones del médico' mean?
follow the doctor's instructions
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What is the term for health insurance in Spanish?
Seguro de salud
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True or False: Health insurance is mandatory in all countries.
False
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What does 'cobertura' mean in the context of health insurance?
Coverage
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Fill in the blank: 'El _______ es el pago que se realiza al seguro de salud cada mes.'
prima
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What is the purpose of a co-payment in health insurance?
To share the cost of a medical service between the insurer and the insured.
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What does 'deducible' refer to in health insurance?
The amount the insured must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance starts to pay.
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Multiple Choice: What is the primary benefit of having health insurance? A) Lower taxes B) Access to healthcare C) Free transportation
B) Access to healthcare
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What is the Spanish term for 'pre-existing condition'?
Condición preexistente
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True or False: Health insurance can cover preventive care services.
True
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What does 'red de proveedores' mean?
Provider network
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Fill in the blank: 'Los _______ son médicos que tienen un contrato con la compañía de seguros.'
proveedores
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What is the role of an insurance broker?
To help individuals find and enroll in health insurance plans.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT typically covered by health insurance? A) Emergency room visits B) Cosmetic surgery C) Prescription medications
B) Cosmetic surgery
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What does 'plan de salud' translate to in English?
Health plan
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True or False: Health insurance policies have a limit on the amount they will pay for covered services.
True
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What is the Spanish term for 'out-of-pocket maximum'?
Máximo de gastos de bolsillo
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Fill in the blank: 'El _______ es el porcentaje que el asegurado paga por cada servicio médico después de alcanzar el deducible.'
coaseguro
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What does 'exclusiones' refer to in a health insurance policy?
Exclusions
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Multiple Choice: Which type of health insurance plan typically requires members to choose a primary care physician? A) HMO B) PPO C) EPO
A) HMO
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What is the difference between 'cobertura total' and 'cobertura parcial'?
Total coverage means all services are covered, while partial coverage means only some services are covered.
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True or False: Health insurance can help protect against high medical costs.
True
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What does 'servicios preventivos' mean?
Preventive services
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Fill in the blank: 'Es importante leer los _______ de la póliza de seguro para entender lo que está cubierto.'
términos
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What is the role of the Affordable Care Act in health insurance?
To increase access to health insurance and reduce costs.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common requirement for enrolling in health insurance? A) Age B) Income C) Residency
B) Income
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What does 'cobertura de salud mental' mean?
Mental health coverage
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True or False: All health insurance plans are the same.
False
