Medical Terminology Quiz 3

The suffix _______ means tumor.

• -cele

• -oma

• -itis

• -ptosis

The suffix _______ indicates disease.

• -phobia

• -pathy

• -ptosis

• -logy

The word part _______ indicates a rupture.

• -rrhexis

• -rrhea

• -rrhage

• -ptosis

Which word part means inflammation?

• -ism

• -itis

• -lith

• -lysis

Which of the following is NOT a classic sign of inflammation?

• cyanosis

• redness

• swelling

• heat

The opposite of bradycardia is _______.

• dyscardia

• urocardia

• xerocardia

• cardiocele

• tachycardia

An aqueous solution is made in _____.

• alcohol

• oil

• sugar

• salt

• water

A(n) _____ is a written order issued by a qualified, licensed practitioner that authorizes a pharmacist to supply medication for a particular patient.

• Rx

• Prt

• Px

• Rt

When a drug is contraindicated, it is

• given in double dose

• given at night

• recommended for treatment

• given with another drug

• not recommended for treatment

The word element _______ indicates softening.

• -megaly

• -plasia

• -stasis

• -malacia