Medical Terminology
The word “cardiology” means the study of this organ.
What is the heart?
A dentist who puts braces on teeth is called this.
What is an orthodontist?
A patient needs 500 mg of medicine. If each pill is 250 mg, how many pills do they take?
What is 2 pills?
This mental health condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.
What is depression?
This law keeps a patient’s medical information private.
What is HIPAA?
The combining form “oste/o” refers to this part of the body.
What is bone?
The hard white covering of the tooth is called this.
What is enamel?
Convert 2.5 liters into milliliters.
What is 2500 mL?
This neurotransmitter is most linked to feelings of pleasure and reward in the brain.
What is dopamine?
When a healthcare worker makes a mistake that harms a patient, this legal case may happen.
What is malpractice?
The suffix “-ectomy” means this type of surgical procedure.
What is removal?
The “baby teeth” are also called this.
What are primary teeth?
A medication order is for 0.25 mg, but the available dose is 125 mcg per tablet. How many tablets should be given?
What is 2 tablets?
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve behavior.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
The rule “do no harm” is called this.
What is nonmaleficence?