Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes Quiz
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Which abbreviation stands for 'before meals'?

  • ADL
  • ABG
  • AC (correct)
  • AMA
  • Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'activities of daily living'?

  • AMA
  • AC
  • ABG
  • ADL (correct)
  • What does the abbreviation 'BP' stand for?

  • Blood count
  • Bathroom privileges
  • Blood pressure (correct)
  • Blood urea nitrogen
  • Which abbreviation represents 'carbon monoxide'?

    <p>CO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'CPR' stand for?

    <p>Cardiopulmonary resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'electrocardiogram'?

    <p>ECG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'HIV' stand for?

    <p>Human immunodeficiency virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'potassium'?

    <p>K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for?

    <p>Orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation'?

    <p>PERRLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'daily' or 'everyday'?

    <p>qd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'Q.O.D.' stand for?

    <p>Every other day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ROM' stand for?

    <p>Range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'Rx' mean?

    <p>Take; treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'subcutaneous'?

    <p>subq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'tid' stand for?

    <p>Three times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

    <p>Temperature, pulse, and respirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'WBC' stand for?

    <p>White blood count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exception for using a 'trailing zero' in medication orders or other medication-related documentation?

    <p>Only used for reporting precision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the abbreviation 'MS,MSo4, and Mgso4' be written as 'morphine sulfate'?

    <p>Only when confused for morphine sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to indicate the absence or removal of something?

    <p>Auto-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a condition or state related to the brain?

    <p>Cerebro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates inflammation?

    <p>-itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates a location or position within something?

    <p>Intra-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to describe a specific type of cell?

    <p>-cyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates a process or action of losing or flowing?

    <p>-lysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways?

    <p>Ad-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a lack of something?

    <p>-penia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a condition or state related to the heart?

    <p>Cardio-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a fear of something?

    <p>-phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to indicate the absence or removal of something?

    <p>A-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates inflammation?

    <p>-itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state?

    <p>-itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a condition or state related to the heart?

    <p>Cardio-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a condition or state related to the brain?

    <p>Cerebro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue?

    <p>-cyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix can also indicate a lack or deficiency?

    <p>-penia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix can indicate the location or position of something within?

    <p>Intra-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a fear of something?

    <p>-phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a process or action of losing or flowing?

    <p>Retro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'every other day'?

    <p>q.o.d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'range of motion'?

    <p>ROM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'take; treatment'?

    <p>Rx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'white blood count'?

    <p>WBC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'subcutaneous'?

    <p>SC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'hemoglobin'?

    <p>Hgb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'immediately'?

    <p>stat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'ABG' stand for?

    <p>Arterial blood gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents 'potassium'?

    <p>K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'three times a day'?

    <p>tid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'DNR' stand for?

    <p>Do not resuscitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'temperature, pulse, and respirations'?

    <p>TPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'daily' or 'everyday'?

    <p>D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'carbon dioxide'?

    <p>CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'morphine sulfate'?

    <p>MS,MSo4, and Mgso4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'EKG' stand for?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation'?

    <p>PERRLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'CT' stand for?

    <p>Computed tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'before meals'?

    <p>AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'IV' stand for?

    <p>Intravenous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'carbon monoxide'?

    <p>CO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'potassium'?

    <p>K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'intravenous push'?

    <p>IVP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'hemoglobin'?

    <p>Hgb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'glucose tolerance test'?

    <p>GTT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to indicate the absence or removal of something?

    <p>A-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-algia' indicate?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix denotes a specific body part or system?

    <p>Cardio-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-cyte' describe?

    <p>A specific type of cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix indicates a process or action of making or forming?

    <p>-genesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'daily' or 'everyday'?

    <p>q.d.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'every other day'?

    <p>Q.O.D.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'take; treatment'?

    <p>Rx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'subcutaneous'?

    <p>SQ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should not be used and instead be written out as 'three times a day'?

    <p>tid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to indicate a condition or state related to the stomach?

    <p>Gastro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate?

    <p>Excision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to indicate a fear of something?

    <p>-phobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix is used to indicate a lack or deficiency?

    <p>-penia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates the location or position of something behind or backward?

    <p>Retro-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix is used to indicate the absence or removal of something?

    <p>Dis-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Scientific Terms

    • Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways.
    • Some common prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), Ante- (before), Auto- (self), Bi- (two), Hyper- (above or more), Hypo- (below or less), and Iso- (same).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or removal of something, such as in the case of Dis- (absence or removal) or De- (removal).
    • Other prefixes denote specific body parts or systems, such as Cardio- (heart), Cerebro- (brain), Gastro- (stomach), and Nephro- (kidney).
    • Prefixes can also indicate the location or position of something, such as in the case of Intra- (within) or Retro- (behind or backward).
    • Suffixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state.
    • Some common suffixes include -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -osis (being affected with), -ectomy (excision), -emia (blood), and -phobia (fear).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a process or action, such as -lysis (losing, flowing), -genesis (making, forming), or -poiesis (making, forming).
    • Certain suffixes are used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue, such as -cyte (cell), -blast (germ), or -oma (tumor).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a lack or deficiency, such as -penia (lack of) or -trophy (nourishment).
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for precise and standardized communication in the medical and scientific fields.

    Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Scientific Terms

    • Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways.
    • Some common prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), Ante- (before), Auto- (self), Bi- (two), Hyper- (above or more), Hypo- (below or less), and Iso- (same).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or removal of something, such as in the case of Dis- (absence or removal) or De- (removal).
    • Other prefixes denote specific body parts or systems, such as Cardio- (heart), Cerebro- (brain), Gastro- (stomach), and Nephro- (kidney).
    • Prefixes can also indicate the location or position of something, such as in the case of Intra- (within) or Retro- (behind or backward).
    • Suffixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state.
    • Some common suffixes include -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -osis (being affected with), -ectomy (excision), -emia (blood), and -phobia (fear).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a process or action, such as -lysis (losing, flowing), -genesis (making, forming), or -poiesis (making, forming).
    • Certain suffixes are used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue, such as -cyte (cell), -blast (germ), or -oma (tumor).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a lack or deficiency, such as -penia (lack of) or -trophy (nourishment).
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for precise and standardized communication in the medical and scientific fields.

    Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Scientific Terms

    • Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways.
    • Some common prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), Ante- (before), Auto- (self), Bi- (two), Hyper- (above or more), Hypo- (below or less), and Iso- (same).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or removal of something, such as in the case of Dis- (absence or removal) or De- (removal).
    • Other prefixes denote specific body parts or systems, such as Cardio- (heart), Cerebro- (brain), Gastro- (stomach), and Nephro- (kidney).
    • Prefixes can also indicate the location or position of something, such as in the case of Intra- (within) or Retro- (behind or backward).
    • Suffixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state.
    • Some common suffixes include -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -osis (being affected with), -ectomy (excision), -emia (blood), and -phobia (fear).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a process or action, such as -lysis (losing, flowing), -genesis (making, forming), or -poiesis (making, forming).
    • Certain suffixes are used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue, such as -cyte (cell), -blast (germ), or -oma (tumor).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a lack or deficiency, such as -penia (lack of) or -trophy (nourishment).
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for precise and standardized communication in the medical and scientific fields.

    Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Scientific Terms

    • Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways.
    • Some common prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), Ante- (before), Auto- (self), Bi- (two), Hyper- (above or more), Hypo- (below or less), and Iso- (same).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or removal of something, such as in the case of Dis- (absence or removal) or De- (removal).
    • Other prefixes denote specific body parts or systems, such as Cardio- (heart), Cerebro- (brain), Gastro- (stomach), and Nephro- (kidney).
    • Prefixes can also indicate the location or position of something, such as in the case of Intra- (within) or Retro- (behind or backward).
    • Suffixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state.
    • Some common suffixes include -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -osis (being affected with), -ectomy (excision), -emia (blood), and -phobia (fear).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a process or action, such as -lysis (losing, flowing), -genesis (making, forming), or -poiesis (making, forming).
    • Certain suffixes are used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue, such as -cyte (cell), -blast (germ), or -oma (tumor).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a lack or deficiency, such as -penia (lack of) or -trophy (nourishment).
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for precise and standardized communication in the medical and scientific fields.

    Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Scientific Terms

    • Prefixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms in various ways.
    • Some common prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), Ante- (before), Auto- (self), Bi- (two), Hyper- (above or more), Hypo- (below or less), and Iso- (same).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or removal of something, such as in the case of Dis- (absence or removal) or De- (removal).
    • Other prefixes denote specific body parts or systems, such as Cardio- (heart), Cerebro- (brain), Gastro- (stomach), and Nephro- (kidney).
    • Prefixes can also indicate the location or position of something, such as in the case of Intra- (within) or Retro- (behind or backward).
    • Suffixes are used to modify the meaning of scientific terms, often indicating a condition or state.
    • Some common suffixes include -algia (pain), -itis (inflammation), -osis (being affected with), -ectomy (excision), -emia (blood), and -phobia (fear).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a process or action, such as -lysis (losing, flowing), -genesis (making, forming), or -poiesis (making, forming).
    • Certain suffixes are used to describe a specific type of cell or tissue, such as -cyte (cell), -blast (germ), or -oma (tumor).
    • Suffixes can also indicate a lack or deficiency, such as -penia (lack of) or -trophy (nourishment).
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for precise and standardized communication in the medical and scientific fields.

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