Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Above normal
The prefix 'hyper-' means above or excessive, as in hypertension (high blood pressure).
The abbreviation 'Rx' is commonly used to mean:
Answer: Prescription
Rx is the symbol for prescription, derived from the Latin word 'recipe' meaning to take.
What does the medical suffix '-itis' indicate?
Answer: Inflammation
The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix).
What does the abbreviation 'PO' mean for medication administration?
Answer: By mouth (orally)
PO stands for 'per os,' Latin for by mouth or orally.
What does the prefix 'tachy-' indicate in a medical term like tachycardia?
Answer: Fast or rapid
The prefix 'tachy-' means fast or rapid, so tachycardia means rapid heart rate.
The abbreviation 'VS' in nursing documentation stands for:
Answer: Vital signs
VS stands for vital signs, which include temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
What does the suffix '-logy' mean in medical terms such as pharmacology?
Answer: Study of
The suffix '-logy' means the study of, so pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects.