Question 1

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate?

Accepted Answer

brady-

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'oliguria.' Based on the prefix, what does this term indicate?

Accepted Answer

Scanty or little urination

Question 3

Which of the following prefixes means 'against' and is used in terms like 'antibiotic'?

Accepted Answer

anti-

Question 4

If a medication is described as 'hypoglycemic,' what does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate about the medication's effect?

Accepted Answer

It decreases blood sugar below normal

Question 5

A 'pseudotumor' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A false tumor

Question 6

Which prefix would be used to describe a procedure performed 'within' an artery?

Accepted Answer

endo-

Question 7

A 'suprarenal' gland is located:

Accepted Answer

Above the kidney

Question 8

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition involving 'many' cysts, as in 'polycystic kidney disease'?

Accepted Answer

poly-

Question 9

A 'retroperitoneal' organ is located:

Accepted Answer

Behind the peritoneum

Question 10

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition that is 'abnormal' or 'difficult,' such as 'dyspnea'?

Accepted Answer

dys-

Question 11

A 'bilateral' condition affects:

Accepted Answer

Both sides

Question 12

Which prefix would be used to describe a process that is 'down' or 'away from,' as in 'catabolism'?

Accepted Answer

cata-

Question 13

A 'tachypnea' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Rapid breathing

Question 14

If a patient is described as 'nulliparous,' what does the prefix 'nulli-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

No pregnancies

Question 15

Which prefix would be used to describe a structure that is 'half' formed, as in 'hemiplegia'?

Accepted Answer

semi-

Question 16

A 'perioperative' complication occurs:

Accepted Answer

Around the time of surgery

Question 17

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition that is 'good' or 'normal,' such as 'eupnea'?

Accepted Answer

eu-

Question 18

A 'metastasis' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A tumor that has spread beyond its original site

Question 19

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition that is 'before' or 'in front of,' as in 'prenatal'?

Accepted Answer

pre-

Question 20

A 'quadriplegic' patient has paralysis affecting:

Accepted Answer

Four limbs

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