In the beginning...
hypo-
What is the prefix: less than normal, decreased or under
example:
hypothermia: decreased temperature
-scopy
What is a suffix meaning: visual examination
example:
otoscopy: exam of the ear
neo
What is the root word for: new or recent
cystocentesis
What is a needle that is placed into the urinary bladder through the abdominal wall and a sample of urine is extracted.
QID
What is every 4 days
post-
What is the prefix meaning: after
example:
postmortem: after death
-otomy
What is the suffix meaning: surgical incision
example:
cystotomy: surgical incision into bladder
crani
What is the root word for: skill
A collection of blood outside a blood vessel
What is a Hematoma
EOD
What is every other day
ad-
Prefix meaning: toward
example:
adduction: towards the mid-line
-ectomy
What is a suffix meaning: surgical removal
example:
appendectomy: removal of the appendix
fun fact: dogs and cats do not have an appendix
erythr/o
What is the root word for: red
Often called a stone, usually mineral salts, sometimes a rough material that forms in the body.
What is Calculus(calculi)
Fun fact: Uroliths or bladder stones are described as calculus
PRN
What is as needed
eu-
What is the prefix meaning: good, normal, well or easy
example:
eupnea: normal breathing
-ic
What is a suffix meaning: pertaining to
example:
hyperemic- pertaining to increased blood flow
oste/o
What is the root word for: bone
Inflammation of a vein
What is Phlebitis
NPO
What is nothing by mouth
brady-
What is the meaning: slow
example:
bradycardia: slow heart rate
-pexy
What is the suffix meaning: fixation
example:
gastropexy: fixation of the stomach to the body wall
myel/o
What is the root word for: spinal cord
example:
myelography: x-ray of the spinal cord
Lichenification
What is when the skin becomes thick and leathery
Commonly compared to elephants skin
Susan brought in her 150# mastiff who was suffering from URI. Dr. Pope orders an RX: Clavamox 375mg/tablet BID x 14 d as a dose of 22mg/kg.
How many tablets will you send home for the 14 d?
What is 112 tablets