Prefixes
Hyper
What is over
A list of conditions that the patient may have based on the symptoms exhibited and the results of the exam
What is a differential diagnosis
Dx
What is diagnosis
Trained and licensed in preparing and dispensing machine
What is a pharmacist
-logy
What is the study of
Contra
What is against
A problem
What is malignant
CCU
What is a coronary care unit
Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/ or swallowing
What is a speech therapist
-plasty
What is reconstruction
Trans
What is through
What the healthcare professionals think the patient has
What is a diagnosis
WNL
What is within normal limits
Specially trained in evaluating the nutritional status of a patient and developing an appropriate diet plan
What is a dietician
-y
What is condition/process
Intra
What is in/inside
Sudden sharp pains, severe symptoms
What is acute
WDWN
What is well developed, well nourished
Anesthesiologist
What is a physician with special training in pain sedation and pain control
-ia
What is condition
Ec
What is out
No known specific cause; it just happens
What is idiopathic
NKDA
Registered nurse
What is an advanced level nurse who has completed an associates or bachelors degree, and takes care of patients regularly.
-ium
What is tissue/structure