Medical Prefixes and Terms Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the prefix 'prot(o)-' denote?

Pertaining to the wing

False or fake

First or most important (correct)

Of or pertaining to the mind

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pseud(o)-'?

Of or pertaining to the mind

To thicken

First or most important

False or fake (correct)

What does 'psych(e)-' or 'psych(o)-' relate to?

The mind

What does the term 'pterygo-' refer to?

Pertaining to the wing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'psor-' mean?

Itching Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ptosis' indicate?

Falling, drooping, downward placement, or prolapse Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ptysis' refer to?

Spitting of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pulmon-' or 'pulmo-' indicate?

Of or relating to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyel(o)-' refer to?

Pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pykno-' mean?

To thicken Signup and view all the answers

What does 'py(o)-' denote?

Pus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyro(o)-' refer to?

Fever Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'quadr(i)-' mean?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BUN' stand for?

Blood urea nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPK' stand for?

Creatinine phosphokinase Signup and view all the answers

What does the letter 'h' represent in medical terms?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PT' represent in medical terminology?

Prothrombin time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sl' stand for in medical terms?

Sublingual Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SR' mean in medical terms?

Sustained release Signup and view all the answers

What does 'S/S' stand for?

Signs and symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tab' represent in medical terminology?

Tablet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'TO' stand for?

Telephone order Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UTI' stand for?

Urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

What does 'VS' represent in medical terminology?

Vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WNL' mean in medical terms?

Within normal limits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Prefixes and Terms

prot(o)-: Indicates 'first' or 'most important'; used in various medical contexts to highlight priority.
pseud(o)-: Refers to something that is false or fake; commonly seen in terms like pseudonym or pseudoscience.
psych(e)-, psych(o)-: Pertaining to the mind; foundational in psychology and mental health terminology.
pterygo-: Relates to the wing; used in anatomical references, such as pterygoid muscles in the jaw.
psor-: Associated with itching; often used in dermatological terms like psoriasis.
-ptosis: Denotes falling, drooping, or prolapse; relevant in conditions such as blepharoptosis (drooping eyelid).
-ptysis: Refers to spitting, particularly blood, primarily concerned with conditions affecting the lungs.
pulmon-, pulmo-: Related to the lungs; integral in terms used in pulmonology.
pyel(o)-: Denotes the pelvis, specifically pertaining to the kidney; used in terms like pyelonephritis.
pykno-: Indicates thickening, often related to cellular processes during early cell death stages.
py(o)-: Refers to pus; relevant in infections and purulent conditions.
pyro(o)-: Associated with fever; used in terms relating to temperature elevation.
quadr(i)-: Represents the number four; used in quadriceps or quadriplegia.

Medical Abbreviations

BUN: Blood urea nitrogen; significant for assessing kidney function.
CPK: Creatinine phosphokinase; used to diagnose muscle damage or heart attacks.
h: Abbreviation for hour; commonly used in medical timing notations.
PT: Prothrombin time; measures blood clotting.
sl: Sublingual; describes routes of medication administration.
SR: Sustained release; refers to medication designed to release over time.
S/S: Signs and symptoms; important for diagnosis and clinical evaluations.
tab: Tablet; a common form of medication.
TO: Telephone order; refers to instructions given over the phone for prescriptions or treatments.
UTI: Urinary tract infection; a common bacterial infection.
VS: Vital signs; includes measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature.
WNL: Within normal limits; used to describe test results that fall within the normal range.

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Test your knowledge of common medical prefixes and terms in this quiz. Each section provides insight into the meaning and usage of various prefixes essential for understanding medical terminology. Perfect for students in the medical field or anyone interested in healthcare language.