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Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach

Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach. Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C. Classroom Response System. Chapter 2 Suffixes. A suffix that means pain is:. -algia -cide -dipsia -stasis. A suffix that means pain is:. -algia -cide -dipsia -stasis. The suffix -dipsia means:. point forming

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Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach

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  1. MedicalTerminologyA Word-Building Approach Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C Classroom Response System Chapter 2Suffixes

  2. A suffix that means pain is: • -algia • -cide • -dipsia • -stasis

  3. A suffix that means pain is: • -algia • -cide • -dipsia • -stasis

  4. The suffix -dipsia means: • point • forming • thirst • to separate

  5. The suffix -dipsia means: • point • forming • thirst • toseparate

  6. Which of the following is not a suffix? • -an • -ase • -ate • -al

  7. Which of the following is not a suffix? • -an • -ase • -ate • -al

  8. The suffix -ism means: • mind • resemble • condition • spitting

  9. The suffix -ism means: • mind • resemble • condition • spitting

  10. The suffix -kinesis means: • hearing • motion • seizure • swelling

  11. The suffix -kinesis means: • hearing • motion • seizure • swelling

  12. The suffix -malacia means madness. • True • False

  13. The suffix -malacia means madness. • True • False

  14. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. • True • False

  15. When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. • True • False

  16. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. • True • False

  17. Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. • True • False

  18. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. • True • False

  19. The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. • True • False

  20. Suffixes can have more than one meaning. • True • False

  21. Suffixes can have more than one meaning. • True • False

  22. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. • True • False

  23. The suffix for enlargement is -megaly. • True • False

  24. The suffix for swelling is -edema. • True • False

  25. The suffix for swelling is -edema. • True • False

  26. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. • True • False

  27. An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. • True • False

  28. The suffix -systole means dilation. • True • False

  29. The suffix -systole means dilation. • True • False

  30. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. • True • False

  31. If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. • True • False

  32. Chapter 2 Scenario The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen.

  33. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: • stomach and intestines • heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries • blood and blood forming tissues • kidney and urinary systems

  34. A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: • stomach and intestines • heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries • blood and blood forming tissues • kidney and urinary systems

  35. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? • potassium deficiency • calcium deficiency • iron deficiency • oxygen deficiency

  36. When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? • potassium deficiency • calcium deficiency • iron deficiency • oxygen deficiency

  37. A noun suffix that means specialist is: • -ive • -ist • -ism • -ior

  38. A noun suffix that means specialist is: • -ive • -ist • -ism • -ior

  39. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: • condition • treatment • pertaining to • small

  40. In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: • condition • treatment • pertainingto • small

  41. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: • pain • minute • discharge • pertaining to

  42. In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: • pain • minute • discharge • pertainingto

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