Medical Terminology and Acronyms Quiz

Challenge yourself with this quiz on medical acronyms and terms. Can you identify what CPR, MRI, ECG, and other medical abbreviations stand for?

#1

What does 'CPR' stand for in medical terminology?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Computed tomography
Central processing unit
Coronary artery bypass graft
#2

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Trachea
Bronchus
Larynx
Pharynx
#3

What does 'IV' stand for in medical treatment?

Intravenous
Intraocular
Intracranial
Intubation
#4

What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Hepatitis
Appendicectomy
#5

What does 'NSAID' stand for in pharmacology?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Neurological system administration
Nervous system autoimmunity disorder
Non-specific allergic inflammatory disorder
#6

What is the medical term for a 'brain freeze'?

Cephalalgia
Migraine
Syncope
Hypoxia
#7

What does 'ASAP' stand for in healthcare?

As soon as possible
Advanced symptom assessment protocol
Automatic surveillance and alerting process
Aggressive systemic anticoagulation protocol
#8

What does 'MRI' stand for in medical imaging?

Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical research institute
Microscopic radiographic imagery
Magnetic radiation imaging
#9

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#10

What does 'CT' stand for in medical imaging?

Computed tomography
Cervical traction
Chronic tonsillitis
Cystic fibrosis
#11

What is the medical term for 'heart attack'?

Myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Angina pectoris
Congestive heart failure
#12

What does 'HIV' stand for in virology?

Human immunodeficiency virus
Hepatitis immunization vaccine
Hemorrhagic influenza virus
Hypoxia-inducing virus
#13

What is the medical term for 'nosebleed'?

Epistaxis
Rhinitis
Sinusitis
Otitis
#14

What does 'COPD' stand for in respiratory medicine?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Coughing obstructive pulmonary disorder
Centralized oxygen performance deficit
Cardiopulmonary obstructive distress
#15

What is the meaning of 'ECG' in medical diagnostics?

Electrocardiogram
Electroencephalogram
Electrolyte concentration gauge
Endoscopic cholecystectomy
#16

What does 'ADHD' stand for in psychiatry?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Anxiety disorder with hypochondriasis
Autism spectrum disorder
Adjustment disorder with depression
#17

What does 'GERD' stand for in gastroenterology?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gallbladder erosion and dilation
Gastric emptying disorder
Gastrointestinal rupture and dysfunction
#18

What does 'TIA' stand for in neurology?

Transient ischemic attack
Terminal illness assessment
Thrombotic intracranial aneurysm
Temporal lobe infarction
#19

What does 'UTI' stand for in urology?

Urinary tract infection
Upper thoracic intervention
Ultrasound-targeted injection
Urethral torsion and inflammation

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