Pharmacology
Bones
Positional Terms
SUFFIX
Name that system
100

BID

Twice per day

100

Patella

Kneecap

100

The NOSE is __________________ to the chin

superior

100

-itis

infection/inflammation

100

Trachea

Respiratory System

200

PO

By Mouth

200

Malleolus

Ankle

200

The WRIST is ___________________ to the elbow

Distal

200

-ectomy

surgical removal
200

Esophagus

Digestive System

300

SQ or SC

Subcutaneously

300

Sternum

Chest bone

300

The sternum is ________ to the intercostals

Medial

300

-plegia

Paralysis

300

Hippocampus

Nervous System

400

QID

Four times per day

400

Femur

Thigh bone

400

How do I landmark the apical pulse?

Mid clavicular line, 5th intercostal space

400

-algia

pain

400

Metatarsals

MSK system

500

PRN

As needed

500

Mandible

Jaw

500

The INSIDE ankle bone is the ________

medial malleolus

500

-oma

tumor

500

OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)

Mental Health/Psychology