Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. Can You Decode Your Doctor’s Medical Jargon? This terminology quiz was designed with input from licensed medical professionals. 1 / 10 If your health condition is described as “chronic,” what does that truly mean for how long it sticks around? Pain-Free Medically Curable Short Term Long Term Chronic conditions include but are not limited to arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. Chronic conditions include but are not limited to arthritis, asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. 2 / 10 Your doctor says you have “hypertension.” What everyday health challenge is that a fancy medical term for? Low Blood Sugar High Blood Pressure Low Blood Pressure Heart Palpitations Hypertension often doesn’t cause symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks are crucial for early detection. Hypertension often doesn’t cause symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks are crucial for early detection. 3 / 10 The term “osteoarthritis” comes up as a diagnosis. What does the “osteo-” part tell you about what's affected? Muscles Nerves Bones Tendons Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where cartilage breaks down over time. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where cartilage breaks down over time. 4 / 10 You overhear the radiologist mention “fracture.” What common injury are they referring to? Sprain Deep Bruise Dislocation Broken Bone Stress fractures usually happen from repetitive motions and overuse. Stress fractures usually happen from repetitive motions and overuse. 5 / 10 Both “tachycardia” or “bradycardia” involve the “-cardia” part. Which organ does that refer to? Heart Kidneys Brain Lungs Bradycardia is characterized by a slow heart rate, typically defined as under 60 beats per minute. Bradycardia is characterized by a slow heart rate, typically defined as under 60 beats per minute. 6 / 10 When your doctor talks about your “hyperglycemia,” what's the specific concern about your blood? Low Iron Too Much Sugar Too Much Salt High Bad Cholesterol Hyperglycemia is often associated with diabetes, a condition where there’s too much glucose in the bloodstream. Hyperglycemia is often associated with diabetes, a condition where there’s too much glucose in the bloodstream. 7 / 10 You wake up with a pounding “cephalalgia.” What common discomfort are we talking about here? Earache Stomachache Headache Muscle Pain Overusing over-the-counter pain relievers for head pain can lead to rebound headaches. Overusing over-the-counter pain relievers for head pain can lead to rebound headaches. 8 / 10 What does that powerful little suffix “-itis” always signal is going on in your body? Infection Dizziness Inflammation Swelling Inflammation is a normal part of your body’s response; however, it can be harmful when it occurs without injury or the presence of germs. Inflammation is a normal part of your body’s response; however, it can be harmful when it occurs without injury or the presence of germs. 9 / 10 If a doctor gives you medication for “hypothyroidism,” what's the issue they're trying to correct? High Blood Sugar Underactive Thyroid Overactive Thyroid Infected Prostate Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine every day. Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine every day. 10 / 10 Terms like “nephrology” or “nephritis” sound complex, but they all relate to what organ? Liver Kidney Heart Lungs Most people have two kidneys that remove about 1.5 gallons of waste products from the blood daily. Most people have two kidneys that remove about 1.5 gallons of waste products from the blood daily. Share this quiz if you like it. LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Restart quiz Post navigation Think You Know Trucks? Can You Pass This Motorcycle Challenge? Part 1
