When determining the meaning of medical terms start by reading the

Question 1When determining the meaning of medical terms start by reading the _______.

  suffix

  root word

  combining vowel

  combining term

Question 2Talisha received a set of medical documentation that was transferred from a urologist to the practice where she works. As she is reviewing the documentation she comes across a diagnosis that she has never heard of, what should she do?

  Refer to her medical terminology training and review the word parts.

  Ask a friend via text.

  Call the Health and Human Services Department for assistance.

  Call the patient and ask what the physician is referring to.

Question 3Your patient Michael stated that he was smoking 2 packs a day and is interested in stopping. What medical terms would you add to the patients chart?

  Patient smokes 2 packs per day; interested in smoking cessation.

  Patient smokes 2 packs per day; interested in smokology.

  Patient smokes 4 packs per day; interested in smoking cessation.

  Patient smokes 1.5 packs per day.

Question 4The medical term “arthritis” is often used in combination with which of the following terms?

  osteo-

  para-

  an-

  a-