Suffixes used in medical terminology
"phobia"
Fear of
ASA
Aspirin
SAMPLE
Signs, symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events prior
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
The body's response to extreme infection
Sepsis
"itis"
Inflammation
TRAMPED
Time
Route
Amount
Medication
Patient
Expiry
Documentation
OPQRRRST
Onset
Provocation
Quality
Radiation
Relief
Rest
Severity
Time
MI
Myocardial Infarction
A condition in which there is too much acid in the blood
Acidosis
"otomy"
Surgical incision
Narcotic antagonist
Narcan/Naloxone
FASTVAN
Facial droop
Arms
Speech
Time
Vision
Aphasia
Neglect
IDDM
Insulin dependent Diabetes Mallitus
A condition in which there is too much potassium in the blood
Hyperkalemia
"algia"
Pain
Entonox
APGAR
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respirations
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack
Blunt trauma causing tracheal deviation
Pneumothorax
"ectomy"
Surgical removal of
Antianginal Vasodialator
Nitroglycerin
AEIOUTRIPS
Alcohol, Acidosis, Anemia
Electrolytes, Endocrine, Environment
Insulin
Overdose
Underdose
Uremia
Trauma, Tumor
Respiratory
Infection
Psychosis, Poison
Syncope, Seizures, Stroke, Shock
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sager Splint Placement
STAPLES
Size
Thigh <3
Ankle strap <3
Padding <3
Lbs <3
Elevate <3
Secure
10% bodyweight up to a max of 15 lbs