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Medical Terminology and Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' instruct a patient to do?

    Answer: Nothing by mouth

    'NPO' stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth.

  2. Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside' in medical terms?

    Answer: Endo-

    The prefix 'endo-' means within or inside, as in endoscopy (looking inside the body).

  3. The term 'bilateral' in a medical context means affecting which areas?

    Answer: Both sides

    Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.

  4. What is a 'contraindication' in medical practice?

    Answer: A factor making a treatment inadvisable

    A contraindication is a condition or factor that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable.

  5. Which body system includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs?

    Answer: Respiratory system

    The respiratory system includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, all involved in breathing.

  6. What does the abbreviation 'STAT' mean in a medical setting?

    Answer: Immediately or at once

    'STAT' is derived from the Latin 'statim,' meaning immediately or without delay.