Pharmacy Terms Review

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering pharmacy terms, roots, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, and their meanings.

What is the meaning of the root 'arter'?

Artery

What condition does 'arthritis' refer to?

Joint disease.

What does 'bronchitis' involve?

Inflammation of the bronchus.

What is the meaning of the root 'carcin'?

Cancer.

What does 'cardiac' refer to?

Pertaining to the heart.

What organ is referred to by the root 'cyst'?

Bladder.

What does 'dermatology' study?

Skin.

What organ is 'enteral' related to?

Abdomen/intestine.

What does 'gastric' mean?

Pertaining to the stomach.

What is the meaning of the root 'gluco'?

Sugar.

What does 'hematology' study?

Blood.

What does 'hepatoma' relate to?

Liver tumor.

What does 'myalgia' mean?

Muscle pain.

What does 'nasal' pertain to?

Nose.

What organ does the term 'nephrology' focus on?

Kidney.

What does 'neurology' study?

Nerve functions.

What does 'osteoporosis' refer to?

Bone density loss.

What does 'pathologist' specialize in?

Disease.

What does 'phlebotomy' involve?

Vein incision.

What is 'pneumonia'?

Lung inflammation.

What is the meaning of 'psychopathy'?

Mind disease.

What organ is referred to by 'proctology'?

Rectum.

What is the meaning of the root 'pulmo'?

Lung.

What does the root 'renal' refer to?

Kidney.

What does 'rhinoplasty' involve?

Nose surgery.

What is 'thrombosis'?

Blood clotting condition.

What does 'vascular' pertain to?

Blood vessels.

What is the prefix in 'antibiotic'?

Anti-.

What does the prefix 'bio' mean?

Living organisms.

What is the effect of 'bradycardia'?

Slow heart rate.

What does 'dyslipidemia' refer to?

Abnormal lipid levels.

What does 'hyperfusion' imply?

Increased blood flow.

What does 'interstitial' refer to?

Between cells.

What does 'macronutrients' consist of?

Large substances beneficial to health.

What does 'malabsorption' indicate?

Poor nutrient absorption.

What is the definition of the second prefix 'im'?

Not or lack of.

What does 'neonatal' refer to?

Newborn.

What does 'sublingual' mean?

Under the tongue.

What does 'tachycardia' indicate?

Fast heart rate.

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ac'?

Pertaining to.

What does the suffix '-algia' denote?

Pain.

What type of specialist is an 'oncologist'?

Cancer specialist.

What does '-logy' indicate?

Study of.

What does 'hysterectomy' refer to?

Surgical removal of the uterus.

What condition does '-itis' refer to?

Inflammation.

What does '-pathy' indicate?

Disease.

What does 'rhinoplasty' aim to rectify?

Nose shape.

What are 'pharmacists' trained to manage?

Medication therapies.

What does the combining form 'cardi-' represent?

Heart.

What do combining forms make easier?

Combining with suffixes or other roots.

What does 'ad lib' direct?

As desired.

What is the abbreviation for after meals?

pc.

What does 'NPO' stand for?

Nothing by mouth.

What is the meaning of 'DAW'?

Dispense as written.

What does the abbreviation 'Rx' signify?

Prescription.

What does 'IV' stand for?

Intravenous.

What does 'gtt' represent?

Drops.

What does 'fl. oz.' measure?

Fluid ounce.

What is the abbreviation for capsule?

cap.

What is the abbreviation for tablet?

tab.

What does 'MR' stand for in terms of repeats?

May repeat.

What is 'ad lib' used for?

As needed.

What does 'p.m.' signify in medication directions?

Afternoon/evening.

What does 'TID' indicate in dosing?

Three times daily.

What does 'QHS' indicate?

Every night at bedtime.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'contra-'?

Against.

What does 'stat' refer to in medical command?

Immediately.

What does 'e.g.' stand for?

For example.

What does it mean when a drug is labeled 'OTC'?

Over-the-counter.

What does 'L' refer to in measurements?

Liter.

What does the term 'qod' refer to?

Every other day.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'ml'?

Milliliter.

What does 'w' indicate in prescriptions?

With.

What does 's.s.' represent in dosage?

One half.

What does 'PO' stand for?

By mouth.

What does 'SL' indicate?

Sublingual.

What does 'IVPB' stand for in intravenous therapies?

Intravenous piggyback.

What does 'Inj' represent?

Injection.

What does the abbreviation 'SC' signify?

Subcutaneous.

What does 'xr' in medications refer to?

Extended release.

What does the suffix '-rrhea' depict?

Flowing discharge.

What does the abbreviation 'as needed' denote?

PRN.

What does 'cap' represent in dosage forms?

Capsule.

What does 'aq' stand for in pharmacy?

Water.

What does 'NS' denote?

Normal saline.

What does 'g' represent?

Gram.

What does 'mcg' refer to?

Microgram.

What is represented by the chemical symbol 'Na'?

Sodium.

What does 'PV' indicate in administration routes?

Vaginally.

What is abbreviated as 'stat' in medical terms?

Immediately.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'V' in terms of volume?

Volume.