Medical Terminology Prefixes
prefix indicates "without" or "absence of
What is "a-"?
What suffix means "inflammation"?
What is "-itis"?
What term refers to the difficulty in speaking?
What is "dysphasia"?
Which physiological system is often affected by chronic pain, leading to fatigue and sleep disturbances?
What is the nervous system?
What is the term for pain that is persistent and difficult to treat?
What is "intractable pain"?
prefix refers to "abnormal" or "difficult"
What is "dys-"?
What suffix indicates "pain"?
What is "-algia"?
What term refers to the difficulty in swallowing?
What is "dysphagia"?
Which body system can experience decreased mobility as a result of chronic pain?
What is the musculoskeletal system?
What is a key consideration when managing pain in patients with a history of substance dependency?
What is avoiding overuse of narcotics and considering alternative therapies?
Which prefix means "over, excessive"?
What is "hyper-"?
What suffix refers to "disease" or "abnormal condition"?
What is "-osis"?
What term refers to the act of speaking or verbal communication?
What is "phasia"?
What is a common psychological symptom associated with chronic pain?
What is depression or anxiety?
Which approach involves assessing a patient’s pain level, history, and response to treatments?
What is the nursing process?
What prefix indicates "under" or "insufficient"?
What is "hypo-"?
What suffix is used to denote "surgical removal"?
What is "-ectomy"?
What term is used for the inability to speak?
What is "aphasia"?
Chronic pain can lead to a decrease in what aspect of a patient’s life?
What is quality of life?
Which drug class is commonly prescribed for chronic pain management but requires careful monitoring in those with a history of dependency?
What are narcotics (opioids)?
What prefix refers to "self" or "same"?
What is "auto-"?
What suffix refers to "condition or state"?
What is "-ia"?
What term is used to describe the process of eating?
What is "phagia"?
Which pain symptom can affect a patient’s appetite and weight?
What is nausea or loss of appetite?
What type of assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate a patient's pain intensity?
What is the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) or Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)?