Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of a suffix in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

It is a syllable or group of syllables added to the end of a word to alter or create a new meaning.

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with 'gastritis.' Based on your knowledge of suffixes, what does the suffix '-itis' indicate?

Accepted Answer

An inflammation

Question 3

Which of the following medical terms contains a diminutive suffix?

Accepted Answer

Arteriole

Question 4

The prefix 'hyper-' in the term 'hypertension' means:

Accepted Answer

Excessive or above normal

Question 5

Which of the following terms uses a prefix that indicates position or placement?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous

Question 6

A surgeon performs a 'tracheostomy.' What does the suffix '-stomy' indicate in this context?

Accepted Answer

Surgical creation of an opening

Question 7

Which of the following prefixes can mean both 'around' and 'about'?

Accepted Answer

Peri-

Question 8

In the term 'polyuria,' what does the prefix 'poly-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Many or much

Question 9

A patient is scheduled for a 'colonoscopy.' Which suffix indicates this is a diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

-scopy

Question 10

Which of the following terms contains a prefix that pertains to numbers or amounts?

Accepted Answer

Monocyte

Question 11

If a medical term ends with the suffix '-algia,' what does this indicate about the condition?

Accepted Answer

It is a condition of pain.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a noun suffix?

Accepted Answer

-um

Question 13

A patient is diagnosed with 'bradycardia.' What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Question 14

Which of the following terms uses a prefix that means 'within'?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Question 15

The suffix '-ectomy' in 'appendectomy' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal

Question 16

Which of the following terms contains an adjective suffix?

Accepted Answer

Gastric

Question 17

A patient presents with 'hypoglycemia.' What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Below normal

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct analysis of the term 'osteoporosis'?

Accepted Answer

'Osteo-' (bone) + '-porosis' (abnormal condition of small openings)

Question 19

Which of the following prefixes has more than one meaning?

Accepted Answer

Peri-

Question 20

A patient is diagnosed with 'endocarditis.' Which part of the word indicates the location of the inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Endo-

Chapter 2: Suffixes and Prefixes in Medical Terminology

Study Guide - Practice Questions