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The prefix kilo- in the word "kilogram" means ____________________ grams.

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The underlined part of the word hyster ectomy is referred to as the ____________________.

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The prefix poly- has the meaning

The drug name 4-[4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-s(5H)-furanone is referred to as the ____________________ name of the drug.

The brand name for the drug promethazine HCl is

The abbreviation "Sig" means

Excessive secretion of milk after the cessation of nursing is known as

The name that the manufacturer uses for a drug in all countries is the ____________________ name.

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic. How many mcg are found in 1 mg?

The drug name paroxetine HCl is considered the ____________________ name of the drug.

The suffix -ology, as in the word hematology, means

The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the nursing home: Start Duragesic patch, apply 25 mcg/hr patch Q72 h. D/C morphine sulfate SR after patch applied. What does the abbreviation "SR" mean after the drug name morphine sulfate?

The root term "angio," as in the word "angiogram, means" ___________________.

A structure at the beginning of the word that modifies the meaning is called a(n) ____________________.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

The following prescription was presented at the pharmacy: Glucophage 500 mg BID pc, dispense 3 month supply, 3 refills, DAW. Is the name of the drug a brand or generic name?

The abbreviation "ac" means the medication should be taken ____________________ meals.

The abbreviation for "sexually transmitted disease" is

A condition of imperfect dilation of the lungs refers to

The main part of the word that gives the word its central meaning is called the _____________________.