OET Writing general phrases

Question 1

to respond to the treatment

Answer 1

He hasn´t responded well to the treatment yet but it should take effect in a few days.

Question 2

to arrange an appointment

Answer 2

A follow up appointment has been arranged for two weeks time, when she will have her staples removed.

Question 3

to be reviewed

Answer 3

She was reviewed by a dietician, who gave her dietary advise / a plan to follow.

Question 4

problems with self- administering

Answer 4

Mr. Peters who has suffered from type 2 diabetes for 10 years, has problems self- administering her medication.

Question 5

wound healing

Answer 5

His wound, which has been monitored closely, is healing well.

Question 6

to be assesed for

Answer 6

He is due for a follow up appointment on 12/10/21, when he will be assesed for further treatment.

Question 7

wound becomes infected

Answer 7

Mr Smiths, whose wound has become infected, will be not discharged today.

Question 8

to sustain a fracture

Answer 8

Mr. Smith underwent a right total hip replacement after sustaining a fracture of the right neck of femur.

Question 9

to undergo an operation/ surgery

Answer 9

Mr. Smith underwent surgery on 2.3.2020.

Mr. Smith underwent an operation on 2.3.2020

Question 10

to apply a dressing

Answer 10

Dressings were applied to the wounds and she was administered analgesics.

Question 11

to monitor medication compliance

Answer 11

It would be appreciated if you could monitor compliance to the medication.

Question 12

to attend physiotherapy

Answer 12

She will need to attend physiotherapy twice a week for 6 weeks.

Question 13

to mobilise

Answer 13

Mrs Smith is able to mobilise independently with the assistance of wheelie walker/ cratches.

Question 14

to require assistance

Answer 14

She requieres assistance with her ADLS.

Question 15

to install modifications

Answer 15

The Occupational Therapist has been contacted to install any necessary modifications to his home.

Question 16

to remove stiches

Answer 16

Mr Smith´s stiches will be removed on 4.3.2021.

Question 17

signs and symptoms suggestive of

Answer 17

She has signs and symptoms suggestive of Alzheimer´s .

Question 18

to refuse to make attempts

Answer 18

The patient was advised to stop smoking but has refused to make any attempts.

Question 19

laboratory studies showed

Answer 19

Laboratory studies showed a hemoglobin level of 8,5 g per deciliter.

Question 20

tests and vitamin levels were normal

Answer 20

Liver-function tests and serum iron, folate, and vitamin B12 levels were normal.

Question 21

bone marrow biopsy revealed

Answer 21

Bone marrow biopsy revealed trilineage hematopoietic maturation.

Question 22

to initiate supplementation

Answer 22

Oral copper supplementation was initiated

Question 23

the fatigue had abated

the anemia had resolved

Answer 23

At follow-up 3 months after presentation, the patient’s fatigue had abated and the anemia had resolved.

Question 24

medical history included

Answer 24

Her medical history included alcohol use disorder.

Question 25

to detect

Answer 25

The anaemia was detected by her primary care physican during an evaluation for fatigue.

Question 26

to undertake

Answer 26

In the past, he has undertaken commercial and medical weight loss programs, as well as consulting a dietician , but to no effect.

Question 27

assessment for his suitability for weight- loss surgery

Answer 27

I am writing to refer Mr. Wiliams, who is morbidly obese, for assessment for his suitability for weight-loss surgery.

Question 28

to consider

Answer 28

He is prepared to consider a surgical intervention, should you deem it necessary.

Question 29

to explore options

Answer 29

It would be appreciated if you could evaluate and treat Mr. Wiliams, including exploring his options regarding bariatric surgery.

Question 30

to be reluctant to do sth.

Answer 30

Please note that in the past he was reluctant to consider such a procedure due to the perceived risks.

Question 31

as a precaution

Answer 31

As a precaution, a chest X-ray and FBC were ordered.

Question 32

worsening shortness of breath

Answer 32

Two days later, she returned with worsening shortness of breath.

Question 33

to be accompanied by

Answer 33

The cough was now accompanied by green phlegm and she was notably more fatigued.

Question 34

assessment showed

Answer 34

Mrs Jenkin´s assessment showed some mild memory loss, long standing atrial fibrilation and some leukocytes in her urine.

Question 35

bruises and grazing

Answer 35

Older bruises and grazing were noted on her ellbows, which is consistent with previous falls.

Question 36

results were normal

Answer 36

X-rays of her hips, chest and ellbows, as well as her basic blood tests were all normal.

Question 37

attempts were made

Answer 37

Attempts were made to contact Mr Jenkin´s adult children and messages were left.

Question 38

recent falls requiring assistance

Answer 38

The neighbour reported that she has had several recent falls requiring assistance likely due to having to move between the ground floor living space and the bathroom on the first floor.

Question 39

evidence of possible cognitive decline

Answer 39

The neighbour also observed evidence of possible cognitive decline.

Question 40

assess levels

Answer 40

Please assess Mrs Jenkin´s TFT, Digoxin levels and MSU results, which will be available on 09/08/20.

Question 41

experience pain

Answer 41

Mrs Henning experienced compression-like pain which was eased by elevating her upper body using two pillows.

Question 42

symptoms occure

Answer 42

These symptoms occured 3 times over the last 5 days and are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 43

feel pain

Answer 43

She feels no pain on exertion and she has been advised to avoid eatin 2-3 hours before sleep.

Question 44

pain is present

Answer 44

Her pain is only present when recumbent (liegende Position) und typically after consuming large meals, especially at night.

Question 45

physical examinations was unremarkable

Answer 45

Althought her physical examination was unremarkable, her COPD and medication have not been ruled out as possible contributing factors to the new onset of chest pain.

Question 46

to start on

Answer 46

Mr Smith was started on ampicilin sulbactam, to treat a possible lower respiratory tract infection or bacterial sinusitis and supplemental oxygen.

Question 47

scans showed

Answer 47

On 22/08/2021 scans showed pleural effusion, pneumonia and chronic sinusitis.

Question 48

the antibiotics were changed

Answer 48

Consequently, the antibiotics were changed to azithromycin, 500 mg, orally once a day and ciprofloxacin, 500 mg, orally every 12 hours.

Question 49

on completion of the antibiotic therapy

Answer 49

Today, on completion of the antibiotic therapy, Mr Smith is ready for discharge from the Respiratory Unit.

Question 50

based on his condition

Answer 50

Based on his condition, cystic fibrosis, and his history of chronic sinus infections, it is likely that there will be further lung infections of increasing frequency.

Question 51

discuss

Answer 51

We have discussed the impact of this with the family, especially regarding school, but would appreciate it if you could investigate if Mr Smith is suitable for a double lung transplant.

Question 52

the pain occurs

Answer 52

The pain occurs while resting after a long walk, despite taking regular Panadol Osteo.

Question 53

recent blood test

Answer 53

Recent blood tests are normal.

Question 54

current medications

Answer 54

Her current medications include

Question 55

I have prescribed extra analgesia

Answer 55

I have prescribed extra analgesia and arranged for Mrs Potter to receive physiotherapy.