Prefixes
Prefix meaning what
What is leuko?
Suffix meaning inflammation
What is itis?
Abbreviation for vital signs
What is VS?
0.5 mg ativan IV
What is 0.5 milligrams of ativan intravenous (in the vein)?
Prefix meaning slow
What is brady?
Suffix meaning surgical repair
What is plasty?
Medical term for enlarged liver
What is hepatomegaly?
Abbreviation for drops
What is gtts?
BR c BRP
What is bedrest with bathroom privileges?
Prefix meaning around
What is peri?
Suffix meaning surgical repair
What is plasty?
Medical term for slow heart rate
What is bradycardia?
Abbreviation for nothing by mouth
What is NPO?
400 mg of ibuprofen q6h
What is 400 milligrams of ibuprofen every 6 hours?
Prefix meaning within
What is epi?
Suffix meaning hardening
What is sclerosis?
Medical term for painful urination/difficulty urinating
What is dysuria?
Abbreviation for every 4 hours
What is q4h?
Give meds with 1 tbsp applesauce p meals QID
What is give meds with 1 tablespoon of applesauce after meals four times a day?
Prefix meaning fast
What is tach?
Suffix meaning flow or drainage
What is orrhea?
Medical term for a surgical incision in the chest
What is a thoracotomy?
Abbreviation for left ear
What is AS?
1 tab (4mg) zofran SL q6h PRN
What is 1 tablet (4 milligrams) of zofran sublingual every 6 hours as needed?