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Q1a-/an-
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✓ Correct answer: Without, absence of
The prefix a- or an- means 'without.' Example: anemia (without blood/iron), apnea (without breathing), anuria (no urine output).
Q2brady-
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✓ Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow. Bradycardia = slow heart rate (<60 bpm). Bradypnea = slow breathing. From Greek 'bradys.'
Q3tachy-
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✓ Correct answer: Fast, rapid
Tachy- means fast. Tachycardia = heart rate >100 bpm. Tachypnea = rapid breathing (>20 breaths/min in adults).
Q4hyper-
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✓ Correct answer: Above normal, excessive
Hyper- means above or excessive. Hypertension = high blood pressure. Hyperglycemia = high blood glucose. Hyperthermia = elevated body temperature.
Q5hypo-
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✓ Correct answer: Below normal, deficient
Hypo- means below or deficient. Hypoglycemia = low blood glucose. Hypothermia = low body temperature. Hypotension = low blood pressure.
Q6pre-
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✓ Correct answer: Before, in front of
Pre- means before. Prenatal = before birth. Preoperative = before surgery. Precordial = before/in front of the heart.
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