028-029 Flashcards
(48 cards)
1
Q
Define a “root word.”
A
It is the main part, or portion of a word, from which other words may be formed by the addition of a prefix and/or suffix.
2
Q
acou(i)-.
A
hearing.
3
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angi(o)-
A
vessel (usually blood vessel).
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arthr(o)-
A
joint.
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cephal(o)-
A
head.
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chondr(o)-
A
cartilage.
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cyt(o)-
A
cell.
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encephal(o)
A
brain.
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gastr(o)-
A
stomach.
10
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glyc(o)-
A
sugar.
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laparo-
A
abdomen, loin, or flank.
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mening(o)-
A
membrane
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nephr(o)-
A
kidney
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oophor(o)
A
ovary
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orchi(o)-
A
testicle
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phleb(o)-
A
vein
16
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pneum(o)-
A
lung or air
16
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rhin(o)
A
nose
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salping(o)
A
tube
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spondyl(o)-
A
vertebrae, spine
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vesico-
A
urinary bladder
19
Q
When should abbreviations and symbols not be used in a patient’s medical record?
A
When recording the final diagnosis.
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ad lib.
A
As desired
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b.i.d.
A
Twice a day.
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D/C.
Discontinue or discharge
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NPO.
Nothing by mouth
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q.2h
Every two hours
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cc.
Cubic centimeter
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gm
Gram
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gtt.
Drops
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mg; mgm.
Milligram
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wt
Weight
28
AU
Both ears
29
C-spine
Cervical spine
30
GI
Gastrointestinal
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LLQ.
Left lower quadrant
32
UE
Upper extremity
33
BM.
Bowel movement
34
CBC.
Complete blood count
35
c/o
Complains of
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F/u
Follow-up
37
I&O
Intake and Output
38
MI
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
39
y/o.
Year old
39
OOB
Out of bed
40
R/O.
Rule out
40
WNL.
Within normal limits
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