Unleash the Power of Scientific Word Parts
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Which of the following is a prefix that indicates the absence or presence of something?

  • A- (correct)
  • Ad-
  • Ambi-
  • Epi-

    • Which of the following is a suffix that indicates a specific condition?

  • -osis
  • -ectomy
  • -itis (correct)
  • -algia

    • Which of the following is a prefix that indicates location or position?

  • Epi- (correct)
  • A-
  • Ad-
  • Ambi-

    • Which of the following is a suffix that indicates a specific action or process?

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

    What is the purpose of using prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms?

    <p>To create standardized and systematic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a prefix that indicates the absence or presence of something?

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

    Which of the following is a suffix that indicates a specific condition?

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

    What is the purpose of using prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms?

    <p>To modify the meaning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a prefix that indicates location or position?

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

    Which of the following is a suffix that indicates a specific action or process?

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

    What are prefixes and suffixes derived from?

    <p>Greek and Latin roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a prefix used in scientific terms?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a suffix used in scientific terms?

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

    What do prefixes and suffixes help in deciphering?

    <p>The meaning of scientific terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do prefixes and suffixes allow for in scientific terms?

    <p>A standardized and systematic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'every hour'?

    <p>Qh</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

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'temperature, pulse, and respirations'?

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

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'white blood count'?

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

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

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

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

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

    Which abbreviation should be used to indicate 'subcutaneous'?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Mgso4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation stands for 'arterial blood gas'?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation 'H&P' stand for?

    <p>History and physical exam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'intravenous push' or 'intravenous pyelogram'?

    <p>IVP</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 is used to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions in a substance?

    <p>pH</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 is used to measure the amount of a substance in a solution?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'BUN' stand for?

    <p>Blood urea nitrogen</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 abbreviation should be used to indicate 'arterial blood gas'?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'CDC' stand for?

    <p>Centers for Disease Control</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 is used to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions in a substance?

    <p>pH</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 should NOT be used and should be written out as 'daily' or 'everyday'?

    <p>qd</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

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

    <p>q.o.d</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

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

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

    Which of the following is a prefix that indicates the absence or presence of something?

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

    What does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

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

    Which of the following is a suffix that indicates a specific condition?

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

    What is the purpose of using prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms?

    <p>To modify the meaning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms originate from?

    <p>Greek and Latin roots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes

    • Prefixes are used in scientific terms to modify the meaning of a word.
    • Examples of prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), and Ambi- (both).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or presence of something, such as A- meaning without and Anti- meaning against.
    • Prefixes can also indicate location or position, such as Epi- meaning above or upon.
    • Suffixes are used in scientific terms to indicate a condition or characteristic.
    • Examples of suffixes include -algia (pain), -osis (affected with), and -ectomy (excision).
    • Suffixes can indicate a specific condition, such as -itis meaning inflammation.
    • Suffixes can also indicate a specific action or process, such as -ectomy meaning excision.
    • Both prefixes and suffixes are used to create scientific terms that describe various aspects of the body, diseases, and medical procedures.
    • Understanding the meaning of prefixes and suffixes can help in deciphering the meaning of scientific terms.
    • Prefixes and suffixes are derived from Greek and Latin roots.
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for a standardized and systematic approach to describing various concepts in the field of science and medicine.

    Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes

    • Prefixes are used in scientific terms to modify the meaning of a word.
    • Examples of prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), and Ambi- (both).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or presence of something, such as A- meaning without and Anti- meaning against.
    • Prefixes can also indicate location or position, such as Epi- meaning above or upon.
    • Suffixes are used in scientific terms to indicate a condition or characteristic.
    • Examples of suffixes include -algia (pain), -osis (affected with), and -ectomy (excision).
    • Suffixes can indicate a specific condition, such as -itis meaning inflammation.
    • Suffixes can also indicate a specific action or process, such as -ectomy meaning excision.
    • Both prefixes and suffixes are used to create scientific terms that describe various aspects of the body, diseases, and medical procedures.
    • Understanding the meaning of prefixes and suffixes can help in deciphering the meaning of scientific terms.
    • Prefixes and suffixes are derived from Greek and Latin roots.
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for a standardized and systematic approach to describing various concepts in the field of science and medicine.

    Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes

    • Prefixes are used in scientific terms to modify the meaning of a word.
    • Examples of prefixes include A- or An- (without), Ad- (to or toward), and Ambi- (both).
    • Prefixes can indicate the absence or presence of something, such as A- meaning without and Anti- meaning against.
    • Prefixes can also indicate location or position, such as Epi- meaning above or upon.
    • Suffixes are used in scientific terms to indicate a condition or characteristic.
    • Examples of suffixes include -algia (pain), -osis (affected with), and -ectomy (excision).
    • Suffixes can indicate a specific condition, such as -itis meaning inflammation.
    • Suffixes can also indicate a specific action or process, such as -ectomy meaning excision.
    • Both prefixes and suffixes are used to create scientific terms that describe various aspects of the body, diseases, and medical procedures.
    • Understanding the meaning of prefixes and suffixes can help in deciphering the meaning of scientific terms.
    • Prefixes and suffixes are derived from Greek and Latin roots.
    • The use of prefixes and suffixes in scientific terms allows for a standardized and systematic approach to describing various concepts in the field of science and medicine.

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    Test your knowledge of scientific prefixes and suffixes with this quiz! Learn how these word parts modify the meaning of scientific terms and enhance your understanding of the body, diseases, and medical procedures. Discover the power of Greek and Latin roots in creating standardized and systematic language in the field of science and medicine.

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