Question 1

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition of low blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

hypo-

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'polyarteritis.' What does the prefix 'poly-' indicate in this term?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of many arteries

Question 3

Which of the following terms means 'pertaining to within the stomach'?

Accepted Answer

Endogastric

Question 4

A medication described as 'antibiotic' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Against life (microorganisms)

Question 5

Which prefix would you use to describe a procedure occurring 'after birth'?

Accepted Answer

post-

Question 6

A patient with 'tachycardia' is experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate

Question 7

Which prefix means 'between' and would be used to describe something located between two structures?

Accepted Answer

inter-

Question 8

If a cell is described as 'extracellular,' where is it located?

Accepted Answer

Outside the cell

Question 9

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition of 'no sperm'?

Accepted Answer

nulli-

Question 10

A 'subcutaneous' injection is administered:

Accepted Answer

Below the skin

Question 11

Which prefix would you use to describe a 'false' pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

pseudo-

Question 12

A 'multipolar neuron' is best described as a neuron with:

Accepted Answer

Many dendrites

Question 13

Which prefix would be used to describe a condition that is 'new'?

Accepted Answer

neo-

Question 14

A 'perioperative' complication occurs:

Accepted Answer

During or around the time of surgery

Question 15

Which prefix would you use to describe a 'half-circle' incision?

Accepted Answer

semi-

Question 16

A 'contraindication' for a medication means:

Accepted Answer

A reason against using the medication

Question 17

Which prefix would be used to describe a 'large' organ?

Accepted Answer

mega-

Question 18

A 'transdermal' patch delivers medication:

Accepted Answer

Through the skin

Question 19

Which prefix would you use to describe a 'slow' heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

brady-

Question 20

A 'malformation' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A bad or abnormal formation

Understanding Prefixes in Medical Terminology

Study Guide - Practice Questions