Chapter 1 Homework

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty: heart

cardiology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

2. stomach

gastroenterology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty: skin

dermatology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

4. eye

ophthalmology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

5. immunity

immunology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

6. kidney

nephrology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

7. blood

hematology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

8. female

gynecology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

9. nerve

neurology

Use the suffix -logy to write a term for this medical specialty:

10. disease

pathology

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

1. tachycardia

tachy-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

2. pseudocyesis

pseudo-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

3. hypoglycemia

hypo-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

4. intercostal

inter-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

5. eupnea

eu-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

6. postoperative

post-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

7. monoplegia

mono-

List the prefix in the following word, write it in the following format: prefix- (example: quadri-)

8. subcutaneous

sub-

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

1. study of lungs

pulmonology

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

2. nose discharge

rhinorrhea

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

3. abnormal softening of a kidney

nephromalacia

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

4. enlarged heart

cardiomegaly

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

5. cutting into the stomach

Gastrotomy

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

6. inflammation of the skin

dermatitis

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

7. surgical removal of the voice box

laryngectomy

Join a combining form and a suffix to build a word with the following meaning: 

8. surgical repair of a joint

Arthroplasty

Change this term from singular to plural:

1. metastasis

metastases

Change this term from singular to plural:

2. ovum

ova

Change this term from singular to plural:

3. nucleus

nuclei

Change this term from singular to plural:

4. phalanx

phalanges

Change this term from singular to plural:

5. appendix

appendices

Change this term from singular to plural:

6. vertebra

vertebrae

Match the definition to the medical record element:

physician's orders

lists medication to be given to patients

Match the definition to the medical record element:

discharge summary

written after patient care is complete

Match the definition to the medical record element:

ancillary reports

location of rehab reports

Match the definition to the medical record element:

consultation reports

written by specialists

Match the definition to the medical record element:

nurse's notes

includes vital signs

Match each setting listed with a setting that provides similar services:

long-term care facility

nursing home

Match each setting listed with a setting that provides similar services:

outpatient clinic

ambulatory care center

Match each setting listed with a setting that provides similar services:

acute care hospital

general hospital

True or false

1. the nonproprietary name is also called the generic name

true

True or false

2. A drug's chemical name is the company's trademark for its product

false

true or false

3. Controlled substances have a potential for being addictive

true

true or false

A drug may have many generic names but only one brand name

false

true or false

5. OTC drugs do not require a prescription

true

milligram

mg

by mouth

po

three times a day

tid

dispense

disp

label instructions

sig

one

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