The meaning of analysis is
absence of whole.
to dissect.
a cutting apart.
a separating into parts.
Which one of the following choices is a combining form, not a prefix or suffix?
PATHO
OPSY
CENTESIS
RETRO
Which one of the following prefixes means “through”?
“Pro”
“Peri”
“Pre”
“Per”
Which one of the following choices would be the ending of a term indicating the surgical removal of a
body part?
“Ectomy”
“Cision”
“Itis”
“Osis”
Individuals with high blood pressure are often prescribed _______ by their physicians.
hypoglycemics
hypolipidemics
antihyperlipidemics
antihypertensives
The organs of the abdominal cavity are called
viscera.
mediastinal.
pleural.
fascia.
_______ are often used to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Keratolytics
Antitussives
Antihistamines
Antiemetics
_______ are typically used to block pain.
Anesthetics
Antipruritics
Anticoagulants
Analgesics
A patient lying horizontally on his or her belly is in the _______ position.
prone
laterally recumbent
recumbent
supine
Your little toe is _______ to your torso.
proximal
lateral
superior
medial
Which one of the following choices best describes a cell?
A specialized body part composed of tissues
Any complex living being, plant or animal
The smallest “living” structure in the body
A structure in the cytoplasm
The pelvic cavity houses the
brain and pituitary gland.
urinary and reproductive organs.
heart and lungs.
major organs of digestion.
In medical terminology, a _______ generally turns a word into a diagnosis or medical procedure.
root
suffix
prefix
combining form
Which one of the following words is related to the axial skeleton?
Brachial
Metacarpal
Patella
Cranium
A physician whose specialty is to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints,
and muscles is called a/an
gerontologist.
oncologist.
orthopedist.
chiropractor.
The word parts -ac, -al, -ary, and -ic are all
prefixes that function as prepositions.
adjective suffixes meaning “pertaining to.”
noun suffixes indicating procedures.
pseudosuffixes formed from roots.
The correct order for analyzing the parts of medical terms is
prefix, root, suffix.
root, suffix, prefix.
suffix, root, prefix.
suffix, prefix, root.
The _______ is an axial body part.
phalanx
neck
carpus
tarsus
What is the prefix meaning “excessive, above”?
HYPOB.
-HYPO
-HYPER
HYPER
Which one of the following suffixes means “inflammation”?
-ITIS
-DYNIA
-OSIS
-EMIA

Begin by selecting one of the patient profiles. The purpose of this assignment is to synthesize and apply the knowledge you gained in class into a well-written research paper. For this assignment, you will conduct research and write a paper containing three parts:
Part I: Analyze diet
Part II: Evaluate how the patient’s diet affects: The person’s health (anatomy) The progression of the illness (pathophysiology) Common medications associated with the disease
Part III: Create patient SMART goals and an evidence-based plan of care (patient education).
Source(s) should be integrated into the paragraphs. Use in-text citations pointing to evidence in the literature and supporting your ideas. Incorporate a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources into your paper.