Medical Terminology & Pharmacology

The prefix brady- means

Slow

The prefix tachy- means

Fast

The suffix -itis refers to

Inflammation

The suffix -ectomy means

Surgical removal

The prefix hypo- means

Below/under

The suffix -algia refers to

Pain

The prefix poly- means

Many

The suffix -megaly means

Enlargement

The prefix peri- means

Around

The suffix -emia

Blood condition

Which prefix refers to the heart?

Cardi/o

The prefix of hepat/o means

Liver

Which specialty department focus on the stomach?

Gastroenterology

What does nephr/o refer to?

Kidney

The prefix of pulmon/o means

Lung

Dermatology is the study of the

Skin

Which system does the term arthr/o (joint) belong to?

Skeletal system

Gastralgia means

Stomach pain

Osteopnia/osteoporosis refers to

Loss of bone density

Myopathy means disease of the

Muscles

The term hypertension means

High blood pressure

Leukocyte refers to what type of cell?

White blood cell

Anemia means lack of

Red blood cells

Hematuria means presence of

Blood in urine

Neuropathy refers to disease of the

Nerves

The term hepatomegaly means

Enlarged liver

Hypoglycemia means

Low blood sugar

Th term epidermis refers to

Outer layer of skin

The term bronchitis means inflammation of the

Bronchial tubes

Cystitis refers to the inflammation of the

Urinary bladder

What does BP stand for?

Blood pressure

HR in medical terms means

Heart rate

BMI refers to

Body Mass Index

SOB is the abbreviation for

Shortness of breath

HTN stands for

Hypertension

COPD stands for

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

DM is the abbreviation for

Diabetes mellitus

CBC means

Complete blood count

EKG or ECG refers to

Electrocardiogram

NPO means

Nothing by mouth

What does hypodermic literally mean

Under the skin

Osteoarthritis is degeneration of

Articular cartilage

The term neurotransmitter refers to

Chemical messenger in the nervous system

Endocardium refers to the lining of the

Heart chambers and valves

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the

Breast tissue

Splenomegaly means enlargement of the

Spleen

Define hematology

Study of blood, blood related disorders

Gynecology is the study of the

Female reproductive system

The suffix -pathy means

Disease

Metformin is most commonly prescribed for

Type 2 diabetes

Lisinopril is used to treat

High blood pressure

Albuterol is a rescue medication for

Asthma/COPD

Levothyroxine is prescribed for

Low thyroid function

Furosemide (Lasix) is typically used for

fluid retention/edema

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is used for

Lower LDL cholesterol

Omeprazole (Prilosec) is used for

Reduce stomach acid

Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed to prevent

Blood clots

Insulin is used for which condition

Diabetes

Sertraline (Zoloft) is prescribed for

Depression/increasing serotonin

A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is specifically used to diagnose

Osteoporosis or osteopenia

Which imagine study is the gold standard for screening high risk patients for lung cancer

LDCT (Low-Dose Computed Tomography)

An Echocardiogram (Echo) is most likely to be ordered to evaluate a patient for

Heart failure or ejection fraction

Which imaging modality is used to detect breast cancer in its early stages?

Mammography

If a patient has an elevated FIB-4 score (indicating potential liver scarring), which specialized imaging is ordered?

Elastography (Fibroscan)

A traditional “External Referral” occurs when

A PCP sends a patient to see a specialist in person

A “Rubicon” (often referred to as an eConsult) is primarily

A virtual, asynchronous consultation between a pcp and a specialist

In a Rubicon workflow, does the patient typically meet the specialist in person?

No, never

What is the primary benefit of a Rubicon/eConsult over an external referral

It reduces wait times, and avoids unnecessary travel for the patient

When a PCP used RubiconMD, they are seeking “Expertise to treat in place.” This means

The PCP manages the condition in the primary care office using specialist advice

True or false: An External Referral requires the patient to schedule an appointment with a different office

True

The turnaround time for rubicon specialist response is typically

Within a few hrs to 24 hrs

Which of the following is a common reason to initiate an External Referral instead of Rubicon

The patient requires a physical procedure (like a colonoscopy or biopsy)