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Medical Terminology A Word-Building Approach Chapter 2 Suffixes Jane Rice, RN, CMA-C Classroom Response System Slide 2 A suffix that means pain is: A. -algia B. -cide C. -dipsia D. -stasis Slide 3 A suffix that means pain is: A. -algia B. -cide C. -dipsia D. -stasis Slide 4 The suffix -dipsia means: A. point B. forming C. thirst D. to separate Slide 5 The suffix -dipsia means: A. point B. forming C. thirst D. to separate Slide 6 Which of the following is not a suffix? A. -an B. -ase C. -ate D. -al Slide 7 Which of the following is not a suffix? A. -an B. -ase C. -ate D. -al Slide 8 The suffix -ism means: A. mind B. resemble C. condition D. spitting Slide 9 The suffix -ism means: A. mind B. resemble C. condition D. spitting Slide 10 The suffix -kinesis means: A. hearing B. motion C. seizure D. swelling Slide 11 The suffix -kinesis means: A. hearing B. motion C. seizure D. swelling Slide 12 The suffix -malacia means madness. A. True B. False Slide 13 The suffix -malacia means madness. A. True B. False Slide 14 When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. A. True B. False Slide 15 When giving the meaning of a word, you usually begin with the meaning of the suffix. A. True B. False Slide 16 Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. A. True B. False Slide 17 Nasolabial means pertaining to the nose and mouth. A. True B. False Slide 18 The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. A. True B. False Slide 19 The suffix -gram means an instrument used for recording. A. True B. False Slide 20 Suffixes can have more than one meaning. A. True B. False Slide 21 Suffixes can have more than one meaning. A. True B. False Slide 22 The suffix for enlargement is - megaly. A. True B. False Slide 23 The suffix for enlargement is - megaly. A. True B. False Slide 24 The suffix for swelling is - edema. A. True B. False Slide 25 The suffix for swelling is - edema. A. True B. False Slide 26 An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. A. True B. False Slide 27 An abrasion may be the result of trauma, such as a skinned knee. A. True B. False Slide 28 The suffix -systole means dilation. A. True B. False Slide 29 The suffix -systole means dilation. A. True B. False Slide 30 If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. A. True B. False Slide 31 If the suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form. A. True B. False Slide 32 Chapter 2 Scenario The following information was dictated by a cardiologist: 67 y/o Caucasian female c/o chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Patient appears apprehensive. Cyanotic around lips and mouth. Noted edematous abdomen. Slide 33 A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: A. stomach and intestines B. heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries C. blood and blood forming tissues D. kidney and urinary systems Slide 34 A cardiologist specializes in treating patients with diseases of the: A. stomach and intestines B. heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries C. blood and blood forming tissues D. kidney and urinary systems Slide 35 When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? A. potassium deficiency B. calcium deficiency C. iron deficiency D. oxygen deficiency Slide 36 When a patient is described as cyanotic, the skin and mucous membranes have an abnormal appearance. What causes this condition? A. potassium deficiency B. calcium deficiency C. iron deficiency D. oxygen deficiency Slide 37 A noun suffix that means specialist is: A. -ive B. -ist C. -ism D. -ior Slide 38 A noun suffix that means specialist is: A. -ive B. -ist C. -ism D. -ior Slide 39 In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: A. condition B. treatment C. pertaining to D. small Slide 40 In the word cardiac, -ac is an adjective suffix that means: A. condition B. treatment C. pertaining to D. small Slide 41 In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: A. pain B. minute C. discharge D. pertaining to Slide 42 In the word edematous, -ous is an adjective suffix that means: A. pain B. minute C. discharge D. pertaining to