Medicine English Medical Vocabulary Exercises (A2-B1)

⏱ Time: 10:00 📝 Questions: 20 📊 Level: A2, B1 📚 Type: Vocabulary ⭐ XP: up to +20 (on pass)

Track your Medicine English Medical Vocabulary progress with 20 exercises at Level A2-B1. Take the quiz today, note your score, and retake it next week to see how much you have improved. Every question includes a full explanation so each attempt teaches you something new.

⏱ You have 10:00 to answer 20 questions. The timer only starts when you click Begin.

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Question 1: What does the word TABLET mean in medicine?

Question 1 options
'Tablet' is a solid medication in the form of a small, flat pill. 'Capsule' is a cylindrical container, 'lotion' is a liquid for skin, and 'syrup' is a liquid medication.
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Question 2: The nurse put a(n) ___ on the patient's wound to stop infection.

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'Antiseptic' is correct because it is a substance used to prevent infection in wounds. 'Lotion' moisturizes skin, 'toothpaste' cleans teeth, and 'cough syrup' treats coughing.
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Question 3: An 'ointment' is a medication you put on your skin to help it heal.

Question 3 options
True. An ointment is a substance applied to the skin to treat conditions and promote healing.
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Question 4: Which word is closest in meaning to ANTISEPTIC?

Question 4 options
'Disinfectant' is closest in meaning to antiseptic, as both refer to substances that kill or prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms. 'Painkiller' reduces pain, 'vitamin' supports health, and 'bandage' covers wounds.
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Question 5: Match each medicine word to its correct definition.

Question 5 options
Lozenges
Eye drops
Powder
Softgel
A fine, dry substance used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes
A capsule-shaped medication filled with a liquid or gel substance
A liquid medication used to treat or relieve eye irritation
A tablet that dissolves slowly in the mouth to soothe the throat

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

Lozenges dissolve in the mouth, eye drops treat eye problems, powder is a dry fine substance, and a softgel is a gel-filled capsule.
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Question 6: Which word naturally goes with the phrase 'sore ___'?

Question 6 options
'Throat' naturally collocates with 'sore' in medical English. Lozenges are commonly used to treat a sore throat. 'Sore nose', 'sore tablet', and 'sore syrup' are not natural expressions.
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Question 7: Doctor: 'Your nose is blocked. Use this ___ twice a day to help you breathe.' Patient: 'Thank you, doctor.'

Question 7 options
'Decongestant spray' is correct because it is used to relieve nasal congestion and a blocked nose. 'Oral rinse' is for the mouth, 'lotion' is for skin, and 'eye drops' are for eyes.
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Question 8: She needed something to clean her mouth and freshen her breath, so the dentist suggested a(n) ___.

Question 8 options
'Oral rinse' is correct because it is a liquid used for cleaning the mouth and freshening breath. 'Cough syrup' treats coughing, 'ointment' is for skin, and 'aspirin' relieves pain.
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Question 9: Put the words/phrases in the correct order to make a natural medical sentence:

Question 9 options
  • prescribed a cough syrup
  • The doctor
  • to relieve
  • the patient's symptoms.

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order is: 'The doctor prescribed a cough syrup to relieve the patient's symptoms.' This follows natural subject-verb-object structure with purpose clause.
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Question 10: He dropped the ___ into a glass of water and waited for it to stop fizzing before drinking it.

Question 10 options
'Effervescent tablet' is the most precise word because it specifically dissolves in water and creates a fizzy solution. A regular 'tablet' is swallowed whole, a 'capsule' is not dissolved in water, and 'lozenges' dissolve in the mouth.
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Question 11: In a formal medical report, which word would a doctor most likely use to describe a medication applied to the skin?

Question 11 options
'Ointment' is the formal medical term for a skin medication. 'Skin cream' and 'skin gel' are informal or general terms, and 'skin stuff' is not used in medical writing.
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Question 12: The pharmacist gave her a small ___ filled with medicine that she had to swallow whole.

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'Capsule' is correct because it refers to a small cylindrical container filled with a solid or liquid substance that is swallowed. A 'tablet' is flat and solid, 'powder' is not swallowed in a container, and 'lotion' is applied to skin.
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Question 13: The word 'lotion' is used in medicine to describe a liquid or cream that is applied to the skin.

Question 13 options
True. A lotion is a liquid or cream used to moisturize and soothe the skin, making it a correct medical term for skin care products.
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Question 14: He wanted to reduce his pain and bring down his fever. Which medicine would be most appropriate?

Question 14 options
'Aspirin' is the most precise answer because it is specifically used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and reduce fever. 'Cough syrup' treats coughing, 'eye drops' treat eye problems, and 'oral rinse' cleans the mouth.
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Question 15: The pharmacist recommended a lozenge. What does the word 'lozenge' mean HERE?

Question 15 options
'A tablet that dissolves slowly in the mouth' is correct. In this medical context, a lozenge is a medication that dissolves in the mouth to soothe the throat, not a shape or candy.
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Question 16: Which of the following is a real and natural phrase used in medical English?

Question 16 options
'Apply ointment to the skin' is a natural and correct medical phrase. 'Drink a tablet', 'eat eye drops', and 'spray a capsule' are not natural or correct medical expressions.
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Question 17: Which sentence uses the word INCORRECTLY?

Question 17 options
'She drank the ointment to treat her cough' is incorrect because ointment is applied to the skin, not swallowed. Antiseptic prevents infection, cough syrup is taken orally, and lozenges dissolve in the mouth — all used correctly in the other sentences.
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Question 18: Order these sentences to show a logical visit to a pharmacist:

Question 18 options
  • Maria takes the medicine and starts to feel better the next day.
  • The pharmacist listens and recommends a cough syrup and some lozenges.
  • Maria wakes up with a bad cough and a sore throat.
  • She goes to the pharmacy to ask for help.

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

The correct order is: the person feels sick → goes to the pharmacist → describes the problem → receives the medicine. This follows a natural sequence of events.
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Question 19: A 'caplet' is a type of tablet shaped like a capsule, and a 'capsule' is a cylindrical container filled with medicine — so both are solid forms of medication you swallow.

Question 19 options
True. A caplet is a coated tablet shaped like a capsule for easier swallowing, and a capsule is a cylindrical container filled with solid or liquid medicine. Both are swallowed forms of medication.
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Question 20: The doctor examined the patient's wound and recommended the most precise treatment to reduce itching, prevent further infection, and help the skin heal.

Question 20 options
'Ointment' is the most precise word because it is specifically used to treat skin conditions, reduce irritation, and promote healing. 'Tablet' is swallowed, 'decongestant spray' clears the nose, and 'oral rinse' is for the mouth.