Prefixes
“Brady-” means?
slow
“-itis” means?
Inflammation
“Cardi/o” refers to?
Heart
Which body system includes the lungs?
Respiratory system
"BP” stands for?
Blood pressure
“Tachy-” means?
Fast/rapid
“-ectomy” means?
Surgical removal
“Gastr/o” refers to?
Stomach
Which system regulates hormones?
Endocrine system
“PRN” means?
As needed
“Hemi-” means?
Half
“-algia” means?
Pain
“Nephr/o” refers to?
Kidney
Which system controls movement of bones?
Musculoskeletal system
“NPO” means?
Nothing by mouth
“Poly-” means?
Many/much
“-oma” means?
Tumor
“Hemat/o” refers to?
Blood
Which system is responsible for carrying oxygen and nutrients?
Circulatory/Cardiovascular system
“qid” means?
Four times a day
Dys-” means?
Bad, painful, difficult
“-megaly” means?
Enlargement
“My/o” refers to?
Muscle
Which system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Nervous system
“SOB” means?
Shortness of breath