Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards
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Which suffix means 'surgical repair or reconstruction'?
Answer: -plasty
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
The abbreviation 'NPO' in a patient's chart means the patient should:
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO stands for 'nil per os,' a Latin phrase meaning nothing by mouth, typically ordered before surgery.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
Answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).
In medical documentation, a SOAP note stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and:
Answer: Plan
SOAP notes are structured as Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan to organize clinical encounters.
Which term describes inflammation of the liver?
Answer: Hepatitis
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver; 'hepat/o' is the root for liver.
The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which body part?
Answer: Heart
Cardi/o is the combining form for the heart, used in terms like cardiologist and cardiomyopathy.
What does the abbreviation 'Dx' represent in medical records?
Answer: Diagnosis
Dx is a standard medical abbreviation for diagnosis, the identification of a disease or condition.