26 Questions
What is the primary origin of the language of medicine?
Greek and Latin
What component of a medical term is altered by a prefix?
Root word
What does the prefix 'hyper-' usually indicate in medical terms?
Above or excessive
Which of the following is NOT true regarding prefixes in medical terminology?
All medical terms have prefixes.
How can understanding medical terminology improve patient care?
By improving communication with other medical staff
What is the significance of having a wide vocabulary base in medical terminology?
Enhances competence within the medical community
What does the prefix 'cardi(o)-' mean?
Pertaining to the heart
What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?
Inflammation
Which of the following prefixes means 'sugar'?
glyc(o)-
What does the root word 'febr-' mean?
Fever
Which suffix is used to indicate a surgical creation of an opening or hole?
-ostomy
What does the prefix 'pharyng(o)-' mean?
Pertaining to the throat or pharynx
Which root word means 'fat'?
adip-
What does the suffix '-osis' indicate?
Pertaining to a disease process
Which prefix means 'pertaining to the kidney or pelvis'?
pyel(o)-
What does the root word 'viscer-' mean?
Internal organs
What does the abbreviation A&P stand for in medical terminology?
Anatomy and physiology
In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation ACLS represent?
Advanced cardiac life support
What does the abbreviation CAD commonly refer to in the medical field?
Coronary artery disease
The medical abbreviation DVT stands for:
Deep venous thrombosis
What does the medical abbreviation COPD stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation BPM typically represent?
Beats per minute
The term 'guaiac' is most commonly associated with which medical condition?
Occult blood in stool
'TID' as a medical abbreviation typically means:
Three times a day
In medical terminology, what does the abbreviation 'ENT' usually stand for?
Ear, nose, and throat
What is the significance of 'H&P' in a medical context?
History and physical examination
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