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