Understanding Common Medical Terms

Which of the following terms best describes a general feeling of being unwell, often with no specific cause?

• Lethargy

• Malaise

• Lassitude

• Drowsiness

What does the term "anorexia" refer to in a medical context?

• Excessive sleepiness

• Loss of appetite

• Constipation

• Feeling out of sorts

A patient who is "rousable" can be:

• Easily awakened from sleep

• Unable to control their bladder

• Experiencing constipation

• Feeling energetic

Which of the following is a synonym for "tiredness" or "lack of energy"?

• Broil

• Lassitude

• Resistance

• Sedentary

If someone is described as "incontinent", what does this mean?

• They are unable to sleep

• They have lost control over urination or defecation

• They are feeling drowsy

• They have a poor appetite

Which term is used to describe a lifestyle with little or no physical activity?

• Sedentary

• Broil

• Rousable

• Out of sorts

A person who is "constipated" is most likely experiencing:

• Frequent urination

• Difficulty passing stools

• Excessive sweating

• High resistance to infection

Which of the following best describes "fatigue"?

• A sudden loss of consciousness

• Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion

• A feeling of being out of sorts

• A strong resistance to disease

If a patient reports feeling "off-colour", what are they most likely describing?

• They feel unusually energetic

• They feel slightly unwell or not themselves

• They have a fever above 40°C

• They are experiencing severe pain

Which term refers to a general sense of being "out of sorts"?

• Broil

• Malaise

• Resistance

• Sedentary