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Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. Which combining form refers to the kidney?

    Answer: Nephr/o

    Nephr/o is the combining form for kidney, used in words like nephrology and nephritis.

  2. In medical documentation, 'prognosis' refers to:

    Answer: The predicted outcome of a disease

    Prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition.

  3. The suffix '-itis' in medical terminology means:

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix -itis means inflammation, as seen in appendicitis (inflamed appendix) and tonsillitis.

  4. What does the abbreviation 'SOB' indicate in a clinical note?

    Answer: Shortness of Breath

    SOB is a widely used abbreviation for shortness of breath, a common respiratory complaint.

  5. The term 'erythrocyte' refers to a:

    Answer: Red blood cell

    Erythrocyte means red blood cell; 'erythr/o' means red and 'cyte' means cell.

  6. Which directional term means 'closer to the point of attachment' of a limb?

    Answer: Proximal

    Proximal means closer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal means farther away.

  7. The medical abbreviation 'qid' on a prescription means the medication should be taken:

    Answer: Four times a day

    QID stands for 'quater in die,' Latin for four times a day.